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Man arrested after woman's death in Glasgow
A man has been arrested in connection with the death of an 82-year-old woman in Glasgow.
Sperm donor fails court bid to be declared a parent
An unregulated sperm donor - who claims to have fathered 180 children - has failed in his court bid to be declared a parent.
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.
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
£22m fine for South East Water over repeated supply failures
South East Water is to be fined £22m for repeated supply failures, watchdog Ofwat has said.
Company admits supplying water unfit for humans after parasitic outbreak
A company has admitted it supplied water that was unfit for human consumption after a parasitic outbreak in Devon.
Trump's solutions to Iranian shipping threat leave insurance sector unimpressed
Donald Trump's offer of US-backed insurance and naval escorts for shipping travelling through the Strait of Hormuz has not prevented maritime premiums soaring as underwriters scramble to reassess the risks to oil, gas and cargo vessels.
Britons could pay £10,000 extra after student loan change
Middle-income earners will be hardest hit by a freeze to the student loan repayment threshold, experts have said.
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.
Millions of drivers set to get motor finance compensation this year, watchdog announces
Millions of drivers will receive compensation this year over the mis-sold motor finance scandal under a plan by Britain's financial watchdog.
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.
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.
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.
How much will your council tax go up? Search our table to find out
The number of local authorities in England looking to impose the maximum council tax increase has fallen this year, but many are still planning sharp rises.
Is Britain ready to go teetotal?
Gone are the days when the only low-alcohol option in a pub was a few bottles of Kaliber gathering dust on the shelf.
Chancellor to say she has the 'right economic plan' in spring forecast
Rachel Reeves will insist she has "the right economic plan for our country" and that "working people are better off" thanks to Labour when she delivers her spring forecast to the Commons today.
Nearly 500 jobs to be lost as US cannabis firm takes over BrewDog
Nearly 500 jobs are expected to be lost when craft beer giant BrewDog is taken over by an American cannabis firm.
This war has massive implications for the world economy
There is nowhere else on the planet with quite as concentrated a supply of quite so much energy as the Arabian Gulf.
Oil and gas costs surge but some stocks defy war-focused sell-off
Oil and gas prices have seen dramatic lifts as financial markets give their first reaction to the war in the Middle East.
Will the cost of petrol in my car go up due to Middle East conflict?
Fresh conflict in the Middle East threatens to make the cost of petrol more expensive for motorists in the UK, experts have warned.
Marine biologist on salaries, tears and the one thing everyone could do to save the planet
If you've ever spent your morning commute daydreaming about starting afresh with your career, this feature is for you.
Oil prices spike as key shipping route disrupted by Iran attacks
Global oil prices have risen sharply after Iran's response to US and Israeli airstrikes disrupted shipping, raising the prospect of a new energy-led surge in inflation.
Fifth of global oil flows through this vital waterway - here's what has happened since Iran strikes
Sky's Data and Forensics team has been monitoring shipping through the Strait of Hormuz - a strategically vital waterway for Iran and other oil producers in the Middle East.



























































