Social media 'should be fined' over online hate

Social media companies should be fined for failing to remove illegal or harmful material, a committee of MPs has said.

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Blair's comeback: 'I want to be part of the debate'

Tony Blair has indicated a return to a more active role in politics, saying he wants to be "part of the debate" while expressing concern that the centre-ground is being "squeezed out" by the left and right.

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Madeleine's mother: 'I still buy her presents'

Madeleine McCann's parents say the police investigation into their daughter's disappearance has encouraged them to believe she is still alive - as they also reveal they still buy her Christmas and birthday presents every year.

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Shot woman arrested on release from hospital

A woman who was shot in a police terror raid in Willesden has left hospital and has been arrested under the Terrorism Act.

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Boy dies after being hit by car in Leeds

A four-year-old boy has died after being hit by a car outside a medical centre in Leeds.

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PM vows to protect pensions from 'irresponsible bosses'

Theresa May has unveiled a plan to crack down on "irresponsible bosses" who fail to protect workers' pensions from a repeat of the BHS scandal.

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Corbyn victory 'could happen', PM warns

Theresa May has urged her supporters in Scotland to get out and vote, warning against complacency because of her huge poll advantage over Jeremy Corbyn.

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Corbyn: 'Insecure' May will make damaging mistakes

Jeremy Corbyn has accused Theresa May of being "insecure" about her authority - and retreating into a "presidential bunker mentality" reminiscent of Tony Blair.

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UKIP's Nuttall to stand in Lincolnshire seat

UKIP Leader Paul Nuttall has announced he will stand in the Lincolnshire seat of Boston and Skegness at the General Election.

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Largest vessel sets record after lifting platform

The largest vessel on the planet has successfully carried out the world's biggest lift at sea, plucking a 24,000-tonne oil rig platform from the North Sea.

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'Criminalise drinking duty-free booze on jets'

Drinking alcohol bought in duty free on board planes should be made a criminal offence, according to airlines.

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Murder charge after ex-Navy man hit with own car

A man has been charged with murder after a former Royal Navy officer was run over and killed with his own car in Manchester.

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Corbyn urges young to stop 'Brexit for few'

Jeremy Corbyn will make a direct plea to young people to "step up" and register to vote.

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Sexual assaults at concerts 'rarely reported'

Sexual assault, unwanted harassment and inappropriate behaviour at music events are common but incidents are rarely being reported, according to campaigners.

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Gambler found guilty in suitcase murder

A man has been convicted of killing and dismembering his wealthy friend, putting his torso in a suitcase, in a plot to assume his identity and clear his gambling debts.

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Whitehall terror alert suspect named

A terror suspect arrested near the Houses of Parliament has been named as Khalid Mohamed Omar Ali.

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Marine A the movie: Talks over Hollywood blockbuster

The barrister who represented former Royal Marine Alexander Blackman in court says he is in talks with Hollywood about turning his story into a film.

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GDP figures due: Is Chancellor being gagged?

There is a sacred ritual in the world of economic reporting.

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GDP shows weakest growth since Brexit vote

The UK economy grew by 0.3% in the first three months of the year, according to worse-than-expected official figures suggesting a Brexit-linked slowdown.

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'Active plot' foiled in London anti-terror raid

An "active plot" was foiled when armed officers raided a home in northwest London, police have said.

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Man questioned over Whitehall terror alert

Police are questioning a man who was arrested just yards from Downing Street on suspicion of preparing a terror attack.

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Woman shot by police during anti-terror raid

A woman has been shot by police and four people were arrested during an anti-terror operation in north west London and Kent.

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'Marine A' to be freed from jail within hours

Former Royal Marine Alexander Blackman, who shot dead a Taliban fighter in Afghanistan, is to be released from prison within hours.

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Whitehall terror arrest: Knives on the ground

Armed officers have arrested a man in connection with preparing a terror attack just yards from Downing Street.

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Scottish elected official sent 'white powder'

Three packages containing "white powder-type substances" have been sent to an elected official, the Scottish Parliament says.

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Blair: Theresa May will win General Election

Former Labour prime minister Tony Blair has told Sky News Theresa May will be Prime Minister on 9 June.

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Fan attacked by fellow supporter in 'mix-up'

A Tottenham supporter has been left with serious injuries, including a fractured skull, after an unprovoked attack by a fellow Spurs fan who may have thought he was a Chelsea fan.

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Teen admits 'Elton John concert' 9/11 bomb plot

A teenager has admitted plotting a 9/11 anniversary bomb attack - possibly targeting an Elton John concert in Hyde Park.

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Corbyn attacks Tories over housing crisis

The Labour leader has attacked the Government's housebuilding record, saying housing is treated as "an investment for the few, not homes for the many".

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UK could bomb Syria without backing from MPs

Britain could join the US in strikes against the Syrian regime without a parliamentary vote, Boris Johnson has suggested.

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Drexit? Drugs firms' threat over NHS funding

The pharmaceutical industry has issued a stinging election threat, suggesting firms could withdraw from the UK and delay drug launches unless the NHS gets a huge funding boost.

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Better Care Fund was 'little more than a ruse'

A fund created by the Government to help ease the national social care crisis has been dismissed as "little more than a ruse" by a Parliamentary committee.

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Car industry accelerates on weaker pound

The UK car industry has seen its best month for manufacturing since the beginning of 2000, as overseas demand sees exports increase by over 10% in the year to March.

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Tube bomb was a 'prank', student tells court

A university student with an interest in Islam planted a homemade ball-bearing bomb on a tube train in central London, a court has heard.

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UK committed to 'deep and special EU partnership'

The UK is committed to a "deep and special partnership" with the EU, Theresa May has told the European Commission's president.

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Second man held over Manchester car theft murder

A second man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a man who was killed by burglars who ran him over in his own car.

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School makes day shorter because of funding cuts

A special needs school has cut the day by 30 minutes because of education funding cuts.

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PM refuses to guarantee pensions triple lock

The Prime Minister has refused to guarantee the triple lock on pensions.

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West Ham and Newcastle offices raided by HMRC

West Ham and Newcastle United have been raided as part of a huge football tax fraud investigation involving 180 HMRC officers across the UK and France.

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Labour promises 'underpaid' NHS staff a pay rise

Labour will deliver a pay rise to NHS staff if it wins the General Election, scrapping the existing cap on salaries as part of a three-point pledge for the health service.

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Puppy farm murders: 'deep concern' over policing

Three police officers and two staff "have cases to answer" after a puppy farm owner shot dead his partner and her daughter with a shotgun police handed back to him.

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Hospitals charge nurses '£90 a month' to park

Nurses and hospital porters are being charged nearly £90 a month to park at their workplace.

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PM set for Brexit showdown with EU chiefs

Theresa May is to hold her first major showdown with Brussels chiefs since calling a General Election in a bid to strengthen her hand in Brexit negotiations.

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Teen who lost legs in crash thanks 'hero' sister

A teenage racing driver who lost both his legs after a horrific crash has said it is his sister who is the "one true hero".

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Met Police rules out its only McCann suspects

The only four official suspects investigated by the Met Police over the abduction of Madeleine McCann have been ruled out of the inquiry.

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Johnson won't take centre stage in Tory campaign

Boris Johnson was undoubtedly the star of the Vote Leave campaign, but the Foreign Secretary looks set to take a more minor role in Theresa May’s election push.

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May warns ministers against complacency

Theresa May has warned her ministers not to think a General Election victory on 8 June is a done deal.

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Labour: Immigration not a Brexit talks priority

Cutting immigration would not be the main priority for a Labour government as it plans Britain's future outside the European Union.

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Theresa May targets historic win in Wales

Theresa May is parking her tanks directly on Labour's lawn today as a shock poll suggests the Tories could take a majority of votes cast in Wales for the first time in more than 150 years.

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Cancer often diagnosed in A&E despite GP visit

Thousands of cancer patients are being diagnosed in A&E, despite having seen their GP three times or more.

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Campaigners draw up Brexit MPs hit list

Pro-EU campaigners have come up with a hit list of Brexit-supporting MPs they will try to get rid of at the General Election.

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Car theft murder victim's wife 'screamed for help'

The wife of an ex-Royal Navy officer screamed his name as he lay dying in the street after being run over by car thieves, a neighbour has said.

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Campaigners call for digital cannabis market

The UK should have a legal, digital-only cannabis market in the UK, according to a new report.

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Conservatives lie low as opponents squabble

According to her official spokesman, Theresa May was "working in No. 10" while Jeremy Corbyn, Nicola Sturgeon and Tim Farron hit the road.

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Reality TV star's ex in court over acid attack

The father of reality TV star Ferne McCann's unborn child has appeared in court charged over an acid attack in an east London nightclub.

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Kids Company bosses face directorship ban

The founder and former trustees of Kids Company face being banned from serving as company directors after the charity collapsed in 2015 amid allegations of serious financial mismanagement.

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Tough new fines to punish speeding motorists

Motoring groups have welcomed tougher new punishments for the most serious speeding offences.

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Plea to criminals after man killed by car thieves

Police have appealed for witnesses and urged the "criminal fraternity" to help find the killers of Michael Samwell who was run over by his own car.

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Stalking can lead to murder, says report

A failure to act when somebody is the victim of stalking, could lead to increasing violence - and potentially murder. 

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Legal threat over delay of pollution plan

Fresh legal action could be taken against the Government after it sought to delay publishing plans to tackle air pollution until after the General Election on 8 June.

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Acid attack: TV star's boyfriend charged

Arthur Collins, the boyfriend of reality TV star Ferne McCann, has been charged in connection with the acid attack on a London nightclub that left two people partially blind and others disfigured.

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Bomb left at school gates 'to murder police'

Dissident republicans have been blamed for a bomb left at a primary school in Northern Ireland.

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Nightclub acid attack: TV star's boyfriend held

Police have arrested a reality TV star's boyfriend who was wanted in connection with an acid attack in a nightclub that left two people partially blinded and others disfigured.

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Labour plans to 'unite UK' with new bank holidays

A Labour government will seek to create four new UK-wide bank holidays on the patron saint's day of each of the home nations, Jeremy Corbyn has said.

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Fundraising site crashes on London Marathon day

Thousands of people are running - but the London Marathon's official fundraising page isn't.

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Three Mobile apologises for network glitch

Three Mobile has apologised after customers were not able to send texts or make phone calls.

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Pregnant woman among three hit by bleach attack

A pregnant woman is one of three people to have been hit by bleach thrown by someone in a passing car.

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Ilie Nastase aims abuse at GB tennis star

Former world number one tennis player Ilie Nastase has been barred from Romania's Fed Cup semi-final tie after apparently aiming abuse at the British team.

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May won't rule out tax rises after election

Theresa May has refused to confirm whether the Conservatives would increase taxes after the General Election.

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Govt delays pollution plan days before publication

A request by the Government to delay a report on air pollution until after the General Election has been described as "far from acceptable".

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Chancellor hints Tories may abandon tax pledges

The Chancellor has suggested the Conservatives may abandon a 2015 election pledge not to raise income tax, National Insurance or VAT.

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Inquiry into prison video of Adam Johnson

An investigation has been launched after former England footballer Adam Johnson was filmed laughing while discussing his conviction for sexual activity with a 15-year-old fan.

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'Net closing' on nightclub acid attack suspects

Two men remain in custody following their arrest in connection with a nightclub attack that left two people partially blinded.

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Leave.EU investigated over campaign donations

One of the two high-profile pro-Brexit campaign groups in the EU referendum is being investigated amid suspicions of "potential offences".

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Leave.EU investigated over campaign donations

One of the two main Brexit-supporting groups in the EU referendum is being investigated amid suspicions of "potential offences".

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McCluskey re-elected as Unite general secretary

Len McCluskey has won the poll to be re-elected as general secretary of Unite, the union has announced.

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'Jails within jails' built for extremist inmates

Three specialist units are being built in high-security jails to separate extremist inmates from the rest of the prison population.

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Surge in parking fines issued by private firms

The number of people handed parking fines by private companies has climbed by more than a quarter in the past year, figures show.

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NHS could ban sale of soft drinks in hospitals

Sugary soft drinks will be banned in hospital shops if retailers fail to cut their sales over the next 12 months.

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Retail sales plunge blamed on rising prices

Retail sales fell by a worse than expected 1.8% last month as price increases started to bite, official figures show.

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Corbyn: Pupils packed into classes 'like sardines'

Jeremy Corbyn is using day two of the election campaign to claim Tory education policy means children are being crammed "like sardines" into "super-sized" school classes.

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Couple who staged baby's death on bus facing jail

A couple are facing jail after staging the death of their baby daughter on a bus to cover up the fact that they had tortured the infant to death at home.

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Police may have to shoot terrorists at the wheel

Police may have to shoot terrorists behind the wheel to stop them using vehicles as weapons in attacks, the national lead for armed policing has said.

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Ex-England player in hospital after collapse

Former England international footballer Ugo Ehiogu is being treated in hospital after a reported heart attack at Tottenham Hotspur's training ground.

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Teen who lost legs want to get back behind wheel

A teenage racing driver who lost both legs after a "horrific" crash is already trying to work out how he can get back behind the wheel.

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GB Olympic hero killed in bike crash

Team GB's Beijing high-jump silver medallist, Germaine Mason, has been killed in a motorbike crash in Jamaica.

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Cancer drug offers hope for dementia sufferers

Drugs designed to treat depression and cancer could be "repurposed" to help reduce the impact of Alzheimer's and other degenerative brain diseases.

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Cycling to work 'almost halves cancer risk'

People who cycle to work reduce their risk of cancer and heart disease by almost half, research suggests.

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Armed suspect and three police hurt in blast

A man is in a life-threatening condition after suffering "serious burns" in an explosion at a house in north London.

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Freak wave swept father and toddler into sea

A father and his two-year-old daughter died during a family holiday when a freak wave swept them into the sea, an inquest has heard.

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'Croydon cat killer' linked to more deaths

The deaths of three cats in Hampshire are being linked to the so-called 'Croydon cat killer', thought to have killed 230 animals in Greater London.

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Harry calls for end to mental health 'stigma'

Prince Harry has called on "everybody else in a position of authority" to help tackle the stigma around mental health and the lack of support services, a subject he admitted is "politically sensitive".

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Fire causes rush hour chaos for rail passengers

Commuters in large parts of the UK have been hit with severe travel disruption after a fire shut down one of London's busiest train stations.

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Osborne quits as MP ahead of snap election

George Osborne has announced he is stepping down as MP after the Prime Minister called for a snap General Election.

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MPs vote in favour of snap General Election

MPs have backed Theresa May's call for an early election, meaning voters will go to the polls on 8 June.

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UK police 'can't arrest' Myanmar murder suspect

A man wanted in connection with the murder of a teacher in Myanmar cannot be arrested despite apparently being in Scotland, police have said.

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Theresa May blames opponents for poll U-turn

Theresa May has blamed opposition parties for her U-turn on seeking a snap election, accusing them of being intent on "frustrating" the Brexit process.

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Snap General Election set to be approved by MPs

MPs are expected to back Theresa May's plan for a snap General Election on 8 June in a Commons vote this afternoon.

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May calls for election to ensure Brexit 'unity'

Theresa May has made the shock move of seeking to hold a General Election on 8 June, arguing it is the only way to secure stability ahead of Brexit.

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Syria: Boris Johnson calls Assad a 'monster'

Boris Johnson has likened Syrian president Bashar Assad to a "monster" who needs "decapitating".

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Tories could be on course for 140 seat majority

If the polls are right, the Conservatives could be looking at a massive majority of as many as 140 seats following Theresa May’s call for an early General Election.

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Why is Theresa May going to the polls now?

It's on. After nine months of denials and deflections, the Prime Minister has bitten the bullet and called a General Election on 8 June.

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May's early election call sees pound recover

The pound has bounced back from earlier losses on news Theresa May will seek to hold an early election on 8 June.

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Corbyn welcomes PM's election move

Jeremy Corbyn has said he welcomes the Prime Minister's decision to seek to go to the country in a general election.

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Fifth of British firms hit by cyber attacks

A fifth of British businesses have been hacked by cyber criminals in the last 12 months - will larger firms the most at risk.

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Boy, 12, held after man beaten with metal bars

A 12-year-old boy is among six people arrested after a man was beaten unconscious with metal bars and left with "potentially fatal" injuries.

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Fight as 'paedophile hunters' confront man

A brawl broke out at a Kent shopping centre after a group of self-styled "paedophile hunters" confronted a man suspected of grooming a 14-year-old girl.

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Unit to tackle drones making prison drops

A specialist unit has been set up in an attempt to stop drones dropping drugs and mobile phones into prisons.

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Harry 'spoke to shrink' over Diana's death

Prince Harry has admitted he had counselling after going off the rails in his 20s, years after the death of his mother.

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Eleven burned by 'noxious substance' at bar

Eleven people have suffered burns caused by a suspected noxious substance in a bar at a late night event in east London.

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Two seriously ill after care home fire

Two people are in a serious condition in hospital after a fire at a care home for the elderly in Tamworth, Staffordshire.

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Sailor, 90, feared missing as empty dinghy found

An air and sea search has been launched for a 90-year-old sailor whose empty dinghy was found off the coast of Wales.

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Two children seriously injured in hit-and-run

A two-year-old girl and a 12-year-old girl are seriously injured in hospital following a hit-and-run crash.

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Nearly £140m wasted on free schools - NUT

At least £138m has been wasted opening free schools, analysis has found.

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Navy to escort Russian warships in Channel

A Royal Navy ship is escorting two Russian warships which are due to pass through the English Channel.

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Probe into 'suspicious' stately home fire

A massive fire at an "exceptionally important" 16th century stately home in Dorset is being treated as suspicious by police.

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Charlie's mum: Our rights were 'stripped away'

The mother of a terminally ill baby says a decision to remove life-support means that her parental rights have been "stripped away" by "strangers".

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Family 'devastated' by British student's killing

The family of Hannah Bladon, the British student stabbed and killed in Jerusalem, say they are devastated by her death.

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Charging for park fun runs set to be banned

Councils in England will be prevented from charging people to take part in weekend fun runs under new rules.

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Stag parties thrown off plane for bad behaviour

Twenty-three passengers, from at least two different stag parties, have been thrown off a flight from Manchester for "disruptive behaviour".

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Chewing gum makers 'should help clean up'

Chewing gum makers should help pay for the growing cost of removing their product from the country's streets, councils have said.

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Heroin linked to four deaths in 24 hours

The unexplained deaths of four people in less than 24 hours may be related to heroin, police believe.

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Johnson: 'No Impunity' for those behind gas attack

Boris Johnson has written a joint article with the French foreign secretary warning that those responsible for the chemical attack in Syria will be held to account.

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Interpol hunts Briton wanted over Myanmar murder

Interpol has joined the hunt for a British murder suspect who left Myanmar after the death of his colleague.

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British student stabbed to death in Israel

A British woman has been stabbed to death by a Palestinian man in Jerusalem, Israeli police said.

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'We're gone': Helicopter crew's last words

The co-pilot of an Coast Guard helicopter which crashed off the coast of Ireland said "we're gone" seconds before the impact, investigators have revealed.

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Why Lib Dems are no longer a 'dead parrot'

Referring to their bird logo, Margaret Thatcher once described the Lib Dems as "a dead parrot"- referencing the famous Monty Python sketch (she herself had never seen it, thinking Monty Python was a person).

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More children victim of mental health issues

Children as young as four are suffering from mental health issues such as panic attacks, anxiety and depression, a poll has found.

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UK lenders put on brakes after borrowing binge

Banks are planning to put the brakes on credit card lending after a borrowing binge last year, Bank of England figures show.

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Gibraltar: Spain gunship in new 'illegal incursion'

A Spanish gunship has made another illegal incursion into UK waters off Gibraltar, say officials in the British territory.

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Soldier jailed for killing teen athletes with car

A soldier who knocked down two teenage athletes with his car after going drinking with colleagues has been jailed for six years.

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Soldier jailed for killing teen athletes with car

A soldier who knocked down two teenage athletes with his car after going drinking with colleagues has been jailed for six years.

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Record number wait for winter A&E treatment

Almost 200,000 patients waited longer than the NHS target of four hours to be admitted to hospital from accident and emergency departments this winter - the most since records began.

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Strike threat over Royal Mail pension changes

Royal Mail's plan to close its defined benefit pension scheme next year will be met with the "strongest possible opposition", including a ballot for industrial action, says a union.

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Gang's machete attack caught on CCTV

The moment a man was attacked with a machete outside a West Midlands pub has been caught on CCTV.

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Three fatal stabbings in London over 24 hours

Three people have been stabbed to death in London over 24 hours as figures show a surge in knife crime in the capital.

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Firefighters tackle 'major' fuel tankers blaze

Firefighters spent several hours tackling a huge blaze on an industrial state in Essex where fuel tankers carrying 45,000 litres of kerosene and diesel caught fire.

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New grammar schools must be 'truly open to all'

New grammar schools must take more pupils from poorer families, the Education Secretary will say.

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Thousands of children struggle with loneliness

Thousands of young people have felt so lonely in the last year that they have asked a charity for help.

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Trespassing on UK's railways hits record high

The number of people risking their lives by trespassing on the UK's railway lines is the highest since records began, according to new figures.

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Man jailed for killing mum-of-one under M4 bridge

A homeless man has been jailed for life for the "shocking and wicked" murder of a mother-of-one during a horrific sex attack as she walked to work.

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Second EDF price hike 'difficult to justify'

EDF is hiking bills for the second time this year, a move that has been described as "difficult to justify" by energy regulator Ofgem.

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McDonnell: Johnson has 'embarrassed' Britain

Boris Johnson has embarrassed Britain on the world stage over his mishandling of possible sanctions against Russia, John McDonnell has told Sky News.

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Melania Trump accepts damages from Daily Mail

Melania Trump has accepted damages and an apology over allegations about her work as a professional model.

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'Fitness and food' taking over high streets

Leisure offerings are replacing banks and clothing stores on the UK's high streets, according to research reporting an acceleration in shop closures last year.

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Tesco annual profits fall 28% to £145m

Tesco has reported a 28% fall in annual pre-tax profits to £145m, blaming costs to conclude probes into its 2014 profits scandal.

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GPs 'plan to quit' over morale and workload

Nearly 40% of GPs in southwest England say they are highly likely to quit the profession because of low morale and overwhelming workloads, a survey suggests.

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'Game-changing' stroke treatment rolled out

A 'mechanical' brain operation that deploys a wire mesh to retrieve blood clots in stroke patients is to be extended across England, potentially treating 1,000 people in the next year.

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Snowdonia tops list of UK's prettiest sights

If you want to enjoy the UK's best view, it looks like you should head to Wales.

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Anger as 539 council bosses paid more than PM

At least 2,300 council employees in England and Wales are earning six-figure salaries, according to research from the TaxPayers' Alliance.

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JD Sports hits back at warehouse 'prison' claim

JD Sports says a TV report on working practices at its Kingsway warehouse, in which workers complained about "prison" conditions, did not represent a "balanced characterisation" of life there.

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The British birds facing extinction

A quarter of all bird species in the UK are endangered, with some facing extinction according to the latest survey.

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'No 1 Daddy': Final farewell to hero PC Palmer

Thousands of police lined the streets of central London as they said farewell to terror attack hero and fellow officer Keith Palmer.

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Trial told soldier slit ex's throat from ear to ear

A soldier slit his ex-girlfriend's throat from "ear to ear" just days after she had told police she did not want him arrested for harassment, a court heard.

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Drink-drive mum flips car 14ft with toddler in back

A mother has been jailed after smashing her car into a roundabout with her toddler strapped into the back.

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NHS Scotland first to offer HIV prevention drug

Scotland has become the first place in the UK where a drug that aims to prevent HIV will be available on the NHS.

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First Silk Road train from UK leaves for China

A train loaded with British goods has set off on the first ever rail freight service from the UK to China, opening up a new international route for exports.

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Everton star punched in 'unprovoked' attack

Everton star Ross Barkley was the victim of an "unprovoked" nightclub attack on Sunday, his lawyer has said.

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Labour demands Bank faces rate-rigging probe

Labour has demanded a full public inquiry into allegations of Bank of England involvement in the manipulation of the inter-bank lending rate, Libor.

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Exclusive: Real fur sold as fake on High Street

Sky News has found four types of animal fur being sold on the British High Street - but marketed to shoppers as fake fur.

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Thousands expected at funeral of PC Keith Palmer

Colleagues of PC Keith Palmer, the officer killed in the Westminster attack, have paid tribute to the "perfect policeman".

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PC Palmer back at Westminster to lie in chapel

The body of Westminster attack hero PC Keith Palmer has been placed in a chapel at the Houses of Parliament so people can pay their respects before his funeral.

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Woman in viral EDL protest photo 'not scared'

A woman pictured apparently staring down an EDL protester has said she was "not scared in the slightest" during the confrontation.

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McDonnell 'could weep' over anti-Semitism row

Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell has said he "could weep" over allegations of anti-Semitism within the Labour Party and has called on Ken Livingstone to apologise.

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Charles will make Camilla his Queen, expert says

As Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall mark their 12th wedding anniversary, a constitutional expert has told Sky News that Camilla will be Queen one day - even if the public doesn't like the idea.

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'Black Mamba' cannabis warning after man dies

Police have warned people against taking a synthetic form of cannabis known as 'Black Mamba' after a man's body was found near Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre.

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Briton identified among Sweden attack victims

The four people killed when a truck was driven into people in Stockholm have been identified as a Briton, two Swedes and a Belgian.

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Family hurt after acid attack in north London

A father, mother and their two-year-old son have suffered burns following an acid attack in north London.

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Fight to free beaches of plastic as Brexit looms

The campaign group Surfers Against Sewage has switched its focus from sewage to fighting plastic pollution, as it warns that Brexit could have a devastating impact on some of Britain's best-known beaches.

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Two die in 'extremely fierce' care home fire

Two people have died after an early morning fire at a care home in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire.

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Cancer-hit boy given honorary place in National

After hearing "news no parent should have to hear", the Lowerys gave their five-year-old son Bradley one more day in the sun at Aintree.

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One For Arthur wins Grand National for Scotland

One For Arthur, ridden by Derek Fox, has triumphed in the 2017 Grand National at Aintree.

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Boris Johnson scraps trip to Moscow over Syria

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has cancelled a visit to Moscow next week as tensions grow over events in Syria.

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Entire lifeboat crew resigns over skipper sacking

The entire crew of a lifeboat station has resigned in protest at the dismissal of their coxswain.

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UK set for hottest day of year (Scots need not read)

Temperatures are set to soar this weekend, with Sunday expected to be the hottest day of the year in some parts of the country.

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Rail strikes to affect Grand National fans

Staff at two train companies in northwest England go on strike today - potentially bringing disruption for thousands of fans heading to the Grand National.

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Woman dies after chasing dog on busy motorway

A woman has died after being hit by a van while chasing her dog on a motorway, according to police.

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Drinks in plastic bottles may get more expensive

The Government is going to look at introducing deposits on plastic drink bottles, Sky News has learned.

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Could Grand National pile-up happen again?

Armed police stood guard, smiling, as Liverpool's finest filed into Aintree on Ladies Day in warm sunshine, 50 years after a rainsoaked race unmatched in Grand National history.

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Cancer treatment for mascot Bradley 'failing'

Treatment to help a five-year-old football mascot with cancer "is not working", his heartbroken family have announced.   

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Cricket bat wife beater jailed for 18 months

A man who was spared jail after attacking his wife with a cricket bat has now been jailed for 18 months following a case review.

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Cuts blamed for 15% increase in fire deaths

Government cuts are to blame for a rise in fire-related deaths in England last year, according to the union representing firefighters.

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Leaked figures reveal fears of nursing shortage

The NHS faces a shortage of up to 42,000 nurses just six years after Brexit, according to a leaked Government projection.

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'Cruel' burglar drowns puppy during break-in

A seven-month-old puppy was drowned in a bath by a "cruel" intruder during a burglary, police have said.

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Driver cleared in crowd-funded cycling case

A woman who was prosecuted in what is believed to be the first crowd-funded court case has been cleared of causing death by careless driving.

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No Gibraltar change without consent, May says

There will be no negotiation on Gibraltar's sovereignty without the consent of its people, Theresa May has told Donald Tusk.

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Father loses legal battle over term-time holidays

The Supreme Court has ruled that a father who took his daughter out of school for a holiday to Disney World in term-time acted unlawfully.

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UKIP's Reckless defects back to Tories

UKIP's Mark Reckless has quit the party and returned to the Tories pledging to support to Theresa May and her Brexit ministers.

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PM to meet EU's Tusk for Brexit discussions

The Prime Minister is to meet the President of the European Council, Donald Tusk, for Brexit discussions at Downing Street today.

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Missing mother and children found 'safe'

Missing mother Samantha Baldwin has been found "safe" with her two young sons.

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Working age benefits sacrificed to cut deficit

Bereaved families and those who have three or more children will have their benefits limited after changes to tax credits come into effect today.

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PM: Labour 'let Ken Livingstone off the hook'

Theresa May is to accuse Labour of "betraying" the Jewish community by not expelling Ken Livingstone from the party.

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Terror attack survivors attend tribute service

A woman whose husband was killed in front of her during the Westminster terror attack joined families of other victims at a service to pay tribute to those who lost their lives.

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Kurdish 'hate crime' victim pictured in hospital

A picture has been released of a Kurdish man - who was set upon by a mob of around 20 people in a suspected hate attack - recovering in hospital.

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Mother of baby Charlie Gard weeps in court

The mother of Charlie Gard, who is fighting for the right to take her dying baby to the US for treatment, has broken down in court.

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Fresh probe into Livingstone Hitler remarks

Jeremy Corbyn has announced a new probe into Ken Livingstone's "grossly insensitive" behaviour since his suspension for suggesting Adolf Hitler supported Zionism.

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Record UK car sales ahead of tax change

A record number of new cars were registered in March as drivers rushed to beat a new tax that came into force on 1 April.

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Watson: Failure to expel Livingstone 'shameful'

Labour's decision not to expel Ken Livingstone from the party for suggesting Adolf Hitler supported Zionism "shames us all", Tom Watson has said.

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PM pledge to help diesel drivers over toxin tax

Diesel drivers will not be punished as so-called toxin taxes are expected to be rolled out in cities across the country, the Prime Minister has said.

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Best places to get off parking fine revealed

It is unlikely you will ever feel lucky when you get a parking ticket.

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'We wanted Westminster killer to suffer'

The family of a retired window cleaner killed in the Westminster terror attack has told Sky News they wish the attacker had lived - so that he could suffer.

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Livingstone: I have not damaged Labour Party

Ken Livingstone has denied that he has damaged the Labour Party, despite anger among many of its members after he avoided expulsion.

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Child fights for life after being bitten by dog

A child is being treated in a London hospital for life-threatening injuries after being bitten by a dog, police have said.

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'Mother to mother' appeal over missing boys

A detective has issued a 'mother to mother' appeal to a missing mum accused of abducting her two young sons.

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Spanish gunship in UK waters off Gibraltar

A Spanish gunship has made an illegal incursion into British waters off Gibraltar amid rising Brexit tensions over the territory.

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£43k reward to catch Michaela McAreavey killer

The widower of an Irish woman murdered on her honeymoon in Mauritius has offered a £43k reward and returned to the island to “win justice” for his bride.

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Migrants rescued from sinking boat in Channel

Six Iranian migrants trying to reach the UK have been rescued from a sinking boat in the English Channel.

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Thirteen now charged over asylum seeker attack

Thirteen people have now been charged in connection with a 'hate crime' attack on an asylum seeker who was left unconscious in the street in Croydon.

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PM to unveil £1bn package for Syrian refugees

Prime Minister Theresa May will reveal details of a jobs and education package to help the most vulnerable victims of the Syrian conflict.

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'Sieve' turns seawater to drinking water

Scientists in the UK have created a new membrane 'sieve', capable of transforming seawater into drinking water.

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Church fury as Easter 'airbrushed' from egg hunt

The Church of England has hit out at the National Trust and Cadbury - accusing both organisations of "airbrushing faith" from an Easter egg hunt.

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Boys arrested after 'trespass' at Westminster

Two teenage boys have been bailed after police arrested them for climbing over barriers to the grounds of the Palace of Westminster.

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Row as report slams PM's Brexit deal claim

Theresa May is being criticised over her Brexit objectives by a committee of MPs.

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Seven charged over attack on teen asylum seeker

Seven people have been charged in connection with an attack on a teenage asylum seeker who was left unconscious on a street in Croydon, southeast London.

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Brexit tour: 'Royals are our best ambassadors'

The Royal Family are Britain's "best ambassadors" to maintain good relations with European countries, foreign minister Sir Alan Duncan has told Sky News.

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Five charged over asylum seeker attack

Five people have been charged in connection with an attack on a teenage asylum seeker who was left unconscious on a street in Croydon, southeast London.

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PM urges 'jaw-jaw' with Spain over Gibraltar

The Prime Minister has said she wants "jaw-jaw" with Spain rather than "war-war" after suggestions she would fight for Gibraltar.

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Spain says 'don't lose temper' over Gibraltar

Spain's foreign minister has urged the UK not to "lose tempers" over Gibraltar after sabre-rattling from a former Tory leader.

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Suicidal callers to NHS 111 helpline 'put on hold'

The NHS has launched an "urgent investigation" following newspaper claims that suicidal people calling the NHS 111 helpline are being left on hold until they hang up while staff are asleep at their desks.

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British babies top world 'crying chart'

Babies in the UK cry more than almost anywhere else in the industrialised world, according to a new study.

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One in three 'inactive' Brits face heart risk

Almost one in three people in Britain are at risk of heart disease because of physical inactivity, according to a new study.

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Images of three wanted over asylum seeker attack

Police have released images of three people they want to speak to after a teenage asylum seeker was beaten and left unconscious.

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PM heads to frontline of the war on terror

Theresa May is travelling to the frontline of the war on terror for talks on stepping up the fight against Islamic State, known as Daesh, and tackling the Syrian refugee crisis.

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Civil rights activist Darcus Howe dies aged 74

Civil rights activist Darcus Howe has died aged 74, according to his biographer.

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Two pitbull-type dogs shot dead by police

Two pitbull-type dogs have been shot dead by police after a man and a woman were bitten and another dog seriously injured.

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Legality of axing NHS 18-week target probed

Shadow health secretary Jon Ashworth has questioned the legality of government plans that will see operation waiting times increase.

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Six arrested over 'savage' asylum seeker attack

Six people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and violent disorder after a teenage asylum seeker was beaten up and left unconscious.

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Johnson: Gibraltar 'will not be bargained away'

Boris Johnson has pledged that Gibraltar will not be sacrificed in Brexit negotiations and rejected claims that it could become a "bargaining chip".

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Fears of 'daily gridlock' in Dover after Brexit

Dover could face gridlock on a daily basis and become a "magnet" for illegal immigration if Britain's departure from the EU is not handled smoothly, local officials have warned.

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New team to fight 'poisonous' extremism in jails

A new taskforce of counter-terrorism experts is being launched on Monday to tackle the threat of radicalisation in prisons.

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Security 'on the table' during Brexit talks

Cabinet ministers secretly agreed that Britain should put security on the table in Brexit talks, despite official Government denials, it is reported.

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Man accused of double murder remanded

A homeless man accused of murdering a woman and her 13-year-old son has been remanded in custody.

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'Explosion' of wet wipes found near rivers

A huge increase in the number of wet wipes being flushed down the toilet is having a major impact on rivers and marine life in the UK.

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Teen asylum seeker beaten in 'brutal attack'

A teenage asylum seeker is in a critical condition in hospital after being beaten up by a gang in what police believe was a hate crime.

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All 12 held over Westminster attack released

Twelve people arrested in connection with the Westminster terror attack have all been released without charge.

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Missing mother 'poses risk' to young sons

A woman suspected of abducting her two young sons poses "a risk of harm" to the boys, a family court has said.

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Half UK rail journeys on foreign-owned services

The Government is facing fresh criticism over Britain's rail network after it was found that half of all passenger journeys will soon be on services owned by foreign countries.

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