The UTV Podcast

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 .

Returning to work after maternity leave can be challenging, with more time spent in the office and less time shared with your baby. But what if you want to continue providing breast milk for your baby after your return to work? Eden Wilson talks to Paul Oakes from the Equality Commission on women's rights in the workplace.

Senior programme producer Ali Fleming and communities reporter Judith Hill sit down with Carol Jordan to discuss the perspectives of non-political figures in Northern Ireland about what the Good Friday Agreement, and the progress since, has meant to them. They discuss how they wanted to get the perspective from "voices you never hear from" for the programme and how they were moved by some of the v...

Jordan Moates examines where the next part of the political journey might take the DUP; the other parties; and the institutions. We'll be discussing the latest developments with our Political Editor Tracey Magee and Professors Deirdre Heenan and Jon Tonge. The SDLP, the TUV and the Greens held their annual conferences at the weekend. You'll hear from all three party leaders: Colum Eastwood, Jim Al...

Veteran journalist Eamonn Mallie has revealed the secrets to a great interview and the skills he uses to keep audiences engaged. The broadcaster chats with Carol Jordan on breaking rules, his best - and worst - interviews and his Thatcher fascination.

We hear from Sir Jeffrey Donaldson on why his party has taken the decision it has as he says key issues still need to be addressed. We'll also hear from Sinn Féin's Deirdre Hargey and the Alliance Party's Andrew Muir. A stark warning from the Chief Constable, Simon Byrne, that the police are at tipping point. He speaks at length to Tracey Magee in Washington. Staying in Washington, Tracey digs beh...

UTV Correspondent Gareth Wilkinson speaks to Chair of the Royal Colleges of GPs in Northern Ireland, Dr Ursula Mason, about the current pressures facing the health system. There are 320 practices in Northern Ireland, with around 25% of GPs aged 55 or over. The RCGP says Northern Ireland’s primary care system is at risk of complete destabilisation. Around 30 GP practices are on the brink of handing...

Northern Ireland's top female prosecutor has defended the PPS's decision to bring a murder prosecution against a victim of domestic abuse, who killed her partner. In a wide ranging interview for UTV, Marianne O'Kane reassured survivors that she was prioritising tackling violence against women - including the new offence of 'coercive control' - despite parts of the law not yet being in place.

The St Patrick's celebrations are well underway in the US and many of our political leaders are there. Tracey Magee has the very latest from Washington. As we wait to hear if the DUP will sign up to the Windsor Framework, we're joined by two of the major architects of the Good Friday Agreement, former deputy First Minister Mark Durkan and Lord Empey. Sarah Clarke has an exclusive sit down intervie...

UTV, as part of a special on the state of Northern Ireland's health system, was granted unprecedented access to one of Northern Ireland's busiest hospitals. Health reporter Deborah McAleese talks to Carol Jordan about what she saw and how the kindness of staff shone through in the most difficult of circumstances.