Watchdog criticises 'unprecedented' local election delay plan
The elections watchdog has criticised the government's offer to postpone 63 council votes, warning it risks public confidence. Five councils have already requested delays.
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Accountants told: 'Learn people skills or miss promotion'
New research reveals a stark warning for UK accountants: technical prowess alone won't secure career advancement. Discover why communication and leadership are now non-negotiable.
Australia abandons AI copyright plan after backlash
The Productivity Commission has abandoned a proposal to let AI firms use copyrighted material for training. The government will wait three years before reviewing copyright rules.
Farage avoids police investigation over election spending
Essex Police say a probe into Nigel Farage's election spending is time-barred, but the Electoral Commission is still assessing the claims. Labour demands answers.
London's oldest children's hospice shuts before Christmas
Richard House Children's Hospice in Beckton enters administration, leaving 600 vulnerable children without full support. Replacement hospice won't be fully operational until March.
Police watchdog recommends dismissal over unlawful arrest
A NSW police officer unlawfully arrested and choked a man, then tried to delete footage, a watchdog found. Two officers face dismissal and potential criminal charges. Read the full report.
EU Waters Down 2035 Petrol and Diesel Car Ban
The European Commission's proposal to weaken its 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars marks a major climate policy reversal. This editorial argues the move is a road to nowhere for Europe's automotive future.
Australia's social media ban for under-16s begins
Australia enacts the world's first social media ban for under-16s, forcing tech giants to act. Could this be a blueprint for the UK and other nations grappling with online safety?
Farage Faces Second Probe Over Election Spending
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is under scrutiny as the Electoral Commission assesses Labour's call for an investigation into alleged £9,000 campaign overspending in Clacton. Read the latest.
EU's First Housing Strategy Targets Youth Affordability Crisis
The EU unveils its first-ever housing strategy as soaring prices lock a generation out of homes. Explore the data, the political risks, and whether the plan can rescue young Europeans. Read the full analysis.
Paddy Power Betfair pays £2m over gambling safeguards
Paddy Power Betfair to pay £2m after Gambling Commission finds it acted too slowly to protect customers, including one who staked £86,000 in 16 days. Read the full investigation details.
Betting giants pay £2m over social responsibility failings
Flutter Entertainment's Paddy Power and Betfair agree to a £2m settlement with the Gambling Commission after systems failed to detect harmful betting patterns. Read the full investigation.
Paddy Power Betfair fined £2m by Gambling Commission
The Gambling Commission has issued a £2m penalty to Paddy Power Betfair for serious social responsibility failures. Discover the details of the case and the regulator's warning.
Man City Premier League Case Set to Drag On Beyond Season
Manchester City's Premier League financial rules hearing will see a verdict in stages, with any potential sanctions delayed. The complex case may not conclude until after the season ends.
Youth Unemployment Hits Hardest as Rates Rise
New figures reveal a sharp rise in UK unemployment, with young people aged 16-24 bearing the brunt. We explore the causes and potential solutions with careers expert Shoshanna Davis. Listen to the full Sky News Daily podcast.
UK probes foreign election interference after bribery case
The UK government has ordered an independent review into foreign financial interference in politics following the jailing of a former Reform UK leader for pro-Russia bribes. Experts warn the system is full of holes.
EU softens 2035 petrol and diesel car ban after pressure
The EU confirms a diluted 2035 zero-emissions target for cars, allowing 10% to be hybrids or combustion engines. A win for German and Italian carmakers facing Chinese EV competition.
UK inquiry into foreign financial interference in politics
An independent review into foreign financial influence on UK politics is announced after a former Reform UK politician was jailed for taking Russian bribes. Learn how the government plans to protect democracy.
Milburn launches review into UK's youth inactivity crisis
Former Health Secretary Alan Milburn launches a major review into rising inactivity among Britain's young people, promising 'uncomfortable truths' and 'radical change' to tackle the issue. Read the full story.
Corrections: Christchurch Date, EHRC Scope Clarified
The Guardian has corrected the date of the Christchurch mosque massacre and clarified the remit of the Equality and Human Rights Commission. Read the full list of recent amendments and how to submit a complaint.
System failed to stop Queensland childcare predator
A damning report reveals a Queensland childcare worker's predatory abuse could have been halted on five separate occasions by authorities. Read the full investigation.
UK Asylum Policy Fuels Violence in Channel Crossings
A new report finds UK policies to stop small boat crossings have increased violence and smuggler power, failing to deter arrivals. Calls for safe routes and inquiry.
Farage urged to apologise for school racism claims
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces calls to apologise for alleged racist and antisemitic behaviour at school from the outgoing head of the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
Uncontacted Amazon tribe awaits protection as loggers close in
Exclusive: Brazil's Pardo River Kawahiva, an isolated Indigenous people, remain in peril as bureaucratic delays stall vital land demarcation. Their unprotected territory faces relentless encroachment.
31 Reforms Proposed for Victoria's Anti-Corruption Watchdog
A parliamentary committee calls for a major overhaul of Victoria's IBAC, including a broader definition of corrupt conduct and stronger oversight of police. Read the key recommendations.
False 'Aryan' Pregnancy Tourism Rumour in Ladakh Villages
For decades, a bizarre rumour claimed European women visited remote Ladakhi villages seeking 'pure Aryan' babies. We uncover the imported myth's impact on the Brokpa people and their fight to reclaim their true identity.
Dog Man Musical's London Debut & Adapting Children's Classics
Dog Man: The Musical is set for its London debut at the Southbank Centre next summer. We explore how theatre makers successfully adapt beloved children's books for the stage, from The Gruffalo to My Neighbour Totoro.
Labour minister: Life is 's**t' for young people
A Labour minister has candidly stated life is 's**t' for young adults struggling with housing and childcare costs, as UK birth rates hit record lows. Read the full analysis.
Meet Reform UK's Record £9m Donor Christopher Harborne
Christopher Harborne, a UK-born businessman living in Thailand, has made the largest single donation from a living person in UK political history to Reform UK. Discover his story and political funding.
Whitty: Infection care for elderly is 'hit and miss'
Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty calls for more research to prevent and manage infections in older adults, highlighting risks from sepsis to dementia. Read his urgent report.
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