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Facial recognition to be 'rolled out' across UK after human rights challenge fails
Facial recognition systems will be introduced across the country, the government has said as it welcomed the failure of a legal challenge to the technology.
Man admits religiously aggravated rape and assault of Sikh woman
A 32-year-old man has pleaded guilty to the religiously aggravated rape and assault of a Sikh woman.
Police update on manhunt after woman's murder in Glasgow
A "dangerous" man being hunted by police after the murder of an 82-year-old woman may have been in an "agitated state" when last seen, police have said.
King and Queen commemorate Elizabeth II's 100th birthday
The King and Queen have been commemorating what would have been Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday.
Two men guilty of murdering mother-of-two during drive-by shooting outside church
Two men have been found guilty of a drive-by shooting in which a mother-of-two was murdered outside a church after a wake in northwest London.
Police warn people not to carry out arson for money after eight arrested by counter terror police
Anybody who carries out arson for money could face "significant" sentences, police have warned, as they arrested eight people after a series of attacks across London.
X Factor singer accused of attempted murder makes heart sign from dock
An X Factor singer accused of attempting to murder a social media influencer by hitting her with her car made a heart sign to family and friends as she was remanded in custody.
Baroness Brady steps down from West Ham after 16 years
Baroness Karren Brady has stepped down as vice-chair of West Ham United, the football club has announced.
Teenager died from serious neck injuries after dog attack, inquest hears
A woman died when she suffered serious neck injuries after a dog attack, an inquest has heard.
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.
'I didn't know it was a synagogue': Boy pleads guilty to arson after attack in northwest London
A boy has pleaded guilty to arson after a synagogue was attacked in northwest London, telling the court he "didn't know" the building he targeted was a synagogue.
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.
Entertainment News
The Osmonds singer Alan Osmond dies aged 76
Alan Osmond, the oldest member of family pop group The Osmonds, one of the most successful groups of the 1970s has died, his family has said.
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.
Business
Biggest ever release of oil reserves to ease war supply disruption
A record release of strategic oil reserves has been agreed in a bid to help offset supply disruption since the Middle East conflict began.
Frozen proceeds of Abramovich's Chelsea FC sale 'investigated in Jersey'
The frozen proceeds of Roman Abramovich's sale of Chelsea are being investigated in Jersey over whether they "amount to the proceeds of crime", according to accounts published by the company through which the Russian owned the football club.
Sainsbury's worker wins £12,000 after boss's social media post about 'showing up'
A Sainsbury's store manager has won £12,000 after an International Men's Day social media post left him feeling "humiliated and violated".
Sneaky tactics, pointless 8K and the brands experts have at home: Don't buy a TV without reading this
Did you know spring is one of the cheapest times of the year to buy a new TV?
Fuel retailers 'losing money' on diesel as prices spike
Some fuel retailers are "losing money" on diesel sales following the spike in wholesale prices witnessed since the start of the Middle East conflict, according to the industry.
Mixed review for British theatre
Theatre is enjoying a renaissance across the UK, welcoming more people to live events than ever before, but over a third of organisations say they still expect to operate at a deficit this year.
How ships are 'going dark' to cross the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's move to shut the Strait of Hormuz has brought shipping through the 24-mile stretch of water close to a standstill.
Food prices could rise within weeks - and may not come back down
Food prices could rise within weeks if the Iran war continues and there is a "big worry" that they won't come back down, a trade expert has warned.
The world's richest billionaires named
The number of billionaires has surged to a record-breaking 3,428, with Elon Musk retaining the title of the world's richest person, according to Forbes.
What the Iran war could mean for your food, mortgage and energy bills
Donald Trump has raised hopes several times that the US-Israel military strikes on Iran may soon be over.
Energy prices ease and stocks recover on hopes Trump will end war soon
Oil prices have fallen and stock markets are clawing back some lost ground after Donald Trump raised hopes that Iran war disruption to the global economy would soon be over.
'We can earn six figures': Personal trainer on salary, top fitness tips and essential supplements
What's it really like to be a... personal trainer? Luke Worthington, who specialises in physical preparation for TV and film work, answers the Money blog's questions.
Misery for millions but some companies could thrive
The conflict in Iran is inflicting misery on millions, driving up bills and upending energy markets.
Oil suffers biggest one-day gain in six years as stocks plunge
The price of oil has clocked its biggest single-day gain in six years - with Brent crude surging by more than 20% to $114 (£85) a barrel.
European media giant to buy Telegraph in £575m deal
German media giant Axel Springer is to buy Telegraph Media Group in a £575m deal that will see the Daily and Sunday Telegraph print titles and their online business come under overseas ownership.
The global economy's worst nightmare is here and the consequences could be scary
For years, geopolitical analysts warned us that among the scariest of all scenarios for the world economy was the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
The water companies using bailiffs to collect customer debt more than 6,000 times a year
Some water companies are instructing bailiffs as they try to recover customers' debt more than 6,000 times in a single year, new data reveals.
Why it's 'feasible' your home could be hacked - and two ways it can happen
With increasing improvements in technology, our homes - and the appliances that fill them - are becoming smarter and smarter.
Diesel at 16-month high in UK as Iran war drives oil prices up further
UK average diesel costs have hit a 16-month high, less than a week after war gripped the Middle East and sent oil costs rocketing.
