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Meghan has pulled out of a planned speech because she does not feel emotionally strong enough for public speaking after her father's arrest, Sky News understands.
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Retail sector charity refuses to back Poundland owner's boss
Britain's leading retail charity has refused to give its public backing to the executive at the centre of the Poundland insolvency crisis amid intense political scrutiny of the US investment firm's conduct.
Civil servant who juggled up to five government jobs guilty of fraud
A civil servant has been found guilty of nine counts of fraud after using remote working and sick notes to juggle up to five full-time government jobs at the same time.
Thames Water agrees funding into next year ahead of looming deadline
The UK's biggest water company has agreed to a funding deal, allowing it to continue operating until autumn next year ahead of a November deadline.
Fire that killed mother, children and family dog 'caused by electrical appliances'
A mother, her two children, and the family dog were killed after a fire believed to have been caused by electrical appliances engulfed their home on Boxing Day, an inquest heard.
Ex-teacher who sent racist emails to Kemi Badenoch jailed
A former school teacher who sent Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch racist emails and claimed to have been a member of the IRA has been jailed.
James Bulger's mother 'relieved' as killer to remain in prison - but faces another 'harrowing' ordeal
James Bulger's mother has spoken of her overwhelming relief after the Parole Board said one of her son's killers should stay in prison.
Killer couple both now dead and take secret of victim's remains to the grave
Two killers who murdered a vulnerable woman have both now died - taking the secret of where they hid their victim's remains to the grave.
Met Office issues fog warning for second day - with wind and rain to follow
A new warning for dense fog has been issued by the Met Office – with people being told to expect "difficult travelling conditions".
Octopus Energy sparks COP31 dealmaking with new Asian fund
One of Britain's most valuable private companies is extending its global tentacles further into Asia by launching a renewables fund to coincide with the COP31 climate summit.
Ground Force presenter Tommy Walsh has died
at the age of 69 following a "long illness", his agent has confirmed.
Russell Brand due back in court for rape sentencing
Russell Brand will return to court today to find out his sentence for rape and sexual assault.
Government considering banning under-16s from Vinted and eBay
The government is seriously considering banning children from online sales platforms such as eBay and Vinted, the culture secretary has said.
Schools to stop teaching GCSEs early in curriculum overhaul
Secondary schools will be told to stop teaching GCSEs to students until they reach Year 10 in a bid to keep younger children engaged, according to the government.
Drivers warned over 'perfect recipe' for fog on Monday morning
Conditions in the UK are creating the "perfect recipe" for fog, the Met Office has said, as it warned drivers to take extra care in poor visibility.
Two seriously injured in 30-vehicle crash in 'thick fog' in Kent
A stretch of the M20 was temporarily closed and two people were seriously injured after more than 30 vehicles were involved in a crash.
Travel delays feared as fog warning issued for parts of England and Wales
Thick fog could lead to travel disruption across parts of England and Wales, the Met Office has warned.
Two teenagers arrested after boys chased with sword in Gloucester
Two teenagers have been arrested after a boy was attacked with a sword in Tuffley, police said.
Anti-data centre groups set to march in Edinburgh as part of Europe-wide protest
A coalition of 75 organisations opposed to plans for AI data centres in Scotland is set to march in Edinburgh this month.
UK has 'new pair of eyes' in space as new military satellite enters orbit
The UK has a "new pair of eyes" in space after it launched a new military satellite into orbit, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced.
Man appears in court charged with murder of missing woman
A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a missing woman whose whereabouts remain unknown.
Man charged with murder of missing woman whose whereabouts remain unknown
A man has been charged with the murder of a missing woman whose whereabouts remain unknown.
Critical incident declared after car 'damaged by gunfire' - with two arrested
A critical incident has been declared in Swansea after a car was shot at and damaged by gunfire, police said.
Prince Harry to appeal after privacy lawsuit against Daily Mail publisher dismissed
Prince Harry and other household names are appealing a judge's decision dismissing their privacy lawsuit against a newspaper group.
Amateur cricketer 'Clicky Ponting' banned for two years over viral cheating
An amateur cricketer dubbed 'Clicky Ponting' has been banned from the sport for two years over cheating during games.
Killer who bragged after fatally stabbing student jailed
A man who bragged after fatally stabbing an accounting student in southwest London has been jailed.
Thomas Markle charged by FBI in Florida
The Duchess of Sussex's father, Thomas Markle Snr, has been charged by the FBI in Florida over child sexual abuse material.
Russell Brand's barrister reports himself to watchdog over behaviour after verdict
Russell Brand's barrister has reported himself to his professional regulator after clashing with a journalist following the comedian's convictions.
Russell Brand's barrister reports himself to watchdog over behaviour after verdict
Russell Brand's barrister has reported himself to the Bar Standards Board after an altercation with a journalist following the verdict.
Katherine Ryan feels 'grief and relief' over Brand guilty verdict
Comedian Katherine Ryan has said she feels "grief and relief" after Russell Brand was convicted of rape and sexual assault.
Met chief warns that 'policing will fail' without major reforms
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has warned that “policing will fail” without major reforms, including reducing the number of regional forces.
Double murderer given extra 22 years for historical sexual assaults
A former Royal Navy petty officer who is serving a life sentence for two murders has been jailed for a further 22 years for sexually assaulting three young naval recruits and a 14-year-old boy in the 1990s.
Two men charged with murder after death of non-league footballer
Two men have been charged with murder after the death of a non-league footballer.
Premier League footballer sparks police operation after bow and arrow sighting
Newcastle United's Bosnian full-back Amar Dedic reportedly found himself at the centre of a major police response after he was spotted carrying a bow and arrows in the countryside.
Childminder who neglected more than 20 children jailed
A childminder who admitted to wilfully neglecting and abandoning children in her care has been jailed for two years.
Poundland owner seeks private MP session 'to avoid show trial'
Poundland's owner is seeking to give evidence to MPs in private next week as it seeks to avoid an evidence session on the discount retailer's fate turning into "a show trial".
Prison operator and health board admit criminal charges after death of inmate with COVID
A prison operator and an NHS health board have admitted criminal charges after the death of an imprisoned man who contracted COVID-19.
Two teenagers in court - with one accused of attempted murder - after five seriously injured at Halloween party
Two 16-year-olds have appeared in court after five boys were seriously injured at a party on Halloween.
Two 16 year olds charged after five boys seriously injured at Halloween party
Two 16 year olds have been charged after five boys were seriously injured at a party on Halloween.
Man jailed after he admitted murdering mother of seven 28 years ago
A man has been jailed for more than 10 years after he admitted to murdering a mother of seven who disappeared 28 years ago then disposing of her decomposed body in household waste.
Andrew made more than £2,000 a month subletting Royal Lodge cottages
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received more than £2,000 a month from renting out three cottages at his former Royal Lodge home, a report by the public spending watchdog has revealed.
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Brand faces 'significant' prison term after rape and sexual assault conviction
Russell Brand has been told by a judge that he faces a "significant custodial term" after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault.
Meghan's brother a 'person of interest' in child abuse image claims
Meghan Markle's half brother has been named as a "person of interest" in an investigation into child sexual abuse image allegations against the Duchess of Sussex's father.
Henry Nowak's family react as his killer has jail sentence increased
Henry Nowak's family say they face a "life sentence of grief" and their "fight for justice is far from over" after his killer's jail term was increased.
British doctor with Ebola returns to UK for treatment
A British doctor who tested positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo has returned to the UK for treatment.
PM reviewing decision to give UK military satellite system contract to US firm
Andy Burnham must settle a bitter battle on Earth between rival American and European companies over the future in space of a critical UK military satellite system.
National Lottery operator shakes up top team amid slump in sales
Allwyn, the operator of the National Lottery, is launching a further shake-up of its leadership team as it seeks to arrest an alarming decline in sales.
'I'll die in prison,' says man who drugged and raped wife in case likened to Gisele Pelicot
A man who drugged and raped his wife for more than 20 years in a case likened to Gisele Pelicot expects to "die in prison for what he has done", a court has heard.
Poundland owner turns to Thames Water creditors' lobbying firm as political heat rises
The embattled owner of Poundland has parachuted in a team of top London lobbyists as it faces intensifying political pressure over the discount retailer's fate.
'Wild west' e-bike parking targeted
The government is seeking to end "wild west" e-bike parking and crack down on antisocial behaviour, such as riding on pavements.
Third person charged after police officer shot in foot in Nottingham
A 31-year-old woman has become the third person to be charged after a police officer was shot in the foot at a bus stop in Nottingham city centre.
Almost 75% of Britons view US as serious threat to global peace
Almost three-quarters of Britons believe the US to be a serious threat to global peace - more than double the figure from two years ago - according to a new survey.
UK agrees to 'time-bound' talks on harms of slave trade
The UK has agreed to engage in "structured, time-bound, inclusive and good-faith" talks that address the "historical harms" of the transatlantic slave trade, Commonwealth leaders have said.
Three men arrested after suspected murder of non-league footballer
Three men have been arrested after the death of a "talented" and "inspirational" non-league footballer.
Health checks offered to residents near one of England's worst illegal waste sites
Dedicated health checks, including asthma and blood pressure assessments, are being offered to people living near one of England's worst illegal waste sites.
Just 13% of UK teenage girls active every day, WHO figures show
Experts have warned that more needs to be done to boost the exercise levels of UK teenagers - with just 13% of teenage girls active every day.
Regulators to scrutinise Sky's £1.6bn ITV deal
Regulators will scrutinise Sky's £1.6bn deal to buy ITV's media and entertainment arm after the intervention of the culture secretary.
Tributes paid to celebrity hairstylist John Frieda who has died aged 75
Tributes have been paid to British celebrity hairstylist and beauty brand entrepreneur John Frieda who has died aged 75.
Seven arrests after paramedics attacked with fireworks and police van set alight
At least seven people have been arrested across Scotland after a police vehicle was set alight and officers and paramedics were attacked with fireworks.
Police and paramedics attacked with fireworks while responding to injured person
Police and paramedics were attacked with fireworks as they tried to reach an injured man, with a police vehicle also set alight.
Blood tests that could spot early signs of cancers to be trialled on thousands of NHS patients
Blood tests that could spot the early signs of a range of the most common cancers are to be trialled on thousands of NHS patients.
Dozens arrested outside court hearing Palestine Action ban challenge
Dozens of protesters have been arrested outside the Supreme Court ahead of a hearing challenging the ban on Palestine Action.
Hair and beauty products less regulated than ballpoint pens, say MPs
Many hair and beauty products are less regulated than ballpoint pens and "people are suffering as a result", MPs have said.
Police arrest fourth boy after five teenagers stabbed at Halloween party
Police have arrested a fourth boy after five teenagers were stabbed at a Halloween party in Chandler's Ford on Saturday.
Poundland supplier urges 'thorough' state probe into owner's conduct
A major Poundland supplier has urged the government to "thoroughly investigate" the conduct of its majority owner as the discount chain teeters on the brink of collapse.
Cocaine-related deaths overtake heroin for first time in England and Wales
Cocaine has overtaken heroin as the substance most often involved in drug-related deaths registered in England and Wales, according to new data.
Husband who drugged and raped wife was 'monster' who lived 'double life'
A husband who drugged and raped his wife for 21 years was a 'monster' who lived a double life, a court has heard.
Trans row nurse Sandie Peggie appeals tribunal
Nurse Sandie Peggie will appeal against a ruling by an employment tribunal that a nursing union did not discriminate against her because of her beliefs about gender, her legal team has said.
School children to be offered lessons on how to spot fraud
School children in England are to be offered lessons to help spot fraud and protect themselves from financial exploitation.
Ukrainian GCSE to be offered to British students
Students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will be able to take a Ukrainian GCSE from 2028 as part of government plans.
Parliament risks 'catastrophic event' without urgent renovation
The Palace of Westminster is at risk of a "catastrophic event" if delays to a renovation initiative are not resolved, a group of MPs have warned.
British Ebola case 'concerning, but not entirely unexpected'
A British citizen in the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested positive for Ebola and will be brought back to the UK for treatment.
Third teen arrested on suspicion of attempted murder over stabbing at Halloween party
A third boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after five teenagers were seriously injured when they were allegedly stabbed at a party on Halloween.
MPs urge online retailers to stop selling AI toys over child harm fears
AI toys with built-in chatbots could expose children to psychological harms and inappropriate material, according to MPs and peers who are urging Amazon and eBay to stop selling them.
MI5 escapes legal action despite providing false evidence to three courts
MI5 and its director-general have avoided legal action after the Security Service "fell badly short" by providing false evidence to three courts.
Andrew compelled to testify at businessman's fraud trial
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been served a summons compelling him to give evidence at a Turkish businessman's fraud trial, Sky News understands.
Reform councillor charged with 35 offences including 12 counts of rape
A Reform UK councillor says he is "shocked and dismayed" after being charged with 35 offences, including 12 counts of rape.
Famous man loses injunction bid against two news organisations over allegations - but can't be named yet
A man has lost his bid for an injunction against two media outlets to prevent the publication of allegations against him, a judge has ruled.
Train knifeman appeared to believe 17-year-old victim was the devil, court hears
A man who stabbed a teenager on a train in London appeared to believe the boy was the devil, a court has heard.
Bomb threats reported on multiple flights, including two from UK airports
At least seven flights, including two from the UK, have been affected by bomb threats, which caused unplanned landings and temporary airport closures.
Airlines warn budget raid will drive up passenger fares
Britain's leading airlines have warned the government that a little-noticed budget measure risks pushing up airfares for passengers.
Virgin Media O2 to cut thousands of jobs in bid to reduce costs
Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) is set to cut thousands of jobs, as it looks to save around £300m through "a reduction in the size of the workforce".
Boy, 14, arrested after reports of Bradley Lowery taunt at football match
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after reports that a Coventry fan appeared to taunt Sunderland supporters about Bradley Lowery.
West Ham sack head coach Nuno Espirito Santo after poor start to season
West Ham have sacked head coach Nuno Espirito Santo after the club won just six out of 13 Championship games this season.
Under-fire Poundland owner Gordon Brothers defends stewardship
Poundland's controlling shareholder has told the government it stands by its stewardship record even as it faces mounting pressure over the crisis which has left the discount retailer on the brink of administration.
Plans revealed for AI data centre at former power station in North Yorkshire
Energy giant Drax has announced plans to build an AI data centre on 4.5 hectares of land at its North Yorkshire site.
Job satisfaction hits record low as men drive drop in people wanting full-time work
Men are driving a fall in appetite for full-time work, while job satisfaction has dropped to an all-time low, new research shows.
Cyber attacks affect UK meat processing industry, top security official says
Cyber attacks have affected the UK meat processing industry, a top security official has said in the wake of hacks that hit supermarkets across Europe.
British troops will be allowed to fire at Russian forces if attacked during multinational mission
British troops will be allowed to fire back at Russian forces if attacked as part of a multinational mission to secure any future peace in Ukraine, Western officials have said.
Prepare for cyber attacks or face empty shelves, businesses told
Artificial intelligence is "helping to industrialise cyber attacks" and is "highly likely" to be used in attacks on Britain's critical national infrastructure by 2028, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned.
Brexit had 'very significant impact' on UK's ability to control migration'
Brexit has had a "very significant impact" on the UK's ability to manage migration, Shabana Mahmood has told Sky News - but she suggests she can improve the situation in this parliament without returning to free movement.
Two teens arrested after five boys stabbed at Halloween party
Two boys have been arrested after five teenagers were seriously injured when they were allegedly stabbed at a party on Halloween.
Trans row nurse Sandie Peggie loses discrimination case against union
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) did not discriminate against one of its members because of her gender beliefs, a tribunal has ruled.
Burnham will 'reshape Commonwealth' as he joins King in Caribbean
The prime minister has said the UK will play a leading role reshaping the Commonwealth, including pursuing a debt "reset" to help nations struggling with higher borrowing costs.
Man who stabbed 10 on train said 'I am the baddest', court hears
A man who stabbed 10 people on a train said "I am the baddest, no-one is as bad as me" as he paced up and down on a different train the day before, a court has heard.
Greenpeace deploys boulders in North Sea to 'protect porpoises'
Greenpeace says it has formed an underwater barrier with boulders in the North Sea to prevent "destructive fishing" in an area created to protect porpoises.
Major business group calls for fundamental change in UK-EU relationship
A major UK business group has called on the government to "fundamentally reassess" the country's relationship with the EU, as it said the current system is still "failing to deliver".
Sky News expands Arc XP partnership for a new app and website
Sky News has expanded its partnership with media platform Arc XP to provide the technology underpinning its new app and website.
Senior police officer to go on trial over sexual assault claim
A senior police officer accused of sexual assault will stand trial.