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Who is Morgan McSweeney, the prime minister's departed chief of staff?
For those wishing to understand the Starmer project, it is hard to overstate how crucial a role Morgan McSweeney played.
UK set for up to 10 more days of wet weather, forecasters warn
Parts of the UK are bracing for up to 10 more days of wet weather, with flood warnings issued for more than 100 areas of the country.
Flood alerts: 170 in place across UK as more rain expected
More than 100 flood warnings have been issued by the Environment Agency, as more heavy rain is forecast for Monday.
Get kids back into books by reflecting modern Britain in school reading, campaign says
How to get children reading again has become one of the highly debated questions in education.
Man charged with string of sex offences
A man has been charged with scores of sex offences, some dating as far back as 2003.
Entertainment News
Home Alone actress Catherine O'Hara's cause of death confirmed
Home Alone actress Catherine O'Hara died of a pulmonary embolism, with cancer the underlying cause, according to a death certificate.
Trump blasts 'worst ever' Super Bowl show - as rapper Bad Bunny makes history
Bad Bunny has made history by becoming the first Super Bowl half-time show headliner to perform entirely in Spanish - and to host a wedding during the performance.
Savannah Guthrie tells mother's potential kidnappers 'we will pay' in video plea for her return
US TV news host Savannah Guthrie has told the potential kidnappers of her 84-year-old mother that her family "will pay" for her safe return.
Neil Young cancels tour of UK and other Europe dates
Neil Young has cancelled his upcoming UK tour and other dates in Europe with rock band The Chrome Hearts.
Julia Donaldson reveals new character for third Gruffalo
The next Gruffalo book will introduce a new member to the monster's family, best selling children's author Julia Donaldson has revealed.
What we know about mysterious disappearance of TV host's mother
Mystery surrounds the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of US TV host Savannah Guthrie.
Comedians revealed for new Saturday Night Live UK series
Saturday Night Live has announced the comedians cast for the first UK incarnation of the hit late-night US series.
Sky News nominated for nine RTS television journalism awards
Sky News has been nominated for nine Royal Television Society TV journalism awards, including for news channel of the year.
Snooker legend John Virgo dies aged 79
Former player and broadcaster John Virgo has died at the age of 79, World Snooker has announced.
KPop Demon Hunters stars to perform at BAFTAs in first live show outside US
The singing stars behind KPop Demon Hunters' biggest hit are set to perform at the BAFTAs later this month - their first live performance outside the US.
Business
NatWest set to clinch £2.5bn takeover of wealth manager Evelyn
NatWest Group is closing in on a £2.5bn takeover of Evelyn Partners, the wealth management group, in what would be its biggest corporate takeover since its taxpayer bailout in 2008.
'EDF charged me for energy I used two years ago - do I have to pay?'
Every week, the Money team answers a reader's financial problem or consumer dispute - you can email yours to moneyblog@sky.uk. Today's is...
'John Lewis got stuck in my garden - now we want £100'
Our Money team helps a reader every week with their consumer issue or financial dispute...
'I'm a mechanic - here are the signs you're being ripped off and why repairs are becoming more expensive'
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 to Madison Godfrey, an automotive technician at the Steer Group.
Washington Post CEO steps down - days after sweeping redundancies
The chief executive and publisher of the Washington Post has stepped down, just days after a third of the paper's staff were made redundant.
The pension contribution trick most Britons don't know about | Money newsletter
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Investment giant KKR ditches Mandelson lobbying firm
KKR, the American investment giant, has become the latest global corporation to sever ties with Global Counsel, the lobbying firm set up by Lord Mandelson, the disgraced former politician.
Insurance tech firm ManageMy lands new backing
A technology business which provides a wide range of services to the insurance industry will this week announce a major funding injection jointly led by one of the co-founders of Zilch, the leading British fintech.
Social media goes on trial in LA - here's what you need to know
Social media is on trial in Los Angeles. What happens next could change the way they operate.
Horner in talks with former McLaren Racing backer about Alpine deal
Christian Horner, the former Red Bull Racing chief, is in talks with institutional investors including a former backer of McLaren Racing about the acquisition of a stake in Alpine, the French Formula One team.

























