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University fined record £585,000 in free speech case

Wed, 26/03/2025 - 04:46
The University of Sussex has been fined £585,000 by the higher education regulator for failing to uphold freedom of speech. 

'Worst ever' wildfires rage in South Korea, killing at least 18 people

Wed, 26/03/2025 - 02:25
South Korea is facing "snowballing damage" from some of its worst ever wildfires that have killed at least 18 people and forced 27,000 to evacuate. 

UK's biggest ever lottery jackpot announced - with draw this week

Wed, 26/03/2025 - 02:14
The UK's biggest ever lottery jackpot could be won in Friday's EuroMillions draw, organisers have said.

Assisted dying in doubt as rollout could be delayed until at least 2029

Wed, 26/03/2025 - 01:56
Assisted dying may not available in England and Wales until at least 2029 after MPs approved an extension of the rollout period.

Prince Harry 'in shock' as he quits charity he set up in honour of Diana

Tue, 25/03/2025 - 23:53
Prince Harry has said he is devastated and "in shock" to have to quit as patron of a charity he set up in honour of his mother.

Sarah Everard's parents call for tougher sentences for violent criminals

Tue, 25/03/2025 - 23:42
Sarah Everard's parents have called for serious violent and sexual criminals to receive tougher sentencing. 

Five on '90s fame, counselling, and finally reuniting: 'We were scared stiff'

Tue, 25/03/2025 - 23:24
From the beginning, the intention was clear. "Five bad boys with the power to rock you," came the shouty introduction in their first video, all hoodies and hair gel, the bandmates swaggering through a dim, strobe-lit corridor that suggested they might be trespassing - or at the very least, flouting a health and safety rule or two.

Trump urged to fire defence secretary over war plans leak

Tue, 25/03/2025 - 23:00
Donald Trump has been urged to fire US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth following the leak of highly sensitive war plans - as national security adviser Mike Waltz said he took "full responsibility".

Reeves expected to announce further welfare cuts in spring statement

Tue, 25/03/2025 - 22:20
Rachel Reeves will unveil further welfare cuts in her spring statement after being told the reforms announced last week will save less than planned, Sky News understands.

Peace, but at what price? Actions will matter more than words

Tue, 25/03/2025 - 20:44
Words. Lots of them.

Spring statement: Reeves can make decisions on cuts without too much fallout for now - but worse could come

Tue, 25/03/2025 - 19:03
Rachel Reeves will keep her remarks short when she delivers the spring statement on Wednesday.

Farmer will not face manslaughter charges after fatal cow attack, inquest hears

Tue, 25/03/2025 - 18:56
A farmer whose cows charged at a rambler, trampling him to death, had been investigated for manslaughter but no charges were brought, an inquest has heard.

Container ship involved in North Sea crash to be towed to Scotland

Tue, 25/03/2025 - 18:14
A container ship which collided with a US oil tanker in the North Sea will be towed to Aberdeen in Scotland, the coastguard has said.

Yazidi women still enslaved in ISIS detention camps, Sky News documentary reveals

Tue, 25/03/2025 - 18:08
Yazidi women are still enslaved in ISIS detention camps, a new Sky News documentary has revealed.

Corbyn brands benefit cuts a 'disgrace'

Tue, 25/03/2025 - 18:00
Jeremy Corbyn has said Sir Keir Starmer's benefit cuts are a "disgrace" and demanded the government "think again".

UK's fiscal position as tight as ever but expect a different focus in spring statement

Tue, 25/03/2025 - 17:09
Remember "securonomics"? It was the buzzword Rachel Reeves gave to her economic philosophy back before the election.

Body of baby found in bag outside church

Tue, 25/03/2025 - 16:55
The body of a newborn baby has been found in a bag outside a church in Notting Hill, west London.

Bird flu has potential to become pandemic, says UK expert

Tue, 25/03/2025 - 16:12
The H5N1 strain of bird flu has the "potential to become a pandemic", according to an expert at the UK Health Security Agency.

RAF engineers who stole Paddington Bear statue 'antithesis' of everything he stands for, judge says

Tue, 25/03/2025 - 16:09
Two RAF engineers who broke a Paddington Bear statue in half and then stole it were "the antithesis of everything Paddington stands for", a judge has said.

Families pay tribute to teenagers killed in motorbike crash

Tue, 25/03/2025 - 16:01
Two teenagers who died after a motorbike crash in Wrexham have been named.

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