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UK and US have 'balanced' trading relationship after Trump tariff threat, No 10 says

Mon, 03/02/2025 - 11:30
The UK and the US have a "fair and balanced trading relationship", Number 10 has said, after Donald Trump claimed the UK is "out of line".

Pro-Russian paramilitary leader killed in Moscow bomb blast

Mon, 03/02/2025 - 10:45
A senior pro-Russian paramilitary leader from eastern Ukraine has been killed in a bomb blast in the lobby of a luxury apartment building in Moscow.

Canadian basketball fans boo US national anthem after Trump imposes tariffs

Mon, 03/02/2025 - 10:12
Canadian basketball fans booed the US national anthem at an NBA match after Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on imports from the North American country.

Cat ban could be tabled in Scotland as ministers urged to investigate pets' risk to wildlife

Mon, 03/02/2025 - 09:19
Scottish ministers are being urged to order a report into cats' impact on wildlife which could see pets banned from areas where endangered species live. 

Former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales goes on trial over Jenni Hermoso kiss

Mon, 03/02/2025 - 09:16
World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso has told the trial of Luis Rubiales she "never" agreed to the former Spanish football chief kissing her on the lips.

Raining underwear and a giant pony - here's what everyone's talking about after the Grammys

Mon, 03/02/2025 - 08:14
It was a long-awaited win for Beyonce - already the most awarded Grammys artist of all time, she now finally has the trophy for best album, too.

Starmer accused of breaking lockdown rules for hiring voice coach during COVID

Mon, 03/02/2025 - 08:10
Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of breaking lockdown rules when a voice coach came to Labour headquarters during COVID.

Thames Water seeks High Court approval for rescue plan

Mon, 03/02/2025 - 07:18
Thames Water will seek High Court approval for a £3bn rescue plan in a four-day hearing beginning at the Royal Courts of Justice on Monday.

Trump set to call Mexico and Canada over 'trade war' and warns 'we can play the game all they want'

Mon, 03/02/2025 - 03:27
Donald Trump is set to speak to the leaders of Canada and Mexico later but warned them against retaliating to his tariffs, saying: "We can play the game all they want."

Grammys: Beyonce makes history as she wins album of the year

Mon, 03/02/2025 - 02:12
Beyonce has made history, winning the coveted album of the year prize at this year's Grammy Awards.

'Victory over Hamas' on agenda as Netanyahu arrives in US for Trump talks

Mon, 03/02/2025 - 02:11
Benjamin Netanyahu has said he will discuss "victory over Hamas", Iran and expanding diplomatic relations with Arab countries in his meeting with Donald Trump.

New mpox vaccination sites open across England for high-risk people

Mon, 03/02/2025 - 01:28
Twelve new mpox vaccination sites have opened across England.

Keir Starmer's 1,000 jobs pledge could take 20 years, GB Energy boss admits

Mon, 03/02/2025 - 00:42
The boss of GB Energy has told Sky News it could take 20 years to deliver a Labour government pledge of 1,000 jobs for Aberdeen.

Senior USAID pair suspended after refusing Musk's DOGE staff access to secure systems

Mon, 03/02/2025 - 00:23
Two senior officials at the US Agency for International Development (USAID) have been suspended after they tried to stop members of Elon Musk's efficiency team from accessing secure systems, according to reports.

Delay in start of sign language GCSE is a 'disgrace'

Mon, 03/02/2025 - 00:01
The long-anticipated British Sign Language (BSL) GCSE will not be ready by the September 2025 deadline, Sky News understands.

Why are more people crossing the Channel on the weekend?

Mon, 03/02/2025 - 00:01
More people are crossing the English Channel in small boats on the weekend. Our data analysis shows last year 40% of the total number of arrivals happened on a Saturday or Sunday.

UK growth outlook downgraded by leading economic forecasters in latest blow to chancellor

Mon, 03/02/2025 - 00:01
The UK economy is forecast to improve more slowly than previously predicted after stagnant growth late last year.

Ofsted proposals following headteacher's death are 'rehash' of 'dangerous' system

Mon, 03/02/2025 - 00:00
The sister of a headteacher who took her own life has said Ofsted's new school inspection proposals are a "rehash" of the same "dangerous" system they are meant to change.

Endangered froglets born after dramatic 7,000-mile rescue mission

Sun, 02/02/2025 - 23:22
More than 30 endangered froglets have been born at London Zoo after a dramatic 7,000-mile rescue mission.

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