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This expanding war is a nightmare for Britain
The expansion of Donald Trump's war against Iran to a British base in Cyprus is a nightmare for the UK, which lacks adequate air defences and only has a limited capacity to fight back.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:32:00 +0000
The expansion of Donald Trump's war against Iran to a British base in Cyprus is a nightmare for the UK, which lacks adequate air defences and only has a limited capacity to fight back.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:32:00 +0000

'We were all let down': BAFTAs host on 'trauma triggering' film awards
BAFTAs host Alan Cumming has spoken out about the controversy surrounding the broadcast of the film awards, describing it as a "trauma triggering shitshow".
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:49:00 +0000
BAFTAs host Alan Cumming has spoken out about the controversy surrounding the broadcast of the film awards, describing it as a "trauma triggering shitshow".
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:49:00 +0000

Stranded Brits tell of 'nightmare from hell' as missiles rain down
British tourists in Doha and Dubai have spoken to Sky News of their experience of being stranded during the conflict in Iran.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:49:00 +0000
British tourists in Doha and Dubai have spoken to Sky News of their experience of being stranded during the conflict in Iran.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:49:00 +0000

What Rachel Reeves could announce in spring statement
Rachel Reeves has insisted her spring statement today will be a quiet affair as she wants the autumn budget to be the sole major fiscal event of the year.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:25:00 +0000
Rachel Reeves has insisted her spring statement today will be a quiet affair as she wants the autumn budget to be the sole major fiscal event of the year.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:25:00 +0000

England stars concerned about pressure to speak out about political issues at World Cup
England players have raised concerns with their union about not wanting to be pressured into speaking out on political issues around the World Cup in the US, Sky News can reveal.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 03:37:00 +0000
England players have raised concerns with their union about not wanting to be pressured into speaking out on political issues around the World Cup in the US, Sky News can reveal.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 03:37:00 +0000

'Our house is worth £550,000 - what are pros and cons of equity release?' | Money newsletter
More than 165,000 people have now signed up to our free Money newsletter, which brings the kind of content you enjoy in the award-winning Money blog directly to your inbox every Friday.
Tue, 13 May 2025 13:06:00 +0100
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Tue, 13 May 2025 13:06:00 +0100

Nearly 500 jobs to be lost as US cannabis firm takes over BrewDog
Nearly 500 jobs are expected to be lost when craft beer giant BrewDog is taken over by an American cannabis firm.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:24:00 +0000
Nearly 500 jobs are expected to be lost when craft beer giant BrewDog is taken over by an American cannabis firm.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:24:00 +0000

Chancellor to say she has the 'right economic plan' in spring forecast
Rachel Reeves will insist she has "the right economic plan for our country" and that "working people are better off" thanks to Labour when she delivers her spring forecast to the Commons today.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:40:00 +0000
Rachel Reeves will insist she has "the right economic plan for our country" and that "working people are better off" thanks to Labour when she delivers her spring forecast to the Commons today.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:40:00 +0000

Parents demand answers over how nursery became 'perfect hunting ground' for paedophile
Families whose children attended the nursery at which paedophile Vincent Chan worked are set to meet the education secretary to demand reforms to safeguarding.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Families whose children attended the nursery at which paedophile Vincent Chan worked are set to meet the education secretary to demand reforms to safeguarding.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000

Starmer 'stands by' decision not to join in strikes on Iran with US and Israel
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer "stands by" his decision not to join in with the strikes on Iran carried out by the United States and Israel.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:41:00 +0000
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer "stands by" his decision not to join in with the strikes on Iran carried out by the United States and Israel.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:41:00 +0000