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TV chef on Jamie Oliver cookbooks and the thing he wishes customers would stop doing
On the first Wednesday of every month, we interview top chefs from around the UK, hearing about their cheap food hacks, views on the industry and more.
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.
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.
Entertainment News
'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.
Business
Unemployment hits highest rate in nearly five years
The UK's unemployment rate has increased again - to the highest level in nearly five years, according to new official figures.
Six of Sarah Ferguson's companies to close
Six firms linked to Sarah Ferguson are being wound down following revelations from the latest release of the Epstein files, Companies House documents show.
Hundreds arrested for stealing phones - as video shows brazen thefts
More than 200 people have been arrested in the past four weeks as part of a phone theft crackdown in London - with drones and facial recognition used to catch those responsible.
Can governments ever keep up with big tech?
Tech moves fast, regulation doesn't - that's what the prime minister is now having to contend with.
Royal Mail warns of service delays - here are the postcodes affected
Royal Mail has warned of potential service delays across more than 100 UK postcodes due to poor weather and staff sickness.
'Reckless' ex-Carillion boss fined £237,700 by regulator
The former chief executive of Carillion has been fined £237,700 by the City regulator for his role in misleading statements by the company before its collapse eight years ago.
'I'm a sommelier - here's my supermarket tip and why you're really asked to taste the wine'
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. This week we chat Jo Radford, the sommelier at Michelin-starred restaurant Timberyard in Edinburgh.
'Mutinous mood' at UK's Foreign Office
Take a good, hard look at the world and what do you see?
Starmer pledges social media crackdown to protect children
The government has announced a sweeping crackdown on tech firms to protect children from illegal content.
Heathrow chair Jansen takes off with US software firm Xplor
Philip Jansen, the former BT Group boss, is taking on the chairmanship of a US-based payments software company which boasts more than 60 million end-users around the world.
BrewDog owners call time on craft beer pioneer
BrewDog, the leading independent craft brewer behind brands including Punk IPA and Elvis Juice, has called in advisers to oversee a sale that could trigger a break-up of one of Scotland's best-known businesses.
Premier League pitches £750m annual boost from ad sales revamp
The Premier League could receive a £750m annual revenue boost by centralising perimeter advertising sales and increasing the number of top-level commercial partners associated with the world's most lucrative domestic football competition, its clubs have been told.
There are more railcards than you think - here is how you can benefit
A railcard is a discount card that allows you to save money on the price of eligible train tickets.
DP World boss leaves ports and P&O owner amid questions over Epstein links
The Emirati businessman credited with turning DP World into a global logistics powerhouse has left the company amid questions over his links to the disgraced paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Financial trading firm Iforex revives £40m London float
A financial trading company which counts the former mining tycoon and erstwhile Conservative Party treasurer Sir Mick Davis among its board members is reviving plans for a £40m London stock market listing.
Laughing all the way to the bank? How bosses' pay has soared at three big lenders
The UK's biggest banks have had a strong annual earnings season.
Amazon rolls out new payment method - but consumer expert says you should think twice
You might have seen or used it - pay by bank is a new way to buy products online without the hassle of entering any of your card details.
How Trump's White House is helping Big Tech fight back against child safety campaigners
More than 10 years ago, I filmed my kids for a report on the impact of screens on young minds.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's comments go beyond reputational damage for Man Utd
It took 23 hours but Manchester United did distance themselves from Sir Jim Ratcliffe's rhetoric on immigration.
Do the latest AI resignations actually mean the world is in 'peril'?
When most people leave their jobs, they send out an email to their colleagues, arrange some drinks at a nearby pub, and that's about it.






















































