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Govt 'gripping' prisons crisis as 'unacceptable' mistaken releases have risen, minister says

Sun, 09/11/2025 - 08:56
The government is "gripping" the prisons crisis, minister Lisa Nandy told Sky News, as she said it is "unacceptable" the number of prisoners being wrongly released has risen.

'Environmental catastrophe' at beauty spot beach as 'millions' of plastic beads wash up

Sun, 09/11/2025 - 08:21
There is an "environmental catastrophe" at Camber Sands after "millions" of plastic beads washed up on the East Sussex beach, an MP has warned.

Nearly a million people evacuate as Super Typhoon Fung-wong hits Philippines

Sun, 09/11/2025 - 06:41
Nearly a million people have been evacuated after a storm bearing down on the Philippines intensified into a super typhoon.

Third body pulled from rubble after boiler tower collapses in South Korea - four still trapped

Sun, 09/11/2025 - 04:11
A third body has been pulled from rubble after a boiler tower at a thermal power plant collapsed in South Korea.

Ghislaine Maxwell's emails from minimum-security jail leaked - amid claims of 'VIP treatment'

Sun, 09/11/2025 - 02:44
Ghislaine Maxwell has said she is "much, much happier" since being moved to a minimum-security prison in Texas, leaked emails reveal.

England's record appearance maker calls for more investment in grassroots football

Sun, 09/11/2025 - 01:28
Fara Williams - England's record appearance maker - has expressed concerns that football is now an "expensive sport" and wants more investment in grassroots facilities.

Reform's been pretty quiet since Labour started exploring Danish migration model - and this is why

Sun, 09/11/2025 - 00:30
Denmark is regularly ranked as one of the happiest countries in the world - with a cosy international reputation as the home of hygge and Lego, the idealistic fictional prime minister Birgitte Nyborg in Borgen and the woolly jumpers of TV detective Sarah Lund. 

Southport Inquiry exposes how victims were 'failed at every possible turn'

Sun, 09/11/2025 - 00:01
When 17-year-old Axel Rudakubana got into a taxi on 29 July last year, it was the first time he'd left the family home on his own in more than two years.

Man charged with attempted murder after woman stabbed in the neck in centre of Birmingham

Sun, 09/11/2025 - 00:01
A man has been charged with attempted murder after a woman was stabbed in the neck in Birmingham city centre.

Explosives and weapons seized - with 71 arrests - as Syria launches clampdown on Islamic State cells

Sat, 08/11/2025 - 23:13
Syria has carried out pre-emptive operations targeting Islamic State cells - arresting 71 people during 61 raids.

US aviation authority orders emergency ban on MD-11 flights after deadly Kentucky crash

Sat, 08/11/2025 - 21:54
US officials have issued an emergency order banning flights of the model of plane involved in a deadly crash in Kentucky last week, pending inspection.

Prison release mistakes 'symptom of system close to breaking point', says prisons inspector

Sat, 08/11/2025 - 19:32
The chief inspector of prisons has said the recent spate of prisoners being released too early is "a symptom of a system that is close to breaking point". 

King, Princess of Wales, and Prince George attend Festival of Remembrance - with Sir Rod Stewart among performers

Sat, 08/11/2025 - 19:15
The King and Prime Minister are among the guests attending the Royal British Legion's Festival of Remembrance this evening.

Family of Kenyan woman allegedly murdered by British soldier welcome extradition proceedings

Sat, 08/11/2025 - 17:33
The family of a Kenyan woman allegedly murdered by a British soldier have told Sky News they are "very happy" that extradition proceedings against him have begun.

Ireland's FA passes vote seeking UEFA ban on Israel competing in European competitions

Sat, 08/11/2025 - 16:22
Irish football's governing body has approved a resolution to call on UEFA to suspend Israel and its club sides from European competitions.

Former Top Gear and Fifth Gear presenter Quentin Willson dies

Sat, 08/11/2025 - 16:03
Former Top Gear and Fifth Gear presenter Quentin Willson has died.

Police given extra stop and search powers after teenagers hurt in 'extremely serious' attacks

Sat, 08/11/2025 - 15:47
Police in Merseyside have been granted extra powers to stop and search people after two teenagers were hurt in "extremely serious" attacks on Friday.

First Lady Mayor of London in more than 800 years celebrated in procession

Sat, 08/11/2025 - 15:40
The first Lady Mayor of London, titled more than 800 years after the mayoralty was created, has been celebrated in a procession through the capital.

Man charged with luggage theft from Gatwick Airport

Sat, 08/11/2025 - 14:07
A man has been charged with the theft of luggage from Gatwick Airport.

UK looking at Denmark model to cut illegal migration

Sat, 08/11/2025 - 12:16
The Home Office is looking at what Denmark is doing to cut illegal migration, Sky News understands.

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