The potential shutdown of a key Cheshire salt plant could end centuries of UK self-sufficiency, marking a watershed moment for the nation's crumbling chemical industry. Read the full investigation.
Britain faces importing salt for the first time in modern history as its chemical sector, once a world leader, suffers an unprecedented collapse. Key plants are closing, threatening national security and supply chains.
President Yoweri Museveni, 81, tells Sky News why he wants five more years, defends internet blackout and targeting opponent Bobi Wine. Exclusive interview from Kampala.
Ugandans vote in an election pitting President Yoweri Museveni against pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine. Analysts expect Museveni to extend his 40-year rule despite allegations of fraud and an internet blackout. Follow the latest developments.
Sky News verification reveals the scale of Iran's protest crackdown: 2,000+ deaths, 16,000+ arrests, and a nationwide internet shutdown. Discover the verified facts.
Reports from Iran detail a severe police response to nationwide protests, with claims of live ammunition use. Internet blackouts hinder verification of human rights violations. Read the latest.
Protests rage in Iran for a second week amid a severe internet blackout. Reports detail hundreds of deaths, forced confessions, and fears of a massacre. Read the latest.
Iran's unprecedented internet shutdown, now 36 hours old, is chillingly precise, allowing government posts while silencing protestors. Experts warn it may last.
Papua New Guinea's order for Starlink to halt operations due to licensing issues has left businesses, health clinics, and remote communities struggling without reliable internet. Find out why users are demanding a solution.
MTV is closing five of its UK music channels, including MTV 80s and 90s, from January 2026. Find out why the iconic broadcaster is making these sweeping cuts.
Donald Trump calls on Republican senators to eliminate the filibuster, arguing it would prevent government shutdowns and ease passage of his agenda. Read the full analysis.
Plan your London travel as TfL confirms major engineering works shutting Tube and Overground lines from Boxing Day. Check the full list of closures and disruptions.
The US economy expanded at a robust 4.3% annualised rate in Q3 2025, far exceeding expectations. The strong data complicates the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions amid mixed inflation and jobs signals. Read the full analysis.
A federal judge moves to block hundreds of layoffs across four US agencies, citing a law passed to end the government shutdown. Read the latest on this legal setback.
Two UK professionals debate forced festive shutdowns. Does mandatory leave boost productivity or infringe on personal choice? Discover the arguments for and against.
Delayed US jobs data shows a volatile labour market, with a four-year high unemployment rate of 4.6%. Federal Reserve Chair warns data should be viewed with a 'skeptical eye'. Read the full analysis.
A Maryland woman with stage four cancer faces a desperate battle as her federal worker husband is forced back to the office, threatening their healthcare and livelihood. Read her story.
Plan your journey: The Lioness line and DLR face severe disruption on Nov 29-30. Get the full list of closures and alternative travel advice here.
Exclusive data reveals tens of thousands arrested and deported during US federal shutdown as ICE operations intensify. Read the full investigation.
Powerful images from Friday include South African women's anti-violence protest, Guatemalan gang leader capture, and West Bank tensions. See the world through Guardian's lens.
The delayed US jobs report reveals 119,000 jobs added in September, beating forecasts. Unemployment holds at 4.4%. Discover the full economic impact.
Meta starts notifying Australian teens under 16 that their Facebook, Instagram and Threads accounts will be deactivated by December 10. Affected users can download content or return at 16.
US air traffic returns to normal after government shutdown as controllers receive back pay and bonuses. Thanksgiving travel expected unaffected despite earlier flight cancellations.
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer faces internal revolt after ending the longest US government shutdown without securing Obamacare subsidies. Discover the political fallout.
Former National Park Service director Jonathan Jarvis urges Americans to 'raise hell' to protect parks from privatisation and damage during government shutdowns under Trump.
Newly released Jeffrey Epstein emails implicate Donald Trump in the ongoing scandal. Discover how Democrats timed this revelation after the government shutdown.
Analysis reveals why Democrats struggle with unity during government shutdowns while Republicans maintain discipline. Learn how voter pressure could change this dynamic.
Newly released Jeffrey Epstein documents threaten Donald Trump's political momentum after government shutdown. Analysis reveals why this scandal persists. Read the full investigation.
A detailed timeline of the 43-day US government shutdown that disrupted flights, halted food benefits, and left federal workers unpaid. Discover how the political standoff finally ended.
Newly released emails suggest Donald Trump knew about Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking. Plus: Government shutdown ends after 43 days, climate crisis worsens.