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Elections 2026: Where are votes being held - and when will we find out the results?
Local elections are being held across the UK on 7 May, which will see millions of people vote for councillors, members of the devolved parliaments and local mayors.
WH Smith issues profit warning as jet fuel crisis looms
WH Smith has issued a profit warning and suspended shareholder payouts as the travel-focused retailer grapples growing travel disruption caused by the Middle East crisis.
Police release new image of what missing toddler could look like now 50 years on
It has been 50 years since toddler Sandy Davidson disappeared from his grandmother's garden in North Ayrshire.
Campervan bans at tourist hotspots 'short-sighted'
A ban on campervans at tourist hotspots has been called "short-sighted" by a motorhome lobby group.
PM told to quit as committee seeks more Mandelson answers
Sir Keir Starmer has used his St George's Day speech to warn of "voices both here and abroad" seeking to stoke division in Britain.
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Two more arrested over arson attack plot targeting Jewish community
Two more people have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in planning an arson attack at a venue related to the Jewish community, the Metropolitan Police said.
Two more arrested over arson attack plot targeting Jewish community
Two more people have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in planning an arson attack at a venue related to the Jewish community, the Metropolitan Police said.
British Army uses civilian ferry to take more than 1,400 troops to Europe
The British Army has used a civilian ferry to send troops to mainland Europe en masse for the first time in a generation.
Widow died in Ghana crash after losing up to £1m in romance frauds, inquest hears
A widow died in a car crash in Ghana after losing up to £1m in several romance frauds that saw her lose her life savings and home, an inquest heard.
Six-year-old girl has sight restored by first-of-a-kind gene therapy
A six-year-old girl has had her sight restored thanks to a life-changing gene therapy on the NHS.
Cancer cases reach record high
The number of cancer cases in the UK has reached a record high, according to a report.
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior sacked
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has been sacked - just 107 days after he took charge.
Sexual predators' new business model is spreading - and humans are needed to catch them
For a long time, images and videos of child abuse were hidden away in the darkest corners of the internet, intentionally hard to find.
The tactic monkeys have adopted to settle stomachs after eating junk food
Monkeys in Gibraltar have learned to eat soil to settle their stomachs from all the junk food they consume, research suggests.
British-born man suspected of killing three people in 'act of pure evil' dies in US jail
A British-born man suspected of killing three people in the US state of Georgia has died in jail.
Man appears in court charged with murder of pensioner who died in street
A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of an 82-year-old woman who died in a Glasgow street.
Pregnancy deaths are up 20% - this is the NHS response
The NHS has announced every maternity service in England will have to upend clinical standards to reduce the number of women who die during or after pregnancy.
UK's top cybersecurity chief warns against AI threats
The UK's top cybersecurity official has told Sky News that AI models such as Mythos are "warning shots" for the UK about the danger of powerful AI.
Lyrid meteor shower: How to spot the celestial show - and what will the weather be like?
Stargazers across the UK could spot a burst of meteor activity over the next few nights, showcasing up to 18 fast and bright space rocks an hour at its peak.
Entertainment News
Cause of death released for singer D4vd's alleged murder victim
A 14-year-old girl, who was allegedly murdered by singer D4vd, died from "multiple penetrating injuries caused by objects", according to a post-mortem report.
Mogul behind K-pop supergroup faces arrest
South Korean police are seeking to arrest the music mogul behind K-pop supergroup BTS over an alleged £100m investor fraud scheme.
Former Hollywood mogul facing new rape retrial
Harvey Weinstein used his influence in Hollywood to prey on women, a prosecutor has told a New York jury as a rape charge returned to court for a third time.
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.
Business
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.