Sunday, 31 March 2019

Easyjet warns Brexit uncertainty is hitting sales

Easyjet has warned that "unanswered questions surrounding Brexit" are weakening demand as it heads into its key summer trading period.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/easyjet-warns-brexit-uncertainty-is-hitting-sales-11681146

MPs to vote again on Brexit alternatives after deadlock

MPs are set to once again take control of the parliamentary agenda in a fresh attempt to find an alternative to Theresa May's Brexit deal.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/brexit-crisis-mps-to-vote-again-to-find-a-way-out-of-parliamentary-deadlock-11681109

Psychological domestic abuse now a crime in Scotland

New laws come into force today in Scotland aimed at tackling psychological domestic abuse.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/psychological-domestic-abuse-now-a-crime-in-scotland-11681006

Goldfinger Bond girl, Tania Mallet, dies aged 77

Tania Mallet, who played the role of Tilly Masterson in Goldfinger, has died at the age of 77, the film franchise's producers have confirmed.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bond-girl-tania-mallet-who-played-tilly-masterson-in-goldfinger-dies-aged-77-11681093

Warnock's behaviour risks fuelling hatred towards referees



from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/warnocks-behaviour-risks-fuelling-hatred-towards-referees-11681118

The Case Against Adnan Syed: 'There has to be another trial'

For years, the murder of Baltimore high school student Hae Min Lee in 1999 was consigned to the headlines of the local press at the time, one of thousands of crimes seen through the US courts before it was on to the next.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/the-case-against-adnan-syed-there-could-be-thousands-more-flawed-convictions-11675415

Public urged to remain vigilant after north London stabbings

There has been a heavy police presence in north London overnight following a spate of random stabbings, as police continue a major manhunt.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/edmonton-stabbings-heavy-police-presence-in-north-london-as-public-urged-to-remain-vigilant-11681045

Teachers could soon have legal duty to act against knife crime

Medical professionals, teachers and the police could soon have a legal obligation to act, if they suspect someone is being sucked into knife crime.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/teachers-could-soon-have-legal-duty-to-act-against-knife-crime-11680761

Transgender teen 'has face cut' in hate attack

A transgender teenager has been treated in hospital after having their face cut by a group of youths.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/transgender-teen-has-face-cut-in-hate-crime-attack-in-essex-11681016

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's husband delivers Mother's Day card

The husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a charity worker who was jailed in Iran nearly three years ago, has delivered a Mother's Day card to the Iranian embassy in London. 

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/nazanin-zaghari-ratcliffes-husband-delivers-mothers-day-card-to-iranian-embassy-11680969

Man charged after Eurostar protest disrupts travel

A man who caused travel disruption for Eurostar passengers after waving an English flag has been charged by police.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-charged-after-eurostar-protest-disrupts-travel-11680802

Petition to stop Brexit hits 6m signatures

A petition calling on the government to halt the Brexit process and keep Britain in the EU has passed six million signatures. 

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/brexit-petition-to-revoke-article-50-hits-6-million-signatures-11680597

Knifeman hunted after four victims stabbed in the back

A major manhunt is under way after a knifeman stabbed four people in the back at random in north London.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/edmonton-stabbings-knifeman-hunted-after-four-victims-stabbed-in-the-back-in-north-london-11680353

Grindr attacks: Two teenage boys charged with robbery

Two teenage boys have been charged with robbery after attacks on three men who arranged meetings through gay dating app Grindr.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/birmingham-grindr-attacks-two-teenage-boys-charged-with-robbery-after-three-men-targeted-11680446

What's getting more expensive from tomorrow?

From 1 April, everyday items and household bills are getting more expensive.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/national-price-hike-day-whats-getting-more-expensive-from-tomorrow-11680401

Brexit crisis: PM pushed in seven different directions

Theresa May is facing calls to head in seven different possible directions amid the Brexit crisis.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/brexit-crisis-theresa-may-pushed-in-seven-different-directions-amid-deadlock-11680395

Public warned after 'random' stabbings in London

Four people have been stabbed in a series of random attacks in north London and police are appealing for witnesses.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/random-stabbings-in-edmonton-london-linked-by-police-public-warned-11680353

Stuck in the loo? Firefighters reveal strangest 999 calls

A cat trapped in a gutter after jumping out of a skylight and a child with a toilet seat stuck on their head are among some of the strangest 999 calls made to the London Fire Brigade in the last three years.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/london-fire-brigade-reveals-strangest-999-calls-from-trapped-cats-to-people-stuck-in-loos-11680187

Saturday, 30 March 2019

Tories warn May against calling snap election over Brexit

Tory MPs on both sides of the Brexit debate have told Theresa May they will resist any attempt by her to call a snap general election in a bid to end the crisis engulfing the party.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tories-warn-may-against-calling-snap-election-to-end-brexit-crisis-11680102

Marriage age could rise to 18 to protect vulnerable girls

MPs are debating whether to raise the minimum age for marriage to 18 to help prevent forced marriages.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/protect-girls-from-forced-marriage-by-increasing-minimum-age-to-18-say-campaigners-11680022

More police allowed to use stop and search powers

Police are being given more powers to use controversial stop and search tactics in their fight against knife crime.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/more-police-allowed-to-use-stop-and-search-powers-to-combat-knife-crime-11679311

Boxer disqualified for biting during heavyweight bout

Kash Ali could face a ban after being thrown out of the ring for biting British rival David Price during a chaotic heavyweight clash in Liverpool.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/boxer-kash-ali-disqualified-for-biting-david-price-during-heavyweight-bout-11680078

In the ring 'with an animal': Boxer disqualified for biting rival

Kash Ali could face a ban after being thrown out of the ring for biting British rival David Price during a chaotic heavyweight clash in Liverpool.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/boxer-kash-ali-disqualified-for-biting-david-price-during-heavyweight-bout-in-liverpool-11680078

Hurricane war plane unearthed near Thames Estuary

A Second World War Hurricane fighter plane could be rebuilt after being unearthed almost 80 years since crashing near the Thames Estuary.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/hurricane-war-plane-unearthed-near-thames-estuary-11679592

Brexit settled status scheme 'risks new Windrush scandal'

A scheme for more than three million EU citizens to apply to stay in Britain after Brexit is "un-British" and "risks a Windrush-type scenario", according to a Conservative MP.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/brexit-settled-status-scheme-risks-new-windrush-scandal-11679135

Man stabbed to death near Regent's Park named by police

A young man stabbed to death near Regent's Park has been named by police as Zahir Visiter, of Westminster.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-stabbed-to-death-by-mosque-in-north-london-named-by-police-11679448

Letter urges PM to back no-deal as she ponders fourth vote

A letter sent by Tory MPs to Theresa May urging her to pursue a no-deal Brexit was organised by a minister, according to Sky Sources.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/brexit-letter-urges-theresa-may-to-back-no-deal-as-she-ponders-fourth-vote-11678829

Controversial porn 'block' law is delayed

The government's much heralded porn "block" has been delayed once again.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/government-delays-controversial-internet-porn-block-law-11678973

Rolling Stones tour delayed due to Mick Jagger's health

The Rolling Stones have postponed their upcoming tour of the US and Canada because Sir Mick Jagger needs medical treatment, the band have said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/rolling-stones-tour-delayed-due-to-sir-mick-jaggers-health-11679093

Babcock lines up Cairney to engineer turnaround

Babcock International Group, the company which maintains the UK's fleet of nuclear submarines,‎ is lining up a director of Rolls-Royce to become its next chairman in a landmark appointment for British industry.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/babcock-lines-up-rolls-royces-cairney-to-engineer-recovery-11679100

Honda: Thousands march in bid to save Swindon plant

Thousands are marching in Swindon to urge car giant Honda to rethink the closure of its UK plant which will result in the loss of 3,500 jobs.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/honda-thousands-march-in-bid-to-save-swindon-plant-and-3500-jobs-11679058

Grieve: Bid to oust me is orchestrated campaign

Prominent Tory Remainer Dominic Grieve has told Sky News there is 'clear evidence of an orchestrated campaign' behind moves to oust him as an MP.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/remain-mp-dominic-grieve-says-victim-of-orchestrated-campaign-11679055

Rankin: Stars and their mums pics celebrate 'amazing superwomen'

World-renowned British photographer Rankin has revealed a collection of photographs of celebrities and their mums to celebrate Mother's Day.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/rankin-stars-and-their-mums-pictures-celebrate-mothers-day-11678566

Eurostar suspends all trains to and from London

Eurostar has suspended all trains in and out of London St Pancras due to a trespasser on the line.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/eurostar-suspends-all-trains-to-and-from-london-due-to-trespasser-11678869

Friday, 29 March 2019

Psychiatrists 'must ask kids about social media use'

Psychiatrists are being urged to look in more detail at whether social media is harming the mental health of younger patients.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/psychiatrists-must-ask-kids-about-social-media-use-11678847

Remain MP Dominic Grieve suffers no confidence vote

Prominent Conservative Remainer Dominic Grieve has suffered a vote of no confidence in his constituency by 182 to 131 votes.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/remain-mp-dominic-grieve-suffers-no-confidence-vote-11678841

PM urged to 'embrace no deal' after third Brexit defeat

The prime minister has been urged by her own cabinet to "embrace no deal" after her EU withdrawal agreement was rejected by MPs for a third time.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/brexit-pm-urged-to-embrace-no-deal-after-third-commons-defeat-11678829

I'll try not to bore you but I've started dreaming of Brexit



from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ill-try-not-to-bore-you-but-ive-started-dreaming-of-brexit-11678837

PM hints at general election to break Brexit deadlock

Friday 29 March was meant to be Brexit Day and pro-Leave supporters descended on parliament in their thousands to voice their frustration that their "independence day" has been delayed.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pm-hints-at-general-election-to-break-brexit-deadlock-11678825

UK 'top of the queue' for post-Brexit trade deal with US

Donald Trump's national security adviser has told Sky News the UK will be "at the top of the queue" for a trade deal after Brexit, in a sign that the Trump administration is growing impatient with delays to Britain leaving the EU.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uk-top-of-the-queue-for-post-brexit-trade-deal-says-trump-adviser-john-bolton-11678765

Five arrested at pro-Brexit march

Five people have been arrested at the pro-Brexit March to Leave demonstration in London, police say.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/brexit-five-people-arrested-at-march-to-leave-demonstration-11678716

Mum gambled away son's £135k cancer treatment money

A mother who gambled away at least £135,000 donated for her son's cancer treatment has been spared jail.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mum-who-gambled-away-163135k-donated-to-treat-sons-cancer-treatment-spared-jail-11678638

RAF Typhoons intercept Russian bombers over North Sea

Royal Air Force fighter jets were scrambled from northern Scotland to intercept two Russian bombers on Friday afternoon, the Ministry of Defence has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/raf-typhoons-intercept-russian-bombers-over-north-sea-11678537

Spanish footballers fear for future in UK amid Brexit uncertainty

The government is due to roll out its EU settlement scheme this weekend, which more than 3m European citizens living in the UK will have to apply for if they want to stay after Brexit. 

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/spanish-footballers-fear-for-future-in-uk-amid-brexit-uncertainty-11678556

'Jet ski fugitive' says he has 'no regrets' as he is extradited

A British man accused of trying to flee Australia by jet ski says he has "no regrets" about leading police on a chase across a strait.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jet-ski-fugitive-says-he-has-no-regrets-as-he-is-extradited-11678370

Voice of Thunderbirds' Scott Tracy dies aged 89

Shane Rimmer, the voice of Thunderbirds' Scott Tracy, has died aged 89.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/shane-rimmer-voice-of-thunderbirds-scott-tracy-dies-aged-89-11678367

Man stabbed to death near London tube station

A man has been stabbed to death near Clapham Common tube station in southwest London, police have said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-stabbed-to-death-near-clapham-common-tube-station-in-lambeth-11678333

'It felt right to come here': Fans gather for Keith Flint's funeral

Music fans from around the world have gathered in Essex for the funeral of Prodigy star Keith Flint.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/it-felt-right-to-come-here-the-prodigy-fans-gather-for-keith-flints-funeral-11678240

Dad jailed for violently shaking baby to death

A father who killed his baby son by violently shaking him has been jailed for 15 years.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/dad-sam-gildea-jailed-for-violently-shaking-baby-alfie-to-death-11678264

Boyzone's Keith Duffy taken to hospital in Thailand

Keith Duffy, 44, has been taken to hospital while on tour in Bangkok "on the advice of the local medical team".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/boyzone-singer-keith-duffy-taken-to-hospital-while-on-tour-in-thailand-11678101

Sheeran's pond inspected after neighbours say it's a pool

Ed Sheeran's wildlife pond has been given the all-clear by inspectors despite neighbours complaining that it is actually a swimming pool.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ed-sheerans-wildlife-pond-inspected-by-council-after-neighbours-say-its-a-swimming-pool-11678033

Teen cautioned for school 'waterboarding' attack on refugee

A teenage boy will not face court after being filmed attacking a 15-year-old Syrian refugee during a school lunch break.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/teen-cautioned-for-viral-waterboarding-attack-on-15-year-old-syrian-refugee-11677921

Space burger crashes at football club's training ground

A groundsman at Colchester United's training ground had an out-of-this world experience when he discovered a space burger had landed on the pitch.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/space-burger-lands-at-colchester-uniteds-training-ground-11677909

Prisoners can unlock their own cells at UK jail

Prisoners have been given the ability to lock and unlock their own cells at one of Britain's biggest jails.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/prisoners-at-hmp-berwyn-can-lock-and-unlock-cells-to-improve-privacy-11677923

England's oldest man puts longevity down to 'avoiding dying'

England's oldest man Bob Weighton has put his longevity down to "avoiding dying" and being one of "life's survivors".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/englands-oldest-man-bob-weighton-puts-111-years-down-to-avoiding-dying-11677932

The Independent Group applies to be a political party

The Independent Group of breakaway MPs has applied to be a political party in readiness for the European elections.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/the-independent-group-applies-to-be-a-political-party-change-uk-11678001

Man arrested in connection with Gary McAllister assault

Police have arrested a man in connection with an assault on former Scotland captain Gary McAllister during a night out in Leeds.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/gary-mcallister-man-arrested-in-connection-with-assault-on-ex-footballer-in-leeds-11677956

Debenhams restructuring begins after £200m refinancing

Debenhams says it is pressing ahead with restructuring plans to slash its huge rent bill after securing a £200m refinancing.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/debenhams-restructuring-begins-after-163200m-refinancing-11677979

'Early' Easter egg sales fuelling obesity, charity warns

Retailers have been urged to stop selling Easter eggs too early in the year to help tackle the obesity crisis.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/easter-eggs-being-sold-too-early-is-fuelling-obesity-crisis-charity-warns-11677896

Record 73 million bottles of gin sold in 2018

A record 73 million bottles of gin, worth more than £2bn, were sold last year.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/gin-sales-hit-record-73-million-bottles-and-the-drink-is-particularly-popular-in-one-month-of-the-year-11677867

Ashley hits out at Debenhams' advisers as bid is snubbed

Mike Ashley has lashed out at advisers to Debenhams after the cash-strapped chain secured approval for a £200m refinancing, paving the way for his 30% holding to be wiped out.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ashley-hits-out-at-debenhams-advisers-as-bid-is-snubbed-11677838

Thursday, 28 March 2019

'Postcode' gang rivalries an enormous problem for youth jail

"Postcode rivalries" are such a serious problem in a youth jail that some inmates say they would have to attack other gang members even if they did not know them.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/postcode-gang-rivalries-an-enormous-problem-for-feltham-youth-jail-says-watchdog-11677800

Woman dies and several injured in crash after police chase

A woman has died and several people have been injured in a crash following a police pursuit.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/woman-dies-and-several-injured-in-crash-after-police-chase-in-waltham-abbey-11677798

Liverpool indie band and tour manager killed in Arizona car crash

A band from Liverpool have been killed in a car crash in Arizona alongside their tour manager.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/liverpool-indie-band-hers-and-tour-manager-killed-in-arizona-car-crash-11677786

If deal does not pass, we are surely heading back to the ballot box

It was a time and date that the prime minister tried to etch into the nation's consciousness: 11pm on 29 March.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/brexit-the-uk-was-meant-to-leave-at-11pm-tonight-instead-one-last-gamble-11677776

Male GPs earn a third more than female doctors, review reveals

Male GPs earn a third more than their female counterparts, a review of pay inequality in the NHS has found.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/male-gps-earn-a-third-more-than-female-doctors-review-reveals-11677768

PM faces threat of another humiliating defeat on her Brexit deal

A House of Commons vote that will give Theresa May's Brexit strategy a desperately needed lifeline - or potentially kill it off for good - is being held on the day the UK was supposed to leave the EU.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/brexit-pm-faces-threat-of-another-humiliating-defeat-on-part-of-her-deal-11677749

Day of reckoning for May as MPs vote again on part of Brexit deal

A House of Commons vote that will give Theresa May's Brexit strategy a desperately needed lifeline - or potentially kill it off for good - is being held on the day the UK was supposed to leave the EU.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/day-of-reckoning-for-theresa-may-as-mps-vote-again-on-her-brexit-deal-11677749

Three million children in poverty despite record employment

Nearly three million children are living in poverty despite growing numbers of people in work.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/three-million-children-in-poverty-despite-record-employment-11677535

Grenfell fraudster jailed after racking up £47k bill at four-star hotel

A fraudster who claimed he was displaced by the Grenfell Tower fire has been jailed for five years.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/grenfell-tower-fraudster-jailed-after-racking-up-16347k-bill-at-four-star-hotel-11677614

Police search area around mosque after fatal stabbing

Police are searching the area around London Central Mosque after a man was stabbed to death nearby.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-search-area-around-london-central-mosque-after-fatal-stabbing-11677650

Mum 'disgusted' after council padlocks son's body inside flat

A mother has said she is "disgusted" at a council after her son's body was locked inside his flat and not found for nearly a month.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mother-disgusted-at-council-after-her-sons-body-was-padlocked-inside-his-flat-11677531

'The Magician' murdered drug dealer and hid body in loft for eight months

A window cleaner has been found guilty of murdering a teenage drug dealer and hiding his body in his loft for eight months.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/the-magician-guilty-of-murdering-drug-dealer-and-hiding-his-body-in-loft-for-eight-months-11677529

'Hero' truck driver narrowly avoids serious crash after brakes fail

A truck driver is being hailed a hero after narrowly avoiding a serious accident by steering away from stationary traffic when his brakes failed.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/hero-rubbish-truck-driver-narrowly-avoids-serious-crash-after-brakes-fail-11677388

N Ireland police 'as prepared as possible' for potential Brexit threat

Police in Northern Ireland say they are "as prepared as it is possible to be" for Brexit, given the threat of terrorists and criminals seeking to exploit the border.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-in-northern-ireland-as-prepared-as-possible-for-potential-brexit-threat-11677462

Man fatally stabbed in the neck in Liverpool

Police have launched a murder inquiry after a man was stabbed to death in the Toxteth area of Liverpool.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-fatally-stabbed-in-the-neck-in-toxteth-liverpool-11677469

Billionaire at centre of UK's costliest divorce wins back £350m yacht

A Russian billionaire at the centre of the UK's costliest divorce battle has managed to keep hold of his £350m superyacht - despite still owing his ex-wife 40% of his fortune.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/billionaire-farkhad-akhmedov-at-centre-of-uks-costliest-divorce-wins-back-163350m-yacht-11677455

Arsonist sets himself on fire in attack on farm

Police have released footage of the moment an arsonist fled the scene of an attack on an old farm after accidentally setting fire to himself.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/arsonist-abandons-attack-on-farm-in-gateshead-after-setting-himself-on-fire-11677379

Tearful mother pleads for 'abducted' son to be returned

The mother of an eight-year-old boy who is thought to have been abducted by his father earlier this month has pleaded for him to be returned home.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/angelo-jurado-marmolejo-tearful-mother-pleads-for-abducted-son-to-be-returned-11677329

Sheffield Wednesday footballer found not guilty of racial abuse

Sheffield Wednesday footballer Fernando Forestieri has been found not guilty of racially abusing an opposition player.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sheffield-wednesday-footballer-fernando-forestieri-found-not-guilty-of-racial-abuse-11677377

UK to bask in 'double the average' heat before cold spell

Parts of the UK are in for plenty of warm sunshine on Friday with forecasters predicting above average temperatures for this time of year.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uk-weather-britain-to-bask-in-above-average-sunshine-before-cold-spell-11677267

Migrants heading towards UK intercepted off Kent coast

Border Force officials have intercepted boats carrying 18 migrants near the Kent coast in the English Channel.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/eighteen-migrants-heading-towards-uk-intercepted-off-kent-coast-11677296

Labour antisemitism: Three arrested by police

Police have arrested three people as part of an investigation into alleged antisemitism among Labour Party members.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/labour-party-antisemitism-three-arrested-by-police-11677243

'Blind Brexit' claim as PM 'cuts her deal in half'

MPs are expected to be called back to the Commons on Friday in a move that could see Theresa May cut her Brexit deal in half in a desperate bid to get it ratified.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/blind-brexit-claim-as-pm-cuts-her-deal-in-half-11677300

Harry Kane receives MBE for services to football

England captain Harry Kane has been awarded an MBE for services to football after winning the golden boot at the World Cup.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/harry-kane-receives-mbe-for-services-to-football-after-world-cup-exploits-11677269

Activists who 'wanted to throw maggots' at royal couple lose case

Activists who allegedly planned to disrupt the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge by throwing maggots as confetti have had their case dismissed by Europe's human rights court.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/activists-who-wanted-to-throw-maggots-at-royal-couple-lose-case-in-echr-11677184

Huawei 'still a security threat to UK' - GCHQ

Huawei still poses a threat to UK national security, a major cyber report has concluded.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/huawei-chinese-telecoms-giant-still-a-security-threat-to-uk-gchq-11677162

Fifth-placed Team GB bobsleigh crew handed Olympic bronze

A Team GB bobsleigh team has been awarded a bronze medal from the 2014 Winter Olympics after two Russian teams were disqualified for doping.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/fifth-placed-team-gb-bobsleigh-crew-handed-olympic-bronze-five-years-on-11677084

Devon's largest ever fatberg successfully removed

A 64m-long (210ft) mass of congealed fat oil and grease, wet-wipes and cotton buds found in the sewers of Sidmouth has been cleared.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/devons-largest-ever-fatberg-successfully-removed-11677074

BAFTA TV Awards: Killing Eve leads the way with 14 nominations

Killing Eve leads the way with 14 nominations at the BAFTA TV Awards, and will take on ratings heavyweight Bodyguard in the best drama category.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bafta-tv-awards-killing-eve-leads-the-way-and-will-take-on-bodyguard-for-best-drama-11676993

UK's 'oldest policeman', 74, chases down suspect, 29, on foot

A special constable thought to be Britain's oldest policeman has been praised after chasing down a suspect 45 years his junior on foot.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/britains-oldest-policeman-praised-after-chasing-down-suspect-45-years-his-junior-on-foot-11677015

The woman who feels no pain and never panics

A woman who can feel virtually no pain has been found to have a mutation in a previously unidentified gene, researchers have said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/genetic-mutation-means-jo-cameron-71-never-feels-pain-or-anxiety-11676992

Funeral sector faces inquiry over 'rip-off' charges

The competition regulator has launched an in-depth investigation into the cost of death, accusing funeral directors of ripping-off grieving families.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/funeral-sector-faces-rip-off-inquiry-by-competition-regulator-11677058

Keyless car theft warning as claim costs hit record high

More than £1m a day is being paid out by motor insurers following a "worrying" rise in car thefts, with many keyless vehicles being targeted.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/keyless-car-theft-warning-as-claim-costs-hit-record-high-11677017

Solskjaer secures permanent Man United job

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been been appointed as Manchester United manager on a permanent basis, the club have announced.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ole-gunnar-solskjaer-secures-permanent-man-united-job-11677025

No-deal Brexit would be a 'flagrant dereliction of duty'

The leader of a top UK business group is hitting out at MPs over their handling of Brexit, saying they "cannot keep chasing rainbows".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/no-deal-brexit-would-be-a-flagrant-dereliction-of-duty-11676945

May dilemma after DUP rejects Brexit deal again

Theresa May is facing a huge dilemma over whether to take a massive gamble on staging a third Commons vote on her Brexit deal.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/dup-renders-mays-sacrifice-worthless-as-mps-fail-eight-times-to-find-a-new-brexit-option-11676917

Wednesday, 27 March 2019

Man arrested after shopkeeper stabbed to death

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a shopkeeper who was stabbed to death during a robbery at a newsagent's.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pinner-murder-man-arrested-after-shopkeeper-stabbed-to-death-during-robbery-11676935

Grenfell Tower soil contamination increases cancer risk

Soil contamination around Grenfell Tower caused by the fire could lead to an increased risk of cancer and respiratory problems including asthma, a study has found.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/grenfell-tower-soil-contamination-increases-cancer-risk-11676837

Weekly bottle of wine has cancer risk of up to 10 cigarettes

Drinking a bottle of wine a week increases the risk of cancer by as much as smoking between five and 10 cigarettes, research shows.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/weekly-bottle-of-wine-has-cancer-risk-of-up-to-10-cigarettes-11676929

Botticelli 'imitation' is found to be the real thing

A painting dismissed as an imitation of Sandro Botticelli's Madonna Of The Pomegranate has actually turned out to be the real thing.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/botticelli-imitation-is-found-to-be-the-real-thing-11676922

'Flawed' probation service should be returned to the public sector

Tens of thousands of offenders are being supervised under an "irredeemably flawed" system, the probation chief has warned.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/flawed-probation-service-should-be-returned-to-the-public-sector-says-report-11676914

Neo-Nazi terror suspect 'had Mein Kampf wedding edition'

An alleged member of neo-Nazi group National Action had a special "wedding edition" of Adolf Hitler's autobiography Mein Kampf, a court has heard.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/neo-nazi-terror-suspect-mark-jones-had-mein-kampf-wedding-edition-11676788

Prince William writes to family of girl who took her own life

Prince William has written to the family of a schoolgirl who said Instagram was partly to blame for their daughter taking her own life.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/molly-russell-prince-william-writes-to-family-of-girl-who-took-her-own-life-11676740

Murder arrests after man is shot dead in south London

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was shot dead in south London.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pair-arrested-on-suspicion-of-murder-after-man-is-shot-dead-in-south-london-11676774

Plans submitted to create UK's largest concert venue

Plans to create the UK's biggest concert venue, featuring the "largest and highest resolution LED screen in the world", have been submitted to authorities.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/plans-submitted-for-uks-largest-live-entertainment-venue-11676705

Man admits killing infant son in 'act of deliberate violence'

A man has admitted killing his four-month-old son in an "act of deliberate violence".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-admits-killing-his-infant-son-in-act-of-deliberate-violence-11676693

Jo Cox's sister: Political abuse has worsened since EU referendum

The sister of an MP murdered during the Brexit campaign has said political abuse has become "progressively worse" since the EU referendum.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jo-coxs-sister-political-abuse-has-worsened-since-eu-referendum-11676616

Daffodil and coffee worker shortages amid Brexit uncertainty

Brexit has been holding back recruitment, with curbs on EU immigration likely to damage the farming industry's growth, union bosses have said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/daffodil-and-coffee-worker-shortages-amid-brexit-uncertainty-11676588

What different types of Brexit will MPs vote on today?

MPs will today vote on a range of different Brexit scenarios, as they try to find an alternative they can support over Theresa May's deal.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/what-different-types-of-brexit-will-mps-vote-on-today-11676574

Dune strides into battle for LK Bennett

The privately owned footwear company Dune has tabled an offer to buy the ailing fashion retailer LK Bennett weeks after it crashed into administration.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/footwear-chain-dune-strides-into-battle-for-ailing-lk-bennett-11676536

Vote Leave chief found in contempt over inquiry no-show

The director of the official Vote Leave campaign has been found in contempt of parliament for failing to appear before the same fake news inquiry previously shunned by Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/dominic-cummings-vote-leave-chief-found-in-contempt-over-inquiry-no-show-11676457

Bennell victim reaches settlement with football club

A victim of sex abuse by convicted paedophile Barry Bennell has agreed to an out-of-court settlement for damages with football club Crewe Alexandra.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/barry-bennell-sex-abuse-victim-reaches-settlement-with-crewe-alexandra-11676502

Men charged with rape after British girls attacked in Ghana

Two men have been charged with rape after a group of British schoolgirls and their teacher were attacked at gunpoint in Ghana.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ghana-two-men-charged-with-rape-after-schoolgirls-and-teacher-attacked-on-africa-trip-11676504

Gordon Taylor set to step down as PFA chief executive

Gordon Taylor is expected to announce later his intention to step down as chief executive of the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA).

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/gordon-taylor-pfa-chief-executive-set-to-step-down-after-38-years-11676567

Best and worst UK high streets revealed

The Newcastle area made famous by the children's TV show Byker Grove has been named Britain's worst shopping destination for a second time.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/best-and-worst-uk-high-streets-revealed-shields-road-in-newcastle-ranks-last-11676358

Police hunt 'Pimlico pusher' after woman shoved into path of bus

Dramatic footage has captured the moment a woman in her 60s was shoved into the path of a London bus.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-hunt-pimlico-pusher-after-woman-shoved-into-path-of-london-bus-11676321

Govt buys £12m New York penthouse for UK diplomat

The government has bought a $15.9m (£12m) penthouse apartment in New York to accommodate a British diplomat working to secure trade deals in a post-Brexit world.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/government-buys-16312m-new-york-penthouse-for-uk-civil-servant-11676278

Barnes: England must solve racism before blaming Montenegro

John Barnes has said criticism of Montenegro's fans for racially abusing England players is "hypocritical" with discrimination still rife throughout football in the UK.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/john-barnes-england-must-solve-racism-at-home-before-blaming-montenegro-11676249

Goals Soccer Centres suspends trading in its shares

Struggling five-a-side football operator Goals Soccer Centres has suspended trading in its shares.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/goals-soccer-centres-suspends-trading-in-its-shares-11676293

The shape of Brexit and Mrs May's job are on the line

A momentous day in Parliament will see MPs vote on up to 16 Brexit options and Theresa May pleading for her deal and her own job.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/the-shape-of-brexit-and-mrs-mays-job-are-on-the-line-11676174

Theresa May must sacrifice herself for Brexit



from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/theresa-may-must-sacrifice-herself-for-brexit-11676211

Tuesday, 26 March 2019

Burglars 'tunnelled' into upmarket London jewellers

An upmarket jewellers has been hit by a gang of burglars who reportedly "tunnelled" their way in before helping themselves.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/burglars-tunnelled-into-upmarket-london-jewellers-11676175

Adoption services 'in crisis' due to cutbacks

Adoption services in England are "a crisis facing the country", according to a leading adoption lawyer.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/adoption-services-in-crisis-due-to-cutbacks-11676076

The Beat singer Roger Charlery dies aged 56

Singer Roger Charlery, known as Ranking Roger, has died at the age of 56.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/the-beat-singer-roger-charlery-dies-aged-56-11676140

Team GB cyclist needed vulva surgery after years on saddle

A female cyclist is calling for more research into women-friendly saddles after undergoing surgery for long-term trauma on her vulva.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/team-gb-cyclist-hannah-dines-reveals-she-needed-vulva-surgery-after-years-of-saddle-trauma-11675999

MPs to debate petition calling for UK to remain in the EU

A petition signed by almost six million which calls on the government to revoke Article 50 and remain in the European Union will be debated in parliament on Monday.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mps-to-debate-petition-signed-by-six-million-which-calls-for-uk-to-remain-in-eu-11676068

Ryanair ridiculed after trolling BA over wrong destination gaffe

Ryanair has been ridiculed for poking fun at British Airways after one of its planes flew to Edinburgh instead of Dusseldorf by mistake.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ryanair-ridiculed-after-trolling-british-airways-over-wrong-destination-gaffe-11675953

Mad for it: Why Manchester has been transformed into New York

The streets of Manchester have been transformed into New York City as a Spider-Man spin-off is filmed in part of the city.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/manchester-given-a-new-york-city-makeover-for-filming-of-spider-man-spin-off-morbius-11675913

Neo-Nazi terror suspect 'discussed lesser races in online chat'

A neo-Nazi terror suspect who entered a "Miss Hitler" contest took part in an online chat in which an extremist discussed "lesser races" mixing with Aryans, a court has heard.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/alice-cutter-neo-nazi-terror-suspect-took-part-in-lesser-races-online-chat-court-told-11675901

Lloyd's of London pledges action after sexual harassment report

Insurance market Lloyd's of London has pledged to take action after a "distressing" report highlighting a culture of sexual harassment of women who work there.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/lloyds-of-london-pledges-action-over-distressing-sexual-harassment-report-11675968

Footballer denies driving car at teens after they called him 'fatty'

A football player has denied deliberately driving into a group of teenage boys after they called him "fatty".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/footballer-denies-driving-car-at-teens-after-they-called-him-fatty-11675894

Get 'fitter' to avoid knife attacks, Tory MP suggests

A Tory MP has suggested people get "fitter" to better defend themselves and survive a knife attack.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tory-mp-christopher-chope-suggests-people-get-fitter-to-avoid-knife-attacks-11675903

Locals start street patrols after Jodie Chesney murder

Locals from the borough where teenager Jodie Chesney was stabbed to death have launched their own patrol to take knives off the streets.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/knife-crime-locals-start-street-patrols-after-jodie-chesney-murder-11675682

Opera singer 'asked to change pro-EU dress'

An opera singer was asked to change her pro-EU dress at a Royal Albert Hall concert as the colours were deemed "too provocative", her husband has claimed.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/opera-singer-asked-to-change-pro-eu-dress-at-royal-albert-hall-concert-11675623

Man who murdered coin enthusiast and stole his rare collection jailed

A coin collector who stabbed a fellow enthusiast to death and then stole his collection has been jailed for life.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-who-murdered-coin-enthusiast-and-stole-his-rare-collection-jailed-for-life-11675608

Vagina Museum crowdfunds to get first physical building

A campaign is under way to give the Vagina Museum a home.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/vagina-museum-crowdfunds-to-get-first-physical-building-11675444

England batsman furious after 'mankad' dismissal

England batsman Jos Buttler has reacted furiously after he was dismissed by a controversial "mankad" stumping for the second time in his career.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jos-buttler-england-batsman-reacts-furiously-after-controversial-mankad-dismissal-11675582

Police response to NI disco deaths investigated

The police response to a disco crush that killed three teenagers in Northern Ireland has been referred to the police watchdog.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-response-to-ni-disco-deaths-being-investigated-11675645

Urgent safety warning after toppled lorries crush cars on ferry

An urgent safety warning has been issued after lorries toppled over during a ferry crossing in rough seas.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/urgent-safety-warning-after-toppled-lorries-crush-cars-on-ferry-11675602

DUP prefer long Brexit delay to PM's deal - Sky sources

The DUP now consider a long extension to Brexit to be preferable to the prime minister's deal, Sky News understands. 

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/dup-prefer-long-brexit-delay-to-pms-deal-sky-sources-11675614

Do you live in one of the happiest places in the UK?

Winchester has topped the list of happiest places in the UK, according to a study commissioned by Royal Mail.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/do-you-live-in-one-of-the-happiest-places-in-the-uk-11675486

Trio of Domino's Pizza bosses to be toppled

The three most senior board members at Domino's Pizza Group are all preparing to step down amid a deepening row with franchisees which has helped wipe hundreds of millions of pounds off the company's share price.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/domino8217s-top-trio-to-topple-amid-franchisee-unrest-11675526

Ancient royal document from 819 years ago found in cardboard box

An original royal charter from the reign of England's King John has been found in a cardboard box.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ancient-royal-document-from-819-years-ago-found-in-cardboard-box-11675457

Four questioned after teenage girl found dead in car outside hospital

Four men have been questioned over the death of a teenage girl whose body was found in a car.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tara-wright-four-questioned-after-teenage-girl-found-dead-in-car-outside-hospital-11675412

Speedboat killer Jack Shepherd agrees to return to UK

Speedboat killer Jack Shepherd has agreed to be extradited back to the UK.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/speedboat-killer-jack-shepherd-agrees-to-return-to-uk-11675456

Big UK firms face calls to tackle 'corporate greed' and cap executive pay

The UK's biggest companies are facing pressure to impose caps on bosses' pay as part of recommendations to tackle "corporate greed".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mps-demand-executive-pay-caps-and-profit-sharing-to-tackle-greed-11675321

Monday, 25 March 2019

One in 10 premature deaths linked to sitting, study finds

Thousands of premature deaths could be avoided each year if people reduced the amount of time they spend sitting down.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/one-in-10-premature-deaths-linked-to-sitting-study-finds-11675281

Instagram under fire for not removing harmful content quickly

A teenager has hit out at Instagram, after she says graphic images of self-harm on the site, encouraged her to make multiple suicide attempts.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/instagram-criticised-after-posts-encouraging-self-harm-are-not-removed-11675019

The Commons gives itself the chance to sort Brexit chaos

Theresa May is at the mercy of her mutinous cabinet once again as she attempts to rescue her Brexit strategy from disarray after MPs dramatically seized control of the agenda.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/the-commons-gives-itself-the-chance-to-sort-brexit-chaos-as-three-ministers-resign-11675280

Councils having to repair a pothole every 17 seconds

Councils in England and Wales repaired 1.86 million potholes in the year to March, a more than 20% increase on the previous 12 months.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/councils-having-to-repair-a-pothole-every-17-seconds-as-roads-continue-to-crumble-11675274

New powers proposed to investigate stillbirths

Coroners could get new powers to investigate the deaths of stillborn babies.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/new-powers-proposed-to-investigate-stillbirths-11675265

Crack cocaine use 'skyrockets' as it becomes 'fashionable'

Crack cocaine use has "skyrocketed" as the drug has become "more acceptable" and even fashionable", a government review has been told.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/crack-cocaine-use-skyrockets-as-drug-becomes-fashionable-11675257

May loses three ministers as MPs take control of Brexit process

Theresa May has lost three ministers and control of the Brexit process to the House of Commons in further blows to her authority.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/theresa-may-loses-three-ministers-as-mps-take-control-of-brexit-process-11675236

Brexit about taking back control... the government has lost it

Brexit was all about taking back control.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/brexit-was-about-taking-back-control-the-government-has-lost-it-11675250

'Racist abuse' aimed at England star in win over Montenegro

England manager Gareth Southgate says he heard racist abuse directed at defender Danny Rose during the team's 5-1 win over Montenegro.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/racist-abuse-aimed-at-england-star-danny-rose-in-win-over-montenegro-11675231

Birmingham mosque attacks not terror-related, police say

The Birmingham mosque attacks are not being treated as acts of far-right extremism or terror, police have said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/birmingham-mosque-attacks-not-linked-to-far-right-extremism-or-terror-police-say-11675185

Mike Ashley considers Debenhams cash bid

Mike Ashley's Sports Direct said it was considering a cash offer to take over Debenhams as it fired the latest salvo in the tussle for control of the struggling chain.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mike-ashley-considers-debenhams-cash-bid-11675111

Two-bed house on sale for just £50k... but there's a catch

Young couples seeking their first home could snap up a property in Birmingham for just £50,000... but only if they are prepared to clean it first.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/semi-detached-house-in-birmingham-on-sale-for-just-16350k-but-you-have-to-clean-it-11675014

Nike pays £10.7m penalty over football merchandise sales

Nike has been fined €12.5m (£10.7m) after falling foul of EU rules regarding cross-border online sales.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/nike-pays-163107m-penalty-over-football-merchandise-sales-11674841

Pressure builds over deaths of people with a learning disability or autism in care

The shadow care minister has called on Health Secretary Matt Hancock to address concerns over the deaths of people with a learning disability or autism who were in care.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pressure-builds-over-deaths-of-people-with-a-learning-disability-or-autism-in-care-11675018

Man who stabbed child killer 150 times is jailed for life

A man who murdered a convicted child killer has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 24 years.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-who-stabbed-child-killer-david-gaut-150-times-is-jailed-for-life-11674985

Lessons about gay relationships spark protests in Birmingham

A head teacher in Birmingham is calling on the education secretary to intervene as her school faces a backlash for teaching students about gay relationships.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/lessons-about-gay-relationships-spark-protests-outside-birmingham-school-11674897

BA flight to Dusseldorf lands in Edinburgh by mistake

British Airways has apologised after a flight to Dusseldorf landed in Edinburgh by mistake.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/british-airways-flight-to-dusseldorf-lands-in-edinburgh-by-mistake-11674916

Emiliano Sala contract not legally binding, Cardiff to tell FIFA

Cardiff City will tell world football's governing body FIFA that the contract to sign Emiliano Sala from Nantes was not legally binding.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/emiliano-sala-contract-not-legally-binding-cardiff-to-tell-fifa-11674924

Body recovered from lake in London's Hyde Park

A body has been recovered from the Serpentine lake in Hyde Park. 

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/body-recovered-from-lake-in-londons-hyde-park-11674945

Jameela Jamil: A man threatened me because I rejected his number

Actress Jameela Jamil has triggered a conversation involving hundreds of women after she described being sexually harassed in the street.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jameela-jamil-a-man-threatened-me-because-i-didnt-want-his-phone-number-11674911

Hillsborough jury retires to consider Duckenfield verdicts

The jury in the Hillsborough trial has retired to consider its verdicts of police match commander David Duckenfield.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/hillsborough-trial-jury-retires-to-consider-david-duckenfield-verdicts-11674876

Harry Potter obsessed mum has largest collection of memorabilia

A Harry Potter superfan has broken the Guinness World Record for having the largest collection of Wizarding World memorabilia.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/harry-potter-superfan-breaks-world-record-for-largest-collection-of-memorabilia-11674868

Charitable trust pauses donations over alleged links to US opioid crisis

A charitable trust that has donated millions of pounds to medical science, healthcare, education and the arts in the UK has announced it is suspending all donations over alleged links to the US opioid crisis.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/the-sackler-trust-pauses-charitable-donations-over-alleged-links-to-us-opioid-crisis-11674879

Libby Squire's body was identified by fingerprints, coroner told

An inquest into the death of University of Hull student Libby Squire has heard that her body was identified by her fingerprints.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/libby-squire-inquest-hears-students-body-was-identified-by-fingerprints-11674889

Ex-Scotland captain taken to hospital after attack

Former Scotland captain Gary McAllister has been treated in hospital after he was punched in the face during a night out in Leeds.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/gary-mcallister-taken-to-hospital-after-attack-in-leeds-11674834

UK could see 18C this week as odds slashed for hottest spring ever

Britain will see warmer temperatures this week, with highs of up to 18C (64F) predicted in some areas of England.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uk-weather-forecast-18c-possible-as-odds-slashed-for-hottest-spring-ever-11674774

Churchill's cigar and top hat found at rubbish tip

A top hat and cigar once owned by Sir Winston Churchill have been discovered at a rubbish tip.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sir-winston-churchills-cigar-and-top-hat-found-at-rubbish-tip-11674785

1.5 million jobs are at 'high risk' of automation

More than 1.5 million people in England are in jobs where there is a "high risk" of automation, according to the Office for National Office for National Statistics (ONS).

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/the-jobs-at-high-risk-from-growth-in-automation-11674777

Revealed: Seven people treated by NHS in a year after crocodile attacks

At least seven people attacked by crocodiles or alligators were treated in hospitals in England in a year, NHS figures show.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/revealed-seven-people-treated-by-nhs-in-a-year-after-crocodile-attacks-11674725

Protester eats raw pig's head outside vegan festival

A protester has been filmed eating a raw pig's head outside a vegan festival.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/protester-eats-raw-pigs-head-outside-vegan-festival-11674741

Brexit supporter who egged Corbyn pleads guilty to assault

A Brexit supporter who egged Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn while shouting "respect the vote" has pleaded guilty to assault.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/brexit-supporter-who-egged-jeremy-corbyn-pleads-guilty-to-assault-11674799

Sports Direct attacks struggling Debenhams for rejecting its offers

Mike Ashley's Sports Direct has attacked Debenhams for rejecting proposals designed to save the struggling retailer - arguing its approach is better than the "multiple insolvency processes" currently being considered.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sports-direct-makes-case-against-debenhams-insolvency-11674706

Jack Shepherd: Speedboat killer 'may return to the UK in days'

Speedboat killer Jack Shepherd is unlikely to fight extradition and could return to the UK as early as this week, according to his lawyer.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jack-shepherd-speedboat-killer-may-return-to-the-uk-in-days-11674669

Majestic Wine to shut stores under transformation plan

Majestic Wine is planning a shake-up of the business to focus on its Naked Wines brand in a move that will result in store closures.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/majestic-wine-to-shut-stores-under-naked-transformation-plan-11674641

Sunday, 24 March 2019

Girl, 11, among four injured in 'pellet gun shooting'

An 11-year-old girl and a 30-year-old woman have been injured after a suspected pellet gun was fired in southwest London.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/girl-11-among-four-injured-in-pellet-gun-shooting-in-southwest-london-11674610

PM fights to retain power as MPs look to seize control of Brexit

The House of Commons is preparing for another week dominated by Brexit, as Theresa May's position looks increasingly uncertain.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pm-fights-to-retain-power-as-mps-look-to-seize-control-of-brexit-11674589

Would a new prime minister make a difference?

On Sunday afternoon the grey suits finally came out of the wardrobe.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/would-a-new-prime-minister-make-a-difference-11674594

Drug rats: Contraband smuggled into jail inside dead rodents

Dead rats have been used to smuggle contraband into a prison in England.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/contraband-smuggled-into-prison-inside-dead-rats-11674597

'Epidemic of ugliness': Anderson calls for end to reality TV

Pamela Anderson has called for an end to reality television, saying it leaves people feeling "used, dirty, and with no feeling of accomplishment".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pamela-anderson-calls-for-reality-tv-shows-to-stop-branding-them-an-epidemic-of-ugliness-11674591

Pair rescued as van is swamped by high tide on causeway

Two people had to be rescued after the van they were in became submerged as they tried to cross a causeway at high tide.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pair-rescued-as-van-is-swamped-by-high-tide-on-holy-island-causeway-11674189

Shop worker dies during 'violent robbery' amid spate of UK stabbings

A shop worker has died during a "violent robbery" at a newsagent's amid a spate of stabbings across the country.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/shop-worker-dies-during-violent-robbery-at-newsagents-amid-spate-of-uk-stabbings-11673972

Mum's plea after lock of hair from dead daughter stolen

A desperate mother has pleaded with thieves to return a stolen lock of blonde hair that belonged to her two-year-old daughter who died suddenly six years ago.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mothers-plea-after-lock-of-hair-from-dead-daughter-stolen-11674095

Woman left with life-changing burns after gas blast destroys home

A woman has been left with life-changing burns after a gas explosion destroyed a house in a small Devon town.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/woman-left-with-life-changing-burns-after-gas-blast-destroys-devon-home-11674045

Police call handler saves life of distressed woman on bridge

A police call handler has been praised for saving the life of a distressed woman while on her way home from work.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/police-call-handler-saves-life-of-woman-on-bridge-after-earlier-phone-alert-11674025

Murder inquiry after man stabbed to death in London

A murder investigation is under way after a man was stabbed to death in northwest London.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/murder-inquiry-after-man-stabbed-to-death-in-pinner-northwest-london-11673972

Saturday, 23 March 2019

RAF to take 20 tonnes of supplies to cyclone survivors

An RAF aircraft is to deliver 20 tonnes of UK aid supplies to countries devastated by Cyclone Idai.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/raf-to-take-20-tonnes-of-supplies-to-cyclone-idai-survivors-11673892

Drink-driving arrests fall as crash deaths hit 8-year high

It's an age old message: Don't drink and drive.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/drink-driving-arrests-drop-as-car-crash-deaths-reach-8-year-high-11673781

May 'faces cabinet coup' as ministers warn she has 'days left'

Theresa May has days left in Downing Street amid a cabinet coup to oust her, according to several reports.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/may-faces-cabinet-coup-as-ministers-warn-she-has-days-left-11673877

'One million people' join march to demand second EU referendum

More than a million people have marched through London to demand a second EU referendum, organisers have said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/one-million-people-march-in-london-to-demand-second-eu-referendum-11673542

Prodigy fans invited to line Keith Flint funeral procession

Fans of The Prodigy frontman Keith Flint have been invited to line his funeral procession in Essex next Friday.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/prodigy-fans-invited-to-line-keith-flint-funeral-procession-11673617

Briton on 'world's most wanted' list detained in Romania

British murder suspect Shane O'Brien, who is on the "world's most wanted" list, has been detained in Romania.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/briton-shane-obrien-who-is-on-worlds-most-wanted-list-detained-in-romania-11673510

Sixth mosque attacked in Birmingham

A sixth mosque has been attacked in Birmingham.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/cctv-examined-after-sixth-mosque-attacked-in-birmingham-11673397

M20 to partially close in no-deal Brexit test

One side of the main motorway to the Port of Dover will be shut to non-freight traffic from Monday morning as part of testing for a possible no-deal Brexit.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/operation-brock-m20-to-partially-close-in-no-deal-brexit-test-11673346

FA in talks with Barclays director about CEO job

A director of Barclays' retail bank is a leading candidate to become the most senior figure in English football.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/barclays-director-chris-pilling8206-in-shootout-to-become-new-fa-chief-11673323

Libby Squire's mum: 'I've lost one of the most precious things'

Libby Squire's mum has said she has lost "one of the most precious things" and apologised for "not keeping her safe" in an emotional tribute.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/libby-squires-mum-ive-lost-one-of-the-most-precious-things-11673356

Girl, 13, died from MDMA overdose, post-mortem reveals

A 13-year-old girl died from an overdose of ecstasy after falling ill at home, police have revealed.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/eboney-cheshire-girl-13-died-from-ecstasy-overdose-in-rainhill-merseyside-11673242

Revolutionary 3D images of unborn baby's heart developed

Scientists have created 3D images of a baby's heart while still inside the womb - a development that could revolutionise the treatment of congenital disease before birth.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/scientists-develop-revolutionary-3d-images-of-unborn-babys-heart-11673233

Mark Duggan's family sue Met Police over death

The family of Mark Duggan, whose death sparked riots across England in 2011, are suing the Metropolitan Police for damages.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mark-duggan-family-of-man-whose-death-sparked-2011-riots-sue-metropolitan-police-11673207

Friday, 22 March 2019

Teenager stabbed to death in London after a 'fight'

A 17-year-old boy has been stabbed and killed in London as the country's knife crime crisis continues.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/teenager-stabbed-to-death-in-london-after-a-fight-11673095

Britain's 'Sistine Chapel' reopens after £8.5m restoration

The building dubbed the UK's Sistine Chapel re-opens today after a two-year, £8.5m restoration.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/britains-sistine-chapel-reopens-after-multimillion-pound-restoration-11673004

UK marches deeper into Brexit mess created by Cameron and May



from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uk-marches-deeper-into-brexit-mess-created-by-cameron-and-may-11673088

Watson to back May's deal - if she puts it to the people

Labour's deputy leader is expected to break from the party line and say he will back Theresa May's withdrawal agreement - if she agrees to a second referendum.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/labours-tom-watson-to-back-mays-deal-if-she-puts-it-to-the-people-11673065

Electrocuted men on tracks had been on top of freight train

Two men found electrocuted on train tracks had been on top of a moving freight train before hitting overhead power cables.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/men-found-electrocuted-on-east-london-line-had-been-on-top-of-freight-train-11673046

Body found in search for missing Liam Smith

The family of missing teenager Liam Smith have been told that a male body has been found in a remote wooded area in Aberdeenshire.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/liam-smith-police-inform-teens-family-of-body-found-in-aberdeenshire-11673021

Uri Geller tells PM: 'I am going to stop Brexit telepathically'

Illusionist Uri Geller has vowed to "telepathically" stop Brexit in an open letter addressed to Theresa May. 

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/uri-geller-tells-pm160i-am-going-to-stop-brexit-telepathically-11672961

Man, 50, charged over Surrey terror stabbing

A 50-year-old man has been charged with attempting to murder a teenager in Surrey.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/stanwell-man-50-charged-with-attempted-murder-after-stabbing-11672879

'Is this a sick joke?' - Marmite peanut butter coming to UK shops

Marmite is a staple of breakfast tables across the country, known for long-running "love it or hate it" slogan.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/marmite-peanut-butter-controversial-spread-is-coming-to-uk-shops-11672832

PM could drop vote on Brexit deal if it lacks support

Theresa May has indicated she may not bring her deal back to parliament for a third vote if there is not enough support for it.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/theresa-may-could-drop-vote-on-brexit-deal-if-it-lacks-support-11672888

Paris Saint-Germain denies UK police claims of wrongdoing by fans

Paris Saint-Germain has stood by fans accused by British police of violence and transporting weapons on a bus ahead of Thursday's Women's Champions League game against Chelsea.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/paris-saint-germain-denies-uk-police-claims-of-wrongdoing-by-fans-11672457

Revealed: £66k spent on entertainment during Trump's UK visit

President Donald Trump's visit to the UK left taxpayers with a bill of nearly £300,000 in entertainment and hosting costs. 

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/donald-trump-16366k-spent-on-entertainment-during-his-visit-to-the-uk-11672805

Teenager jailed for his role in gang's murder of new father

A teenager has been jailed for his role in the murder of a young father who had stood up to gangs.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jack-stevens-jailed-for-his-role-in-gangs-murder-of-new-father-nashon-esbrand-11672728

Two arrested over attacks on Birmingham mosques

Police have arrested two men after five mosques had their windows smashed in Birmingham on Thursday.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/birmingham-mosque-attacks-two-men-arrested-after-windows-were-smashed-11672828

FTSE 100 sees £37bn wiped off value as global markets plunge

Global stock markets have plunged after latest economic data spurred renewed fears of an economic slowdown - while at the same time the pound rose sharply on latest Brexit developments.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ftse-100-sees-16337bn-wiped-off-value-as-global-markets-plunge-11672798

Alesha MacPhail's mum describes six-year-old's killer as 'inhuman'

The mother of Alesha MacPhail, the six-year-old girl who was murdered on the Isle of Bute last summer, has described her daughter's killer as "inhuman".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/alesha-macphails-mum-describes-six-year-olds-killer-as-inhuman-11672625

Gallagher's Pretty Green becomes fashion victim

The fashion retailer set up by Liam Gallagher, the former Oasis frontman, is preparing to appoint administrators next week as it becomes the latest victim of a brutal retail environment.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/gallaghers-pretty-green-to-become-latest-8206fashion-victim-11672738

Libby Squire death being treated as 'potential homicide'

The death of student Libby Squire is being treated as a "potential homicide", police have said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/libby-squire-death-being-treated-as-potential-homicide-after-body-found-11672735

Brit ex-soldier detained in UAE 'unaware of drug charge'

A former British soldier detained in the United Arab Emirates for nearly six months has been charged with supplying drugs, a Foreign Office minister has revealed to his parents, who said their son was unaware of the development.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/brit-ex-soldier-andrew-neal-detained-in-uae-unaware-of-drug-charge-11672717

Man fined £385 after swallowing live goldfish

A man has been fined £385 after he was filmed swallowing a live goldfish that he won at a funfair.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-fined-163385-after-swallowing-live-goldfish-in-clip-posted-on-snapchat-11672696

Suspect package in Limerick 'identical' to those found in UK

Irish police say a parcel found in a sorting office in Limerick "appears to be identical" to the parcel bombs sent to UK transport hubs earlier in the month.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/suspect-package-in-limerick-identical-to-those-found-in-uk-11672534

Abusive wife who hit husband with rolling pin jailed for murder

An abusive wife who killed her husband after repeatedly hitting him over the head with a rolling pin has been jailed for life.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/hannegret-donnelly-abusive-wife-who-hit-husband-with-rolling-pin-jailed-for-murder-11672655

'Valley of tears' as funerals for crush victims take place

The head of the Catholic Church in Ireland has spoken of a "valley of tears" on a day of funerals for the three people crushed to death on St Patrick's Day.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/st-patricks-day-crush-deaths-funerals-take-place-for-teenage-victims-11672540

Sainsbury's and Asda offer to sell off up to 150 stores in merger bid

Sainsbury's and Asda have offered to sell up to 150 stores in an attempt to address concerns raised by competition authorities over their planned merger.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sainsburys-and-asda-offer-to-sell-off-up-to-150-stores-in-merger-bid-11672568

IRA witness names Birmingham pub bombers in court

An IRA witness in the Birmingham pub bombing inquests has named four men he says were responsible for the 1974 attacks.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/birmingham-pub-bombings-ira-witness-names-four-men-he-says-were-behind-attacks-11672571

Peter Beardsley charged with using racist language by FA

Peter Beardsley has been charged with using racist and abusive language towards youth team players during his time in charge of Newcastle Under-23s.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/peter-beardsley-charged-by-fa-with-using-abusive-words-to-newcastle-u23s-11672559

Disgraced ex-footballer Adam Johnson released from prison

Disgraced former footballer Adam Johnson has been released from prison after serving three years for child sex offences.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/adam-johnson-ex-footballer-released-after-serving-three-years-for-child-sex-offences-11672493

Teenager arrested over fatal stabbing of Jodie Chesney

A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with the death of Jodie Chesney, who was stabbed in the back in an east London park on 1 March.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/teenager-arrested-over-fatal-stabbing-of-jodie-chesney-11672496

East 17's Brian Harvey arrested over 'malicious communications'

The former East 17 singer Brian Harvey has been arrested over allegations he sent "malicious communications".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/east-17s-brian-harvey-arrested-over-alleged-malicious-communications-11672429

Debenhams shareholders, including Mike Ashley, 'could be wiped out'

Shares in struggling department store Debenhams have plunged by more than 50% after it announced the next step in a refinancing plan which could see stock holders including Mike Ashley wiped out.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/debenhams-shareholders-warned-they-could-be-wiped-out-11672451

Thomas Cook to close 21 stores across UK

Travel operator Thomas Cook has announced plans to close 21 high street stores, resulting in 320 job losses.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/thomas-cook-to-close-21-stores-across-uk-11672465

Paul McCartney school book, marked by teacher, goes on sale

An English literature exercise book that Sir Paul McCartney used as a teenager is going up for auction.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/paul-mccartney-school-book-marked-by-teacher-goes-on-sale-11672434

Knives, knuckle dusters and drugs found on PSG fan bus

Weapons, including knives and knuckle dusters, have been found on a bus carrying visiting Paris Saint-Germain fans ahead of Thursday's Women's Champions League game against Chelsea.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/weapons-found-on-psg-fan-coach-ahead-of-womens-champions-league-tie-11672457

Ad watchdog orders 150 'autism cure' therapists to stop

One hundred and fifty therapists who claim to be able to "cure" autism have been served an enforcement notice over warnings their claims have no scientific evidence and could seriously harm children.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ad-watchdog-orders-150-autism-cure-therapists-to-stop-11672357

Cervical cancer home-test kits could be 'game-changer'

Women are going to be offered the chance to carry out smear tests in the comfort of their own homes in a drive to reduce the number of women skipping their cervical cancer screenings.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/cervical-cancer-home-test-kits-could-be-a-game-changer-11672400

Commuter chaos as all trains to and from London Waterloo cancelled

Commuters are facing rush hour chaos after all trains to and from London's Waterloo were cancelled.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/commuter-chaos-as-all-trains-to-and-from-london-waterloo-cancelled-11672401

Thursday, 21 March 2019

Calls for IVF treatment to face further regulation

IVF treatment is not being monitored or regulated well enough and it's putting women's health at risk, according to campaigners pushing for a new law.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/calls-for-ivf-treatment-to-face-further-regulation-11672314

'I suffered a massive heart attack at 25 because of IVF drugs'

When Lee Cowden wanted to start a family at the age of 25 she knew she would need fertility treatment because she had been diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome as a teenager.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/lee-cowden-i-suffered-a-massive-heart-attack-at-25-because-of-ivf-drugs-11672108

Men attempted to smuggle £100m of cocaine in yacht

Three men have been convicted of attempting to smuggle over £100m worth of cocaine into the UK hidden in a yacht. 

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/men-convicted-for-attempting-to-smuggle-163100m-of-cocaine-in-yacht-11672254

A decade after the banking crisis, we're no closer to normality



from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/a-decade-after-the-banking-crisis-were-no-closer-to-normality-11672313

Brexit delayed: UK gets two new deadlines after midnight talks

EU leaders have granted Theresa May's request to delay Brexit, giving the UK a two-tier extension.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/brexit-delayed-uk-gets-two-new-deadlines-after-midnight-crisis-talks-11672302

Labour MP attacked and called 'traitor' over Brexit

A Labour MP has claimed he was attacked and called a "traitor" about delays to Brexit while out talking to his constituents.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/brexit-labour-mp-lloyd-russell-moyle-attacked-and-called-traitor-11672185

Return of Colin? 'Ostrich' spotted on Essex A-road

Commuters trying to get home were left in a flap when traffic came to a standstill after a suspected ostrich wandered on to the road.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ostrich-causes-traffic-chaos-after-crossing-a12-in-essex-11672140

Three sailors rescued on tiny island after night out

Three sailors who became stranded on Flat Holm in the Bristol Channel after leaving a ship to go drinking have been found safe.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/three-sailors-rescued-from-flat-holm-island-after-leaving-ship-to-go-drinking-11672049

Missing student Libby Squire's body found in Humber - police

A body recovered from close to Grimsby Docks in the Humber Estuary is that of missing student Libby Squire, Humberside Police has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/libby-squire-body-found-in-humber-estuary-is-that-of-missing-student-police-say-11672095

Neo-Nazi terror suspect 'was obsessed with ethnic cleansing'

A neo-Nazi terror suspect who entered a "Miss Hitler" beauty contest was obsessed with "ethnic cleansing", a court has heard.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/alice-cutter-neo-nazi-terror-suspect-was-obsessed-with-ethnic-cleansing-11671923

Number of parents fined over poor school attendance up 74.7%

The number of parents being fined for their children's poor attendance in school has risen by 74.7%, new figures have revealed.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/number-of-parents-fined-over-poor-school-attendance-up-747-11671798

Game Of Thrones star almost died from stroke after first series

Game Of Thrones star Emilia Clarke has revealed she survived a potentially fatal stroke shortly after filming the first season of the hit TV show.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/game-of-thrones-star-emilia-clarke-almost-died-from-stroke-after-first-series-11672030

RSPCA discovers 'thinnest dog ever seen alive' in Lancashire

An emaciated dog which had been eating glass and bits of batteries has been described as the "thinnest dog ever seen alive" by the RSPCA.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/rspca-discovers-thinnest-dog-ever-seen-alive-in-lancashire-11671825

21 men plead guilty after Leeds bar fight

A group of 21 men are facing prison sentences after pleading guilty to affray following a mass bar brawl in Leeds. 

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/leeds-bar-fight-group-of-21-men-plead-guilty-after-mass-brawl-11671911

Hundreds of gagging orders imposed by govt in run-up to Brexit

Sky News can reveal that the government has taken out hundreds of gagging orders as part of its preparations for a no-deal Brexit.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/brexit-hundreds-of-gagging-orders-taken-out-by-government-11671933

Birmingham pub bombings 'IRA operation gone badly wrong'

The 1974 Birmingham pub bombings were an "IRA operation that went badly wrong", the group's former intelligence chief has told an inquest.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/birmingham-pub-bombings-were-ira-operation-gone-badly-wrong-inquest-hears-11671729

Brexit: Military steps up preparations in case of no deal

The armed forces have activated a team in a nuclear bunker under the Ministry of Defence to step up preparations for a no-deal Brexit, Sky News can reveal.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/brexit-military-steps-up-preparations-in-case-of-no-deal-11671941

Rare Beatles album once owned by John Lennon to be auctioned

A Beatles album once owned by John Lennon - and believed to be one of the rarest in the band's history - is up for auction.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/the-beatles-rare-album-once-owned-by-john-lennon-to-be-auctioned-11671848

'Dr Evil' tattooist sentenced to 40 months in prison

A tattooist known as 'Dr Evil' has been sentenced to three years and four months after he removed ears and nipples and split the tongues of willing clients.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/dr-evil-tattooist-brendan-mccarthy-sentenced-to-40-months-11671500

Body recovered from Humber Estuary confirmed to be a woman

The body recovered from the Humber Estuary near Grimsby Docks has been confirmed to be a woman.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/body-recovered-from-humber-estuary-near-grimsby-docks-confirmed-to-be-a-woman-11671837

'Cancel Brexit' petition passes one million signatures

A petition demanding Theresa May revokes Article 50 and cancels Brexit has passed one million signatures.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/petition-calling-for-brexit-to-be-cancelled-passes-one-million-signatures-11671784

CBI and TUC unite again to demand Brexit 'Plan B'

Theresa May is facing demands to change course over Brexit from the CBI and TUC as she pleads for a Brexit delay in Brussels.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/cbi-and-tuc-unite-again-to-demand-brexit-plan-b-11671703

Gibraltar chief: Revoke Article 50 to 'take back control'

Gibraltar's chief minister Fabian Picardo believes revoking the UK's Article 50 notification is the only way "to take back control" of the Brexit process.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/gibraltar-chief-fabian-picardo-revoke-article-50-to-take-back-control-11671687

Cat killed with air rifle in 'brutal act of cruelty'

A cat has died after being shot with an air rifle in a "deliberate and brutal act of cruelty".

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/duchy-the-cat-killed-with-air-rifle-in-brutal-act-of-cruelty-11671655

Bank: 'Nature' of Brexit will determine path for economy

Bank of England rate-setters have used their final meeting before the scheduled Brexit deadline to warn on the "nature" of the UK's departure from the EU.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/bank-of-england-says-nature-of-brexit-will-guide-path-for-economy-11671606

Two people found dead on different parts of same railway

Two people have died after being electrocuted at different points on the same stretch of railway line in east London.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/two-people-found-dead-on-different-parts-of-same-railway-11671566

Steel group Meridian on brink of collapse

One of Britain's biggest steel stockholding businesses is in last-ditch talks to avoid collapse just days after MPs accused the government of neglecting the wider steel industry.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/steel-group-meridian-in-last-ditch-talks-to-avert-collapse-11671614

Teen admits murdering Alesha MacPhail, 6, at sentencing

A 16-year-old boy has admitted raping and murdering six-year-old Alesha MacPhail after he denied it during his trial.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/alesha-macphail-teenager-admits-rape-and-murder-of-six-year-old-at-sentencing-11671549

Rude Scottish words added to Oxford English Dictionary

A Scottish insult describing someone as a scrotum is among the latest additions to the Oxford English Dictionary.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/rude-scottish-words-added-to-oxford-english-dictionary-11671519

Four mosques attacked with sledgehammers in Birmingham

Police have launched an investigation after four mosques in Birmingham were attacked overnight and had their windows smashed.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/birmingham-mosques-attacked-with-sledgehammers-11671537

Next could see £15m no-deal tariff boost

Fashion retailer Next says a no-deal Brexit could save it up to £15m thanks to lower tariffs and it would pass on the savings to shoppers.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/next-could-see-16315m-no-deal-tariff-boost-11671438

Wednesday, 20 March 2019

Ten million drivers using phones at wheel, despite higher penalties

Using a handheld phone while driving is "rocketing" among some age groups, despite harsher penalties for offenders, a study has found.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/ten-million-drivers-using-phones-at-wheel-despite-higher-penalties-study-says-11671188

Home Office has "utterly failed" on immigration detention, report says

The Home Office has "utterly failed" in its management of immigration detention, according to a parliamentary report which calls for a 28-day time limit and a "more humane decision making process" for detainees.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/home-office-has-utterly-failed-on-immigration-detention-report-says-11671380

More than 100 shop staff attacked daily say retailers

Knife crime is a "significant concern" retail businesses say, as it is revealed that 115 shop employees are attacked at work every day.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/more-than-100-shop-staff-attacked-daily-as-knives-becomes-significant-concern-for-retailers-11671151

NHS 'could end up short of 70,000 nurses'

The NHS could be short of 70,000 nurses and 7,000 GPs within five years unless urgent action is taken to address a growing staffing crisis, according to analysis by health think tanks.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/nhs-could-end-up-short-of-70000-nurses-and-7000-gps-warns-report-11671350

Murder charge over woman found buried in London garden

A man has been charged with the murder of a French woman found buried in a shallow grave in a London garden.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-charged-with-murdering-french-woman-found-buried-in-shallow-grave-in-london-garden-11671381

PM leaves trail of Brexiteer fury as she heads to Brussels

Theresa May will head to Brussels to ask EU leaders to delay Brexit, after a pouring scorn on MPs for not backing her deal.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/theresa-may-leaves-behind-trail-of-brexiteers-fury-as-she-heads-to-brussels-to-ask-for-delay-11671359

Brit killed in collision at "Rednecks with Paychecks" event

A British man has been killed in a collision at an off-road vehicle event in Texas known as "Redknecks with Paychecks Spring Break". 

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/british-man-killed-in-collision-at-rednecks-with-paychecks-off-road-event-11671353

May: 'High time MPs make a decision on Brexit'

A combative Theresa May said it is "high time" MPs make a decision on Brexit in a Downing Street address to the nation.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/theresa-may-urges-mps-to-make-a-decision-on-brexit-11671222

'Juvenile' Corbyn walks out of cross-party meeting

Jeremy Corbyn has been described as "juvenile" after walking out of a cross-party meeting when he discovered members of the Independent Group were involved.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/juvenile-corbyn-walks-out-of-cross-party-meeting-after-independent-group-members-invited-11671274

Body recovered from Humber Estuary

A body has been found in the Humber Estuary, according to Humberside Police. 

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/body-recovered-from-humber-estuary-near-grimsby-docks-11671216

Man arrested over murder of missing Lancashire woman

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 45-year-old woman went missing in Lancashire two months ago. 

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-arrested-on-suspicion-of-murder-after-lancashire-woman-goes-missing-11671183

London student accused of making two guns using 3D printer

A student is thought to be the first person in the UK to face trial for allegedly making two guns using a 3D printer.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/tendai-muswere-london-student-accused-of-making-two-guns-using-3d-printer-11671067

Woman, 104, arrested at care home by police to fulfil bucket list wish

A 104-year-old woman has ticked off another item on her bucket list after being arrested by the police.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/woman-104-arrested-at-care-home-by-police-to-fulfil-bucket-list-wish-11671110

As Potter tour expands, Warwick Davis reflects on playing goblin banker

Warwick Davis says being a non-able bodied actor has pushed him to strive harder in his career.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/as-potter-tour-expands-warwick-davis-reflects-on-playing-goblin-banker-11670955

Handcuffed man, 22, found dead in river

The body of a man wearing handcuffs - who had been detained by police more than two months ago - has been discovered in a river in Southampton.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/handcuffed-man-22-found-dead-in-river-in-hampshire-11670979

Toyota to build new model for Suzuki at UK plant

Toyota is to begin producing a new model in the UK late next year in a rare boost for Britain's beleaguered car industry.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/toyota-to-build-new-model-for-suzuki-at-uk-plant-11670898

Katie Price denies being abusive outside primary school

Katie Price will stand trial after she denied two charges of abusive and threatening behaviour outside a school during a row with her ex-partner's girlfriend.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/katie-price-denies-using-threatening-and-abusive-language-outside-primary-school-11670896

Advert for loans to fund Brexit stockpiling banned by watchdog

An advert for a short-term loan company has been banned after it suggested people might need to borrow in order to stockpile food for Brexit.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/advert-for-loans-to-fund-brexit-stockpiling-banned-by-watchdog-11670680

Weather presenter speaks about cousin's stabbing

Weather presenter Alex Beresford has said "it can literally happen to anybody" after his cousin was stabbed to death in west London.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/weather-presenter-alex-beresford-says-it-could-happen-to-anybody-after-cousin-is-stabbed-to-death-11670838

Mouse proud: Rodent seen tidying up tools in garden shed

A pensioner left scratching his head over who was cleaning his garden shed every night has finally discovered the culprit - a helpful mouse.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/mouse-proud-rodent-seen-tidying-up-tools-in-garden-shed-in-south-gloucestershire-11670747

UK winner of £71m EuroMillions jackpot named

The lucky Briton who won the £71m EuroMillions jackpot is Ade Goodchild, a factory worker from Hereford.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/euromillions-lucky-briton-who-won-16371m-jackpot-is-factory-worker-from-hereford-11670820

Tuesday, 19 March 2019

May to request only 'short delay' to Brexit in letter to EU

Theresa May is to request only a "short delay" to Brexit in her letter to the EU today, a senior government source has told Sky News.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/theresa-may-to-request-only-short-delay-to-brexit-in-letter-to-eu-11670616

Very hot cuppa 'linked to 90% higher risk of cancer'

Very hot drinks may be linked to a 90% higher risk of getting cancer of the oesophagus, a large study suggests.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/very-hot-drinks-linked-to-90-higher-risk-of-oesophageal-cancer-says-study-11670599

Is the UK one of the world's 20 happiest countries?

The seventh world happiness table is out. See if you can name the top 20 from our picture clues.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/can-you-guess-which-countries-are-the-worlds-happiest-11670427

Peppa Pig and Fireman Sam accused of sexism

Children's TV shows Peppa Pig and Fireman Sam have been accused of sexism by the London Fire Brigade.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/peppa-pig-and-fireman-sam-accused-of-sexism-by-london-fire-brigade-11670565

Love Island to offer therapy and training to all contestants

The makers of Love Island say they will offer therapy to all contestants following the deaths of two former stars.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/love-island-to-offer-therapy-and-training-to-all-contestants-following-two-suicides-11670581

Drug gangs fuel rise in UK children forced into slavery

County lines drug gangs are fuelling a rise in the number of British children being forced into modern slavery, with cases more than doubling in a year.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/drug-gangs-fuel-rise-in-british-children-forced-into-modern-slavery-11670534

May to ask for Brexit delay, 1,000 days since referendum

Theresa May is preparing to formally ask the EU to delay Brexit, 1,000 days since Britons voted to leave the EU.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/theresa-may-to-ask-for-brexit-delay-1000-days-since-referendum-11670556

Boy, 14, 'tries to slash fellow pupil with meat cleaver'

A teenage boy has been arrested after police said he tried to slash another pupil's face with a meat cleaver.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/schoolboy-14-arrested-after-trying-to-slash-fellow-pupil-with-meat-cleaver-11670508

Instagram failing to remove graphic self-harm images

A month after Instagram promised to remove graphic images of self-harm from its platform, Sky News has found numerous disturbing videos and pictures on the social media website. 

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/instagram-failing-to-remove-graphic-self-harm-images-11670421

Snapchat admits age verification failures to MPs

Executives at Snapchat have been grilled by MPs over the company's system to verify the age of its users and ensure they're over 13.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/snapchat-admits-age-verification-failures-to-mps-11670399

Man "drunkenly" spends over £600 on no-deal Brexit stockpile

A woman has mocked her husband on Twitter after he "drunkenly" ordered £600 worth of items in preparation for a no-deal Brexit. 

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/man-mocked-for-drunkenly-spending-over-163600-on-no-deal-brexit-stockpile-11670478

Tourists killed in Vietnam waterfall 'not warned of dangers'

A coroner has ruled that three British tourists who plunged to their deaths in a Vietnam waterfall were not properly warned of the dangers they faced.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/travellers-who-plunged-to-deaths-in-vietnam-waterfall-not-warned-of-dangers-11670323

Premier League renews approach to ITV exec Betts

The Premier League has made a fresh attempt to court ITV's strategy chief as it seeks to conclude an unexpectedly convoluted search for a successor to Richard Scudamore.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/premier-league-renews-approach-to-itv-exec-in-ceo-hunt-11670310

Court case suspended as 'yellow vest' protester denies harassing MP

A court hearing into allegations that self-styled "yellow vest" protester James Goddard harassed an MP had to be suspended after it descended into chaos.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/yellow-vest-protester-james-goddard-denies-harassing-mp-anna-soubry-11670113

Queen and Kate meet robots on first joint engagement

The Queen and the Duchess of Cambridge met a robot and visited a roof terrace overlooking London on their first joint engagement outside Buckingham Palace.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/queen-and-duchess-of-cambridge-meet-robots-on-first-joint-engagement-11670298

Two men arrested following NI disco deaths

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of corporate manslaughter, after the deaths of three teenagers in a crush outside a hotel.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/two-men-arrested-on-suspicion-of-corporate-manslaughter-over-ni-disco-deaths-11670410

Security fund for religious buildings doubled after NZ attack

The government has doubled the amount of money available to provide security infrastructure at places of worship following the Christchurch mosque attack.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/government-doubles-security-fund-for-religious-buildings-after-christchurch-attack-11670338

Boyfriend took his own life weeks after death of Love Island star

The boyfriend of Love Island contestant Sophie Gradon took his own life just weeks after she killed herself, a coroner has ruled.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/sophie-gradons-boyfriend-took-his-own-life-weeks-after-her-death-coroner-rules-11670265

Disco crush witnesses 'won't be punished for being underage'

Police have urged young people who saw a crush that killed three teenagers outside a disco to come forward, insisting they will not be punished for being underage.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/cookstown-hotel-disco-crush-underage-witnesses-wont-be-punished-say-police-11670184

Britain's richest man takes over Team Sky cycling team

Britain's richest man is to take control of cycling giant Team Sky and will immediately rebrand it with the name Team Ineos, after his chemicals company.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/team-sky-sir-jim-ratcliffe-britains-richest-man-buys-cycling-team-11670136

Official Brexit campaign fined for spam messages

The official Brexit campaign has been fined £40,000 for sending thousands of unsolicited text messages during the 2016 referendum campaign.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/vote-leave-official-brexit-campaign-fined-for-spam-text-messages-11670165

Brexit 'information vacuum' fuelling NHS drug shortages

Hospitals are already facing drugs shortages as a consequence of Brexit, with an "information vacuum" hampering their ability to plan for no deal, NHS trust leaders have warned.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/brexit-information-vacuum-fuelling-nhs-drug-shortages-trust-bosses-warn-11670232

Theresa May admits UK in 'crisis' over Brexit

Theresa May believes the UK is in "crisis" over Brexit after she was blocked from bringing an unchanged withdrawal agreement back to the House of Commons, Downing Street has said.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/theresa-may-believes-uk-in-crisis-over-brexit-says-downing-street-11670218

Teenager found dead near river was 'beautiful, creative young woman'

A teenager whose body was found near a river in Truro has been described as a "beautiful, unique and creative young woman" by her family.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/pearl-bamford-teenager-found-dead-near-river-was-beautiful-creative-young-woman-11670146

1,200 jobs at risk as Office Outlet collapses

Office Outlet has gone into administration, placing 1,200 jobs at risk.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/office-outlet-in-administration-putting-1200-jobs-at-risk-11670182

Supermarkets pledge £1bn price cuts in merger fightback

Sainsbury's and Asda have pledged to deliver price cuts worth £1bn as they fight back against a competition ruling that has thrown their planned merger into jeopardy.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/supermarkets-pledge-1631bn-price-cuts-in-merger-fightback-11670065

Warner Bros boss quits after actress affair claims

Warner Bros chief executive Kevin Tsujihara has quit following claims he promised a British actress roles while they were having an affair.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/warner-bros-boss-kevin-tsujihara-quits-over-brit-actress-affair-claims-11670045

Frozen the musical coming to London's West End

Frozen the musical is coming to London's West End after proving a smash hit on Broadway.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/frozen-the-musical-hit-disney-show-coming-to-londons-west-end-11669983

Jobless rate below 4% for first time since 1975

The unemployment rate has fallen below 4% for the first time since 1975, according to official figures.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jobless-rate-below-4-for-first-time-since-1975-11670005

'Jaws of death': England facing water shortages within 25 years

England will face water shortages within 25 years unless action is taken now, according to the chief executive of the Environment Agency.

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News http://news.sky.com/story/jaws-of-death-england-facing-water-shortages-within-25-years-11669996