Deputy PM David Lammy suggests UK could benefit from rejoining an EU customs union, but PM Keir Starmer swiftly reaffirms the government's commitment to its manifesto pledge not to return. Explore the internal debate on post-Brexit ties.
The new Labour government has abolished the controversial two-child benefit limit. While a vital step, experts urge further action to meet child poverty targets. Read the analysis.
Labour launches a new child poverty strategy, pledging to end the two-child benefit cap. Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden insists further welfare reform is still needed to tackle rising costs and inactivity. Read the full details.
Nigel Farage's response to school racism claims mirrors Donald Trump's playbook: denial, legal threats, smearing accusers, and media attacks. Experts and political rivals draw direct parallels.
Yinka Bankole, a former Dulwich College pupil, details alleged racist abuse by a teenage Nigel Farage. He speaks out after the Reform leader's recent comments on historical 'banter'. Read the full exclusive account.
Radio legend Tony Blackburn, 82, confesses to cheating on first wife Tessa Wyatt with neighbour Rebecca Sayce. He reveals the affair was uncovered through his own autobiography. Read the full story.
Rebwar Hamad, convicted of terrorism in Italy, sentenced to over two years for entering the UK illegally on a small boat. Read the full details of the case and the CPS response.
A Croydon man received two parking fines after council workers painted a disabled bay around his legally parked Audi. The council has apologised and cancelled the charges.
The Trump administration has announced a major overhaul of US visa rules, targeting high-skilled H-1B and student visas. Learn the key changes and their global impact.
Former Labour MP Zarah Sultana skipped the inaugural conference of Your Party, the new movement she co-founded. Sky News explores the rifts and the challenge of launching a political force.
Russia's ambassador to London rejects inquiry blaming Putin for Dawn Sturgess's death, calling it a 'staging' and warning Moscow is prepared for war 'right now'. Read the full diplomatic clash.
Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham withdraws from performing at the Princess of Wales's festive event at Westminster Abbey. Discover the last-minute replacement and full celebrity lineup.
A London musician was issued two parking fines after council workers painted a disabled bay around his legally parked Audi in Croydon. He calls it 'madness' and 'bullying'.
Sam Foster, former Chair of Southwark's Housing Scrutiny Commission, has left Labour for the Green Party, citing asylum and housing policies. It's the second defection in a month.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr faces fierce backlash after controversial comments linking childhood vaccines to an 'autism epidemic'. Critics condemn his remarks as harmful misinformation. Read the full story.
Exclusive: US Attorney General Pam Bondi instructs law enforcement to investigate Antifa and leftwing groups for potential tax violations, escalating Trump's domestic terror crackdown. Read the full story.
Germany has approved a voluntary conscription model, sending forms to young men from January 2025. This move aims to bolster its military amid rising European security concerns. Read the full analysis.
The UK government has sanctioned 11 Russian intelligence operatives, including a psychological warfare chief accused of running 'deniable' sabotage operations across Europe. The move follows the Dawn Sturgess Inquiry report.
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar responds to Donald Trump's racist remarks about Somali immigrants, arguing his bigotry is a sign of political failure. Read her full defence of her community.
UK ministers are negotiating a time-limited youth mobility scheme with the EU, aiming for a deal by 2026. The plan would allow tens of thousands of young Britons and Europeans to live and work abroad.
German parliament passes law to screen all 18-year-old men for military suitability, sparking nationwide school strikes. Defence minister warns conscription could follow if recruitment fails.
A Warwickshire police constable faces three theft charges for allegedly stealing cash and property while on duty. The case will be heard at Birmingham Crown Court.
A leaked US strategic document appears to adopt language from far-right conspiracy theories about Europe. Experts warn it signals a dangerous shift in official rhetoric. Read the full analysis.
Brian Cole Jr, arrested for the 2021 US Capitol pipe bomb plot, makes his first court appearance. Facing 20 years, his case revisits the January 6th insurrection. Read the latest details.
Former PM Liz Truss returns with a YouTube talk show and a £500,000-per-head private members' club, aiming to 'save the West' from a 'doomloop'. Will anyone tune in?
Vladimir Putin assures India of continued oil supply, defying US sanctions. The leaders affirm a "resilient" partnership and sign new defence and trade deals.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announces a major expansion of the US travel ban, targeting over 30 countries. Get the latest on this significant immigration policy shift.
An 18-year-old died on the M5 after being Tasered by police. The IOPC is investigating the incident and has offered condolences to Logan Smith's family.
A Labour MP's viral TikTok uses biscuits to illustrate the UK's debt crisis and economic stagnation. Discover his novel approach to political storytelling.
French President Emmanuel Macron publicly denies a report claiming he warned of a US 'betrayal' of Ukraine, as EU leaders scramble to secure vital funding for Kyiv. Read the latest on the diplomatic tensions.