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English clubs reject VAR system in the Championship
English Football League (EFL) clubs have opposed bringing in a VAR challenge system for managers in the Championship.
Man arrested after woman's death in Glasgow
A man has been arrested in connection with the death of an 82-year-old woman in Glasgow.
Ofcom investigating alleged sharing of child sexual abuse material on Telegram
Ofcom is investigating encrypted messaging app Telegram having received evidence suggesting child sexual abuse material has been shared on the platform.
Sperm donor fails court bid to be declared a parent
An unregulated sperm donor - who claims to have fathered 180 children - has failed in his court bid to be declared a parent.
Facial recognition to be 'rolled out' across UK after human rights challenge fails
Facial recognition systems will be introduced across the country, the government has said as it welcomed the failure of a legal challenge to the technology.
Man admits religiously aggravated rape and assault of Sikh woman
A 32-year-old man has pleaded guilty to the religiously aggravated rape and assault of a Sikh woman.
Police update on manhunt after woman's murder in Glasgow
A "dangerous" man being hunted by police after the murder of an 82-year-old woman may have been in an "agitated state" when last seen, police have said.
King and Queen commemorate Elizabeth II's 100th birthday
The King and Queen have been commemorating what would have been Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday.
Two men guilty of murdering mother-of-two during drive-by shooting outside church
Two men have been found guilty of a drive-by shooting in which a mother-of-two was murdered outside a church after a wake in northwest London.
Police warn people not to carry out arson for money after eight arrested by counter terror police
Anybody who carries out arson for money could face "significant" sentences, police have warned, as they arrested eight people after a series of attacks across London.
X Factor singer accused of attempted murder makes heart sign from dock
An X Factor singer accused of attempting to murder a social media influencer by hitting her with her car made a heart sign to family and friends as she was remanded in custody.
Baroness Brady steps down from West Ham after 16 years
Baroness Karren Brady has stepped down as vice-chair of West Ham United, the football club has announced.
Teenager died from serious neck injuries after dog attack, inquest hears
A woman died when she suffered serious neck injuries after a dog attack, an inquest has heard.
Counter terror police arrest ex-parliament worker under anti-hacking laws
A counter-terror investigation has been launched into a man formerly employed in parliament who was arrested under anti-hacking laws.
'I didn't know it was a synagogue': Boy pleads guilty to arson after attack in northwest London
A boy has pleaded guilty to arson after a synagogue was attacked in northwest London, telling the court he "didn't know" the building he targeted was a synagogue.
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.
<a href='https://news.sky.com/story/politics-latest-keir-starmer-peter-mandelson-vetting-commons-iran-war-olly-robbins-12593360'>PM denies misleading Commons over Mandelson vetting</a>
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.
Entertainment News
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.
Business
Primark demerger aims to maximise potential after successive shocks
It hardly inspires confidence when a company's share price falls sharply as it announces a demerger aimed at maximising shareholder value.
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 is to step down from his role as Apple CEO, to be replaced by John Ternus, the company has announced.
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.
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.
<a href='https://news.sky.com/story/money-live-consumer-personal-finance-tips-sky-news-latest-13040934?postid=11523914#liveblog-body'>AA and BSM driving schools ordered to refund 80,000 learner drivers over drip pricing</a>
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.









































