Cyber attacks hit several London councils
Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea councils are investigating serious IT breaches with the National Cyber Security Centre. Contact services are disrupted. Stay informed.
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Reeves' Budget Tackles Living Costs and £20bn Gap
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a budget targeting the cost of living crisis with minimum wage rises and tax changes, while facing a £20bn shortfall and party discontent. Discover the key measures.
Carer's Allowance Report Reveals Systemic DWP Failures
Damning review exposes how DWP's systemic flaws left carers facing huge debts and mental health crises. Ministers urged to apologise for devastating impact on vulnerable families.
Farage denies antisemitic behaviour at school
Peter Ettedgui recounts experiencing antisemitic abuse from Nigel Farage at Dulwich College. The Reform UK leader denies allegations with intent. Read the full account.
Labour diversity debate divides Metro readers
Metro readers passionately debate whether Labour's next leader must be diverse. Join the conversation about representation, competence and political leadership standards.
Ella Baron's Rachel Reeves Autumn Budget Cartoon
Political cartoonist Ella Baron delivers sharp commentary on Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget 2025. Discover the symbolism and critique behind this powerful visual response.
Trump pardon may excuse all 2020 voter fraud
Legal experts reveal Donald Trump's pardon for Giuliani is so broad it may have inadvertently pardoned any US citizen who committed voter fraud in the 2020 election. Discover the implications.
Bolsonaro starts 27-year prison term for coup plot
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro begins a 27-year prison sentence for leading a criminal conspiracy to overthrow democracy. Discover the full story and implications.
Major cyber attack hits three London councils
Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster, and Hammersmith & Fulham councils hit by a serious cyber security incident. NCSC assessing impact, critical services maintained. Read the latest.
Major curbs to jury service expected next week
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.
Farage denies racism allegations from childhood
Nigel Farage addresses racism claims from his school days, stating they occurred 49 years ago. Read the full story and get daily puzzles delivered to your inbox.
Tory Cuts Leave Councils as 'Social Care Factories'
Labour's municipal reforms face uphill battle against Tory legacy. Councils need financial sustainability to move beyond crisis management after a decade of austerity.
Jenrick opposes Lammy's jury trial overhaul plans
Justice Secretary David Lammy faces Tory backlash over plans to drastically reduce jury trials to tackle England and Wales' 80,000-case court backlog. Read the full story.
UK Court Backlog Crisis: 78,000 Cases Pending
UK justice system faces record 78,000 case backlog as radical plans to scrap jury trials for most crimes spark legal backlash. Will this destroy British justice?
Jakarta becomes world's largest city, dwarfing London
Jakarta, Indonesia, is now the world's largest city with 42 million people. Discover how this new megacity compares to London and the global urban shift. Read more.
Army Pauses Ajax Use After Soldiers Fall Ill
The British Army halts Ajax armoured vehicle training for two weeks after around 30 personnel reported noise and vibration symptoms. Safety investigation underway.
Guilty verdict in Paisley police chainsaw attack
Liridon Kastrati, 32, has been convicted of attempting to murder PC Gary Cowan by chasing him with a chainsaw in Paisley. Read the full details of this terrifying incident.
Teen arrested after 16-year-old shot in Sheffield
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder after a 16-year-old was shot on London Road in Sheffield. The victim remains in a critical condition. Police are urging witnesses to come forward.
UK accused of caving to BVI on company register
UK government faces criticism for allowing British Virgin Islands to restrict access to beneficial ownership register ahead of anti-corruption summit. Read the full investigation.
China protests erupt over cremation mandate in Guizhou
Protests erupt in China's Guizhou province over a controversial cremation directive, highlighting a 70% surge in rural unrest. Explore the clash between policy and tradition.
France Revives National Service: UK Follow?
As France announces a new voluntary military service, Sky News Daily explores if the UK should reintroduce national service amid rising European security threats.
Covid Inquiry Reveals Government's Pandemic Failures
Official Covid inquiry report exposes devastating government failures during pandemic as families share heartbreaking stories of loss during lockdown restrictions.
DOJ Forced to Release All Epstein Files by December
President Trump signs bill compelling the Department of Justice to release all Jeffrey Epstein documents by 19 December, following months of political pressure. Discover the full timeline.
Major curbs to jury service unveiled by ministers
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.
Ealing Council cracks down on HMO conversions
Ealing Council introduces stricter rules for landlords converting family homes into HMOs. New requirements include mandatory licensing and planning permission for all shared properties.
Pentagon probes senator over call to refuse illegal orders
US Senator Mark Kelly defends his call for troops to disobey illegal orders as Pentagon launches investigation. The former astronaut hits back at Trump's execution threats.
Court rejects bid to scan for Muriel McKay's remains
The children of murdered Muriel McKay have lost their High Court bid to radar scan a London garden where they believe her body was buried 55 years ago. Read the full ruling details.
Zelenskyy races to meet Trump's Ukraine peace deadline
Ukraine's president seeks a swift agreement with the US ahead of Donald Trump's Thanksgiving deadline. Will Russia engage in the Abu Dhabi talks?
Legal figures raise 'profound concerns' over Siddiq trial
Prominent lawyers and former ministers warn of 'contrived' prosecution against Labour MP Tulip Siddiq in Bangladesh. Read the full open letter details.
Three arrested after gang rape in Rome park
Three men have been arrested after a gang attacked a couple in a Rome park, forcing the boyfriend to watch as they raped his fiancée. Police continue to search for other suspects.
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