Prison Violence Crisis: Insiders Demand Overhaul
Former prison officers and inmates warn that violence and recidivism will continue until UK prisons are properly staffed and offer purposeful daily activity. Read their urgent calls for reform.
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Ex-Police Private Investigators Aid Perpetrators, Report Finds
A Guardian investigation exposes how unregulated private investigators, many ex-police, help stalkers track victims. Urgent calls for licensing and mandatory training to protect survivors.
King Charles hosts Scottish business reception at Holyroodhouse
King Charles celebrated Scottish entrepreneurs at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, sharing a whisky tasting with First Minister John Swinney and Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes. Discover the royal engagement's details.
Trump Tariff Threat Strains UK-US 'Special Relationship'
As Donald Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland, Sir Keir Starmer walks a diplomatic tightrope. Could this be a breaking point for the UK-US alliance? Listen to the Sky News Daily podcast for expert analysis.
Readers React: Jenrick's Reform Move Sparks By-Election Debate
Metro readers clash over whether Robert Jenrick should trigger a by-election after joining Reform UK. Plus, views on TfL fare dodgers, UK policy on Iran, and wealth taxation. Have your say.
Athlete sprints after thief to retrieve snatched phone in London
An American track athlete chased down a phone snatcher in London's West End. New Met Police figures reveal over 117,000 phones were stolen in the capital last year.
UK Won't Retaliate Over Trump's Greenland Tariff Threat
Prime Minister Keir Starmer rules out retaliatory tariffs on the US following Donald Trump's threat against NATO allies over Greenland. Read the latest on this diplomatic row.
Badenoch: Tories Must Remain Party of the Right
Kemi Badenoch insists the Conservative Party remains firmly on the right after defections to Reform UK. Read her full warning to MPs about internal discipline and ideological clarity.
Badenoch's Ultimatum to Tory MPs Over Reform Defections
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch warns backbenchers against internal damage as defections to Reform UK mount. Read the latest on the Conservative Party's internal crisis.
Police chief retires as watchdog probes Maccabi fan ban
Former West Midlands chief constable Craig Guildford retires and faces an IOPC investigation after a report found 'greatly exaggerated' intelligence led to a ban on Israeli football fans. Read the full story.
Jenrick Joins Reform UK, Igniting Class Politics Debate
Robert Jenrick's defection to Reform UK reignites the class war in British politics. Analysis reveals Labour's core vote shift and the challenge of fighting inequality while facing a populist right. Read the full story.
Could Trump's Greenland Ambitions Destroy NATO?
Experts warn Donald Trump's escalating threats to seize Greenland risk dismantling the NATO alliance, drawing parallels to Putin's Ukraine invasion. Read the full analysis.
Teacher jailed again in transgender student row
Enoch Burke, an Evangelical Christian teacher, has been sent back to prison for contempt of court after repeatedly trespassing at the school that dismissed him over a transgender student pronoun dispute. Read the full story.
Trump invites Putin to Gaza peace board, angering Ukraine
President Trump's unconfirmed invitation for Vladimir Putin to join a Gaza ceasefire oversight board is seen as a major diplomatic gift to Moscow, drawing disgust from Kyiv and deepening European suspicions. Read the full analysis.
UK Won't Retaliate to Trump Tariffs Over Greenland Plan
Prime Minister Keir Starmer dismisses imposing tariffs on the US in response to Donald Trump's threats against NATO allies regarding Greenland. Read the full analysis.
Noem Backtracks on ICE Pepper Spray Denial
US Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem reversed her denial of federal agents using chemical irritants on protesters in Minneapolis, as the Justice Department launches a new investigation.
Harrow man jailed for child sex offences
A 51-year-old man from Harrow has been sentenced after being caught with hundreds of indecent images of young girls. Read the full details of the NCA investigation.
Starmer's Trump Diplomacy Fails Over Greenland Crisis
Keir Starmer's attempt to calm tensions over Trump's Greenland threats backfires, exposing a flawed strategy. Analysis of the PM's latest diplomatic humiliation and its impact on UK-US relations.
Smestow Academy closed after body discovery
Smestow Academy in Wolverhampton is closed after a man's body was found on school grounds. Police are investigating the incident and pupils have been sent home.
CCTV Image Released in South London Rape Probe
Met Police release CCTV image of a man sought in connection with a rape in Tulse Hill, SW2. The incident occurred in April 2025. Officers urge anyone with information to come forward.
US protests jump 133% in Trump's second term
New data shows a 133% increase in US protests since 2017, with movements like No Kings and anti-ICE mobilising nationwide. Discover the shift in grassroots activism.
Syrian forces clash with SDF near IS prison in Raqqa
Kurdish-led forces report fighting with Syrian army near al-Aqtan prison, warning of catastrophic security repercussions and a potential IS resurgence. The clashes threaten a fragile ceasefire.
Decision imminent on China's London mega-embassy
UK authorities are set to rule on China's contentious new London embassy. MPs warn of security risks, but intelligence services say they can manage the threat. Read the latest.
Starmer: Global Crises Threaten UK Cost of Living
PM Keir Starmer warns international instability, including US threats over Greenland, directly impacts UK energy and food prices. His 'calm discussion' diplomacy faces a critical test. Read the full analysis.
Tribunal: UK secrecy on civilian deaths risks public confidence
A tribunal has ruled that the UK's lack of transparency over civilian harm in military campaigns risks undermining public trust. The verdict follows an Airwars investigation into UK airstrikes against IS.
Millions overpaid £3.5bn in tax due to HMRC errors
HMRC data reveals 5.6 million people overpaid income tax last year. Experts blame tax code errors and complex rules. Learn how to check your code and claim money back.
Court rules Pava spray use in young offender institutions legal
The High Court has ruled the government's rollout of Pava pepper spray in young offender institutions lawful. Critics warn of disproportionate use against vulnerable children.
NT Administrator's Past Remarks Cause Uproar
David Connolly, the incoming NT Administrator, faces scrutiny over past comments criticising PM Albanese and linking First Nations people to crime. Calls grow for a rethink of the appointment.
Iranian Australian's family member killed in Karaj protests
An Iranian Australian man in Brisbane recounts the traumatic retrieval of a relative's body after she was killed during anti-government protests in Iran. Read the full story of loss and regime brutality.
Killer tracked knife delivery before bus stop murder, court told
A man obsessed with violent videos bought a hunting knife online and tracked its delivery moments before fatally stabbing a grandmother 18 times at a North London bus stop, the Old Bailey hears.
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