Met Police 999 call answering times slip below target
Met Police answer just 77.5% of 999 calls in 10 seconds, missing a 90% target. Officials urge public to call only for real emergencies after reports of spiders and lost dogs.
Met Police answer just 77.5% of 999 calls in 10 seconds, missing a 90% target. Officials urge public to call only for real emergencies after reports of spiders and lost dogs.
Donald Trump files a $10bn lawsuit against the BBC over a Panorama edit, as UK ministers publish a green paper on the future of the licence fee. Political leaders clash over the broadcaster's independence.
The BBC's Call the Midwife returns with a two-part Christmas special set in Hong Kong and Poplar, leading into Series 15 in January 2026. Get all the exclusive cast insights.
Green entrepreneur and Labour donor Dale Vince faces Tory condemnation for suggesting Israeli policy fuels antisemitism after the Bondi beach terror attack. Read the full political fallout.
Metropolitan Police staff, including call handlers, will strike for 25 hours on New Year's Eve, threatening emergency response delays. Unite union blames pay freeze and inferior conditions.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch promises to ditch the 2030 ZEV mandate if elected. We examine the policy's impact on drivers, manufacturers, and the UK's net zero goals.
Russia unleashed a major missile and drone assault on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Zelenskyy held a substantive call with US officials, stating real peace progress depends on Moscow's commitment.
The 911 call from a McDonald's manager that led to the arrest of Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has been made public. Listen to the audio.
A judge has released the 911 call that led to Luigi Mangione's arrest for a New York CEO's murder. Hear the pivotal moment that sparked the police intervention.
A crucial 911 call recording that led to an arrest in the murder of UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson has been made public. Listen to the details.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 leads November's PS5 sales charts in the US and Europe, yet industry analysts report it is underperforming compared to previous titles. Discover the full story behind the sales figures and fan discontent.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces claims she 'made up' a chess championship win. Sky News analysis examines the row over her junior title and the political fallout. Read the full story.
PM Keir Starmer defends Autumn Budget tax increases, blaming a £16bn OBR forecast downgrade on the previous Conservative government's record. He also faced scrutiny over welfare reform and EU relations.
Nigel Farage tells donors a pact with the Conservatives is 'inevitable', despite official denials from both sides. He predicts a Tory collapse and a 'reverse takeover'. Read the full report.
Keir Starmer's approval rating has sunk to a historic low of -47, trailing behind Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage. New polling reveals voter discontent and growing pressure on the PM.
A 17-year-old girl died from multiple stab wounds in a Gwent home attack. Her mother called 999 during the assault. An 18-year-old man has been charged with murder.
Donald Trump reportedly demanded Nicolás Maduro relinquish power and leave Venezuela immediately in a tense phone call. Explore the escalating US pressure campaign and Maduro's defiant response.
Keir Starmer attempts to reframe the budget narrative, but questions over process and party infighting threaten to overshadow Labour's economic message. Analysis of a week of political chaos.
As 'rage bait' wins Oxford's 2025 Word of the Year, columnist Zoe Williams argues it's time to decommission problematic terms like 'mansplain', tracing its journey from useful neologism to political weapon. Read the full analysis.
Deirdre 'Cookie' Sibly, 67, is suspected deceased after a distress call from a yacht in the Mozambique Channel. The vessel was found adrift with two bodies on board. Read the latest on this tragic sailing incident.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves insists she was honest about budget forecasts amid Conservative calls for her resignation over tax rise justifications. Full analysis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends £26bn tax rises amid OBR controversy and opposition calls for resignation. Get the latest on UK budget fallout.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves fights claims she misled the public about a £30bn fiscal black hole before announcing £26bn tax rises, as OBR data reveals a £4.2bn surplus. Read the full investigation.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces political upheaval as chief adviser Andriy Yermak resigns following anti-corruption searches. Analysis of the power shift's impact on Ukraine's war effort.
A Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv early Saturday killed one person and wounded seven. Read the latest on the assault and the resignation of Zelenskyy's chief of staff.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces major blow as chief of staff Andrii Yermak resigns following anti-corruption raid. Read the latest developments.
Matthew Gould, former diplomat and London Zoo CEO, resigns following investigation into 'unacceptable workplace behaviour'. Exclusive details on the leadership shakeup.
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch claims Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget, funding a £16bn welfare rise with £26bn tax hikes, contradicts Christian values. Explore the political fallout.
On 28 November 1990, Margaret Thatcher left Downing Street after 11 years as PM. Discover the dramatic events that led to her downfall and legacy. Read the full story.
Rachel Reeves's second budget descends into chaos following an unprecedented OBR leak, prompting fiery attacks from Kemi Badenoch. Listen to the full analysis on Electoral Dysfunction.