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Starmer given warning ahead of another bruising day over Mandelson scandal
Sir Keir Starmer has been warned he has some "real bridge-building" to do with the civil service, as a former top official prepares to respond to the prime minister's stinging criticism over the Peter Mandelson scandal.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:07:00 +0100
Sir Keir Starmer has been warned he has some "real bridge-building" to do with the civil service, as a former top official prepares to respond to the prime minister's stinging criticism over the Peter Mandelson scandal.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:07:00 +0100

Anti-Islam influencer banned from entering UK
An anti-Islam influencer has been banned from entering the UK over her extremist views ahead of a rally in London next month, Sky News understands.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:51:00 +0100
An anti-Islam influencer has been banned from entering the UK over her extremist views ahead of a rally in London next month, Sky News understands.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:51:00 +0100

The Cathy Newman Show to launch on Sky News
Award-winning journalist Cathy Newman is bringing her own style of friendly, but forensic, political journalism to Sky News.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:53:00 +0100
Award-winning journalist Cathy Newman is bringing her own style of friendly, but forensic, political journalism to Sky News.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:53:00 +0100

Schools in England could be forced to ban mobile phones
Schools in England would be forced to ban mobile phones under government plans.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:49:00 +0100
Schools in England would be forced to ban mobile phones under government plans.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:49:00 +0100

Two teenagers arrested over attack on synagogue
A 17-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man have been arrested over an arson attack on a synagogue, police said.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:52:00 +0100
A 17-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man have been arrested over an arson attack on a synagogue, police said.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:52:00 +0100

Brothers on trial over 42-year-old cold case murder
Two brothers have gone on trial accused of killing a civil servant in north London more than 40 years ago amid a violent spree targeting lone gay men.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:10:00 +0100
Two brothers have gone on trial accused of killing a civil servant in north London more than 40 years ago amid a violent spree targeting lone gay men.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:10:00 +0100

Arrests in Epsom as protest over alleged rape turns violent
Four people have been arrested at another protest in Epsom after a woman was allegedly raped outside a church over a week ago.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0100
Four people have been arrested at another protest in Epsom after a woman was allegedly raped outside a church over a week ago.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0100

Former X Factor contestant charged with attempted murder after car hits pedestrians near Oxford Street
A woman has been charged with attempted murder after a car hit pedestrians near a central London nightclub in the early hours of Sunday.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:10:00 +0100
A woman has been charged with attempted murder after a car hit pedestrians near a central London nightclub in the early hours of Sunday.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:10:00 +0100

Amy Winehouse's father loses High Court challenge over daughter's former belongings
Amy Winehouse's father has lost a High Court claim against two of the star's friends over the sale of items she once owned.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:43:00 +0100
Amy Winehouse's father has lost a High Court claim against two of the star's friends over the sale of items she once owned.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:43:00 +0100

Reality star Louise Thompson triggers debate in parliament on maternity care
A petition led by TV star Louise Thompson has triggered a debate in parliament on maternity services following her own traumatic experience.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:15:00 +0100
A petition led by TV star Louise Thompson has triggered a debate in parliament on maternity services following her own traumatic experience.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:15:00 +0100