London Ambulance Service urges public to call 999 only for life-threatening emergencies after receiving over 7,500 calls daily, matching typical New Year's Eve demand. Help ease the pressure.
An elderly woman in Stafford was left without heating due to a faulty British Gas prepayment meter, highlighting systemic customer service failures across UK energy suppliers, including billing errors and threats to minors.
Discover the remarkable life of Tommy Gee, the colonial administrator who championed Ugandan education and helped double its secondary schools. Read his inspiring obituary.
A popular 7am Avanti West Coast train from Manchester to London will run without passengers for six months. Passengers call the move 'totally ridiculous'. Find out why the rail regulator ordered the change.
After his father's death, Jay McGregor founded Graceful Graves, a professional grave cleaning service helping Londoners maintain their loved ones' final resting places. Discover how grief inspired a compassionate business.
Guardian columnist Tim Dowling recounts his frustrating ordeal with a bank helpline that mistakenly identified him as elderly and confused. A cautionary tale for anyone navigating automated customer service.
A 35-year-old man is on life-support after being hit by a car on Lascelles Avenue, Harrow. Police are investigating and appeal for witnesses. Call 101 with information.
Charges of attempted rape against two teenagers, an incident that triggered significant unrest in Ballymena, have been withdrawn by the Public Prosecution Service. Learn more about the case developments.
A record 3.7 million applicants in China are competing for just 38,100 civil service roles, highlighting a major shift towards job security amid economic uncertainty. Discover the driving forces behind this trend.
France confirms a new voluntary military service model in response to the Russia war threat, as Putin denies plans to attack Europe. Get the full story.
French President Emmanuel Macron announces a new 10-month volunteer military service for 18-19 year olds, citing the Russian threat. A €6.5bn defence boost also revealed.
President Macron announces 10-month voluntary military service for 18-19 year olds, aiming to strengthen France's defence capabilities against growing European security threats.
As France reinstates national service, questions emerge about whether Britain could follow suit amid growing Russian threats. Explore the debate around conscription revival.
UK banks face an £86m Financial Ombudsman Service levy as Treasury reforms cost £8m. Motor finance cases to surge 300% under new crackdown. Discover how this affects financial services.
An NHS trauma doctor has been suspended for 15 months pending a GMC investigation into alleged antisemitic social media posts. Read the full tribunal findings.
Netflix briefly crashed as the final series of Stranger Things dropped, leaving thousands of fans unable to stream. Discover the details and the show's record-breaking chart success.
Netflix briefly crashed as millions of fans streamed the new season of Stranger Things. The final season is already a top hit. Read the full story and fan reactions.
France announces voluntary military service to expand its armed forces as European nations prepare for potential conflict with Russia by 2030. Learn about the new defence strategy.
Londoners can now order fresh Christmas trees for same-day delivery via Deliveroo. A stress-free festive solution from £59.99. Get your tree delivered today!
Severe storms batter NSW, leaving one dead and thousands without power. Queensland faces prolonged heatwave with temperatures up to 8°C above average. Stay informed on recovery efforts.
Sydney recovers from severe storms with 119km/h winds, leaving one dead, thousands without power, and significant damage. Explore the aftermath and emergency response efforts.
Emmanuel Macron to announce voluntary military service revival as Europe rushes to strengthen armies against Russian threat and uncertain US support. Discover Europe's defence shift.
Explore Room Service at Fremantle Biennale where 40+ artists transformed the historic P&O hotel. Discover installations reflecting maritime history and colonial legacy. Visit 29-30 November.
Dr Martens unveils its largest UK flagship store in London's Covent Garden, featuring two floors, a café, boot restoration & exclusive collections. Visit now!
John Tottenham's debut novel Service delivers a bitter black comedy about a cantankerous LA bookseller struggling with literary failure and annoying customers. Discover this unique comic voice.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirms departments must identify savings from low-priority spending, denying major job cuts while facing Coalition criticism over election promises.
New South Wales confronts its most severe bushfire conditions in over two years, prompting widespread school closures and total fire bans. Stay informed about emergency updates.
Ministers briefed on controversial plans to restrict jury trials to most serious cases only, aiming to tackle 78,000-case court backlog. Bold justice reforms expected.
As France announces a new voluntary military service, Sky News Daily explores if the UK should reintroduce national service amid rising European security threats.
Ministers set to unveil major curbs to jury service, with future juries likely to decide only murder, rape or manslaughter cases. Bold action promised to tackle the 80,000-case backlog.