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MPs to launch national ad campaign to highlight extent UK military is unprepared for war
A cross-party group of MPs is set to launch a national advertising campaign that will highlight their view that the UK's military is underfunded - amid calls for increased defence spending.
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.
179 prisoners freed 'in error' in England and Wales in single year
A total of 179 prisoners were freed "in error" in England and Wales between April 2025 and March 2026, or three every week, government figures show.
Fears government cash will come too late to save manufacturing jobs
Manufacturers are demanding immediate help with energy bills after the government revealed an expansion of a key support scheme, but said it would not begin until next April as planned.
Two men banned from football matches in first tailgating convictions
Two men have been banned from attending football matches for three years as punishment for tailgating at the 2026 Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium.
Boy believed to be first charged under new border law due in court
A teenager, believed to be the first person charged under new UK border legislation, is set to appear in court accused of endangering others during a sea crossing.
Teenager stabbed to death was 'amazing son whose heart is pure'
The family of a 16-year-old who was stabbed to death have paid tribute to an "amazing boy and son whose heart is pure" after two teenagers were arrested on suspicion of murder.
'Corrosive complacency' - Robertson tears into PM and Reeves in extraordinary intervention on defence
A decision by Lord George Robertson to call out the prime minister and his chancellor over their failure to rearm the UK at speed in the face of growing threats marks the most significant intervention on defence spending since the end of the Cold War.
Should Hull be included in grooming gangs inquiry?
No victim who has reported a crime wants to hear that their case is being closed with no charges - but how much worse for the victims of child sexual abuse who have found the courage to come forward?
Harry reveals he needed to deal with 'stuff from the past' before becoming a dad
Prince Harry has told guests on his four-day tour of Australia he knew he had "stuff from the past" to deal with before having children.
Student filmmaker was 'surrounded and kicked on floor before being stabbed'
A student filmmaker allegedly stabbed to death at a popular north London viewpoint was surrounded and kicked on the floor before he died, a court heard.
Axel Rudakubana's parents should be deported, says Tory leader
Kemi Badenoch has called for Axel Rudakubana's parents to be deported if they don't face criminal action after a public inquiry found they could have prevented the Southport attack.
UK 'can't succeed', says Trump - read full transcript of his Sky News interview
Donald Trump characterised Britain's immigration policies as "insane" and lamented the "sad" state of America's special relationship with the UK in his latest call with Sky News.
Unemployed Britons turning up to job interviews to find the interviewer is an AI robot
David Gwynn isn't happy with how his job interview at a London hospitality agency went last month.
First watchdog clamp down on illegal online pricing with customers to get refunds
Customers of BSM Driving School and The AA Driving School - both owned by the AA - are to receive refunds following an investigation by the competition regulator.
Trump threatens UK in new Sky News call
The president and I spoke an hour after Buckingham Palace announced details of King Charles and Queen Camilla's state visit to the United States.
NHS has a problem with 'basic, everyday sexism', health sec says
The health secretary has accused the NHS of having an "appalling culture of medical misogyny" as he set out a range of measures in a renewed Women's Health Strategy.
UK military chiefs asked to find £3.5bn in savings - and get ready for war
UK military chiefs have been asked to find £3.5bn in "efficiencies" and other savings this year, even as Sir Keir Starmer says he is readying his armed forces for war, sources have signalled.
University student accused of stabbing housemate to death
A 23-year-old student, charged with stabbing his university housemate to death in Filton, south Gloucestershire, has appeared in court.
Woman accused of murdering sister and stealing her Rolex felt 'anger and resentment'
A woman accused of cutting her sister's throat and stealing her diamond-encrusted Rolex felt "unappreciated" by her, a court has heard.
Entertainment News
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.
Dolce & Gabbana co-founder quits as chairman
Stefano Gabbana, the co-founder of Italian luxury fashion house Dolce & Gabbana, stepped down as the brand's chairman.
California Schemin': The true story of the Scottish rappers who fooled the industry
The tale of Silibil'n'Brains is the true story of a great lie.
Why (Kan)Ye will always be famous
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs case back in court - as lawyers appeal conviction
Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs have returned to the courtroom to argue his sentence was too harsh, and have called for his conviction to be overturned.
Female drug dealer who supplied fatal dose to Matthew Perry jailed
A woman known as the "Ketamine Queen", who supplied the fatal dose of the drug that killed actor Matthew Perry, has been sentenced to 15 years in jail.
Channel 4 have pulled the final Great Celebrity Bake Off episode - this is why
The final episode of The Great Celebrity Bake Off For Stand Up To Cancer has been cancelled over allegations made against Scott Mills.
BBC breached editorial standards over BAFTAs racial slur
The inclusion of a racial slur during the broadcast of the BAFTAs was a breach of the BBC's editorial standards, a review has found.
Business
Huge rise in workers tipping off HMRC about bosses underpaying staff
More people are reporting their employers for underpaying staff, data shared exclusively with Money has shown.
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".
Why are there two different state pensions?
The state pension rose this month - drawing attention once again to the continued existence of two different pensions.
Why are there two different state pensions?
The state pension rose this month - drawing attention once again to the continued existence of two different pensions.
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.
The curious link between Helen Mirren's garden and food prices
What do an Oscar-winning actress and your grocery bill have in common? More than you might think.
UK economy grows by surprising amount
The UK economy grew far more than expected in the month before the war in Iran began, latest official figures show.
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.
Fears government cash will come too late to save manufacturing jobs
Manufacturers are demanding immediate help with energy bills after the government revealed an expansion of a key support scheme, but said it would not begin until next April as planned.
Unemployed Britons turning up to job interviews to find the interviewer is an AI robot
David Gwynn isn't happy with how his job interview at a London hospitality agency went last month.
<a href='https://news.sky.com/story/money-live-consumer-personal-finance-tips-sky-news-latest-13040934?postid=11523914#liveblog-body'>AA and BSM driving schools ordered to refund 80,000 learner drivers over drip pricing</a>
First watchdog clamp down on illegal online pricing with customers to get refunds
Customers of BSM Driving School and The AA Driving School - both owned by the AA - are to receive refunds following an investigation by the competition regulator.
How to make the most of paying for free cancellation on bookings
Paying for a free cancellation option when you book a hotel stay or hire a car can feel like an unnecessary extra, especially when you are trying to bag a bargain.
Water company boss to forgo bonus following water outage
The boss of South East Water has said he will not accept a bonus for the current financial year.
Fuel prices 'should begin to come down' as wholesale costs ease
Fuel prices "should begin to come down" following 43 days of successive hikes to average costs, according to a leading motoring group amid fears of farmer-led protests hitting the UK.
Autonomous robo-taxis now driving themselves on British streets
Autonomous taxis are now driving themselves around London streets, the American company behind the technology has announced.
Britain's economic prospects downgraded more than any other major economy
Britain's economic prospects have been downgraded more than any other major economy in the International Monetary Fund's latest update on the state of the world.
Supermarkets 'taking the mickey' out of shoppers with olive oil prices, says Filippo Berio boss
Supermarkets are "taking the mickey out" of shoppers over their olive oil prices, the boss of Filippo Berio has told the Money blog.
'I'm a travel agent - here's why you're wrong on five-star hotels'
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 travel agent Shaun Taylor...
Judge throws out $10bn Trump lawsuit
A judge has dismissed Donald Trump's $10bn (£7.43bn) lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) and its owner, Rupert Murdoch, over reporting on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

















































