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Millions of households will see their energy bills rocket as the price cap is hiked to £3,549 a year, plunging many into financial hardship. The record 80% hike in October, announced by the regulator Ofgem, will see a typical default tariff customer paying an extra £1,578, laying bare the deepening cost of living crisis. The

CCTV footage capturing the sound of gunshots during the murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel in Liverpool has emerged. The video does not show the attack itself, but the audio clearly captures the sound of four gunshots. Olivia was killed shortly after 10pm on Monday night after a 35-year-old man, being chased by another man with a

A man shot and injured by the gunman who killed nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel in Liverpool has been revealed as convicted burglar Joseph Nee. The 35-year-old was believed to be the intended target of the balaclava-wearing attacker who chased him along the street before Nee forced his way into the schoolgirl’s family home in the Dovecot

Criminals in Liverpool have been urged to give up the gunman who killed a nine-year-old girl as he chased his intended target into her home. Olivia Pratt-Korbel died on Monday night when a 35-year-old man, unknown to the family, ran into her terraced house in Kingsheath Avenue, Dovecot, as he tried to get away from

Police have described the moment a gunman shot into the house of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel, killing her and injuring her mother. Olivia was killed shortly after 10pm on Monday night after a 35-year-old man, being chased by another man with a gun, forced his way into her house. The gunman followed and put his hand

A nine-year-old girl has been fatally shot in the chest in Liverpool. Merseyside Police has launched an investigation after officers attended a house on Kingsheath Avenue, Knotty Ash, at 10pm on Monday following reports an unknown male had fired a gun inside the property, according to a statement from the force. The nine-year-old girl suffered

The father of a girl who died at a water park said she was “left to drown” and could have been saved, as he accused the operator of “neglect”. Kyra Hill, 11, died after she got into difficulty in the water at Liquid Leisure Park in Datchet, Berkshire, where she was attending a party. She

The RAF’s head of recruitment refused to follow an order to prioritise women and ethnic minority candidates over white men because she believed it was “unlawful”, defence sources have claimed and a leaked email has revealed. The group captain – whose subsequent resignation was revealed exclusively by Sky News – told her boss in the

A murder investigation has been launched after Tyson Fury’s cousin was stabbed to death in a “senseless” attack outside a bar. Rico Burton, 31, was one of two people attacked in the Goose Green area of Altrincham, Greater Manchester, in the early hours of Sunday. He and a 17-year-old boy both suffered stab wounds, with

Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk has retained his heavyweight titles after a thrilling rematch with Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia. Usyk won on a split points decision after the pair went the full 12 rounds – 113 to 115, 115 to 113 and 116 to 112. Until around March, Usyk was fighting on the frontline in

A British toddler has been killed by a Jeep while on holiday in the Republic of Ireland. It is understood the boy, who was under the age of two, had been staying at a property in County Roscommon with his parents. Irish police said the boy was hit by the car near Ballinagare shortly after

Sir Alex Ferguson has told a court that Ryan Giggs has a “fantastic temperament” and he never saw him lose his temper, as he gave evidence at his former player’s assault trial. The ex-Manchester United manager said Giggs would “feel the sharp end of my tongue” during his playing career but was “without doubt the

The cost of living crisis is pushing more women into sex work and leaving them unable to say no to violent and exploitative clients, outreach workers have told Sky News. With inflation at a record high and wages failing to keep up with spiralling prices and energy bills, the number of calls to the English

Ryan Giggs has admitted trying to use his teenage daughter as “a lever” to stop the police being called on the night he allegedly headbutted his ex-girlfriend. However the former Manchester United footballer denied using “emotional blackmail” after Kate Greville’s sister Emma rang 999 on the evening of 1 November 2020. Giggs is also accused

A man has been charged with the murder of 87-year-old Thomas O’Halloran, who was stabbed to death on his mobility scooter. Lee Byer, 44, of Allenby Avenue, Southall, west London, will appear at Willesden Magistrates’ Court today, after being arrested on Thursday. Mr O’Halloran was attacked on a road in nearby Greenford on Tuesday afternoon. Police

A 44-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was stabbed to death on his mobility scooter. The man was arrested at an address in Southall, west London, in the early hours of Thursday and remains in custody, police said. Thomas O’Halloran, 87, was attacked on a road in nearby Greenford on

Police investigating the killing of 87-year-old Thomas O’Halloran who was stabbed to death have released pictures of a man seen running from the scene armed with a knife. Detectives have issued images of a man they are keen to identify as a matter of urgency following the killing of Mr O’Halloran, who had been riding a

Footage shows a pensioner fighting with masked youths who have allegedly been targeting his home for nearly a year. West Midlands Police have said they are investigating after two CCTV clips were shared online which show a gang targeting the property of Roy Muller, 76, in Great Barr, Birmingham, five days apart. The first video

Thunderstorms and heavy rain are predicted across England and Wales on Tuesday, with warnings over flash flooding and disruption. The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for most of the UK on Tuesday. Conditions could also cause transport disruption and power cuts in areas hit by heavy rain. Hail, frequent lightning and flash

The government has agreed to offer £100,000 in compensation to victims of the infected blood scandal. It comes after decades of campaigning and government denial of responsibility. The announcement has had a mixed reception, because while survivors will now get long-overdue help and recognition, many others have already died and, apart from spouses, relatives of