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Boy charged with arson in connection with attack on synagogue in northwest London
A boy has been charged with arson after a synagogue was attacked in northwest London.
Former teacher 'routinely' sexually abused adopted baby before killing him, court hears
A former high school teacher sexually assaulted his adopted baby before smothering him to death, a court has heard.
Surprise fall in unemployment rate but wage growth hits five-year low
The UK's unemployment rate has taken a surprise fall, according to official figures, released amid warnings of a spike in job losses to come.
At least two children stabbed to death every month in England
At least two children die from knife wounds every month in England, a national study has found.
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Trump weighs in on Mandelson scandal - as another bruising day beckons for Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer is set to face another bruising day over the Peter Mandelson scandal, as the sacked senior civil servant he sought to blame for the appointment prepares to give his side of the story.
Arrests in Epsom as protest over alleged rape turns violent
Four people have been arrested at another protest in Epsom after a woman was allegedly raped outside a church over a week ago.
Reality star Louise Thompson triggers debate in parliament on maternity care
A petition led by TV star Louise Thompson has triggered a debate in parliament on maternity services following her own traumatic experience.
Zoologist, TV presenter and author dies
Zoologist, TV presenter and author Desmond Morris has died at the age of 98.
Brothers on trial over 42-year-old cold case murder
Two brothers have gone on trial accused of killing a civil servant in north London more than 40 years ago amid a violent spree targeting lone gay men.
Anti-Islam influencer banned from entering UK
An anti-Islam influencer has been banned from entering the UK over her extremist views ahead of a rally in London next month, Sky News understands.
Schools in England could be forced to ban mobile phones
Schools in England would be forced to ban mobile phones under government plans.
Man shot cousin dead and tried to kill brother after row at wake, court hears
A man shot his cousin dead and tried to kill his brother after a row at a wake, a court heard.
Half marathon organisers apologise after route was set too long
Runners who completed the Coventry Half Marathon on Sunday have been told by organisers there was an error measuring the length of the route.
Boy, 6, dies after being hit by car
A six-year-old boy has died after being hit by a car in Cheshire - with a driver arrested on suspicion of drug driving.
Environmental activists stage demonstration at Trump golf course in UK
Environmental activists staged a renewable energy demonstration at one of US President Donald Trump's golf courses in Scotland.
Pensioner convicted after typo on insurance forms
A pensioner has been convicted in a fast-track court after accidentally getting one letter wrong on her car insurance papers.
Tube strikes start today: Full list of dates and lines affected in walkout
Heavy disruption is expected on the Tube this week as train drivers go on strike over changes to their working conditions.
Murder probe into pensioner's death as hunt for 'dangerous' man continues
A murder investigation is under way following the death of an 82-year-old woman in Glasgow.
Amy Winehouse's father loses High Court challenge over daughter's former belongings
Amy Winehouse's father has lost a High Court claim against two of the star's friends over the sale of items she once owned.
Entertainment News
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.
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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.
Friends star's family want maximum jail time for 'heartless' drug dealer
Matthew Perry's family have urged a judge to give the maximum sentence to the "heartless" drug dealer who supplied the fatal dose of ketamine taken by the star before his death.
Scott Mills 'stepping back' from charity role after BBC sacking
Sacked BBC Radio 2 host Scott Mills is "stepping back" from his role as an ambassador for a multiple sclerosis (MS) charity.
Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from entering UK
This year's Wireless Festival has been cancelled after the government blocked Kanye West from coming to the UK.
Kanye West's permission to enter the UK 'under review by ministers' as Wireless backlash grows
Permission for Kanye West to enter the UK is currently being reviewed by ministers, Sky News understands, following mounting pressure over his booking as the headline act for Wireless Festival.
Festival boss says Kanye West has 'legal right' to perform in UK
One of the organisers of Wireless Festival has defended the decision to book Kanye West as its headline act - and is calling for the public to "forgive" the controversial rapper.
'Here we go, ready or not': Savannah Guthrie returns to Today show for first time since mother's disappearance
US television presenter Savannah Guthrie returned to NBC's Today show on Monday for the first time since her mother's disappearance more than two months ago.
Savannah Guthrie to return to Today show for first time since mother's disappearance
US television presenter Savannah Guthrie is returning to NBC's Today show on Monday for the first time since her mother's disappearance more than two months ago.
Sponsors quit UK festival after Kanye West announced as headliner
Pepsi and Diageo have withdrawn their sponsorship of Wireless Festival, which Kanye West is due to headline, after Sir Keir Starmer joined criticism of the event.
Major sponsor withdraws from UK festival after Kanye West announced as headliner
Pepsi has withdrawn its sponsorship of Wireless Festival which Kanye West is due to headline, after Sir Keir Starmer joined criticism of the event.
Bryan Cranston on his new role - inspired by the complicated relationship with his father
Bryan Cranston says there's a lot of his father in his latest stage role, playing Joseph Keller, the patriarch of Arthur Miller's 1947 tragedy All My Sons.
Starmer 'deeply concerned' by Kanye West's UK festival booking
The prime minister has said it is "deeply concerning" that Kanye West has been booked for a London music festival "despite his previous antisemitic remarks and celebration of Nazism".
Judge dismisses Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims in lawsuit against co-star
A US judge has dismissed Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims in her lawsuit against co-star Justin Baldoni.
BBC boss addresses Scott Mills sacking
Scott Mills was sacked by the BBC after bosses discovered the alleged victim in the police investigation into the DJ was under the age of 16, the broadcaster has reported.
Business
Surprise fall in unemployment rate but wage growth hits five-year low
The UK's unemployment rate has taken a surprise fall, according to official figures, released amid warnings of a spike in job losses to come.
Apple boss to step down
Tim Cook will be stepping down from his role as Apple CEO, to be replaced by John Ternus, the company has announced.
UK to 'flirt' with recession as Iran war oil shock bites, report warns
The UK economy will "flirt" with recession this year and almost 250,000 people could lose their jobs due to the effects of the Iran war oil price shock, according to a respected independent forecaster.
Tesco swapping barcodes for QR codes in UK 'first' - here's why
Tesco is swapping barcodes for QR codes on a range of its own-brand products in a move the supermarket chain is describing as a UK "first".
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.
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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.