A legal firm says it has been instructed to pursue libel proceedings against the deputy chairman of the Conservative Party after he “made defamatory allegations of bribery”. Bindmans LLP said its client, Michael Hollis, considered remarks that Lee Anderson made about a planning application submitted in his name to be defamatory. Mr Hollis’s solicitors said
A UEFA-commissioned review into the poor treatment of Liverpool fans outside the 2022 Champions League final is set to find the failings “almost led to a disaster” after faults by European football’s governing body and the lack of a venue risk assessment by French authorities, Sky News can reveal. It is understood French police are
“Beautiful, striking and petite,” Noor Inayat Khan was “the unlikeliest of spies”. An accomplished musician and children’s writer, described as “a daydreamer” by her friends, few would have foreseen that she would go on to earn the George Cross for her service to her country. Now, 80 years after her first mission, the little-known Second
9:24 AM ET Following one of the more dramatic fights the sport of MMA has seen, there are still plenty of unanswered questions after an instant classic over the weekend at UFC 284 between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski for the UFC lightweight title and the pound-for-pound crown. Who or what stole that show in
An individual at the heart of cross-Channel people-smuggling reveals to Sky News that most smugglers choose to settle in Britain, and invest their profits here. The man, whose identity we will not reveal, provides details on how smugglers operate, how they justify their criminality, their business model, their relationship with the French police and how
Political leaders should “take a clear stand” and condemn violence against asylum seekers, charities have said – as they warned scenes like those outside a Merseyside hotel could be replicated across the country. Fifteen people were arrested after “violent scenes” outside the hotel where asylum seekers were staying in Knowsley on Friday. A demonstration descended
A union representing hundreds of workers at an Amazon warehouse has revealed plans for seven more strike days. The GMB union said its members in Coventry would now take further industrial action on 28 February, 2 March and between 13-17 March. It marked an escalation in their pay fight, which began with a 24-hour strike
China has claimed US high-altitude balloons have flown over its airspace more than 10 times over the past year. Beijing has made the claim after Washington accused China of operating a fleet of surveillance balloons around the world. The development comes a day after US jets shot down a fourth flying object that the Pentagon
Former Met Police officer David Carrick has been handed 36 life sentences and jailed for more than 30 years after pleading guilty to 85 offences, including multiple rapes. The attacks were carried out against 12 victims between 2003 and 2020 while Carrick was a serving police officer. Full story: https://news.sky.com/story/david-carrick-evil-met-police-officer-who-was-unmasked-as-serial-rapist-jailed-for-at-least-30-years-12805072 #davidcarrick #skynews SUBSCRIBE to our
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s 9-year-old daughter made headlines for her appearance at an event celebrating the North Korean military. CNN’s Will Ripley reports. #CNN #News
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak still supports BBC chairman Richard Sharp, despite revelations about the part he played in securing an £800,000 loan for Boris Johnson, his spokesman has said. Mr Sharp took the role in January 2021 after being recommended by then-PM Mr Johnson and having his appointment approved by a committee of MPs. But
Sir Elton John, Will Ferrell and Hollywood power couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez were among the celebrities who featured in this year’s star-studded Super Bowl advertisements. Famous names from the film, television and music industries regularly feature in the commercials, which can reportedly cost up to £8.3 million ($10 million) for a 30-second slot.
Rishi Sunak has said the UK is in “in touch” with allies after a minister claimed Chinese spy balloons may have already flown over the country. A number of flying objects have been shot down over North America during the past week, with a fourth taken out by fighter jets on Sunday on the orders
Tesla is again adjusting pricing for its electric vehicle in the US – making it the fourth time in just over a month. It’s starting to be difficult to keep up with Tesla’s price changes lately. As we previously reported, Tesla started the month by implementing drastic cuts across its entire EV lineup, with Model Y
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Rihanna has revealed she is pregnant again as she showed off a bump during her half-time show at what turned out to be a classic Super Bowl. The star had earlier said she was “thinking about bringing someone” – and when she opened her jacket and stroked her stomach during her big performance it started
Sky’s Yousra Elbagir joins an aid flight from Qatar to Turkey and looks at the problems facing agencies that are trying to help quake victims. Nearly 9,000 people are now know to have died after the devastating earthquake caused widespread destruction in Turkey and Syria. Read live updates here: https://news.sky.com/story/turkey-syria-earthquake-latest-updates-rescue-operation-as-thousands-confirmed-dead-12804459 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel
Thousands have been killed and tens of thousands injured after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Turkey and Syria, according to officials. CNN’s Salma Abdelaziz reports on the ongoing rescue efforts in war-torn Syria where a humanitarian crisis was already unfolding before the earthquake. #CNN #News
Rishi Sunak has been accused of failing to rein in a “culture of lavish spending” across government departments as Labour published details of thousands of purchases over the past two years on taxpayer-funded debit cards. The opposition party’s report on Government Procurement Cards (GPCs) showed 14 departments spent at least £145.5m in 2021 compared with
Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murdering 16-year-old Brianna Ghey, who was stabbed to death in Warrington on Saturday. Brianna was found with serious injuries on a path in Culcheth Linear Park at around 3.13pm. Emergency services were called but she died at the scene. Cheshire Police said a boy and girl, both