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Greens' stunning by-election win proves Polanski surge is real - but what now for Starmer?
At the wedding venue in Gorton and Denton the Green Party chose for the news conference to mark a seismic by-election victory on national television, it was clear that Zack Polanski and his team were new to all of this.
New legal action planned over proposal to house 540 asylum seekers in town
A residents' group has said it plans to launch a fresh legal challenge over plans to use a military training camp in Crowborough as accommodation for asylum seekers.
Picture of 'rare' boot released as police try to identify woman's body
A picture of a "rare" boot has been released as police try to identify a woman whose body was found off the coast of Iona last year.
Killer who plied partner with nothing but vodka and ice lollies and inflicted 100 injuries jailed
A man has been jailed for killing his partner after trapping her in his home, restricting her diet to just vodka and ice lollies, and inflicting more than 100 injuries on her.
Gorton and Denton was a disaster for Labour - can Starmer find a way back?
The first ever Green by-election win, their first ever MP in the north of England, all in the first electoral test for the relatively new Green leader Zack Polanski. This is his moment - and reasonably so.
Reform reports claims of 'family voting' to police and Electoral Commission
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says his party has reported claims of "family voting" in the Gorton and Denton by-election to police and the Electoral Commission.
UK government staff have been withdrawn from Iran
The UK government has withdrawn its staff from Iran.
Two Britons arrested in Benidorm for 'staging fake kidnapping to extort money'
Two British men have been arrested in Benidorm for allegedly staging a kidnapping to demand a ransom of €830 (£728) from a relative.
Reform reports claims of 'family voting' to police and Electoral Commission
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says his party has reported claims of "family voting" in the Gorton and Denton by-election to police and the Electoral Commission.
Two Britons arrested in Benidorm for 'staging fake kidnapping to extort money'
Two British men have been arrested in Benidorm for allegedly staging a kidnapping to demand a ransom of €830 (£728) from a relative.
UK issues travel warning as Middle East crisis worsens
The UK government has issued a travel warning for Israel and Palestine and withdrawn its diplomatic staff from Iran, as the US advises embassy officials in Jerusalem they can leave.
Ex-MasterChef host Gregg Wallace drops legal claim against BBC
Former MasterChef host Gregg Wallace has dropped his High Court claim against the BBC and won't be receiving any damages, the corporation has said.
Man charged with possession of offensive weapon after Manchester mosque incident
A man has been charged after police were called to reports of a suspect armed with an axe at a Manchester mosque.
Gorton and Denton by-election 'cheating' claim explained
Record numbers of illegal 'family voting' have taken place at the Gorton and Denton by-election, official observers have reported.
NHS U-turn paves the way for hundreds of alleged victims of 'butcher' brain surgeon to sue
A Scottish health board has made a dramatic U-turn paving the way for hundreds of alleged victims of a "butcher" brain surgeon to sue, Sky News has learned.
Man arrested after 'completely abhorrent' vandalism of Churchill statue
The statue of Sir Winston Churchill in Parliament Square in Westminster was defaced overnight with "Zionist war criminal" and other graffiti.
Collagen supplements 'may boost skin health' but they're not an 'anti-wrinkle quick fix' - study
Collagen supplements should not be seen as a "quick fix" for wrinkles, experts have said, but they do have "legitimate" benefits.
By-election result 'bruising' - but replacing Starmer 'won't solve problem', says Harman
Labour's loss at the Gorton and Denton by-election has been "very painful and bruising" - but replacing Sir Keir Starmer "won't solve the problem", Baroness Harriet Harman has said.
We are in a new era of multi-party politics
This is a parliamentary by-election result for the ages, one that sets the tone for its time.
Plaid leader warns 'Reform government would set Wales back decades'
Rhun ap Iorwerth has said May's Senedd election is now a "two-horse race" between Plaid Cymru and Reform UK, declaring Labour is "over" in Wales.
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
How to get into airport lounges on the cheap
Did you know you can access airport lounges without spending loads of money, being a business traveller or a frequent flyer?
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.



























































