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Russia intelligence suspected in Birmingham DHL fire investigation
Russian intelligence is suspected of being behind several "self igniting" air freight fires around Europe, including one in Birmingham.
German media giant to buy Telegraph in £575m deal
German media giant Axel Springer is to buy Telegraph Media Group in a £575m deal that will see the Daily and Sunday Telegraph print titles and their online business come under overseas ownership.
BBC 'profoundly regrets' BAFTAs incident, says director general
The BBC regrets its "serious mistake" during the BAFTAs broadcast, the corporation's outgoing director general Tim Davie has said.
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 interviewed under caution over enabling Mohamed al Fayed's abuse
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 a 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.
Entertainment News
Home Alone actress 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.
BAFTA Film Awards 2026: The full list of nominations ahead of today's ceremony
This year's BAFTA Film Awards take place later today, with a host of stars including Timothee Chalamet, Jessie Buckley and Leonardo DiCaprio in the running for gongs.
Brit Awards 2026: The full list of winners
Brit School graduate Olivia Dean was the queen of this year's Brit Awards, taking four gongs including album of the year.
Business
German media giant to buy Telegraph in £575m deal
German media giant Axel Springer is to buy Telegraph Media Group in a £575m deal that will see the Daily and Sunday Telegraph print titles and their online business come under overseas ownership.
The global economy's worst nightmare is here and the consequences could be scary
For years, geopolitical analysts warned us that among the scariest of all scenarios for the world economy was the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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.
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.
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.
<a href='https://news.sky.com/story/money-live-tips-personal-finance-consumer-sky-news-latest-13040934?postid=11199735#liveblog-body'>£8bn private dentistry industry to be investigated after 'significant' price hikes</a>
£22m fine for South East Water over repeated supply failures
South East Water is to be fined £22m for repeated supply failures, watchdog Ofwat has said.
Company admits supplying water unfit for humans after parasitic outbreak
A company has admitted it supplied water that was unfit for human consumption after a parasitic outbreak in Devon.
Trump's solutions to Iranian shipping threat leave insurance sector unimpressed
Donald Trump's offer of US-backed insurance and naval escorts for shipping travelling through the Strait of Hormuz has not prevented maritime premiums soaring as underwriters scramble to reassess the risks to oil, gas and cargo vessels.
Britons could pay £10,000 extra after student loan change
Middle-income earners will be hardest hit by a freeze to the student loan repayment threshold, experts have said.
TV chef on Jamie Oliver cookbooks and the thing he wishes customers would stop doing
On the first Wednesday of every month, we interview top chefs from around the UK, hearing about their cheap food hacks, views on the industry and more.
Millions of drivers set to get motor finance compensation this year, watchdog announces
Millions of drivers will receive compensation this year over the mis-sold motor finance scandal under a plan by Britain's financial watchdog.
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.

















































