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Former Poundland owner lines up advisers as restructuring looms

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TalkTalk dials up £100m investment from Ares Management

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New internet rules enforced from today - but this grieving mother is sceptical they will work

Thousands of cancer cases could be prevented with more breast removal surgeries

Thousands of cancer cases could be prevented with more breast removal surgeries

Trump withdraws Biden orders as he slashes red tape to 'win AI race'

Trump withdraws Biden orders as he slashes red tape to 'win AI race'

Israel allows foreign countries to parachute aid into Gaza

Israel allows foreign countries to parachute aid into Gaza

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Powerboat driver dies after crashing into a houseboat during race

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Doctors in England go on strike for five days - but want what Labour does not have

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Thousands of river pollution tests cancelled because of staff shortages

Thousands of river pollution tests cancelled because of staff shortages

Testing programmes affected include those monitoring the impact of drought.... Read more

Gaps in our knowledge of ancient Rome could be filled by AI

Gaps in our knowledge of ancient Rome could be filled by AI

A new system fills in missing words from ancient inscriptions carved on monuments and everyday objects. ... Read more

Teeth marks suggest 'terror bird' was killed by reptile 13 million years ago

Teeth marks suggest 'terror bird' was killed by reptile 13 million years ago

Terror birds could be taller than a human and had powerful legs and hooked, flesh-ripping beaks. ... Read more

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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

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Wasps are back this summer – a lot of them

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Is the government preparing for a summer of riots?

Trump in Scotland: Escaping Epstein?

Trump in Scotland: Escaping Epstein?

Doctors' strike - what's different this time?

Doctors' strike - what's different this time?

How Ozzy Osbourne made Birmingham the birthplace of metal

How Ozzy Osbourne made Birmingham the birthplace of metal

New plant for Sizewell and challenges at Boeing

New plant for Sizewell and challenges at Boeing

Why is MAGA splitting over Israel?

Why is MAGA splitting over Israel?

Can Syria's new President be trusted?

Can Syria's new President be trusted?

Why are far-right white nationalists on the rise in the US?

Why are far-right white nationalists on the rise in the US?

2024: Inside the MAGA comeback

2024: Inside the MAGA comeback

These photographers all worked with Oasis before they split - here's what they had to say about Noel and Liam

These photographers all worked with Oasis before t...

It was a cold, typically rainy Manchester evening, October 1993, when Michael Spencer Jones set out to meet a new guitar band he had been commissioned to photograph.

Another resignation after viral Coldplay concert video

Another resignation after viral Coldplay concert v...

The woman who went viral after she was seen embracing a colleague at a Coldplay concert has resigned.

'I'll never shut up': Pedro Pascal on using fame to highlight issues he cares about

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Pedro Pascal is everywhere right now.

Actor who starred in The Bill helps police arrest shoplifter

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The actor who played PC Reg Hollis in hit TV series The Bill has been praised by officers after helping them arrest a shoplifter.

Hulk Hogan dies aged 71

Hulk Hogan dies aged 71

The legendary WWE wrestler Hulk Hogan has died aged 71.

Hungary bans Irish rap group Kneecap from entering country over 'antisemitic hate speech'

Hungary bans Irish rap group Kneecap from entering...

Hungarian authorities have banned the Irish rap group Kneecap from entering the country, accusing them of engaging in "antisemitic hate speech" and "supporting terrorism". 

'A local lad done good': Fans remember Ozzy Osbourne in his hometown of Birmingham

'A local lad done good': Fans remember Ozzy Osbour...

Fans have spoken of how Ozzy Osbourne was "a local lad who done good" as they remembered the singer in his hometown of Birmingham.

Heavy metal, reality TV, and biting bats: The wild life of Ozzy Osbourne

Heavy metal, reality TV, and biting bats: The wild...

"You've no idea how I feel - thank you from the bottom of my heart," an emotional Ozzy Osbourne told fans as he performed from a throne on stage at his beloved Villa Park, reunited with Black Sabbath, less than three weeks ago.

MasterChef series filmed last year to be broadcast after allegations against presenters upheld

MasterChef series filmed last year to be broadcast...

A series of MasterChef filmed last year, before allegations against presenters Gregg Wallace and John Torode were upheld, will be broadcast.

Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes speaks out about JK Rowling's trans stance

Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes speaks out abou...

Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes has told Sky News she believes JK Rowling is "wrong about some things" when it comes to her stance on trans issues - but says it is also wrong for the author to be left out of "celebrations" for her famous books.

New internet rules enforced from today - but this grieving mother is sceptical they will work

New internet rules enforced from today - but this ...

"People always think: 'Oh, that's not going to happen to me, it's not going to happen to my child,'" says Ellen Roone. 

Thousands of cancer cases could be prevented with more breast removal surgeries

Thousands of cancer cases could be prevented with ...

Thousands of cancer cases could potentially be prevented if more women were offered breast removal surgery, according to a study.

Trump withdraws Biden orders as he slashes red tape to 'win AI race'

Trump withdraws Biden orders as he slashes red tap...

Donald Trump has declared the United States is going to "win" the artificial intelligence race, as his administration unveiled its AI Action Plan.

Satellite tracker Spaceflux reaches lift-off with £5m funding boost

Satellite tracker Spaceflux reaches lift-off with ...

A British space surveillance company which has won a string of government contracts will this week announce a £5.4m fundraising to expand its global network of advanced telescopes.

'A new era:' World court issues landmark ruling in biggest ever climate court case

'A new era:' World court issues landmark ruling in...

The failure of countries to protect the planet from climate change may be a violation of international law, the UN's top court has said in a landmark ruling likely to shape climate litigation for years to come.

Two-hour screen time limit for children being considered by government

Two-hour screen time limit for children being cons...

Social media limits for children are being planned by the government to tackle "compulsive" screen time, the technology secretary has told Sky News. 

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.