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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

An extra £500m of additional funding will be given to neighbourhood policing, the home secretary is set to announce. Yvette Cooper will also lay out plans for a new unit to improve the performances of police forces across the country to end the “postcode lottery” of how effectively crimes are dealt with. The Home Office

A letter in which Ernie Wise attempted to break up the double act that would go on to bring both him and Eric Morecambe worldwide fame is going on sale. It’s part of a large archive of items belonging to Morecambe which are being sold at auction following the death in March this year of

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) says it has made wide-ranging changes to the treatment of women in custody, following a Sky News investigation. This includes ending the use of police strip searches for “welfare” purposes and ensuring it is a “last resort” when looking for concealed items. A Sky News investigation in 2023 into the custody

South Yorkshire Police have warned pet owners to “step up before someone dies” after receiving 13 reports of dangerous dogs in less than 48 hours. One man was attacked by his own American bulldog in Sheffield on Thursday afternoon, the force said, when he attempted to separate it and a pocket bully inside a property.

A murder victim’s family claim the farm where her killer says he buried her is not worth its true market value because her body still hasn’t been found. Independent valuers believe the property is worth up to 50% less and would be difficult to sell anyway, according to reports seen by Sky News. The family

Essex Police say they are investigating an alleged criminal offence of inciting racial hatred, after Daily Telegraph columnist Allison Pearson said she was “dumbfounded and upset” when officers knocked on her door last Sunday. Ms Pearson revealed she was told she was being investigated over a year-old deleted post online. She said she wasn’t informed

A police officer who sexually assaulted a six-year-old girl on duty has been jailed. Dean Dempster, 35, from Manchester, attacked the child when he was responding to a domestic disturbance on 29 December 2023 while on duty in Oldham. During the investigation, it was also found he had superimposed his face onto child abuse images.