{"podcast":{"title":"UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"uk-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7493829","podcast_index_feed_id":7493829,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/uk-today-2-min-news.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/uk-today-2-min-news_1.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":5895,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, UK News Today delivers daily coverage of the biggest stories shaping the United Kingdom with fast, focused updates on national news, politics, business, economy, public safety, and cultural developments. From breaking headlines to ongoing national conversations, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across the UK. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, national trends, and major storylines—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, UK News Today is built for listeners who want reliable national news coverage in a quick, easy-to-digest format. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T08:19:40.005460+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/uk-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7493829"},"episode":{"title":"SNP CEO Faces Embezzlement Charges","slug":"snp-ceo-faces-embezzlement-charges","published_at":"2026-05-25T07:52:38+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/uk-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7493829/snp-ceo-faces-embezzlement-charges","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/uk-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7493829","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/4a4b5ef5-cdbf-487a-95aa-26582fb079dd.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/4a4b5ef5-cdbf-487a-95aa-26582fb079dd.mp3","summary":"Peter Murrell, ex-CEO of the SNP and estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon, faces embezzlement charges after allegedly stealing $459,000 from party funds between 2010 and 2023—funds used for a luxury motorhome, high-end purchases, and two cars. Charged in April 2024 following a year-long police probe that cost over $2 million, Murrell appeared at Edinburgh’s High Court for a preliminary hearing, having previously denied any plea in March. The case, now in full legal motion, continues to shake Scotland’s political landscape. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/661ace9e6915166c","meta_description":"Peter Murrell, ex-CEO of the SNP and estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon, faces embezzlement charges after allegedly stealing $459,000 from party funds b…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":104,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/uk-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7493829/episodes/snp-ceo-faces-embezzlement-charges/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/uk-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7493829/snp-ceo-faces-embezzlement-charges.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}