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Eight people arrested by counter terror police investigating arson attacks in London
Eight people have been arrested by counter terror police investigating a series of incidents including arson attacks in London.
Counter-terror police arrest ex-parliament worker under anti-hacking laws
A counter-terror investigation has been launched into a man formerly employed in parliament who was arrested under anti-hacking laws.
Boy charged with arson in connection with attack on synagogue in northwest London
A boy has been charged with arson after a synagogue was attacked in northwest London.
Former teacher 'routinely' sexually abused adopted baby before killing him, court hears
A former high school teacher sexually assaulted his adopted baby before smothering him to death, a court has heard.
Surprise fall in unemployment rate but wage growth hits five-year low
The UK's unemployment rate has taken a surprise fall, according to official figures, released amid warnings of a spike in job losses to come.
At least two children stabbed to death every month in England
At least two children die from knife wounds every month in England, a national study has found.
<a href='https://news.sky.com/story/politics-latest-keir-starmer-peter-mandelson-vetting-commons-iran-war-olly-robbins-12593360'>PM denies misleading Commons over Mandelson vetting</a>
Trump weighs in on Mandelson scandal - as another bruising day beckons for Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer is set to face another bruising day over the Peter Mandelson scandal, as the sacked senior civil servant he sought to blame for the appointment prepares to give his side of the story.
Arrests in Epsom as protest over alleged rape turns violent
Four people have been arrested at another protest in Epsom after a woman was allegedly raped outside a church over a week ago.
Reality star Louise Thompson triggers debate in parliament on maternity care
A petition led by TV star Louise Thompson has triggered a debate in parliament on maternity services following her own traumatic experience.
Zoologist, TV presenter and author dies
Zoologist, TV presenter and author Desmond Morris has died at the age of 98.
Brothers on trial over 42-year-old cold case murder
Two brothers have gone on trial accused of killing a civil servant in north London more than 40 years ago amid a violent spree targeting lone gay men.
Anti-Islam influencer banned from entering UK
An anti-Islam influencer has been banned from entering the UK over her extremist views ahead of a rally in London next month, Sky News understands.
Schools in England could be forced to ban mobile phones
Schools in England would be forced to ban mobile phones under government plans.
Man shot cousin dead and tried to kill brother after row at wake, court hears
A man shot his cousin dead and tried to kill his brother after a row at a wake, a court heard.
Half marathon organisers apologise after route was set too long
Runners who completed the Coventry Half Marathon on Sunday have been told by organisers there was an error measuring the length of the route.
Boy, 6, dies after being hit by car
A six-year-old boy has died after being hit by a car in Cheshire - with a driver arrested on suspicion of drug driving.
Environmental activists stage demonstration at Trump golf course in UK
Environmental activists staged a renewable energy demonstration at one of US President Donald Trump's golf courses in Scotland.
Pensioner convicted after typo on insurance forms
A pensioner has been convicted in a fast-track court after accidentally getting one letter wrong on her car insurance papers.
Tube strikes start today: Full list of dates and lines affected in walkout
Heavy disruption is expected on the Tube this week as train drivers go on strike over changes to their working conditions.
Entertainment News
Singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder of 14-year-old girl found dead in his car
US singer D4vd has pleaded not guilty to the murder of a 14-year-old girl, who was found dismembered in his Tesla.
Zoologist, TV presenter and author dies
Zoologist, TV presenter and author Desmond Morris has died at the age of 98.
Rebel Wilson appears in court for start of defamation trial over social media posts
Rebel Wilson has appeared in court for the start of a defamation trial brought against her by another actress who starred in her directorial debut.
Amy Winehouse's father loses High Court challenge over daughter's former belongings
Amy Winehouse's father has lost a High Court claim against two of the star's friends over the sale of items she once owned.
Jesy Nelson's car stolen with children's essential hospital kit inside
Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson has said her car was stolen with her daughters' vital hospital equipment inside.
Fourth Kanye West concert cancelled
Another Kanye West concert has been cancelled amid a furore over his past antisemitic comments.
Kanye West's Polish concert cancelled over past antisemitic comments
US rapper Kanye West has had another concert in Europe cancelled as fury over his past comments continues to grow.
Fans feeling 'neglected and ripped off' over ticket price laws
The government has been urged to ban the resale of concert tickets above face value after fans reported feeling "neglected and ripped off".
Singer held on suspicion of killing teen girl found dead in his Tesla
US singer D4vd has been arrested on suspicion of killing a 14-year-old girl who went missing last year.
Live Nation and Ticketmaster ran a monopoly over big US venues, jury finds
Concert giant Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster have had a harmful monopoly over big music venues, a jury in the US has found.
BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs
The BBC will cut up to 2,000 jobs as part of its biggest downsize in 15 years.
Kanye West postpones concert indefinitely - a week after UK ban
Kanye West has postponed a concert in France - a week after he was denied a visa to perform at Wireless Festival in the UK.
Kanye West postpones concert indefinitely - a week after UK ban
Kanye West has postponed a concert in France - a week after he was denied a visa to perform at Wireless Festival in the UK.
Record number of British stars to be inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
A record number of British musicians have made it into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year - including Oasis and Iron Maiden.
Britney Spears checks into rehab after DUI arrest
Britney Spears has gone into rehab, five weeks after she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
Paddington Bear crowned the big winner at Oliviers - alongside Hollywood stars
Paddington Bear has triumphed at this year's Olivier Awards - alongside Hollywood stars including Rachel Zegler and Rosamund Pike.
Eamonn Holmes 'doing okay' after stroke, says son
Eamonn Holmes is "doing okay given the circumstances" after suffering a stroke, his eldest son Declan has said.
Legendary Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92
Indian singer Asha Bhosle, who sang on tracks for countless Bollywood films, has died at the age of 92.
BAFTA apologises 'unreservedly' over racial slur broadcast during film awards
BAFTA has apologised "unreservedly" over an incident which saw a racial slur broadcast during the film awards.
New York rapper and hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies
Rapper Afrika Bambaataa, seen as one of the pioneers of hip-hop, has died from prostate cancer aged 68, his management company has said.
Business
Govt reviewing flagship EV sale quotas after biggest car production fall in 73 years
The government is reviewing its electric car sale quotas - one of its flagship green policies.
Motorists should 'fill up as normal' despite fuel prices soaring, minister says
Motorists should "fill up as normal" as the government is "well prepared" for disruption, a senior minister has said as fuel prices soar.
Just Eat and Autotrader among five firms under investigation in fake and misleading review crackdown
Just Eat and the funeral provider Dignity are among the latest companies being investigated as part of an inquiry into fake online reviews.
Benefit cheat who claimed anxiety left her housebound caught ziplining in Mexico
A benefit cheat who defrauded more than £23,000 by claiming she was too ill to go outside was caught surfing and ziplining in Mexico.
Hedge fund manager 'bullied colleagues not to put in measures to protect women'
Former hedge fund manager Crispin Odey "bullied" colleagues not to introduce measures at his firm to protect women, a tribunal heard.
'Major shake-up' for TV fans as HBO Max launches in the UK
HBO Max has officially launched in the UK today.
'Ripple of fear' among households over Iran war price surge
The Middle East conflict has prompted a major shift in UK household spending intentions as a "ripple of fear" has taken hold, according to a respected measure of consumer confidence.
Three areas industry is warning government about due to Iran war
Concerns over queues at the petrol pump are growing at the very top levels of both business and government.
NS&I bereavement blunder leaves bank facing big bill
National Savings and Investments (NS&I) is facing a bill worth hundreds of millions of pounds over a missing savings scandal.
UK facing biggest economic hit from Iran war of any major country
Britain faces a bigger economic downgrade as a result of war in the Persian Gulf than any other major country, according to the first comprehensive assessment of the implications of the conflict.
British forces cleared to board Russian 'shadow fleet' ships
British forces are to be given permission to board sanctioned ships sailing through UK waters.
US airports 'may have to close'
Some US airports may have to shut as travellers endure long wait times at security following a shutdown that's seen 50,000 staff go unpaid.
Housing crisis deepens as UK rents hit all time high
More people in the UK are renting, and they're paying a growing share of their income to do so.
Hedge fund manager claimed he groped woman because he was under general anaesthetic, tribunal hears
A former hedge fund manager claimed he groped a colleague's breasts because he was under general anaesthetic, a tribunal has heard.
Government looking at decoupling electricity and gas prices to bring down bills
Ed Miliband has told Labour MPs he is committed to looking at unhitching electricity prices from gas in a bid to bring down household bills.
Pet owners to pay no more than £21 for prescriptions after major investigation
A price cap will be placed on pet prescriptions, the Competition and Markets Authority has announced following a three-year investigation.
UK firms hit as Iran war delivers biggest costs rise in 44 years
UK manufacturers are grappling with the biggest monthly leap in their costs since 1992, according to the first snapshot of the Middle East conflict's effect on the economy.
Chancellor to set out plans to tackle war-driven price hikes
The chancellor is to set out plans to tackle price hikes driven by the war in Iran, which has seen the cost of oil and gas soar.
Further fuel price hikes ahead but supplies 'stable'
There is no end in sight to rising fuel prices but supplies are "stable", according to an industry body.
'If I could tell patients one thing...': GP on salaries, mental health and four ingredients that beat a cold
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