The Smart 7Â is an award winning daily news podcast that tells you everything you need to know for the day in 7 minutes.Everything from politics to entertainment, via sport and science. Think of it as your News Espresso.We're proud to be partners with Metro, and you can find out more at www.metro.co.uk A fresh one is uploaded every day at 7am. Written by a human called Liam Thompson and voiced by an AI version of Smart 7 co-founder Jamie East on Mon-Fri.It's news... but not "The News".Part of the Daft Doris NetworkFind out more at w...
The Government makes an unexpected Christmas U Turn for Farmers, Epstein revelations hint at Royal connection, Arsenal head to Carabao Cup Semi Finals
7 mins; December 24, 2025
Government looks to delay local elections again, Donald Trump continues his Greenland obsession, Tributes to Chris Rea RIP
7 mins; December 23, 2025
More Epstein files released, US Coast Guard pursue another vessel in international waters and England have already lost the Ashes.
7 mins; December 22, 2025
The Sunday 7 - Meet NASA’s new boss, why you might be heading to the 3D printer for a snack, and Will Guyatt’s Christmas recommendations
19 mins; December 20, 2025
The Standout 7 - Australia mourns after Bondi terror attack, EU fail to unfreeze Russian assets for Ukraine, Tributes to a tragic Hollywood couple
21 mins; December 19, 2025
EU fails to reach deal on frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, Government launches strategy on Violence Against Women and Girls, Rory McIlroy named BBC SPOTY
7 mins; December 19, 2025
Inflation rate drops in November, Putin turns on European Leaders, and “Clock is ticking” for former Chelsea owner Abramovich
7 mins; December 18, 2025
Ukraine peace deal to be presented to Russia “in days”, Funerals underway for Bondi victims, Trump launches $10 billion dollar lawsuit against the BBC
7 mins; December 17, 2025
European leaders push for Ukraine peace deal, Australian shooters had ties to Islamic State, tributes to murdered Hollywood couple
7 mins; December 16, 2025
Bondi shooters were father and son, Ukrainian peace talks in Berlin and a win for Nottingham Forest
7 mins; December 15, 2025
The Sunday 7 - Australia’s Social Media Ban for Teens takes effect, Disney goes all in on Open AI, and great news for blood cancer patients
21 mins; December 13, 2025
The Standout 7 - Ukraine peace talks make no progress, Chancellor grilled over Budget leaks, and Lando Norris celebrates F1 Championship
19 mins; December 12, 2025
Flu Epidemic puts Resident Doctors under pressure over Strike, Trump runs out of patience over Ukraine, BBC Sportsperson of the Year nominees announced
7 mins; December 12, 2025
Chancellor grilled over Budget leaks, US seizes Venezuelan Oil Tanker, Wins for Man City and Arsenal in the Champions League
7 mins; December 11, 2025
Former Children’s Commissioner to Chair Grooming Inquiry, UK facing a “Tidal Wave” of Flu, Liverpool get crucial win in Milan
7 mins; December 10, 2025
Coalition of the Willing meet in Downing Street, Tories propose new rules for Grooming Inquiry, Stranger Things snubbed in Golden Globes nominations
7 mins; December 09, 2025
Russia welcomes latest US Security Strategy, New King of the Jungle and Lando Norris makes F1 History
7 mins; December 08, 2025
The Sunday 7 - Brand new medical marvels, what tech Billionaire Michael Dell is up to, and we meet the first man to ski down Mount Everest
20 mins; December 06, 2025
The Standout 7 - Hopes fade for Ukraine peace deal, Budget Row rumbles on, and tributes to one Britain's great playwrights
19 mins; December 05, 2025
EU leaders fear US betrayal over Ukraine, Putin “morally responsible” for Novichok death of British women, Man United drop points at home to West Ham
7 mins; December 05, 2025
Hopes fade for a Ukraine peace deal, Wes Streeting does battle with Doctor’s union, Leeds stun Chelsea with 3 - 1 win
7 mins; December 04, 2025
Putin warns Europe, "Russia is ready to fight"; Lammy pushes button on Justice reform, and Spurs bounce back at Newcastle
7 mins; December 03, 2025
Starmer backs Chancellor as OBR row deepens, Witkoff in Moscow for Putin peace talks, Thomas Frank calls on Spurs fans to back the team
7 mins; December 02, 2025
US Secretary of State says Florida talks on Ukraine productive, Labour continue to defend Budget and Max Verstappen makes it three in a row
7 mins; December 01, 2025
The Sunday 7 - Alarm Bells over AI maths, New York startup offers Designer Babies, and we meet Scotland’s Reindeer
19 mins; November 29, 2025
The Standout 7 - Budget sees two child benefit cap axed, and tax rises, Ukraine peace deal slows to a crawl, tributes to Reggae legend, Jimmy Cliff RIP
21 mins; November 28, 2025
Chancellor accused of “botching” Budget, Trump blames Biden over Washington DC shooting, Lando Norris ready for Qatar Grand Prix challenge
7 mins; November 28, 2025
Budget sees Chancellor raise ÂŁ26 Billion in new taxes, Russia casts doubt on Ukraine peace deal, Liverpool in crisis after another defeat
7 mins; November 27, 2025
Ukrainian peace deal inches closer, Government moves to ban sugary milk drinks, and Chelsea get epic win over Barcelona
7 mins; November 26, 2025
Hopeful signs for Ukraine peace deal, Starmer pledges Budget will deliver Labour values, tributes to Reggae Legend, Jimmy Cliff RIP
7 mins; November 25, 2025
US claims progress in Ukraine peace talks, Tories challenge Treasury over Budget leaks, Liverpool lose again in weekend of sporting drama
7 mins; November 24, 2025
The Sunday 7 - Concerns grow over potential AI Bubble, NASA launches new climate monitoring satellite, and the prehistoric history of the first KIss
19 mins; November 22, 2025
The Standout 7 - Covid Inquiry says late Lockdown caused thousands of deaths, US Congress votes to release Epstein Files, celebrations as Scotland reaches World Cup 2026
19 mins; November 22, 2025
Covid Inquiry blames Government “Chaos” for additional deaths, Zelensky to negotiate peace deal with Trump, Formula 1 heads to Las Vegas
7 mins; November 21, 2025
Defence Secretary has stern warning for Russia over North Sea, Zelensky faces peace plan ambush in Ankara, Trump signs bill to release Epstein files
7 mins; November 20, 2025
US Congress votes to release Epstein Files, MI5 warns MPs on Chinese Spies, and Scotland head to World Cup 2026
7 mins; November 19, 2025
Major Reforms to Asylum System on the way, former Bank of England economist warns over Budget “circus”, and Anthony Joshua to face Jake Paul on Netflix
7 mins; November 18, 2025
Home Secretary set to unveil Immigration Reform, Trump still wants Billions from the BBC, England complete perfect World Cup qualifying run
7 mins; November 17, 2025
The Sunday 7 - Jeff Bezos joins the Billionaire Space Race, the danger of Tanning Drops, and the science behind “Bird Theory”
20 mins; November 16, 2025
The Standout 7 - BBC DG Tim Davie resigns, US Government reopens amidst Epstein storm, Ukraine faces energy and corruption crisis
19 mins; November 15, 2025
Starmer announces new Nuclear plants for Wales, BBC apologises to Trump over Panorama, and Republic of Ireland pull off historic win
7 mins; November 14, 2025
Downing Street battles potential Leadership challenge, US Government reopens as more questions over Epstein surface, Man United Women win again in Champions League
7 mins; November 13, 2025
Tories pile pressure on Lammy over prison errors, Lisa Nandy defends BBC as Tim Davie gives farewell address, Chelsea Women win in Austria
7 mins; November 12, 2025
Trump threatens BBC with billion dollar lawsuit, Chancellor hints at lifting two child benefit cap, Rowan Atkinson returns with a Christmas tale
7 mins; November 11, 2025
BBC Director General Tim Davie resigns, Democrats split in vote on ending US Government shutdown, Pep Guardiola celebrates 1000 games with a win
7 mins; November 10, 2025
The Sunday 7 - Celebrating 5 years of the Earthshot Prize, Google plans Data centres in Space, and we meet Charlotte the Robot Spider
20 mins; November 08, 2025
The Standout 7 - Lammy faces Law & Order crisis, Mamdani wins election as Mayor of New York, tributes to a British acting icon, Pauline Collins RIP
19 mins; November 07, 2025
Government commission review into Prison Release error, Russia closes in on key goal in Ukraine, tributes to a British icon, Pauline Collins RIP
7 mins; November 06, 2025
David Lammy under pressure after more prisoner release errors, Post Office payments finally arrive for victims, Chelsea struggle in Azerbaijan
7 mins; November 06, 2025
Chancellor warns over impending tax rises, Democrats rack up the wins in US Elections, David Beckham knighted at Windsor Castle
7 mins; November 05, 2025
Police expand train stabbing inquiry, Reform unveil economic policy plans, New Yorkers head to the polls for Mayoral election
7 mins; November 04, 2025
11 injured in train stabbing incident, Kemi Badenoch celebrates one year as Tory leader, Liverpool bounce back and West Ham boss gets first win
7 mins; November 03, 2025
The Sunday 7 - Jamaica struggles with Hurricane Melissa, what makes your brain foggy, and an appeal from Sir David Attenborough
20 mins; November 02, 2025
The Standout 7 - Asylum system in the spotlight, Prince Andrew stripped of his titles, and tributes to Fawlty Towers star, Prunella Scales RIP
18 mins; November 01, 2025
Prince Andrew to be stripped of titles and evicted from Royal Lodge, Rachel Reeves avoids housing row resignation, Reuben Amorim celebrates 1 year at Old Trafford
7 mins; October 31, 2025
Tax rises loom as economy weakens, Trump reduces Tariffs on China after Xi Jinping meeting, Liverpool suffer shock Carabao Cup exit
7 mins; October 30, 2025
Jamaica battered by Hurricane Melissa, Gaza ceasefire under renewed threat, and tributes to a national treasure, Prunella Scales RIP
7 mins; October 29, 2025
Home Office accused of “squandering billions” on Asylum system, Trump lands in Japan, Round 4 of the Carabao Cup kicks off
7 mins; October 28, 2025
Red faces over Sex Offender release, Lucy Powell is new Labour Deputy Leader, Lando Norris booed after win at Mexico Grand Prix
7 mins; October 27, 2025
The Sunday 7 - Inside the AWS Internet Outage, why your Search Engine might become an Answer Engine, and we meet a genuine Space Hero
20 mins; October 26, 2025
The Standout 7 - Prince Andrew in the spotlight, Trump cancels Putin Budapest summit, and The King and The Pope make history in Rome
19 mins; October 24, 2025
Zelensky heads to London as Putin admits to US pressure, The Pope and The King make history, Sean Dyche gets win for Nottingham Forest in Europe
7 mins; October 24, 2025
Grooming Gang Inquiry on verge of collapse, US moves to sanction Russian Oil, Liverpool bounce back in the Champions League
7 mins; October 23, 2025
Boris Johnson appears before Covid Inquiry, Donald Trump cancels Budapest meeting with Putin, big night for English clubs in the Champions League
7 mins; October 22, 2025
King Charles in Manchester as Andrew row intensifies, Government plans Education reform as new V Levels launched, West Ham boss under pressure after West Ham win
7 mins; October 21, 2025
Prince Andrew in the spotlight as Epstein book published, Israel says Gaza ceasefire still holds after airstrikes, Man United surprise Liverpool at Anfield
7 mins; October 20, 2025
The Sunday 7 - Will the AI Bubble burst? Why Chat CGPT’s new model is more risky, and the risks from fake Weight Loss jabs
19 mins; October 18, 2025
The Standout 7 - Israelis and Palestinians celebrate Gaza Peace Deal, Trump to meet Putin in Budapest, Tributes to Hollywood royalty, Diane Keaton RIP
18 mins; October 17, 2025
Putin calls Trump over Tomahawk missiles, MI5 Chief issues warning on national security threats, Formula 1 heads for Austin, Texas
7 mins; October 17, 2025
Chancellor confirms tax rises for Budget, US ramps up pressure on Russia over Ukraine war, Chelsea Women dominate in Champions League
7 mins; October 16, 2025
Kemi sparks Commons Row over Gaza peace deal, Warning over jump in serious Cyber Attacks, England qualify for World Cup 2026
7 mins; October 15, 2025
World leaders celebrate Gaza peace deal, Chancellor warned on Wealth Tax, Wales struggle to contain Belgium in World Cup Qualifier
7 mins; October 14, 2025
Release of Israeli Hostages underway in Gaza, Labour Deputy Leadership contest heats up, tributes to Hollywood Royalty, Diane Keaton RIP
7 mins; October 13, 2025
The Sunday 7 - Get up to speed on the Nobel Prize winners, find out why AI is starting to look like a bubble, plus Europe wants to ban Veggie Burgers
22 mins; October 11, 2025
The Standout 7 - Israel and Hamas agree peace deal, Tory Conference offers new pledges and Reform concerns, Tributes to two British cultural icons
21 mins; October 11, 2025
Israeli Cabinet approve Gaza peace deal, Putin apologises over Azerbaijani plane strike, England thump Wales at Wembley
7 mins; October 10, 2025
First phase of ceasefire deal agreed for Gaza, DPP forced to drop China spy case, Man United Women win in Champions League
7 mins; October 09, 2025
Robert Jenrick sparks racism row, No progress as yet in Gaza peace talks, Arsenal eye Emirates Stadium expansion
7 mins; October 08, 2025
Tory members eye Reform voting pact, Gaza Peace Talks underway in Egypt, Lewis Moody diagnosed with MND
7 mins; October 07, 2025
Gaza peace talks begin in Egypt, Home Secretary warns over “repeat” protests, Maclaren lock up Constructors Championship in Singapore
7 mins; October 06, 2025
The Sunday 7 - Inside the wave of Cyber Attacks, why Synthetic Talent is upsetting Hollywood, and why Snapchat want you to pay up
19 mins; October 04, 2025
The Standout 7 - Starmer takes new tone at Labour conference, Donald Trump pitches Gaza peace deal, Taylor Swift drops “The Life of a Showgirl”
20 mins; October 04, 2025
Police name Manchester Synagogue Attacker, Ukraine concerned over Russian strikes at Nuclear power stations, Taylor Swift celebrates “The Life of a Showgirl”
7 mins; October 03, 2025
Government wins ÂŁ122 Million case against PPE MedPro, French Navy board Russian drone boat, tributes to groundbreaking Naturalist, Jane Goodall RIP
7 mins; October 02, 2025
Starmer takes aim at Reform in Conference Speech, Trump and Hegseth rant at US Military leaders, Chelsea defeat the “Special One” at Stamford Bridge
7 mins; October 01, 2025
Chancellor warns of “harder choices” for the economy, Trump and Netanyahu pitch Middle East peace plan, Nuno picks up a point for West Ham
7 mins; September 30, 2025
Labour Party conference kicks off in Liverpool, Trump promises new Gaza deal, and Team Europe triumph at New York Ryder Cup
7 mins; September 29, 2025
The Sunday 7 - How Trump caused panic over Tylenol, NASA plans a return to the Moon, and UK Youtubers generated over ÂŁ2 billion last year
20 mins; September 28, 2025
The Standout 7 - The UK recognises Palestine, UN General Assembly sees fiery Trump speech, and Jimmy Kimmel bounces back
18 mins; September 27, 2025
Starmer pushes new Digital ID as Labour pressure grows, Former French president Sarkozy convicted of conspiracy, America revs up for the Ryder Cup
7 mins; September 26, 2025
Sadiq Khan defends London against Trump attacks, Atomic Veterans seeks Met Inquiry, Spurs continue Carabao Cup run
7 mins; September 25, 2025
Trump rants at UN General Assembly, Lib Dems plan to win more seats than the Tories, Jimmy Kimmel bounces back on ABC
7 mins; September 24, 2025
UN General Assembly underway in New York as France recognises Palestine, Trump makes claims on autism, Sarina Weigman wins coaching award at Ballon D’Or
7 mins; September 23, 2025
UK, Canada and Australia recognise State of Palestine, Trump praises “martyr” Charlie Kirk, tributes to broadcaster John Stapleton RIP
7 mins; September 22, 2025
The Sunday 7: Trump's new Tech deal for the UK, Meta's new AR glasses reviewed, and the Drunken Monkey Hypothesis.
18 mins; September 21, 2025
The Standout 7 - Starmer battles Mandelson crisis, Trump touches down for State visit, and tributes to "Icon of Cinema" Robert Redford RIP
7 mins; September 20, 2025
Starmer praises Trump as new AI deal signed, Israel continues Gaza offensive and Jimmy Kimmel off the air
7 mins; September 19, 2025
Trump gets the red carpet treatment at Windsor Castle, French migration deal hits legal snag, Liverpool win in Champions League
7 mins; September 17, 2025
UN Commission finds Israel committed genocide in Gaza, Donald Trump lands in the UK, and tributes to an icon of cinema, Robert Redford RIP
7 mins; September 16, 2025
Tories call Emergency Debate on Mandelson, RAF jets to patrol Polish airspace, Champions League season kicks off