Brent Council uses AI to plug £10m budget hole
Facing a £10m deficit, Brent Council proposes AI service redesign and selling empty buildings. Council tax to rise 4.99%. Have your say on the draft budget by January 30.
Category : Politics
UK migrant settlement wait extended from 5 to 10 years
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces sweeping immigration reforms, extending indefinite leave to remain from five to ten years for many migrants. Discover the full impact.
East London Paedophile Jailed for 22 Years
Barthimaus Ehiemere, 25, from Hackney, has been sentenced for grooming and raping boys as young as 12. Police believe there could be hundreds more victims and urge them to come forward.
FBI's $15m hunt for ex-Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding
Former Canadian Olympian Ryan Wedding, accused of running a billion-dollar cocaine empire and ordering witness murders, is on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list. A $15 million reward is offered.
Starmer preparing for controversial China trip
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is preparing for a potentially contentious visit to China in January 2025, Sky News understands. The trip comes amid heightened tensions over spying allegations.
Funeral bosses left body decomposing for 36 days
Gosport funeral directors accused of fraud and preventing a lawful burial after a man's body was found decomposing in an uncooled room. Read the shocking court details.
Missing man found alive after five years in Bradford
Ismail Ali, who vanished in 2020, walked into a Bradford police station safe and well, just days after five people were arrested on suspicion of his murder. Read the full story.
EU Demands Role in Ukraine Peace Negotiations
European diplomats insist on involvement in Ukraine peace deal after reports of US-Russian draft plan. EU's Kaja Kallas states no Russian concessions seen. Read the latest developments.
Lawrence: Police tried to smear us after Stephen's murder
Baroness Doreen Lawrence expresses shock at claims police sought to 'smear' her family after Stephen's racist murder. Read her powerful testimony to the undercover policing inquiry.
Drug Lord 'Brother Wang' Extradited After Escape
Alleged trafficker Zhi Dong Zhang's global manhunt ends in US court, exposing the sophisticated Chinese-Mexican drug nexus and money laundering operations. Read the full investigation.
New UK Migration Rules: Up to 20-Year Wait for Settlement
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils a major UK immigration overhaul, doubling settlement time to 10 years and adding penalties. Learn how it affects you.
Ex-police officer David Carrick gets 37th life sentence
Former Met Police officer David Carrick receives his 37th life sentence for sex offences including molesting a child. Read the full story of one of the UK's worst sex offenders.
Unclaimed £10.5m Lottery Ticket in South London
A lucky South Londoner has an unclaimed £10.5 million National Lottery prize. Discover if you're the winner and how to claim your life-changing fortune before the April deadline.
Liberal Party's existential crisis deepens with leadership changes
The Liberal Party confronts an existential crisis as multiple leaders step down while struggling to diversify support and maintain political relevance across Australia.
Charlotte Shuts Down Amid Federal Immigration Raids
Federal immigration raids in Charlotte, North Carolina, spark widespread protests and business closures. Over 30,000 students absent as community faces ICE arrests. Read the full story.
Carlton's AFLW momentum surges towards grand final
Sophie McKay leads Carlton's young brigade as the Blues ride unprecedented momentum into the AFLW preliminary final against Brisbane. Discover how the cultural overhaul transformed their fortunes.
Coroner to Rule on Wieambilla 'Christian Terror' Attack
Queensland coroner to deliver findings into the 2022 Wieambilla shootings, a deadly ambush labelled Australia's first Christian terrorist attack. Discover the motive and inquest conclusions.
Wieambilla Inquest: Video Reconstruction Revealed
A Queensland coroner's inquest into the Wieambilla terror attack reveals a video reconstruction of the murders of two police officers and a neighbour. Discover the evidence presented.
Man in hospital after Hayes stabbing on Uxbridge Road
A man was taken to a major trauma centre as a priority following a stabbing on Uxbridge Road in Hayes. Police are investigating the shocking incident that occurred on November 19.
Nigerian Court Convicts Biafran Leader on Terrorism
A Nigerian court has found Biafran separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu guilty of terrorism charges. Discover the details of the case and its wider implications for the region.
Starmer's China trip planned amid spy allegations
Sky News understands PM Sir Keir Starmer is preparing for a controversial China visit in January 2025, despite recent parliamentary spying allegations. Learn about the diplomatic implications.
UK's 10-Year Settlement Rule for 2 Million Migrants
Two million legal migrants face a decade-long wait for settled status under new UK government proposals. Discover the impact on health workers and benefit rules.
US-Russia Draft Ukraine Plan Requires Kyiv Surrender
Exclusive reports reveal a controversial US-Russia draft peace plan for Ukraine requiring territorial concessions. Discover the details and international reactions.
33 Killed in Gaza as Violence Escalates After Ceasefire
Israeli airstrikes kill 33 Palestinians in Gaza, marking significant escalation since US-backed ceasefire. Medical officials confirm deaths including women and children.
World Cup 2026 Playoffs: Wales, NI, Ireland Learn Fate
Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland discover their paths to the 2026 World Cup. The draw sets up potential home finals and tough away trips. Read the full analysis.
UK Government Delays Transgender Spaces Guidance
Leaked EHRC guidance reveals trans women could be questioned over single-sex spaces based on appearance. Labour accused of delaying publication to avoid backlash. Read the latest developments.
US boycott of G20 sparks South Africa 'coercion' claim
South Africa accuses the US of 'coercion by absentia' after Trump administration boycotts G20 summit and blocks final declaration over policy disagreements.
DWP: Report changes or face a £50 fine
The DWP is urging benefit claimants to report 20 specific changes or risk a £50 penalty. Learn what you must declare and how to avoid benefit fraud.
Bird smuggler faces prison after parakeets in pants
A man who claimed his suspicious bulge was 'all him' faces 20 years in prison after border agents found two rare sedated parakeets hidden in his trousers. Read the full bizarre smuggling story.
Leaked plan to bar trans people from toilets on looks
A leaked EHRC document suggests trans people could be barred from gendered spaces based on appearance, sparking outrage from campaigners who call the plan 'dangerously misogynistic'.
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