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Casino operator pays £5m penalty for series of failures

Rank Group is to pay a £5m penalty after regulators identified a series of compliance issues within three of its casino operators, including duty of care to customers.

Ex-college lecturer jailed for killing couple in Christmas drink-driving crash

A former college lecturer who caused the deaths of a husband and wife in a head-on crash while drink-driving following a Christmas party has been jailed for six years.

British couple jailed in Iran for alleged spying meet UK officials, but son says 'I want the phone to ring'

A British couple jailed in Iran over alleged spying have been seen by UK officials after more than 100 days of waiting, according to the family.

Jaguar unveils new electric car - two years after rebrand backfired

Jaguar has unveiled its new electric car - two years after the company's controversial rebrand, and 12 months on from a major cyber attack that halted production.

Husband charged with murder after Norfolk GP found dead

A husband has been charged with murdering his wife, who was found dead at a property in Norfolk.

Boy, 2, fell to death from hotel window which father thought was closed, court hears

A two-year-old boy fell to his death from the fourth floor of a hotel in Cyprus after his father placed him on a windowsill, not realising it was open, a court has heard.

PCs sacked after 92-year-old tasered and pepper sprayed in care home

Two officers have been sacked for gross misconduct after using a Taser and pepper spray on a 92-year-old amputee, the police watchdog has said.

Corporate manslaughter charges issued after wheelchair users died when boat capsized

Corporate manslaughter charges have been brought after two wheelchair users were killed when the boat they were on capsized in Devon.

Man pleads guilty after wife's body found in freezer

A man has pleaded guilty to murdering his wife after her body was found in a freezer at their West Yorkshire home.

Police cannot ban pro-Palestine march on anniversary of 7 October attacks, Met says

Police have imposed strict conditions on a pro-Palestine march planned for the third anniversary of Hamas's 7 October attacks - but have said they cannot ban it.

Family of student who took his own life after grading error settle university civil case

The family of a student who took his own life after wrongly being told he would not be eligible to graduate have settled a civil court action against the University of Glasgow.

Royal Mail to cut up to 2,500 jobs

Up to 2,500 Royal Mail employees could lose their jobs under an 'organisational review', the company has announced.

Plague risk to UK 'very low', officials say after Russian woman's death

The risk to the UK from plague is very low, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said, after the death of a laboratory worker in Russia who may have been exposed to pneumonic plague.

Police make further arrest over RAF Fairford incident

Counter terror police have made a seventh arrest in connection with an incident which took place close to RAF Fairford on 27 September.

One million people who have never smoked now vaping

More than a million people who have never tried a cigarette are now vaping, new figures suggest.

Ofwat lines up independent monitor for troubled South East Water

Britain's water regulator is lining up advisers to oversee the performance of troubled South East Water, days after the company sought to curb non-essential use by thousands of business customers.

Football chiefs hold new summit over £180m-a-year deal

English football chiefs have held fresh talks aimed at securing a landmark £180m-a-year deal to distribute some of the Premier League's wealth to the rest of the professional game.

Alleged Iranian spy wanted £150,000 to 'finish off' journalist, court hears

An alleged member of an Iranian spy ring operating in the UK wanted £150,000 to "finish off" a journalist, a court has heard.

Three Iranian men 'spied on journalists in plan to inflict serious violence'

Three Iranian nationals spied on journalists in the UK in a plan to violently attack their targets as punishment for their criticism of the regime, a court has heard.

Appeal for witnesses as woman hit by Range Rover dies

A woman has died in hospital after she was hit by a car in East Ayrshire.

Boats capable of smuggling 1,700 illegal immigrants seized at UK airport

Inflatable boats capable of carrying up to 1,700 illegal immigrants across the Channel have been seized at East Midlands Airport.

Boys aged 12 and 14 arrested after fire in Nottingham city centre

Two boys aged 12 and 14 have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a large fire in Nottingham city centre.

Fire shuts down Nottingham city centre

Trams have been stopped and roads closed through Nottingham city centre as firefighters battle a blaze at a residential property.

Student admits murder in 'kill room' modelled on TV drama

A forensics student who was obsessed with US TV drama Dexter has pleaded guilty to murdering a sex worker in a "kill room" set up inside an Airbnb.

Sky News announces new hosts of Sunday Morning With…

Sky News has announced its hosting line-up for the next six episodes of its flagship Sunday morning current affairs programme.

Failure to support Scotland's most disadvantaged 'costs £5.8bn a year'

Failing to support Scotland's most disadvantaged costs at least £5.8bn a year, according to new analysis.

'Concerning' rise in cancer cases among adults under 50

A charity says there have been increases in rates of prostate, kidney, womb, liver, pancreas and breast cancers among adults aged under 50.

Tate brothers exploited women using 'lover boy' model, UK alleges

Andrew and Tristan Tate used a "lover boy" model to attract and then exploit women, according to British authorities in court documents made public in the US.

British Airways flight from London turns back after 27,000ft drop

A British Airways flight descended more than 27,000ft (8,200m) within minutes after a "technical issue" caused it to declare an emergency and return to London.

England star 'almost caused crash' with careless driving

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford nearly caused a crash with two other cars in a £200,000 Lamborghini.

Is the UK about to be 'smashed' by snow? Met Office weighs in

The Met Office has poured cold water on claims the UK is about to be "smashed" by snow and "plunging" temperatures.

Teen girl dies after suspected hit-and-run

A man has been arrested over the death of a teenage girl who was found seriously injured near a bus stop in a suspected hit-and-run.

Woman crushed to death by falling bricks, court told

A woman was crushed to death by a pile of bricks as she walked past a construction site after doing the school run, a court has heard.

Lord Jeffrey Archer dies 'suddenly and peacefully'

Lord Jeffrey Archer has died aged 86.

Potential deal reached in pay dispute after council proposed firing and rehiring 23,000 workers

Glasgow City Council and Unison have reached a potential deal after an ongoing pay dispute sparked a controversial plan to fire and rehire 23,000 workers.

Scottish government 'to miss child poverty targets by miles'

The Scottish government is on course to miss legally-binding targets on child poverty "by miles", a charity warned.

Afghan refugee who stabbed dog walker to death detained

An Afghan refugee who fatally stabbed a man walking his dog in a random attack has been sentenced to an indefinite hospital order.

Afghan migrant who stabbed dog walker to death sentenced to indefinite hospital order

An Afghan migrant who fatally stabbed a man walking his dog in a random attack has been sentenced to an indefinite hospital order.

Murder investigation launched after body found in burning van

A murder investigation has been launched after a body was found inside a burning van.

Failed asylum seeker who attempted knife attack on Israeli embassy jailed for life

A failed asylum seeker who tried to launch a knife attack on London's Israeli embassy has been jailed for life.

Sainsbury's held talks about merger with supermarket rival Morrisons

J Sainsbury held merger talks with rival grocer Morrisons earlier this year - a deal that would have represented the most significant tie-up in the sector for more than five years.

Sleep doctor on waste-of-money apps and how to stop your mind racing

If you've ever spent your morning commute daydreaming about starting afresh with your career, this feature is for you. Each week, we speak to someone from a different profession to discover what it's really like. Today we speak to NHS consultant sleep specialist and president of the British Sleep Society Alanna Hare.

Campaigners demand public consultation on mega data centres

Environmental campaigners are urging the Scottish government to hold a public consultation before any new hyperscale data centres are given the green light.

Whisky to be aged in space for first time in university satellite project

Whisky is to be distilled in space for the first time as part of an experiment which will also measure how the spirit ages in the environment beyond Earth's atmosphere.

UK unprepared for food emergencies and threats to supplies, experts warn

The government is unprepared for disruptions to food supplies which are exposed to "shocks and threats", experts have warned.

Cleverly hits out at Braverman over 'Englishness' row

Sir James Cleverly has criticised former Conservative colleague Suella Braverman after she sparked a row around "Englishness".

Death of girl, 11, being treated as 'unexplained' after body found in park

Police are treating the death of an 11-year-old girl as "unexplained" after her body was found in a park in Worcestershire.

Andrew told not to use King's money to pay for legal action against police

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking legal action against police following his arrest earlier this year, with a private hearing taking place at the High Court on Thursday.

Hearing to take place after Andrew takes legal action against police over arrest

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking legal action against police following his arrest earlier this year, with a private hearing taking place at the High Court on Thursday.

TalkTalk rescue by BT to face regulatory scrutiny

The culture secretary has ordered the competition regulator to investigate the planned rescue of ailing broadband supplier TalkTalk by BT Group.

Twelve people arrested after anti-migrant protest at seaside town

Twelve arrests have been made during an anti-migrant protest that gathered on the South Coast when a small boat was due to arrive from France.

Anti-migrant protesters gather at seaside town as dinghy crosses Channel to UK

Anti-migrant protesters gathered at a seaside town in Hampshire as a dinghy carrying 149 migrants prepared to come ashore.

Why is bowel cancer rising in young adults? Study needs 250,000 people to take part

Experts are searching for a quarter of a million people to take part in a new study to investigate why bowel cancer cases are rising among younger adults.

'Reported threat of possible Iranian drone attack' led US to remove bombers from RAF Fairford

The US removed its bombers from RAF Fairford partly because of a reported threat of a possible Iranian drone attack against the base, American officials have said.

US removes all Air Force bombers from RAF Fairford

The US Air Force has removed all of its bombers from RAF Fairford, it has revealed.

Man arrested after woman in her 40s found dead in Norfolk

A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was found dead at a property in Norfolk, police said.

Andy Burnham scraps plan to curb jury trials

Controversial plans to curb jury trials will be scrapped, the government has announced.

Man shot dead in 'senseless act of violence' as people gathered for memorial service

A murder investigation has been launched after a 40-year-old man was shot dead as people gathered for a memorial service in west London, police said.

UK-Iranian national arrested in RAF Fairford investigation released on bail

A UK-Iranian national arrested in connection with a suspected terror incident at RAF Fairford has been released on bail, police have said.

Who is Khaldoon Al Mubarak, Manchester City's chairman?

The Manchester City "sham" Premier League contracts crisis has brought the UK's relationship with the United Arab Emirates into focus.

Supermarket giant Tesco weighs shock takeover bid for Majestic Wine

Tesco is exploring a surprise move to buy Majestic Wine Group, Britain's biggest specialist wine chain - a deal which would further expand the supermarket giant's retail footprint.

Ticks carrying life-threatening virus living longer in UK, expert warns

Ticks carrying a severe and life-threatening virus are living for longer in the UK due to more regular heatwaves, an expert has warned.

TPG joins race for Monzo stake after end of £10bn bid talks

The American private equity giant TPG is among a pack of investors which want to buy a stake in Monzo, the British-based digital bank.

England cricketer Brydon Carse charged by regulator following arrest on night out

Fast bowler Brydon Carse has been charged with breaching the England and Wales Cricket Board's professional conduct regulations.

King won't say sorry for slavery on Caribbean tour

City steps up opposition to Healey bank tax raid in budget

Some of Britain's leading business groups are mobilising to intensify their opposition to a Treasury tax raid on the banking sector in this month's budget, days before sector chiefs meet the chancellor in person for the first time.

Two Iranian men 'targeted Jewish museum and Heaton Park synagogue in bomb plot'

Two Iranian nationals who arrived in the UK on small boats have appeared in court accused of targeting the Manchester Jewish Museum and Heaton Park synagogue in an alleged bomb plot.

Two Iranian men charged over suspected terror plot targeting Jewish people in Manchester ahead of Yom Kippur

Two Iranian nationals have been charged over a suspected terror plot against Jewish people in Manchester.

Tributes to teenagers who died after car plunged into River Wear

The families of two teenagers who died when a car was driven into the River Wear described one as a "beautiful girl" and the other as a "loving" boy.

Retired engineer jailed for 15 years for blowing up ULEZ camera

An anti-ULEZ activist who deliberately blew up a street camera in southeast London using a homemade bomb has been jailed for 15 years.

Tommy Robinson appears in court over alleged harassment of two journalists

Tommy Robinson has appeared in a crown court accused of harassing two journalists.

Badenoch has lifted Tories from all-time low - but can she turn this into votes?

2025 conference marked a low ebb for the Conservatives.

Man, 87, faces no further action over double cowshed murder

An 87-year-old man who was arrested in connection with the cowshed murder of a couple more than 30 years ago will face no further action.

Crypto heist gang attacked man and threatened to kill his pregnant wife

A robbery victim has told of how a masked gang threatened to kill his pregnant wife and forced him to transfer hundreds of thousands of pounds in cryptocurrency.

Lib Dem triple lock revolt deepens as leak to Sky News seized on by disgruntled MPs

An internal Liberal Democrat document seen by Sky News sets out the pros and cons of the triple lock, with angry MPs seizing on it in a bid to change the party's position.

Ann Widdecombe murder suspect charged with preparing terror acts including against Nigel Farage

The man accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe has been charged with preparing terrorist acts, including against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.

Ex-priest who ran rave-inspired 'cult' group found guilty of rape and indecent assault

A former priest who ran a rave-inspired "cult" group has been found guilty of rape and four indecent assaults.

Trump warning on diesel forces EU emergency talks as prices hit record highs

Donald Trump has said he may call on European countries to release diesel reserves as the UK joined crisis talks with Brussels to discuss emergency stocks.

Burnham gives Labour post-landslide euphoria absent under Starmer, says peer

Andy Burnham has given Labour the "post-electoral euphoria" that they did not have after Sir Keir Starmer's landslide 2024 general election victory, Harriet Harman has said.

Talks over Drumcree dispute between a 'rock and a hard place'

Talks aimed at resolving a dispute between loyalist marchers and republican protesters over an Orange Order parade have stalled, the Northern Ireland secretary has said.

Counter terror police arrest UK-Iranian national over RAF Fairford investigation

A dual UK-Iranian national has become the sixth suspect to be arrested over an alleged terror plot near RAF Fairford.

Man killed brother after punching him in social club playfight

A man has been found guilty of killing his brother after punching him at a social club while "playfighting".

Man, 92, admits manslaughter of his wife

A 92-year-old man has admitted to killing his wife.

Seventeen people rescued after fishing boat runs aground

Seventeen people have been airlifted to safety after a fishing boat ran aground off the coast of Orkney.

Driver killed in train crash 'sped up after red signal'

A train driver killed in a crash acknowledged a red signal but continued to speed up as he passed it, according to investigators.

Travelodge 'fundamentally failed' woman sexually assaulted in hotel room

A woman who was assaulted at a Travelodge when a man was given a key card to her room was treated in a "disgraceful" way by the hotel chain, an independent review found.

Baby's body found on shoreline may have been in water for weeks

A baby girl whose body was found on a shoreline in North Wales may have been in the water for weeks, police have said.

Briton jailed in India for nine years released on bail, rights group says

A British man who has been detained in India for nearly nine years without conviction has been released on bail, according to human rights organisation Reprieve.

Goldman commits £500m to SME housebuilding lender Quantum

Goldman Sachs is committing up to £500m in funding to a specialist SME housebuilding lender in the wake of figures casting fresh doubt on the likelihood of the government achieving its new homes target during this parliament.

Space firm granted licence to launch rockets from UK

A German rocket firm has been granted a launch licence by UK regulators - and it plans to blast off from the Shetland Islands early next year.

Prep school teacher jailed for gross indecency against boy she tutored

A former prep school teacher has been jailed for seven years after being found guilty of gross indecency against a boy she tutored.

'Deceived' Campbell wins legal fight over charity funds used for luxury hotel stay

Naomi Campbell has overturned a ban on her being a charity trustee after a tribunal ruled she had been "deceived".

Ministers hand EY contract to scrutinise Tata Steel funding request

Ministers have awarded a seven-figure contract to scrutinise Tata Steel's request for hundreds of millions of pounds of extra taxpayer funding amid doubts over the timetable for constructing a new electric arc furnace (EAF) in South Wales.

Gigantic £16.5bn data centre planned for former nuclear plant site

Plans to build a gigantic £16.5bn data centre on the site of the former Chapelcross nuclear plant in Scotland have been submitted.

Oasis 'sue' over auction of unheard recordings archive

A set of unheard archive Oasis recordings have been pulled from sale after the band filed legal proceedings against a former sound engineer, his son and the auction house.

The Green Party: Has the Polanski bubble burst?

When Zack Polanski ran for the Green leadership a year ago, he offered his party a clear new strategy.

Talks between council and union 'break down again' amid fire and rehire plans

Talks between Glasgow City Council and trade union Unison have once again "broken down" after plans to fire and rehire 23,000 workers were put on hold.

Burglar who killed pensioner with headbutt jailed

A burglar who killed a pensioner as he tried to protect his 91-year-old wife has been jailed for 18 years.

Man found guilty of neglecting 84 dogs kept in 'filthy and squalid' home covered in faeces

A man has been found guilty of neglecting 84 dogs and two cats who were found living in "filthy and squalid" conditions at a house in South Yorkshire.

More than 150 homes evacuated after 'suspicious items' found

More than 150 houses have been evacuated after "suspicious substances and items" were found at a property in Somerset.