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UK's first visa ban in asylum crackdown
The government will halt visa routes for nationals from four countries who the home secretary says have "abused" the UK's generosity.
Grandmother died from rabies after scratch from stray dog
A grandmother died from rabies months after she was scratched by a stray dog on the beach, an inquest has been told.
Why UK inflation forecast is not worth the paper it was written on
The rise in gas prices over the past 48 hours is without precedent.
UK to deploy warship to Cyprus
Britain will deploy HMS Dragon and helicopters with anti-drone capabilities in Cyprus, Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed.
Drill rapper who twice escaped police custody detained in France
A drill rapper who escaped from police custody twice in the space of a week has been detained in France.
Person dies in collision involving car and train at level crossing
One person has died in a collision involving a car and a train at a level crossing in Cambridgeshire.
Learner driver arrested for drug driving during test
A learner driver has been arrested for drug driving in the middle of his driving test.
Ferry scandal fall-out sees harbour buy-up and new contracts for beleaguered shipyard
The after-effects of a debacle that has seen taxpayers pay hundreds of millions for a pair of ferries at nearly four times the original budget, are continuing with the harbour that was too small to fit the ships set to be taken into public ownership.
UK bills cannot escape the forces of Iran war
The economic impacts of the Iran war are already being felt in global markets, and could raise energy prices and wider consumer bills in the UK before long.
Police appeal after woman murdered 30 years ago
Police are making a new appeal for information over the murder of a university graduate nearly 30 years ago.
Prisoners had drugs and weapons 'delivered to order... as if by Uber Eats or Deliveroo'
A gang that used drones to smuggle drugs, weapons and phones into prisons has been jailed by a judge who likened their operation to "Uber Eats or Deliveroo".
UK growth forecast downgraded and unemployment will peak this year, chancellor reveals
The UK's economic forecast has been downgraded for 2026 but will then improve - and unemployment will peak this year, the chancellor has revealed.
Lifeboat and coastguard scrambled as tug boat sinks
A tug boat has sunk in the Sound of Kerrera in Argyll and Bute.
Sarah Everard's mother shares memories of daughter, five years on from murder
Sarah Everard's mother has said she misses the "goodness" of her daughter who "added beauty to the world".
Police name skydiver who died after wingsuit jump in Devon
Tributes have been paid to Chas McNeil, who has been named by police as the skydiver who died after jumping from a plane in Devon on Saturday.
'We were all let down': BAFTAs host on 'trauma triggering' film awards
BAFTAs host Alan Cumming has spoken out about the controversy surrounding the broadcast of the film awards, describing it as a "trauma triggering shitshow".
Man charged after Edinburgh 'stabbing and tower block stand-off'
A man has been charged after a "disturbance" in Edinburgh, in which two people needed hospital treatment.
England stars concerned about pressure to speak out about political issues at World Cup
England players have raised concerns with their union about not wanting to be pressured into speaking out on political issues around the World Cup in the US, Sky News can reveal.
Armed police called after man stabbed and woman injured
Armed police have been deployed after a man was stabbed and a woman injured in Birmingham.
Victim's mum describes 'unimaginable loss' as rapper Ghetts faces jail over fatal hit-and-run
The mother of a young man killed after being hit by a car driven by rapper Ghetts has described the "extreme pain" and "unimaginable sense of loss" of losing her only child.
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'We were all let down': BAFTAs host on 'trauma triggering' film awards
BAFTAs host Alan Cumming has spoken out about the controversy surrounding the broadcast of the film awards, describing it as a "trauma triggering shitshow".
Rapper Ghetts jailed for killing student in hit-and-run
Rapper Ghetts has been jailed for 12 years after killing a Nepalese student in a hit-and-run collision.
Victim's mum describes 'unimaginable loss' as rapper Ghetts faces jail over fatal hit-and-run
The mother of a young man killed after being hit by a car driven by rapper Ghetts has described the "extreme pain" and "unimaginable sense of loss" of losing her only child.
The Actor Awards fashion: All the best looks from the red carpet
Celebrating a brand-new name, The Actor Awards - formerly the SAGs - welcomed a host of stars to the red carpet in LA on Sunday night.
Actor Awards: Sinners shakes up Oscars race as Jessie Buckley remains undefeated
Sinners triumphed at this year's Actor Awards, with the vampire horror winning best ensemble and best actor for Michael B Jordan.
Brit Awards 2026: The surprise performers, tributes, and bits you might not have seen
Manchester legends, suprise appearances from Bjork and Dua Lipa, and a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne complete with a message from Dolly Parton - this was the Brit Awards 2026.
Olivia Dean dominates Brit Awards, winning album of the year
Olivia Dean has dominated this year's Brit Awards, winning album of the year, artist of the year, best pop act and song of the year.
Brit Awards fashion 2026 - all the best looks from the red carpet
The Brit Awards exist to celebrate the stars behind the best music of the past year - but the red carpet is all about the fashion.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka has died
American singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka has died aged 86.
Paramount strikes deal to buy Warner Bros Discovery for $110bn
Paramount has struck a $110bn deal to buy Warner Bros Discovery.
Ex-MasterChef host Gregg Wallace drops legal claim against BBC
Former MasterChef host Gregg Wallace has dropped his High Court claim against the BBC and won't be receiving any damages, the corporation has said.
Netflix pulls out of Warner Bros race
Paramount Skydance is on course to win the Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) takeover battle after rival Netflix stepped away.
UK's delicate deal to get Bayeux Tapestry loaned from France - diplomatic coup or cultural gamble?
When the Bayeux Tapestry goes on show at the British Museum later this year it will be the culmination of one of the most impressive cultural exchanges this century.
Government confirms broadcast‑style regulation for Netflix, Disney+ and more
The UK's biggest video-on-demand services will have to follow the same rules on content and accessibility as traditional broadcasters, under new legislation being implemented.
BBC says second racist slur was edited out of ceremony, as filmmaker quits as BAFTA judge
The BBC has confirmed that a second racist slur was edited out of the BAFTA ceremony broadcast, but admitted the first was missed and "aired in error".
Tourette's campaigner 'deeply mortified' after racial slur at BAFTAs
A Tourette's campaigner who yelled out a racial slur at the BAFTAs has spoken out about the incident, saying he is "deeply mortified".
Battle for Warner Bros heats up as Paramount's best and final offer submitted
Paramount Skydance has offered even more money for Warner Bros Discovery (WBD), adding pressure on the media giant to accept a bid it has so far rejected.
Rob Reiner's son pleads not guilty to murder of his parents
Rob Reiner's son Nick has pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of the actor-director and his wife Michele Singer Reiner.
Who is BAFTA winner Robert Aramayo?
It's not often an actor from Hull pips Hollywood actors to a top award, but Robert Aramayo has done just that.
BBC removes BAFTAs from iPlayer and apologises for racial slur
The BBC is facing a growing backlash after failing to edit out a racial slur shouted by a Tourette's campaigner from its BAFTAs broadcast - which was available to watch on iPlayer for over 12 hours.
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Netflix pulls out of Warner Bros race
Paramount Skydance is on course to win the Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) takeover battle after rival Netflix stepped away.
AI willing to 'go nuclear' in wargames
As the deadline looms for a leading AI lab to hand over its tech to the US military, a study has appeared suggesting AI models are more than willing to go nuclear in wargames.
Sky News forms consortium to drive push for AI standards
Sky News has formed a consortium with other major news organisations to develop industry standards for AI's fair use of their material.
Ocado to cut 1,000 jobs under restructuring plan
Ocado is to cut around 1,000 jobs as part of a plan to slash costs and restructure its operations.
'Unacceptable' that European countries still fund Russia's war
European countries are continuing to fund Russia's war in Ukraine by buying oil and gas, the president of the European Parliament has admitted.
We tested 19 kitchen rolls in supermarkets - and it might change how you buy it
Kitchen roll is a household staple that most of us use everyday, whether it's mopping up spills, wiping surfaces or storing food.
AI bubble intact as world's most valuable company continues to defy expectations
The world's most valuable company has reported another series of expectation-defying results, lessening fears, for now, of an AI bubble bursting.
What Rachel Reeves could announce in spring statement
Rachel Reeves has insisted her spring statement will be a quiet affair as she wants the autumn budget to be the sole major fiscal event of the year.
AI is developing so fast it is becoming hard to measure
Some days it can seem as if the whole of the tech world is hanging on the latest update to one graph.
'Sporadic shortages' of four items on supermarket shelves as supply hit
Supermarkets are suffering from sporadic shortages of some fruits and vegetables due to bad weather in Spain and Morocco.
Children have received an inflation-busting rise in pocket money this year
Children got an inflation-busting rise in pocket money last year, according to new data.
Energy price cap to fall in April but threat of war hangs over outlook
This week has seen the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Government confirms broadcast‑style regulation for Netflix, Disney+ and more
The UK's biggest video-on-demand services will have to follow the same rules on content and accessibility as traditional broadcasters, under new legislation being implemented.
On the trail of Putin's 'shadow fleet' defying sanctions in the English Channel
In the English Channel, less than two hours by fishing boat from Dover, some of the most potent weapons in Russia's war on Ukraine are hiding in plain sight.
Reddit fined more than £14m over children's privacy failures
Reddit has been fined more than £14m by the Information Commissioner's Office for failing to keep children safe.
Battle for Warner Bros heats up as Paramount's best and final offer submitted
Paramount Skydance has offered even more money for Warner Bros Discovery (WBD), adding pressure on the media giant to accept a bid it has so far rejected.
'Staring down the barrel at higher costs': UK exporters rue US tariff chaos
UK businesses are facing uncertainty and higher costs as Donald Trump's new global tariff shift takes effect.
'I design video games - here's what I think about angry fans'
If you've ever spent your morning commute daydreaming about starting afresh with your career, this feature is for you. Each Monday, we speak to someone from a different profession to discover what it's really like. Today we speak to Alistair McFarlane, chief operating officer of game design company Facepunch Studios and the executive producer of survival game Rust...
Trump bumps up global tariffs - creating more mess and uncertainty for the world
So Trump and tariffs - what's going on? Let's start with the latest development and work backwards.
An enormous blow to the Trump regime - but his trade war is not over
In one respect this decision is not altogether surprising.