Newest Stories

See all
Government borrowing soars to second-highest level on record

Government borrowing soars to second-highest level on record

HP is owed £700m over Mike Lynch Autonomy deal, judge rules

HP is owed £700m over Mike Lynch Autonomy deal, judge rules

Oval Invincibles' investor talks stall £520m cricket windfall

Oval Invincibles' investor talks stall £520m cricket windfall

New internet rules come into force this week - here's what will change

New internet rules come into force this week - here's what will change

OpenAI and government sign deal to use AI to boost justice and defence efficiency

OpenAI and government sign deal to use AI to boost justice and defence efficiency

Green flying? Government invests £63m in 'sustainable' jet fuel

Green flying? Government invests £63m in 'sustainable' jet fuel

'Controlling' husband who murdered wife as she pushed their baby in pram jailed

'Controlling' husband who murdered wife as she pushed their baby in pram jailed

Nine-year-old girl was shot in 'attempted assassination of rival gang members'

Nine-year-old girl was shot in 'attempted assassination of rival gang members'

Briton found guilty of volunteering to spy for Russia

Briton found guilty of volunteering to spy for Russia

Viral Videos

see all >
 IDF enters this Gaza city for first time - why?&h=541&w=706

IDF enters this Gaza city for first time - why?

World

 Caught trying to spy for Russia&h=154&w=423

Caught trying to spy for Russia

UK

 'Violent and coercive killing'&h=154&w=423

'Violent and coercive killing'

UK

 Harry Potter actress on Rowling trans row&h=154&w=423

Harry Potter actress on Rowling trans row

No Tag

Current Condition of Our Planet

see all >
Water bill rises needed to fix investment, report says

Water bill rises needed to fix investment, report says

A major review of the water industry also suggests compulsory smart meters and scrapping the regulator Ofwat.... Read more

Five key takeaways from the landmark water sector review

Five key takeaways from the landmark water sector review

The wide-ranging review was launched amid growing public concern about sewage spills and rising bills.... Read more

Wasps are back this summer – a lot of them

Wasps are back this summer – a lot of them

Wasps are having a good year following a cooler summer in 2024 - so how can we live alongside them without a sting?... Read more

How much sewage is spilled near you?

How much sewage is spilled near you?

Companies can release raw sewage during bad weather, but it poses risks to human health and wildlife.... Read more

Unique 1.5m year-old ice to be melted to unlock mystery

Unique 1.5m year-old ice to be melted to unlock mystery

BBC News went inside -23C freezers to see the ice that could "revolutionise" our knowledge of climate change.... Read more

Our Podcasts

see all >

2024: Inside the MAGA comeback

2024: Inside the MAGA comeback

Inside the MAGA comeback of 2024

Inside the MAGA comeback of 2024

Does water's 'Great Stink' moment pass the sniff test?

Does water's 'Great Stink' moment pass the sniff test?

Tax, interest rates and water

Tax, interest rates and water

Can Lamine Yamal handle the heat of stardom?

Can Lamine Yamal handle the heat of stardom?

Commons Speaker should have made ministers tell MPs about Afghan data leak, says Harriet Harman

Commons Speaker should have made ministers tell MPs about Afghan data leak, says Harriet Harman

Trump, Epstein and a 'bawdy' birthday card

Trump, Epstein and a 'bawdy' birthday card

Can Tesla survive without Trump?

Can Tesla survive without Trump?

The '£7bn' government secret

The '£7bn' government secret

Christina Aguilera on bringing Burlesque to the stage and her rise to fame

Christina Aguilera on bringing Burlesque to the st...

Christina Aguilera has told Sky News it is "magical" to see her hit film Burlesque being brought to London's West End - and also opened up about her rise to fame in the late 1990s.

The Cosby Show actor dies aged 54

The Cosby Show actor dies aged 54

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who played The Cosby Show character Theo, has drowned in Costa Rica, according to authorities.

Watchdog must fine social media companies that are slow to remove racism

Watchdog must fine social media companies that are...

The online safety regulator should use powers to fine social media companies that are not quickly removing racism, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy told Sky News, after concerns were raised by England defender Jess Carter.

Danny Dyer on Mr Bigstuff, Oasis, and his surprising screensaver

Danny Dyer on Mr Bigstuff, Oasis, and his surprisi...

From Human Traffic and The Business to his critically acclaimed performance in the raunchy TV adaptation of Rivals, via a stint as Queen Vic landlord Mick Carter in EastEnders, Danny Dyer has been on our screens for more than 30 years.

Scuffle breaks out on stage of Royal Opera House after performer unfurls Palestinian flag

Scuffle breaks out on stage of Royal Opera House a...

A brief scuffle broke out at London's Royal Opera House after a performer unfurled a Palestinian flag during a show.

Chief executive of Astronomer resigns after Coldplay concert video

Chief executive of Astronomer resigns after Coldpl...

The chief executive of tech firm Astronomer has resigned after a video appearing to show two of its senior members of staff embracing at a Coldplay concert went viral.

Police taking no further action over Kneecap's Glastonbury show

Police taking no further action over Kneecap's Gla...

Police are taking no further action over Kneecap's performance at Glastonbury.

'An underdog that bites back': Snoop Dogg becomes co-owner and investor of Swansea football club

'An underdog that bites back': Snoop Dogg becomes ...

Snoop Dogg has become a co-owner and investor of Swansea, with the US rapper hailing the Welsh football club as "an underdog that bites back, just like me".

'Devastating' blaze destroys main stage at major festival - two days before it was due to begin

'Devastating' blaze destroys main stage at major f...

A huge fire has destroyed the main stage of a major festival in Belgium - two days before it was due to begin.

Action taken at 'Gallagher Hill' to stop ticketless Oasis fans from watching Manchester gigs

Action taken at 'Gallagher Hill' to stop ticketles...

Huge steel fences have been erected to prevent ticketless fans from watching the Oasis reunion tour in Manchester.

New internet rules come into force this week - here's what will change

New internet rules come into force this week - her...

New rules for the internet will start being enforced on Friday, which may well change how you browse.

OpenAI and government sign deal to use AI to boost justice and defence efficiency

OpenAI and government sign deal to use AI to boost...

OpenAI has signed a deal with the government to use artificial intelligence (AI) in an effort to increase department efficiency.

Green flying? Government invests £63m in 'sustainable' jet fuel

Green flying? Government invests £63m in 'sus...

The government is investing £63m in new types of jet fuel that it hopes will make your summer holiday a little more eco-friendly - though not everyone is convinced.

Watchdog must fine social media companies that are slow to remove racism

Watchdog must fine social media companies that are...

The online safety regulator should use powers to fine social media companies that are not quickly removing racism, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy told Sky News, after concerns were raised by England defender Jess Carter.

Labour will eliminate unauthorised sewage spillages in a decade, environment secretary says

Labour will eliminate unauthorised sewage spillage...

Labour will eliminate unauthorised sewage spillages in 10 years, the environment secretary has told Sky News.

Antarctica's oldest ice arrives in UK for analysis on climate shifts

Antarctica's oldest ice arrives in UK for analysis...

Antarctica's oldest ice has arrived in the UK for analysis which scientists hope will reveal more about Earth's climate shifts.

Chief executive of Astronomer resigns after Coldplay concert video

Chief executive of Astronomer resigns after Coldpl...

The chief executive of tech firm Astronomer has resigned after a video appearing to show two of its senior members of staff embracing at a Coldplay concert went viral.

Babies born with DNA from three people in the UK - to prevent 'devastating' illness with no cure

Babies born with DNA from three people in the UK -...

Eight babies have been born in the UK with DNA from three people following a procedure to eliminate an incurable inherited disease.

A humanoid robot has painted a picture of Charles. How did it do? 

A humanoid robot has painted a picture of Charles....

Whether or not the UK will have a Royal Family in the future is something that often comes up in debate.

Routine eye scan 'could predict 10-year heart attack and stroke risk'

Routine eye scan 'could predict 10-year heart atta...

A scan which forms part of a routine eye test could help predict a person's risk of having a heart attack or stroke within the next 10 years, a study has suggested.