The UTV Podcast

Sara O'Kane has a special report from Fermanagh where she talks to those struggling to make ends meet with no end in sight for the cost of living crisis. You'll hear from Katie Watts from Monseysavingexpert.com. And we'll be joined by Alan Bridle the UK Economist with Bank of Ireland, Roger Pollen from the FSB and the Mental Health champion Siobhan O'Neill. Chaos over hidden payments to a presente...

He’s a mainstay in Northern Ireland homes. June 2023 marks Paul Clark's 50th year in journalism. In an extended interview with Tori Watson, he reflects on the many twists and turns of his career, as well as the personal challenges he’s faced along the way. From his days as a cub newspaper reporter, to his time as a radio DJ, his first break into television reporting and becoming one of Northern Ir...

With interest rates rising to their highest levels in almost 15 years, experts are warning of a mortgage timebomb with each jump putting extraordinary pressure on many homeowners across the UK - with mortgage repayments rising with each move.

After the Commons vote which saw just seven MPs side with Boris Johnson, could this be the end of the former Prime Minister's political career? I'll be joined by the Talk Radio Political Editor Peter Cardwell, Professor Jon Tonge from The University of Liverpool and Allison Morris from The Belfast Telegraph Living in fear. We ask what needs to be done to stop women being murdered in Northern Irela...

Since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement in 1998 Northern Ireland's economy has failed to catch up with the rest of the UK. Carol Jordan speaks to economists Dr Graham Brownlow from Queen's University Belfast and Ulster University's Dr Karen Bonner to discuss the reasons behind our stagnant economy. Produced by Jordan Moore.

We ask if any sort of agreement can be found on how we remember the dead of the troubles as the Sinn Fein MP John Finucane is heavily criticised for attending an IRA commemoration at the weekend. Here disucssing all the difficult issues related to legacy: Kenny Donaldson from the victims and survivors group SEFF, Daniel Holder from the Committee on the Administration of Justice, Commentator Chris...

International football returns this week with both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland facing double headers in their Euro 2024 qualifiers. Northern Ireland travel to Denmark before welcoming Kazakshtan to Belfast. The Republic are off to Greece before hosting Gibraltar. Michael O'Neill has been forced to name a young squad but one of his former players is backing them for success.

This week saw the managerial merry-go-round kick into full swing in the Irish League. UTV Sport Correspondent Ruth Gorman sat down with former Ballymena United manager David Jeffrey to discuss his recent departure from the club.

A special report from Eden Wilson. She examines modern life south of the border. She hears how society has been changing. We ask if the Republic is a place to which some Unionists could give allegiance. As demands grow for a border poll, we examine how that might all work with the DUP Peer Lord Weir, former Ulster Unionist leader Lord Empey and Former SDLP Leader Mark Durkan. Analysing all of the...

Jordan Moates reports on how the wider economy here is being impacted by the savage cuts to the Stormont budget. We'll be discussing what it all means with Professor Mark Taylor from the Royal College of Surgeons, Liam Kelly the Chairman of the Police Federation, Tina McKenzie from the Federation of Small Businesses, Joanne Stuart the CEO of Tourism Alliance, and Graham Gault from the National Ass...

Belfast boxer Michael Conlan chats to UTV ahead of his world title fight against Luis Alberto Lopez at the SSE Arena.

Just what will be the fall out from the local government elections as Sinn Fein take the top spot and the DUP hold their ground? We'll be joined by Professors Deirdre Heenan and Peter Shirlow along with the political analyst Dr David McCann. In the studio for the political parties will be Deirdre Hargey from Sinn Fein, Jonathan Buckley from the DUP, Alliance's Stephen Donnelly and the SDLP's Matth...

The latest in our series of interviews with the party leaders. You'll hear from the Sinn Fein Vice-President Michelle O'Neill; the DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson; and the Alliance Leader Naomi Long ahead of this Thursday's elections. In the studio - to analyse what each of them has to say - Professor Deirdre Heenan from Ulster University, and Professor Peter Shirlow from the University of Liverp...

UTV Political editor Tracey Magee discusses the Northern Ireland council elections with Katie Andrews. Polls open on Thursday, May 18. UTV will have special programming on Friday as well as election updates throughout online and across our social channels.

The spiraling cost of childcare in Northern Ireland is "compounding parental guilt" and leaving some parents with "suicidal thoughts," according to campaign group Melted Parents. Mums Casey McGivern and Becca Harper told UTV they were "melted by the whole situation" around childcare provision. They spoke with UTV's Carol Jordan.

No end to the financial bad news from Stormont as we hear how much departments will have to scale back their budgets. On this episode; Keeping the spotlight on that dire Stormont budget, Sarah McKinley examines what it will mean for many of us on a daily basis and the harsh realities and decisions people will have to face. We continue our series of interviews with the parties ahead of the council...

Paul Reilly has the latest UTV Podcast on his experience covering King Charles' coronation.

The starkest Stormont budget in a very long time! Just how much damage will it do to our public services? On this episode of View from Stormont we have a special report from Stewart Robson on how various sectors here are trying to cope with the impact of huge cuts. We hear how some people have just had enough and are heading abroad. Analyzing what it all might mean, Ann Watt from the Independent t...

Just what, if anything, can be done to improve the state of the public finances at Stormont? We'll be joined by representatives of the five larger political parties. From working class upbringing, to UVF prisoner, to Good Friday Agreement negotiator, the life and times of David Ervine as portrayed in a new play at The Lyric. Jordan Moates has a special report and we talk to Monica McWilliams and G...

Rates bills have issued in Northern Ireland with letters dropping through letterboxes in homes and businesses across the country. But why do we pay rates, how are they calculated, how do you pay it and what should you do if you are struggling with your bill? Nathan Hanna sat down with the Chief Executive of Land & Property Services Ian Snowden to ask these questions and more.

George Mitchell, the the man who chaired the peace talks, says politicians here should work together to ensure the mistakes of the past are not repeated. Mr Mitchell was speaking At Queen's University where a conference is taking place to mark the 25th anniversary of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement. Marc Mallett has that report. How realistic is Joe Biden's claim that scores of American companie...

During US President Joe Biden's historic trip to the island of Ireland he spoke to the joint Houses of the Oireachtas. In his speech he spoke in Irish, celebrated his heritage and hailed the connection between Ireland and the United States. In this episode, you can listen to President's address in full.

Listen back to US President Joe Biden's keynote speech at Ulster University to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. He made the address during a whistle-stop tour to Northern Ireland on Wednesday 12 April 2023.

President Joe Biden tells young people here America is with you all the way as he reflects on how life here has changed and how important democracy is. The President is now in Dublin ahead of two days of engagements in the Republic. Our reporter Paul Reilly is at Dublin Castle with Tracey Magee and the Irish Independent's Kevin Doyle. With us to discuss what the President had to say are Professor...

Good Friday1998, April 10, an historic day for Northern Ireland and UTV was there every step of the way. This follows our programmes from that day. Our morning news special on the potential deal as news filtered through .. and our special programme at six with the latest on that agreement, analysis and debate. For all today's Good Friday Agreement coverage, click here .