Ministers increase the inheritance tax threshold for agricultural assets from £1m to £2.5m following fierce backlash from farmers and rural MPs. The move aims to protect family farms from being broken up.
Liam Shrivastava, the Green mayoral candidate for Lewisham, pledges to stand up to developers over affordable housing and improve road safety. The former Labour councillor aims for change in the 2026 election.
The Labour government raises the inheritance tax relief threshold to £2.5m following a year of protests from rural communities. Find out how the policy changed.
President Donald Trump has revealed plans for a new 'Golden Fleet' of heavily armed battleships, named after himself. The ambitious project faces technical and budgetary hurdles.
Across the United States, citizens are carrying passports in daily life due to immigration raids and detention fears. Five individuals share their stories of living under this new reality.
Six Home Office immigration officers are to appear in court accused of stealing from migrants and money laundering. Read the full details of the CPS prosecution.
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg detained under Terrorism Act for supporting Palestine Action. Police confirm arrest after paint attack on insurance firm.
Six UK immigration officers are to appear in court, charged with money laundering and conspiracy to steal from migrants. Five also face misconduct charges. Full details here.
Two 'calculated' burglars who robbed dozens of Londoners via Grindr have been jailed. The Afghan nationals stole phones, wallets and passports in a pre-planned crime spree. Read the full report.
A massive 10GB trove of 8,000 Jeffrey Epstein files, including videos and emails, has been released by the US Department of Justice, shedding new light on the case.
A mother avoided jail but must repay £16,558.61 in fraudulently claimed Universal Credit over 22 years after her children were removed. Read the full court details.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained under terrorism laws after joining a pro-Palestine demonstration in the City of London. Full story and police statement.
Newly released Epstein documents claim Donald Trump took multiple flights on Jeffrey Epstein's private plane, including trips with Ghislaine Maxwell. Explore the details.
Exclusive YouGov polling for Sky News reveals half the electorate think Sir Keir Starmer will be replaced as Prime Minister before 2027. Discover the key figures and the public's harsh economic verdict.
A major new batch of Jeffrey Epstein files has been released by the US Justice Department, containing new references to Donald Trump. Read the latest details and analysis here.
ICE holds over 68,400 people, a new record, as Trump's mass deportation operation continues. Plus, Trump on Epstein files and global tensions over Venezuela.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham issues a formal apology for past police failings against LGBTQ+ people, contrasting with the Chief Constable's refusal. Read the full story.
Philip Young appears in Swindon court accused of drugging and raping his ex-wife over 13 years. Five other men also face charges. Follow for latest updates.
The former Duke of York voluntarily gave up his shotgun certificate after Metropolitan Police officers visited his Royal Lodge home. Discover the details and implications.
A new report details a dramatic rise in assaults on the US press in 2025, with incidents linked to immigration protests and hostile rhetoric. Read the full investigation.
Philip Young, a former Conservative councillor, appears in court accused of 56 offences including rape and administering substances. Five other men also face charges. Read the full details.
Local Government Secretary Steve Reed warns English councils that adopting a four-day week may be seen as a sign of failure. Read the full story on the government's stance.
The Duke of York has voluntarily surrendered his firearms certificate after police visited his Windsor home. The move follows the release of new Jeffrey Epstein documents and the removal of his HRH style.
Young people leaving care in England to receive free prescriptions and dental care until 25. Police chiefs plan to abolish 'non-crime hate incident' recordings in a major policy shift. Read the latest UK political updates.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski accuses Mayor Sadiq Khan of prioritising relations with Keir Starmer's government over fighting for London's funding and needs. Exclusive interview details.
Police leaders are set to call for the controversial 'non-crime hate incident' category to be scrapped and replaced with a new 'commonsense' system. Read the full details of the proposed overhaul.
Independent businesses in Clevedon's Hill Road warn new parking fees proposed by North Somerset Council could drive customers away, threatening the town's vibrant retail scene. Read why they're fighting back.
CPS data reveals a dramatic rise in charges for the standalone strangulation offence, signalling a crackdown on domestic abuse. Learn how the new law is protecting victims.
Russian missile and drone attacks target Ukraine's energy infrastructure, causing widespread blackouts and casualties as temperatures plummet. Read the latest on the escalating conflict.
President Trump names a special envoy to Greenland, reigniting a controversial bid to acquire the strategic Arctic territory. Danish and Greenlandic leaders condemn the move. Read the full story.