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Botched effort to flush out plotters has backfired and now Labour MPs fear wipe out
Many Labour MPs have been left shellshocked after the chaotic political self-sabotage of the past week.
Sat, 15 Nov 2025 20:19:00 +0000
Many Labour MPs have been left shellshocked after the chaotic political self-sabotage of the past week.
Sat, 15 Nov 2025 20:19:00 +0000

Shabana Mahmood is the new hard woman of British politics - and potential successor to Starmer
We're told that Shabana Mahmood, the still new home secretary, is "a woman in a hurry".
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 13:58:00 +0000
We're told that Shabana Mahmood, the still new home secretary, is "a woman in a hurry".
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 13:58:00 +0000

Teenager charged with murder of 17-year-old girl
A teenager has been charged with murder and attempted murder following the death of a 17-year-old girl, police have said.
Sat, 15 Nov 2025 19:35:00 +0000
A teenager has been charged with murder and attempted murder following the death of a 17-year-old girl, police have said.
Sat, 15 Nov 2025 19:35:00 +0000

'Deep sadness' as extensive search off Ireland's coast for missing Royal Navy crew member ends
An extensive multi-agency search off Ireland's coast for a missing Royal Navy crew member has ended without success, the Ministry of Defence has said.
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 15:21:00 +0000
An extensive multi-agency search off Ireland's coast for a missing Royal Navy crew member has ended without success, the Ministry of Defence has said.
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 15:21:00 +0000

Brazil 'surprised' UK not investing in new rainforest fund it helped design
Brazil was "a bit surprised" Britain hasn't contributed to a new investment fund to protect tropical forests, despite having helped to design it, a senior official has told Sky News.
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000
Brazil was "a bit surprised" Britain hasn't contributed to a new investment fund to protect tropical forests, despite having helped to design it, a senior official has told Sky News.
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000

'This ends here': Benn rules out third fight after dominating Eubank Jr
Conor Benn claimed revenge over Chris Eubank Jr in their highly anticipated rematch at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday.
Sat, 15 Nov 2025 22:44:00 +0000
Conor Benn claimed revenge over Chris Eubank Jr in their highly anticipated rematch at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday.
Sat, 15 Nov 2025 22:44:00 +0000

Temperatures fall to -7C in coldest night since March - with risk of snow and ice this week
The UK has recorded its coldest night since March with a cold snap forecast to grip the country in the coming days, as some areas recover from Storm Claudia.
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:30:00 +0000
The UK has recorded its coldest night since March with a cold snap forecast to grip the country in the coming days, as some areas recover from Storm Claudia.
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:30:00 +0000

Woman, 20, dies while kayaking in River Tees
A 20-year-old woman has died while kayaking in the River Tees in Barnard Castle, police have said.
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 07:44:00 +0000
A 20-year-old woman has died while kayaking in the River Tees in Barnard Castle, police have said.
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 07:44:00 +0000

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Tue, 13 May 2025 13:06:00 +0100
Sky News has launched a free Money newsletter - bringing the kind of content you enjoy in the Money blog directly to your inbox.
Tue, 13 May 2025 13:06:00 +0100

Sherlock star's 'very odd' new role opposite seven-foot bird in portrait of male grief
He's played Sherlock Holmes, Doctor Strange, and even voiced The Grinch but acting opposite a seven-foot (2.1m) crow may be one of the strangest roles Benedict Cumberbatch has taken on.
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000
He's played Sherlock Holmes, Doctor Strange, and even voiced The Grinch but acting opposite a seven-foot (2.1m) crow may be one of the strangest roles Benedict Cumberbatch has taken on.
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000