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A police unit launched to crack down on the surge in shoplifting has arrested 93 members of 28 organised crime gangs behind more than £4m worth of thefts. The national team has also identified 228 previously unknown offenders and 70 vehicles involved in retail crime in the seven months since it was launched, according to

The government has paused all decisions on Syrian asylum claims following the rapid fall of the Assad regime over the weekend. The Home Office said the move had been made “whilst we assess the current situation”. “The Home Office has paused decisions on Syrian asylum claims whilst we assess the current situation,” a statement said.

West Ham United forward Michail Antonio has undergone surgery after a car crash, the club has confirmed. In a statement, the Hammers said Antonio had been treated for a lower limb fracture after the accident yesterday and “will continue to be monitored in hospital over the coming days”. “Everyone at the Club wishes Michail a

West Ham United forward Michail Antonio has been involved in a car crash, the club has confirmed. In a statement, the Hammers said “thoughts and prayers” are with Antonio, his friends and his family. No details of the player’s condition or further information about the incident have yet been given, but the club said they

The King and Queen’s Christmas card has been revealed, showing the monarch and his wife smiling in the Buckingham Palace garden. In the picture, taken by photographer Millie Pilkington in April, Charles wears a grey suit and blue tie. Camilla is in a blue wool crepe dress by Fiona Clare and also wears private jewellery.

The world is entering a new nuclear age with a proliferation of weapons and technologies, the head of the UK armed forces has warned. In his starkest ever public remarks, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin accused Russia of making “wild threats of tactical nuclear use” as well as conducting “large-scale nuclear exercises and simulated attacks against

Less than 10% of the millions eligible for the so-called “King Kong of weight loss drugs” will be able to get it in the next three years, according to guidance by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Under final draft guidance issued by NICE, about 220,000 patients are expected to benefit from

The King has paid tribute to the “profound, personal and historic” ties between our “two great nations” as he hosts the Emir of Qatar at a state banquet at Buckingham Palace. The British monarch is joined by the Queen who has not been taking part in the outdoor elements of the two-day state visit as

Jaguar wants “to be bold and disruptive” with its new electric car and redesign, the luxury vehicle maker’s managing director told Sky News. The British car maker sparked widespread controversy last month when it unveiled its rebrand ahead of becoming a fully electric brand. Speaking to Sky News business and economics correspondent Gurpreet Narwan, managing

Forecasters are predicting a widespread frost across the UK, with the potential for -10C (14F) in some places. Most areas will turn dry on Monday evening and, as skies clear, temperatures are set to plummet overnight. “Rural areas, mainly in Scotland, could dip as low as -10C (14F), while -6C (21F) is possible in parts

People from all parts of the UK, representing all age groups including a significant majority of Labour voters, believe the rate of inflation will increase in the next year across a range of categories, from bills and shopping to going out. Almost three quarters (71%) of those surveyed between 22 and 25 November expect the

Two police officers were taken to hospital after being “exposed to a substance believed to be alkaline” during an incident at Surbiton station. Two boys, aged 14 and 16, have been arrested on suspicion of possession of a corrosive substance in a public space and conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm. The teenagers were detained

The BBC licence fee will increase in line with inflation each year until 2027, the government has announced. It will mean bills will rise by £5, or an extra 42p a month, from April next year – bringing the total cost of a TV licence to £174.50. The hike comes after a £10.50 rise brought

Microsoft has said it is “investigating an issue” after users reported problems with Outlook and Teams. In a post on X, Microsoft 365 Status said: “We’re investigating an issue impacting users attempting to access Exchange Online or functionality within Microsoft Teams calendar.” Microsoft Exchange Online is a platform for business communication that has a mail

Young people will lose their benefits if they refuse to take up work and training opportunities, a minister has confirmed ahead of announcing measures to cut the welfare bill. Liz Kendall, the work and pensions secretary, told Sky’s Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips that “conditions” will be attached to new skills opportunities the government intends

Russia is prepared to launch a wave of cyber attacks on Britain – and can “turn the lights off for millions of people”, a minister will warn. Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden will tell a NATO conference next week allies must “not underestimate” the threat Moscow poses in its “hidden war”. Russia

Two people detained during a security incident at Gatwick Airport have been allowed to continue their journeys after a suspect package saw a “large part” of the South Terminal evacuated. The terminal was closed for hours after the discovery of a “suspected prohibited item” in a passenger’s luggage sparked an emergency response. It reopened at

Officers arresting a man with a rucksack full of over-the-counter medication detained a second person in the same shop for allegedly stealing meat. The officers were on their way to work when they arrested the first man on suspicion of shoplifting from a Sainsbury’s store in Bethnal Green, east London. The Metropolitan Police’s Tower Hamlets

Ukraine has fired British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles into Russia, a source has told Sky News. The UK and Ukraine have not yet confirmed the use of the Storm Shadow missiles in Russia but their deployment has been widely reported in British media. Image: A Storm Shadow cruise missile on display in June 2023. Pic: AP

Police are searching for a British woman who was last seen more than a week ago at an airport in southern Poland. Ania Czopinski, 18, was spotted on CCTV on 11 November at Krakow-Balice Airport at around 11pm. Officers say she did not have a passport with her. Image: Ms Czopinski was last spotted on