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Two teenage boys charged with murder over skate park death
Two 16-year-old boys have been charged over the murder of a man at a skate park.
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.
Three women questioned over sex trafficking in Mohamed al Fayed investigation
Three women have been interviewed under caution by the Metropolitan Police over suspicions of enabling Mohamed al Fayed's abuse.
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.
Elon Gust and Dame Judi Drench among storm names sent to Met Office
Elon Gust and Dame Judi Drench are among the names that have been submitted to the Met Office for UK storms.
Man who killed his ex-partner's sister and her three children in house fire jailed for life
A man who killed his ex-partner's sister and her three children in a house fire has been sentenced to life in prison.
Van driver jailed after killing student
A man has been jailed for eight years after crashing a van into gates near a London university campus and killing a student.
Councils want courts to hand out bigger fines for fly-tipping
Court fines for fly-tipping must be reviewed as they are lower on average than penalties handed out directly by local authorities, councils have said.
15 activists arrested over 'mass shoplifting campaign' plot
Fifteen activists suspected of planning a mass shoplifting campaign have been arrested, after the group reputedly targeted The Ritz and the Crown Jewels with previous stunts.
Starmer could learn a useful lesson from Tony Blair
"The art of leadership is saying no, not yes. It is very easy to say yes."
The Royal Navy's destroyer will arrive too late for Cyprus
Twice, the air raid sirens sounded around RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus on Thursday afternoon. We were rushed inside as soldiers lay on the floor in body armour. It was over quickly.
Boy, 15, seriously injured in stabbing at school
A teenage boy has been seriously injured in a stabbing at a school in Nottingham.
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.
Woman jailed for smuggling heroin and 'terrifying' arsenal of guns into UK
A woman who smuggled an arsenal of "terrifying weapons" and £500,000 worth of heroin into Britain in her Peugeot has been jailed for nine years.
Defence secretary twice declines to rule out Britain joining strikes on Iran
Defence secretary John Healey has twice declined to rule out Britain joining strikes on Iran, when asked by Sky News.
Nottingham triple killer trapped flatmate and held him in headlock
Nottingham triple killer Valdo Calocane put a flatmate in a headlock and trapped him in his flat, an inquiry has heard.
'Red line crossed' after leak from UK security meeting on Iran war
Leaking details from a National Security Council (NSC) meeting is "utterly dysfunctional and destructive", Harriet Harman has said.
Epping Forest council makes case for appeal against asylum hotel ruling
Epping Forest District Council has launched a legal challenge to a ruling against its plan to stop asylum seekers from being housed in a local hotel.
Tributes to 'deeply loved' woman, 24, killed in head-on police chase collision
Tributes have been paid to a "deeply loved" young woman who was killed in a head-on collision during a police pursuit.
Home secretary defends plans to deport asylum seeker children
Shabana Mahmood has defended her plans for forced deportation of children under her new asylum rules.
Entertainment News
Britney Spears charged with driving under the influence after March arrest
Britney Spears has been charged with driving under the influence in the US over an incident nearly two months ago that led to her arrest.
Former Spandau Ballet singer jailed for 14 years for rape and sexual assault
A former frontman for Spandau Ballet has been jailed for 14 years for multiple rapes and sexual assaults.
US singer D4vd killed teenager to silence her, prosecutors claim
US singer D4vd killed a 14-year-old girl by stabbing her multiple times to prevent her revealing their relationship, prosecutors have said.
Sir Stephen Fry launches £100k damages claim after 'breaking multiple bones' in fall at O2
Sir Stephen Fry is claiming £100,000 in damages after falling two metres off a stage on to a concrete floor at the O2.
Jurassic Park star joins White Lotus cast after Helena Bonham Carter drops out
Laura Dern, star of Jurassic Park, Marriage Story and Blue Velvet, will join the cast of HBO's The White Lotus next season.
Man pleads guilty over terror plot to attack Taylor Swift concert
A man accused of plotting to attack Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna has pleaded guilty on the opening day of his trial.
Man admits role in killing of Run-DMC star after nearly 25 years
A man has pleaded guilty to playing a part in the murder of hip-hop star Jam Master Jay nearly a quarter of a century after the star's death.
Dances With Wolves actor jailed for life for sexual assaults against indigenous women and girls
Dances With Wolves actor Nathan Chasing Horse has been jailed for life for sexually assaulting indigenous women and girls for nearly 20 years.
Licence reviews ordered at Disney-owned TV stations after Jimmy Kimmel's Melania joke
Eight Disney-owned TV stations must submit to early licence reviews, amid growing pressure from the Trump administration for network chiefs to sack Jimmy Kimmel.
Taylor Swift files to trademark her voice and image
Taylor Swift has applied to trademark her voice and image amid growing concerns around AI-generated content.
Last surviving member of girl group known for hits like Be My Baby dies
The last surviving member of The Ronettes - Nedra Talley Ross - has died aged 80.
Rob Reiner's son opens up on 'living nightmare' after brutal killing of his parents
The son of director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner has spoken about the "living nightmare" he has endured since his parents were brutally killed late last year.
US singer had 'significant amount' of child abuse images on iCloud, say prosecutors
US prosecutors said a "significant amount" of child sex abuse images have been recovered during an investigation into the singer D4vd, who has denied murdering a 14-year-old girl.
Dan Walker tribunal: Ex-Channel 5 presenter withdraws allegations
Presenter Claudia–Liza Vanderpuije has withdrawn claims against her former Channel 5 News co-host Dan Walker after reaching a "mutual agreement" with the broadcaster and ITN.
BBC Teatime host to replace Scott Mills on Radio 2
Sara Cox will replace Scott Mills as the new host of the BBC Radio 2 breakfast show, the corporation has announced.
BBC axes iconic Football Focus show after 52 years
The BBC's iconic Football Focus show has been axed after 52 years.
Shareholders 'overwhelmingly' approve Paramount takeover of Warner Bros
The multibillion-pound Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery has come even closer to becoming a reality after shareholders voted to accept the offer.
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.
Harvey Weinstein 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.
Business
Call to scrap 'outdated and unaffordable' triple lock
The pensions triple lock should be scrapped, Sir Tony Blair's thinktank has said.
South East Water chairman resigns after scathing report
South East Water (SEW) has announced the resignation of its chairman following a critical report.
MPs call on South East Water bosses to quit in scathing report
MPs from a key committee have declared they have no confidence in South East Water's (SEW) leadership to turn the company around after a litany of failures.
Bank of England sounds warning of interest rate hikes ahead
Inflation could rise to 6.2% next year, with interest rates peaking at 5.25%, in the event of a prolonged energy shock with oil prices remaining above $130 a barrel, according to a worst-case scenario modelled by the Bank of England.
Owner of Premier Inn and Beefeater to cut nearly 4,000 jobs - blaming tax rises
The owner of hotel chain Premier Inn has announced plans to cut 3,800 jobs, blaming higher costs, as part of an overhaul of its restaurants.
Musk says Altman tried to 'steal' charity, as moguls contest $150bn court battle
Elon Musk has accused his rival Sam Altman of trying to "steal" a charity as he fights his $150bn (£111bn) court claim over OpenAI.
UK borrowing cost highest since 1998 as inflation outlook darkens
UK long-term borrowing costs have hit their highest level since 1998 while oil prices have notched a new Iran war peak amid fears of extended disruption to energy flows from the Middle East.
Fresh oil shock as UAE exits Saudi-controlled cartels
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has said it is to leave the OPEC and OPEC+ cartels of oil-producing nations, potentially threatening greater turbulence for global energy markets ahead.
'Taking the mickey'? £3.53 difference for same product as cheapest supermarkets for brands revealed
Asda has been named the cheapest supermarket for branded items for a second month, with shoppers paying over £3 less for one popular olive oil than at Waitrose.
'Profiting from crisis morally wrong,' says Miliband as BP announces huge rise in earnings
The oil and gas producing giant BP has recorded a more than doubling of profits as it benefits from high prices from the Iran war.
The war in Iran is coming for Britain's favourite food
The indirect effects of Iran war inflation are "likely to be largest for food prices".
Musk v Altman: What are the tech titans going to court over?
Two of the world's richest and most powerful men are in a courtroom fight over one of humanity's most influential companies after years of bitter attacks.
The 'never saw it' rule and why many people shouldn't overpay mortgage: Tips from a financial adviser
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 chartered financial adviser Martin Rayner from Compton Financial Services...
Higher food and fuel prices could last for more than eight months after Iran war ends, minister reveals
Higher prices could last for more than eight months after the Iran war ends, the prime minister's right-hand man has said as ministers step up efforts to offset potential impacts to food and fuel supplies.
'Shame on them': Post Office seeks delay in second Capture case at Court of Appeal
The Post Office is seeking to delay the second Capture scandal case at the Court of Appeal, Sky News has learned.
British Airways warns of flight price rises due to fuel crisis
The owner of British Airways has warned of higher ticket prices as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran war has led to a sharp rise in oil prices.
What if your flight is cancelled due to jet fuel shortages?
Europe is facing a crisis over low jet fuel stocks due to the war in Iran, raising serious doubts over summer holiday plans.
Microsoft and Meta to cut thousands of jobs
Microsoft and Meta, the company behind Instagram and WhatsApp, are planning to make significant cuts to their respective workforces as spending on artificial intelligence (AI) finds a new high gear.
Trump threatens 'big tariff' if UK does not drop digital services tax
Donald Trump has threatened to impose "a big tariff" on the UK if it does not drop its digital services tax on US social media companies.
World Cup final tickets go on sale for £1.7m each
Tickets for this summer's football World Cup final have gone on sale for more than $2m each.





























































