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The government’s Rwanda bill will finally become law after the Lords decided there would be no further amendments in a late-night session. For weeks, peers have been pushing back on the scheme – which seeks to deport asylum seekers arriving in the UK via small boats to the African nation – and trying to get

Travellers have been warned of possible delays after a power outage grounded all flights at Liverpool John Lennon Airport. The airport said engineers “have resolved the earlier Air Traffic Control power issue”, but there may still be delays to flights. Aircraft operations have now resumed at the airport in Liverpool. Follow Sky News on WhatsApp

New legal guidance will make it easier for police to go after stalkers, after ministers admitted too many are slipping through the net. Stalking Protection Orders were introduced four years ago and allow police to impose conditions on perpetrators not to approach or contact their victims. But figures obtained under freedom of information laws by

Some roads in Wales are set to go back to 30mph after nearly half a million people called for an end to the national 20mph speed limit. Ken Skates, the Welsh government’s new transport minister, said “there will be a change” to legislation introduced in September which changed the speed limit on nearly all roads

Former Premier League footballer Joey Barton has hit out at “an attempt to intimidate” him and his family after officers contacted him about comments he posted on social media. Cheshire Constabulary have said they made “multiple attempts” to arrange a voluntary interview with a 41-year-old man from Liverpool. The force added they had tried to

An antisemitism campaigner has been threatened with arrest yards from a pro-Palestine march as a Metropolitan Police officer said his presence was “antagonising”. A video clip, posted on social media, showed Gideon Falter being told by police he was “quite openly Jewish” and causing a “breach of peace”. The chief executive of the Campaign Against

Detectives investigating human remains found wrapped in plastic at a Salford nature reserve believe children who were playing in the area days before the discovery could have crucial information. The crime scene in Kersal Dale Wetlands has been lifted after a 12-day search involving more than 100 officers, an underwater search team and dogs. Warning:

Former England and Kent cricketer Derek Underwood has died aged 78. He remains the country’s most prolific spin bowler ever, claiming a career haul of 297 wickets in 86 Test appearances from 1966 to 1982. Underwood, with his brisk left-arm spin, is also sixth in England’s all-time list of leading wicket takers. He played for

Climate change is “likely” to increase the activity and distribution of ticks in the UK, which could lead to a rise in Lyme disease cases, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). A potentially warmer and more humid climate is expected to result in ticks – which can infect humans with Lyme disease –

Police have launched an investigation into Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner. Ms Rayner has faced claims she may have broken electoral law over information she gave about her living situation a decade ago. A Greater Manchester Police (GMP) spokesperson said: “We’re investigating whether any offences have been committed. This follows a reassessment of the information

Police have launched a manhunt after charging four men and a woman in relation to 57 burglary offences in London. The Metropolitan Police said the five were linked to an organised crime gang. Officers are seeking further information to track down 22-year-old Eric Andrews, of no fixed abode. He was last seen in the Kingston

Boris Johnson has hit out at Rishi Sunak’s smoking policy, branding his plan to phase out the sale of tobacco products “nuts”. The current prime minister announced his proposal at the Conservative Party conference in 2023, saying he would raise the legal age for buying cigarettes in England by one year every year, eventually leading

A TV cosmetic doctor gave free Botox to an OnlyFans model in return for sex at his clinic, a medical tribunal has found. Dr Tijion Esho, who has featured on ITV’s This Morning, BBC’s Morning Live and E4’s Body Fixers, admitted to an improper emotional relationship with the woman, referred to as Patient A, after

A migraine pill which could change the lives of thousands of people who suffer from the “incredibly debilitating” condition should be made accessible on the NHS “swiftly”, a charity has said.  Atogepant – sold under the brand name Aquipta and made by AbbVie – has been given the green light for NHS use under new

Buckingham Palace is planning for King Charles to potentially attend engagements involving more people from the end of the month, Sky News understands. It could be viewed as another important indication that he is doing well with his cancer treatment after he was seen shaking hands with crowds at Easter. Image: The King attended an

Known for her iconic look and unique talent, Amy Winehouse had risen to an unimaginable level of fame by the time she had died of alcohol poisoning in 2011. She was 27. The London artist whose songs include Rehab and Tears Dry On Their Own, had struggled with addiction and bulimia throughout her music career.

Ted Baker is to shut 15 of its stores across the UK within weeks, the retailer’s administrators have announced. Around 245 staff will be made redundant. It comes after Sky News revealed that hundreds of jobs were at risk after the company behind the brand’s UK shops, No Ordinary Designer Label Limited (NODL), collapsed last

New weather warnings have been issued – including a possible danger to life in some coastal areas – after Storm Kathleen brought disruption to parts of the UK and Ireland. Planes struggled to land at some airports on Saturday, with flights cancelled and tens of thousands of people left without power as the storm brought

Police are looking for a four-year-old girl and her mother who were last seen in February. Bedfordshire Police said Joana, 39, and her daughter Aliannah are missing from their home in Luton and were last heard from around three weeks ago. The force added that officers were “concerned for their welfare” and have asked for

A body has been found in the search for a missing 25-year-old woman from Leeds. North Yorkshire Police issued an urgent appeal to find Molly Ann Garbutt after her black Renault Clio was found parked off the B6265, near to Dibbles Bridge at Hebden, at 8am on Wednesday morning. RAF Mountain Rescue, Upper Wharfedale Fell