The surprise resignation of the OBR's chair offers Chancellor Rachel Reeves temporary relief from fiscal scrutiny, but experts warn the underlying economic challenges remain. Discover the implications for UK economic policy.
A university professor invokes Bertrand Russell's famous definition of mathematics to critique the uncertainty of the UK's five-year fiscal headroom forecasts. Read the latest letters to the editor.
Readers share powerful accounts of lifelong bullying trauma, challenging Nigel Farage's denial of antisemitic taunts. The absence of a simple 'sorry' reveals a deeper character issue.
Relatives of the 97 victims express profound anger after CPS decides not to charge two ex-officers. Read the full story on the latest development in the long fight for justice.
The Labour government plans to abolish jury trials for some serious offences, sparking a major debate on justice reform and civil liberties in the UK. Read the full analysis.
Two London women are stranded without food or water in Sri Lanka's tea mountains after Cyclone Ditwah-triggered landslides. Their daughter criticises the UK Foreign Office's lack of evacuation plan. Read more.
Justice Secretary David Lammy plans judge-only trials for cases with under 3-year sentences. Will it clear court backlogs or just save money? Analysis inside.
The UK government has postponed its ruling on China's controversial 'super-embassy' near Tower Bridge to 20 January, aligning with Keir Starmer's planned trip to Beijing. Read the latest on the diplomatic and security implications.
Pope Leo's unprecedented call for dialogue between Donald Trump and Nicolás Maduro marks a bold diplomatic intervention in the Venezuela crisis. Explore the details and potential consequences.
The €100bn Future Combat Air System (SCAF) faces collapse due to strained relations between Dassault and Airbus. Safran CEO reveals political will remains to salvage the 6th-generation fighter project. Read the latest.
The damning Casey Review reveals a culture of impunity in UK policing. The lesson from Sarah Everard's murder is clear: systemic reform is non-negotiable. Read the urgent call for change.
Justice Secretary David Lammy proposes scrapping jury trials for offences with sentences under three years. Critics warn it removes a pillar of British justice without evidence it will clear the 78,000-case backlog. Read the full analysis.
Political cartoonist Ella Baron offers a sharp visual critique of Chancellor Rachel Reeves' fiscal rules. Explore the symbolism and commentary in this Guardian feature.
A 13-year-old boy has carried out a public execution in Afghanistan, shooting dead the man convicted of murdering his family. Read the full report on the Taliban's return to brutal justice.
Deputy PM David Lammy proposes restricting jury trials to tackle court backlogs. Experts debate the controversial justice reforms. Listen to the Sky News Daily podcast for full analysis.
Susan Everard's moving statement to the Angiolini Inquiry reveals her ongoing torment over her daughter's final hours. Read the full account and the inquiry's urgent call for action.
Aidan Chapman, 25, was killed in a series of alleged drink-fuelled attacks by a Mercedes driver in London's West End on Christmas Day 2024. The Old Bailey trial continues.
A new off-licence in Stonebridge, once dubbed London's 'gun capital', gets approval with strict conditions after 60+ objections. Will it undermine crime reduction?
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.
Belgian police arrest former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini and raid EU buildings in a major fraud investigation linked to diplomatic training funds. Read the full story.
Girlguiding has announced it will no longer accept transgender girls as new members following legal advice after a landmark Supreme Court ruling on gender. Read the full story.
The Public Accounts Committee will investigate taxpayer value in royal property leases, as the Crown Estate confirms the Duke of York is unlikely to receive compensation for ending his Royal Lodge lease early.
The sister of a hunger-striking prisoner linked to Palestine Action says she fears every call could be their last. As the protest enters its second month, families demand government action.
Justice Secretary David Lammy proposes curtailing jury trials for cases with sentences under three years, arguing it will tackle a 78,000-case backlog. Critics call it a dangerous erosion of a fundamental right.
Remembering Sir Geoffrey Bindman, the human rights lawyer who championed civil liberties and stood by the dispossessed, from Pinochet's victims to countless others. Explore his remarkable legacy.
Richmond Council launches legal action against the Met Police and Mayor over the 'unlawful' closure of Twickenham's front desk, leaving the borough without any public police counter. Read the full story.
Five London boroughs join a campaign to ban gambling advertising on the Underground, citing public health risks and strong public support for restrictions. Read the full story.
Camden Council reveals designs for a £55m 'liveable neighbourhood' in Holborn, featuring new cycle lanes, traffic restrictions, and green spaces. Public feedback is now open.
Donald Trump has pardoned former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernandez, who was serving 45 years for cocaine trafficking. The move comes amid a US military build-up in the Caribbean. Read the full story.
A teenager from Southgate, North London, faces nine robbery charges and one of intentional suffocation following incidents in Leicestershire. He has been remanded in custody.