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'It's a crisis': Top Tesla investor wants Musk gone

Tue, 18/03/2025 - 16:15
One of Tesla's earliest investors has told Sky News Elon Musk should step aside as its chief executive unless he gives up his new government job.

Families of Lucy Letby victims hit out at calls to suspend public inquiry

Tue, 18/03/2025 - 16:14
Families of the victims of convicted child serial killer Lucy Letby have hit out at calls for the public inquiry into her crimes to be suspended.

'Professional travelling burglar' broke into Newcastle striker's home and stole jewellery worth £68,000

Tue, 18/03/2025 - 15:31
A member of a "professional group of travelling burglars" has been convicted after he broke into the home of Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak and stole jewellery worth £68,000.

Further benefit cuts not ruled out - as minister warns 'we are spending more on cost of failure'

Tue, 18/03/2025 - 15:18
The work and pensions secretary has not ruled out making further cuts to the welfare budget despite already unveiling reforms designed to save £5bn.

UK steel bosses fret over cancelled orders amid Trump tariffs

Tue, 18/03/2025 - 15:03
UK steel industry bosses have warned that US customers are already moving to cancel orders after President Trump imposed 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports.

Man admits murdering university lecturer

Tue, 18/03/2025 - 14:53
A man has pleaded guilty to murdering a university lecturer.

NASA astronauts splash down off Florida coast after nine months stuck in space

Tue, 18/03/2025 - 14:49
Two NASA astronauts have splashed down off the coast of Florida after spending more than nine months stuck in space.

UK set for hottest day of the year so far

Tue, 18/03/2025 - 14:46
The UK is set for its hottest day of the year so far on the first official day of spring.

Woman in her 20s dies after van hits three pedestrians in central London

Tue, 18/03/2025 - 13:34
A woman in her 20s has died after a van struck three pedestrians in central London.

Deaths of three babies could have been avoided, inquiry finds

Tue, 18/03/2025 - 13:24
The deaths of three newborn babies could have been avoided if "reasonable precautions" had been taken, an inquiry has found.

Thames Water delays request for even more expensive bills

Tue, 18/03/2025 - 12:55
The UK's biggest water provider has delayed its request for even higher customer bills.

Teen brother and sister among Palestinians killed by Israel in one of Gaza war's deadliest days

Tue, 18/03/2025 - 12:42
Two teenage siblings killed in Israel's latest wave of airstrikes on Gaza were "always smiling" and "sharing happiness", their teacher has said.

Government unveils benefit crackdown designed to save £5bn

Tue, 18/03/2025 - 12:07
The eligibility criteria for disability benefits will be narrowed in a bid to slash £5bn from the welfare bill, Liz Kendall has announced.

Government to save £5bn by restricting benefits to 'those with the greatest need'

Tue, 18/03/2025 - 12:07
The eligibility criteria for some disability benefits will be narrowed in a bid to slash £5bn from the welfare bill, Liz Kendal has announced.

Teen who murdered family 'planned on killing at least 30 schoolchildren'

Tue, 18/03/2025 - 11:33
A 19-year-old who murdered his family and wanted to be the worst mass killer the UK has seen, had obtained 33 cartridges to carry out an attack on his former school, a court has heard.

Line of graves dug for nightclub victims in North Macedonia - as thousands demand justice

Tue, 18/03/2025 - 11:11
Thousands are demanding justice for 59 people killed in a nightclub fire in North Macedonia, as authorities prepare graves for its victims.

Twelve dead including musician after plane crash in Honduras

Tue, 18/03/2025 - 11:09
A popular musician is among 12 people who have died in a plane crash in Honduras.

'I banned my kids from using phones - schools should too'

Tue, 18/03/2025 - 09:36
Headteachers who haven't banned smartphones are wrong, a senior Tory has told Sky News - as she revealed she won't allow her own children to have one until they are 16.

At least eight killed after 70-vehicle pile-up in Kansas dust storm

Tue, 18/03/2025 - 09:22
At least eight people have died after a pile-up involving more than 70 vehicles caught in a dust storm.

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