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UK's first visa ban in asylum crackdown
The government will halt visa routes for nationals from four countries who the home secretary says have "abused" the UK's generosity.
Grandmother died from rabies after scratch from stray dog
A grandmother died from rabies months after she was scratched by a stray dog on the beach, an inquest has been told.
Why UK inflation forecast is not worth the paper it was written on
The rise in gas prices over the past 48 hours is without precedent.
UK to deploy warship to Cyprus
Britain will deploy HMS Dragon and helicopters with anti-drone capabilities in Cyprus, Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed.
Drill rapper who twice escaped police custody detained in France
A drill rapper who escaped from police custody twice in the space of a week has been detained in France.
Person dies in collision involving car and train at level crossing
One person has died in a collision involving a car and a train at a level crossing in Cambridgeshire.
Learner driver arrested for drug driving during test
A learner driver has been arrested for drug driving in the middle of his driving test.
Ferry scandal fall-out sees harbour buy-up and new contracts for beleaguered shipyard
The after-effects of a debacle that has seen taxpayers pay hundreds of millions for a pair of ferries at nearly four times the original budget, are continuing with the harbour that was too small to fit the ships set to be taken into public ownership.
UK bills cannot escape the forces of Iran war
The economic impacts of the Iran war are already being felt in global markets, and could raise energy prices and wider consumer bills in the UK before long.
Police appeal after woman murdered 30 years ago
Police are making a new appeal for information over the murder of a university graduate nearly 30 years ago.
Prisoners had drugs and weapons 'delivered to order... as if by Uber Eats or Deliveroo'
A gang that used drones to smuggle drugs, weapons and phones into prisons has been jailed by a judge who likened their operation to "Uber Eats or Deliveroo".
UK growth forecast downgraded and unemployment will peak this year, chancellor reveals
The UK's economic forecast has been downgraded for 2026 but will then improve - and unemployment will peak this year, the chancellor has revealed.
Lifeboat and coastguard scrambled as tug boat sinks
A tug boat has sunk in the Sound of Kerrera in Argyll and Bute.
Sarah Everard's mother shares memories of daughter, five years on from murder
Sarah Everard's mother has said she misses the "goodness" of her daughter who "added beauty to the world".
Police name skydiver who died after wingsuit jump in Devon
Tributes have been paid to Chas McNeil, who has been named by police as the skydiver who died after jumping from a plane in Devon on Saturday.
'We were all let down': BAFTAs host on 'trauma triggering' film awards
BAFTAs host Alan Cumming has spoken out about the controversy surrounding the broadcast of the film awards, describing it as a "trauma triggering shitshow".
Man charged after Edinburgh 'stabbing and tower block stand-off'
A man has been charged after a "disturbance" in Edinburgh, in which two people needed hospital treatment.
England stars concerned about pressure to speak out about political issues at World Cup
England players have raised concerns with their union about not wanting to be pressured into speaking out on political issues around the World Cup in the US, Sky News can reveal.
Armed police called after man stabbed and woman injured
Armed police have been deployed after a man was stabbed and a woman injured in Birmingham.
Victim's mum describes 'unimaginable loss' as rapper Ghetts faces jail over fatal hit-and-run
The mother of a young man killed after being hit by a car driven by rapper Ghetts has described the "extreme pain" and "unimaginable sense of loss" of losing her only child.
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British rising star beats A-listers to acting BAFTA - as One Battle After Another named best film
British film newcomer Robert Aramayo has been named best actor at the BAFTAs - beating favourite Timothee Chalamet and other A-listers including Leonardo DiCaprio to win the prize.
Standout looks from the red carpet
As well as the film prizes, red carpet fashion is also a huge part of any awards ceremony.
The full list of BAFTA winners
Here are all the nominees and winners of this year's BAFTA Film Awards.
Fundraiser for family of late Grey's Anatomy actor surpasses £200,000
A fundraiser has secured more than $275,000 (£200,000) for the family of the late Grey's Anatomy actor Eric Dane, who died on Thursday at the age of 53.
'There's something about this place - hopefully we don't ruin it': Abbey Road holds first-ever rave
"You will receive a text message after this call. Just follow the instructions...."
The Ballad Of Wallis Island stars on becoming a word-of-mouth hit - and asking A-listers for selfies
After finding out about his BAFTA nominations, Tom Basden contemplated the red carpet. Specifically the stars, "your Chalamets, your DiCaprios", he might bump into as he walks it.
'He was the funniest man': Tributes flood in for Grey's Anatomy star
Tributes have flooded in for actor Eric Dane, who died on Thursday aged 53.
BBC investigating BAFTAs racial slur incident
The BBC says it is carrying out a "fast-tracked" investigation after failing to cut a racial slur shouted by a Tourette's campaigner, from its BAFTAs broadcast on Sunday.
Grey's Anatomy star dies
Actor Eric Dane, best known for his roles in TV series Grey's Anatomy and Euphoria, has died aged 53.
Tetris can help tackle memories of past trauma
Playing Tetris could help tackle memories of past trauma, research has found.
Dennis the Menace plays 'greatest prank yet' with 75-year anniversary coins
A new range of Dennis the Menace-themed coins will be minted, marking 75 years of the iconic comic prankster.
Police suffer blow in case of TV host's missing mother
DNA recovered from a glove found near the home of Nancy Guthrie does not match anything in a national database, authorities have said.
Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested after allegedly assaulting two men
Hollywood actor Shia LaBeouf has been arrested after allegedly assaulting two men in New Orleans amid Mardi Gras celebrations, police say.
UK's Eurovision 2026 entry revealed
The UK's entrant for this year's Eurovision Song Contest will be YouTuber and electronic artist Look Mum No Computer.
Guthrie family are not suspects in kidnapping, sheriff says
The family of Nancy Guthrie are not suspects in her kidnapping, the sheriff has confirmed.
Apocalypse Now and Godfather star Robert Duvall dies
Hollywood icon Robert Duvall, star of films including The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, has died at the age of 95.
Man charged over Taylor Swift concert terror attack plot
A man has been charged with terrorism-related offences over a plot to carry out an attack at a Taylor Swift concert in 2024.
Producer of hit TV spy thriller found dead in hotel room
The executive producer of hit TV spy thriller Tehran has been found dead in an Athens hotel, police have said.
Chadwick Boseman's brothers say late star's play will help 'preserve his memory'
A play written by the late Hollywood star Chadwick Boseman is part of a legacy that will "preserve his memory", his brothers have told Sky News.
From street plays to TV success: Derry Girls creator talks about her new show
Nearly four years on from the emotional finale of Derry Girls, writer and creator Lisa McGee has released her new project on Netflix.
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Why UK inflation forecast is not worth the paper it was written on
The rise in gas prices over the past 48 hours is without precedent.
Ferry scandal fall-out sees harbour buy-up and new contracts for beleaguered shipyard
The after-effects of a debacle that has seen taxpayers pay hundreds of millions for a pair of ferries at nearly four times the original budget, are continuing with the harbour that was too small to fit the ships set to be taken into public ownership.
UK bills cannot escape the forces of Iran war
The economic impacts of the Iran war are already being felt in global markets, and could raise energy prices and wider consumer bills in the UK before long.
UK growth forecast downgraded and unemployment will peak this year, chancellor reveals
The UK's economic forecast has been downgraded for 2026 but will then improve - and unemployment will peak this year, the chancellor has revealed.
How much will your council tax go up? Search our table to find out
The number of local authorities in England looking to impose the maximum council tax increase has fallen this year, but many are still planning sharp rises.
Is Britain ready to go teetotal?
Gone are the days when the only low-alcohol option in a pub was a few bottles of Kaliber gathering dust on the shelf.
Chancellor to say she has the 'right economic plan' in spring forecast
Rachel Reeves will insist she has "the right economic plan for our country" and that "working people are better off" thanks to Labour when she delivers her spring forecast to the Commons today.
Nearly 500 jobs to be lost as US cannabis firm takes over BrewDog
Nearly 500 jobs are expected to be lost when craft beer giant BrewDog is taken over by an American cannabis firm.
This war has massive implications for the world economy
There is nowhere else on the planet with quite as concentrated a supply of quite so much energy as the Arabian Gulf.
Oil and gas costs surge but some stocks defy war-focused sell-off
Oil and gas prices have seen dramatic lifts as financial markets give their first reaction to the war in the Middle East.
Will the cost of petrol in my car go up due to Middle East conflict?
Fresh conflict in the Middle East threatens to make the cost of petrol more expensive for motorists in the UK, experts have warned.
Marine biologist on salaries, tears and the one thing everyone could do to save the planet
If you've ever spent your morning commute daydreaming about starting afresh with your career, this feature is for you.
Oil prices spike as key shipping route disrupted by Iran attacks
Global oil prices have risen sharply after Iran's response to US and Israeli airstrikes disrupted shipping, raising the prospect of a new energy-led surge in inflation.
Fifth of global oil flows through this vital waterway - here's what has happened since Iran strikes
Sky's Data and Forensics team has been monitoring shipping through the Strait of Hormuz - a strategically vital waterway for Iran and other oil producers in the Middle East.
Trump's furious response to Anthropic is as much about power as it is about AI safety
In the most clear and consequential policy move on AI safety yet, the Trump administration has announced it will blacklist a leading AI lab over its refusal to allow unfettered access to its technology for military purposes.
Paramount strikes deal to buy Warner Bros Discovery for $110bn
Paramount has struck a $110bn deal to buy Warner Bros Discovery.
Secret supermarket codes you need to know before your next food shop
When it comes to doing the food shop, we all love to bag a bargain.
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.
Secret supermarket codes you need to know before your next food shop
When it comes to doing the food shop, we all love to bag a bargain.
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.