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Sky News Today With Matt Barbet
Sunday 30 August 2026 · 10:00 BST · 30m · 4 stories · 13 annotated moments · 27 of 30 min on news stories (89%)
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Andy Burnham confirmed that two of PC Andrew Harper's killers will not be released early, and announced changes to the early release scheme excluding those convicted of manslaughter, causing or allowing a child's death, historical grooming, indecent assault, and death by dangerous driving. He also said he would deport foreign prisoners and end the IPP scheme. The mother of PC Harper expressed mixed feelings, and the Domestic Abuse Commissioner warned about risks to victims. A visit to a prison in Nottinghamshire highlighted overcrowding and concerns from staff about managing early releases and reliance on GPS tags.
Elsewhere, a murder investigation was launched after a woman's body was found in Liverpool, a rescue operation continued in the Channel, and Iceland voted against resuming EU talks. In Nepal, the number of British missing in floods rose to 48, with 750 confirmed dead and around 3,000 missing. A report from Bharatpur showed overwhelmed morgues and DNA sampling, while a hospital in Kathmandu reported receiving 56 patients and 59 bodies, with concerns about delayed treatment.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned settler violence in the West Bank, following clashes in Khosra. A report from Jenin showed the Israeli military clearing out Palestinian residents, with the camp described as a ghost town and residents believing the military is there to stay.
- 0:11 Story begins PM expands early release exclusions after pressure
- 2:51
Charged quote PM expands early release exclusions after pressure
All of these offenders now will remain in prison, hundreds of them. Our reporter, Sadiya Chaudhary, is with me now. Sadiya, obviously a very divisive and emotive issue and something that the Prime Minister has obviously been concerned about. Yeah, he's been under a lot of pressure, there's been a petition, there's been a
Sky News, Sky News Today With Matt Barbet, 30 August 2026, 2:51-2:55
- 3:54
Charged quote PM expands early release exclusions after pressure
The last few weeks have really taken a toll and I think some might be out there thinking we're celebrating. It doesn't feel like something to celebrate. It's taken us back to where we began a few weeks back or months back. It's really difficult to know how to feel. It's not something that we can go out and be joyful about.
Sky News, Sky News Today With Matt Barbet, 30 August 2026, 3:54-4:02
- 4:02
Charged quote PM expands early release exclusions after pressure
The last few weeks have really taken a toll and I think some might be out there thinking we're celebrating. It doesn't feel like something to celebrate. It's taken us back to where we began a few weeks back or months back. It's really difficult to know how to feel. It's not something that we can go out and be joyful about. We've gained nothing. We've not asked for anything further.
Sky News, Sky News Today With Matt Barbet, 30 August 2026, 4:02-4:04
- 4:04
Charged quote PM expands early release exclusions after pressure
It doesn't feel like something to celebrate. It's taken us back to where we began a few weeks back or months back. It's really difficult to know how to feel. It's not something that we can go out and be joyful about. We've gained nothing. We've not asked for anything further. We just wanted what they were supposed to be served with and I just ask really that
Sky News, Sky News Today With Matt Barbet, 30 August 2026, 4:04-4:06
- 4:06
Contested quote PM expands early release exclusions after pressure
It's taken us back to where we began a few weeks back or months back. It's really difficult to know how to feel. It's not something that we can go out and be joyful about. We've gained nothing. We've not asked for anything further. We just wanted what they were supposed to be served with and I just ask really that
Sky News, Sky News Today With Matt Barbet, 30 August 2026, 4:06-4:08
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- 12:23
Claim Nepal and Tibet flood deaths pass 750 as thousands remain missing
48 British nationals were reported missing in Nepal and Tibet.
Sky News, Sky News Today With Matt Barbet, 30 August 2026, 12:23-12:31
- 12:36
Claim Nepal and Tibet flood deaths pass 750 as thousands remain missing
The number of missing people in Nepal was reported as 2,400-3,000.
Sky News, Sky News Today With Matt Barbet, 30 August 2026, 12:36-12:42
- 13:48
Claim Nepal and Tibet flood deaths pass 750 as thousands remain missing
Bodies were reported washing up downstream, with more than 200 victims found in Bharatpur.
Sky News, Sky News Today With Matt Barbet, 30 August 2026, 13:48-13:51
- 14:58
Charged quote Nepal and Tibet flood deaths pass 750 as thousands remain missing
before placing the dead in temporary graves. How challenging has your work been? We can just pray to the God we were there, and it was the toughest job till the day. What we saw with our eyes was a horrible scene. I cannot explain those in words, so we could only see the body parts. Do you expect the death toll to rise significantly?
Sky News, Sky News Today With Matt Barbet, 30 August 2026, 14:58-15:15
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Charged quote Nepal and Tibet flood deaths pass 750 as thousands remain missing
I cannot explain those in words, so we could only see the body parts. Do you expect the death toll to rise significantly? Yeah. It is graphic, raw, unbearable. But it's the only way grieving families can find their loved ones. Anushka is 26. She and her two-year-old son are missing, and she's eight months pregnant.
Sky News, Sky News Today With Matt Barbet, 30 August 2026, 15:20-15:24
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- 23:53
Claim England close in on series win as Lawrence fifty extends Lord's lead
Brydon Carse was caught outside a nightclub and seen in handcuffs.
Sky News, Sky News Today With Matt Barbet, 30 August 2026, 23:53-23:58
- 24:16
Claim England close in on series win as Lawrence fifty extends Lord's lead
Pakistan were bowled out for 110 in their first innings.
Sky News, Sky News Today With Matt Barbet, 30 August 2026, 24:16-24:21
- 24:21
Claim England close in on series win as Lawrence fifty extends Lord's lead
England reached 177 for 7 with an overall lead of 357 runs.
Sky News, Sky News Today With Matt Barbet, 30 August 2026, 24:21-24:22
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