1 yr. ago
What lies 1,000 metres beneath the North Sea could help the climate of the atmosphere above. And I'm on my way down to see it.
The rattly lift drops at 10 metres per second, the speed of a sprinter, ruffling the air and flapping my shorts as it plunges down. Yes shorts.I wear a lot of PPE on location in my job but this is the first time I've donned hi-vis beachwear accessorised with bright orange shin-pads. It's needed because one danger the miners face is heat.https://news.sky.com/story...
The rattly lift drops at 10 metres per second, the speed of a sprinter, ruffling the air and flapping my shorts as it plunges down. Yes shorts.I wear a lot of PPE on location in my job but this is the first time I've donned hi-vis beachwear accessorised with bright orange shin-pads. It's needed because one danger the miners face is heat.https://news.sky.com/story...
1 yr. ago
A Welsh village in the very west of Wales celebrates the New Year in the middle of January as part of a centuries-old tradition.
The Gwaun Valley, near Fishguard in Pembrokeshire, has a population of nearly 300.Every year it celebrates the Hen Galan (the Old New Year) on 13 January.
As part of the village's festivities, children go from house to house singing for money or sweets in a tradition known as "hel calennig".
Bonni Davies is one of the editors of the local newsletter, Y Llien Gwyn.https://news.sky.com/story...
The Gwaun Valley, near Fishguard in Pembrokeshire, has a population of nearly 300.Every year it celebrates the Hen Galan (the Old New Year) on 13 January.
As part of the village's festivities, children go from house to house singing for money or sweets in a tradition known as "hel calennig".
Bonni Davies is one of the editors of the local newsletter, Y Llien Gwyn.https://news.sky.com/story...
1 yr. ago
Terminally-ill Sven-Goran Eriksson wants to be well enough to watch England take on Brazil in two months' time - and has revealed one wish he never fulfilled.
The former England manager has pancreatic cancer - with about a year left to live at the "best case" - and the 75-year-old told Sky News' Niall Paterson he wants to stay as healthy as he can in that time.He wants to "not have too much pain" and plans to make it to England to watch the Three Lions taking on Brazil on 23 March at Wembley.https://news.sky.com/story...
The former England manager has pancreatic cancer - with about a year left to live at the "best case" - and the 75-year-old told Sky News' Niall Paterson he wants to stay as healthy as he can in that time.He wants to "not have too much pain" and plans to make it to England to watch the Three Lions taking on Brazil on 23 March at Wembley.https://news.sky.com/story...
1 yr. ago
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Queen Elizabeth II "slipped away in her sleep" and had a "very peaceful" death, according to a memo written by her private secretary.
Sir Edward Young wrote a note about the late monarch's final moments at Balmoral Castle, where she died on 8 September 2022, aged 96.In a memo reported by the Daily Mail, Sir Edward wrote: "Very peaceful. In her sleep. Slipped away. Old age. She wouldn't have been aware of anything. No pain."
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Sir Edward Young wrote a note about the late monarch's final moments at Balmoral Castle, where she died on 8 September 2022, aged 96.In a memo reported by the Daily Mail, Sir Edward wrote: "Very peaceful. In her sleep. Slipped away. Old age. She wouldn't have been aware of anything. No pain."
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1 yr. ago
Migrants crossing the English Channel to the UK have been reported for the first time in 2024.
Arrivals had not been recorded since 16 December, according to Home Office figures, with poor weather conditions potentially contributing to the lack of activity at sea.It means there had been 27 days of no crossings until today.
This is the longest gap in small boat arrivals for just over five years.
It is also the first time no Channel crossings took place on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or Boxing Day, for five years.https://news.sky.com/story...
Arrivals had not been recorded since 16 December, according to Home Office figures, with poor weather conditions potentially contributing to the lack of activity at sea.It means there had been 27 days of no crossings until today.
This is the longest gap in small boat arrivals for just over five years.
It is also the first time no Channel crossings took place on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or Boxing Day, for five years.https://news.sky.com/story...
1 yr. ago
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Broadcast icon Annie Nightingale - Radio 1's first female DJ - has died.
Nightingale, who was 83, started presenting on Radio 1 in 1970 and became its longest-serving broadcaster, hosting her show Annie Nightingale presents... until late last year.She was awarded an MBE in 2002 and a CBE in 2020. In 2004, she became the first female DJ from Radio 1 to be inducted into the Radio Academy Hall of Fame.https://news.sky.com/story...
Nightingale, who was 83, started presenting on Radio 1 in 1970 and became its longest-serving broadcaster, hosting her show Annie Nightingale presents... until late last year.She was awarded an MBE in 2002 and a CBE in 2020. In 2004, she became the first female DJ from Radio 1 to be inducted into the Radio Academy Hall of Fame.https://news.sky.com/story...
1 yr. ago
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Former England football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has said his terminal cancer diagnosis came as a "shock" - but vowed to fight against it and not "give up".
He said the alternative was to sit alone at home - and although he and his family have accepted the inevitable, they are dealing with the news and talk every day.Why you can trust Sky News
Former England football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has said his terminal cancer diagnosis came as a "shock" - but vowed to fight against it and not "give up"https://news.sky.com/story...
He said the alternative was to sit alone at home - and although he and his family have accepted the inevitable, they are dealing with the news and talk every day.Why you can trust Sky News
Former England football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has said his terminal cancer diagnosis came as a "shock" - but vowed to fight against it and not "give up"https://news.sky.com/story...
1 yr. ago
Rishi Sunak has made a surprise visit to Kyiv to announce a new package of military aid, security ******* urances and humanitarian support.
The prime minister has signed a UK-Ukraine Agreement on Security Cooperation with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy - committing the UK to provide intelligence sharing, cyber security, medical and military training, and defence industrial cooperation.The UK will also provide £2.5bn in military aid to Ukraine in 2024-25, an increase of £200m on the previous two years.
About £200m will also be spent on a push to procure and produce thousands of military dr
The prime minister has signed a UK-Ukraine Agreement on Security Cooperation with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy - committing the UK to provide intelligence sharing, cyber security, medical and military training, and defence industrial cooperation.The UK will also provide £2.5bn in military aid to Ukraine in 2024-25, an increase of £200m on the previous two years.
About £200m will also be spent on a push to procure and produce thousands of military dr
1 yr. ago
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The UK economy returned to growth in November, according to official figures that are being closely watched amid fears the prospect of recession remains on a knife edge.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported an early estimate for output growth of 0.3% for the month - recovering from a 0.3% decline witnessed in October when many weather-sensitive sectors were hit by heavy rain.The data showed retail was a major contributor to that growth as Christmas shopping got into gear with Black Friday sales.https://news.sky.com/story...
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported an early estimate for output growth of 0.3% for the month - recovering from a 0.3% decline witnessed in October when many weather-sensitive sectors were hit by heavy rain.The data showed retail was a major contributor to that growth as Christmas shopping got into gear with Black Friday sales.https://news.sky.com/story...
1 yr. ago
A court has been told Scottish sub-postmasters who were given a criminal record as a result of the Post Office scandal have been placed in an "intolerable" position by politicians promising to pardon victims.
Around 100 Scots were criminalised due to the faulty computer system but only four have so far been successful in overturning their convictions.In England and Wales, the Post Office acted as a private prosecutor in all cases but the legal system in Scotland is different. Scotland's public prosecution service, the Crown Office, oversaw cases.
Around 100 Scots were criminalised due to the faulty computer system but only four have so far been successful in overturning their convictions.In England and Wales, the Post Office acted as a private prosecutor in all cases but the legal system in Scotland is different. Scotland's public prosecution service, the Crown Office, oversaw cases.
1 yr. ago
The interventions by the UK's armed forces in the Middle East this week have been compared to protecting Atlantic convoys in the Second World War and airstrikes against Islamic State.
Earlier this week in the Red Sea, crews on the Royal Navy's HMS Diamond shot down seven drones launched by Iranian-backed Houthi fighters, the first time a UK vessel has had to defend itself in years, military ****** ysts say.Overnight, Britain's armed forces were busy elsewhere in the region, striking Houthi targets inside Yemen in cooperation with the US and other coalition nations.
Earlier this week in the Red Sea, crews on the Royal Navy's HMS Diamond shot down seven drones launched by Iranian-backed Houthi fighters, the first time a UK vessel has had to defend itself in years, military ****** ysts say.Overnight, Britain's armed forces were busy elsewhere in the region, striking Houthi targets inside Yemen in cooperation with the US and other coalition nations.
1 yr. ago
The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for snow and ice at the weekend and into next week.
The alerts, which warn some travel disruption is likely, cover northern parts of Scotland on Sunday and Monday.Another warning has been issued for the whole of Northern Ireland on Monday.
The Met Office said some roads and railways are likely to be affected, with some icy patches on untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths.
The alerts, which warn some travel disruption is likely, cover northern parts of Scotland on Sunday and Monday.Another warning has been issued for the whole of Northern Ireland on Monday.
The Met Office said some roads and railways are likely to be affected, with some icy patches on untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths.
1 yr. ago
Walkers wanting to enjoy footpaths across the British countryside are being blocked or obstructed in nearly 32,000 places across England and Wales.
But they are fighting back, with one rambler even training as a lawyer to force councils to keep the way .investigation found councils which have responsibility for footpaths had 4,000 more access issues on public rights of way in 2023 than in 2022.
Campaigners said this showed a "growing abuse and neglect" of the path network.
Local authorities said "funding constraints" limited what they can do.
But they are fighting back, with one rambler even training as a lawyer to force councils to keep the way .investigation found councils which have responsibility for footpaths had 4,000 more access issues on public rights of way in 2023 than in 2022.
Campaigners said this showed a "growing abuse and neglect" of the path network.
Local authorities said "funding constraints" limited what they can do.
1 yr. ago
A pilot scheme to allow journalists and legal bloggers to report cases from three family courts in England and Wales is to be extended to almost half of the courts in the countries.
From 29 January, coverage of cases at 16 more family court centres in England will be permitted.
This means 19 of the 43 centres in England and Wales will be part of the Transparency Pilot.
Families and individual social workers will be anonymous under the scheme.
However, reporting can include the names of local authorities and some experts, once Transparency Orders are granted.
From 29 January, coverage of cases at 16 more family court centres in England will be permitted.
This means 19 of the 43 centres in England and Wales will be part of the Transparency Pilot.
Families and individual social workers will be anonymous under the scheme.
However, reporting can include the names of local authorities and some experts, once Transparency Orders are granted.
1 yr. ago
Sir Keir Starmer flew in a private jet paid for by Qatar to visit the country's leader last month, according to parliamentary records.
The Labour leader made a return trip to the kingdom whilst attending the COP28 climate conference held in Dubai.
His latest declaration of financial interests shows the trip for him and three staffers cost £25,508.
The COP28 organisers also paid £765 for him to travel by car at the conference.
The Labour leader made a return trip to the kingdom whilst attending the COP28 climate conference held in Dubai.
His latest declaration of financial interests shows the trip for him and three staffers cost £25,508.
The COP28 organisers also paid £765 for him to travel by car at the conference.
1 yr. ago
The UK will provide £2.5bn of military aid to Ukraine over the coming year, Rishi Sunak has said - Britain's largest annual commitment since Russia's invasion.
The PM made the announcement during a rare visit to the country, where he will also sign a new agreement supporting its long-term security.
Officials said the package will provide Ukraine with long-range missiles, air defence and artillery shells.
Some £200m will be spent on drones, most of which will be UK-made.
The PM made the announcement during a rare visit to the country, where he will also sign a new agreement supporting its long-term security.
Officials said the package will provide Ukraine with long-range missiles, air defence and artillery shells.
Some £200m will be spent on drones, most of which will be UK-made.
1 yr. ago
Stronger retail sales helped the UK's economy to rebound in November, but the risk of recession remains.
The economy grew by 0.3% in November, official figures show, after it shrank during the previous month.
The Office for National Statistics said the services sector led the rebound, as Black Friday sales boosted retailers.
But it said the economy had shown "little growth" over the past year and economists said it was a close call as to whether the UK can avoid a downturn.
Figures released last year showed the UK was at risk of a recession after the economy shrank between July and
The economy grew by 0.3% in November, official figures show, after it shrank during the previous month.
The Office for National Statistics said the services sector led the rebound, as Black Friday sales boosted retailers.
But it said the economy had shown "little growth" over the past year and economists said it was a close call as to whether the UK can avoid a downturn.
Figures released last year showed the UK was at risk of a recession after the economy shrank between July and
1 yr. ago
Strikes against Houthi rebel sites in Yemen are "necessary and proportionate" to protect the global shipping in the Red Sea, Rishi Sunak has said.
The UK and US launched targeted strikes on military facilities overnight.
Mr Sunak said the action against the Iranian-backed group, who he accuses of threatening UK ships, was in "self-defence".
In response, Houthi officials have warned the UK and US will "pay a heavy price".
The US-led strikes are the first against the Houthi militia since it started targeting international shipping in the Red Sea last year.
The UK and US launched targeted strikes on military facilities overnight.
Mr Sunak said the action against the Iranian-backed group, who he accuses of threatening UK ships, was in "self-defence".
In response, Houthi officials have warned the UK and US will "pay a heavy price".
The US-led strikes are the first against the Houthi militia since it started targeting international shipping in the Red Sea last year.
1 yr. ago
An electric double-decker bus caught fire during the morning rush hour in south-west London.
Emergency services were called to Wimbledon Hill Road/Alwyne Road in Wimbledon shortly after 07:20 GMT.
Transport for London (TfL) said the bus was quickly evacuated, and the Met Police said no injuries were reported. The force declared a critical incident.
Tom Cunnington, TfL's head of bus business development, said: "Safety is our top priority and we are working with the operator, London General, and the bus manufacturer, Switch, to investigate what happened."
Emergency services were called to Wimbledon Hill Road/Alwyne Road in Wimbledon shortly after 07:20 GMT.
Transport for London (TfL) said the bus was quickly evacuated, and the Met Police said no injuries were reported. The force declared a critical incident.
Tom Cunnington, TfL's head of bus business development, said: "Safety is our top priority and we are working with the operator, London General, and the bus manufacturer, Switch, to investigate what happened."
1 yr. ago
The Lib Dems have asked Ofcom to investigate alleged bias in GB News' coverage of the Post Office scandal, including attacks on Sir Ed Davey.
The party claims GB News hosts Nigel Farage and Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg targeted opposition politicians but overlooked Tory MPs' role in the scandal.
Sir Ed, the Lib Dem leader, has been criticised for his initial refusal to meet campaigners while minister responsible for the Post Office.
GB News has been contacted for comment.
The party claims GB News hosts Nigel Farage and Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg targeted opposition politicians but overlooked Tory MPs' role in the scandal.
Sir Ed, the Lib Dem leader, has been criticised for his initial refusal to meet campaigners while minister responsible for the Post Office.
GB News has been contacted for comment.
1 yr. ago
Strong demand for festive treats has led both Tesco and Marks & Spencer to report higher-than-expected sales over the key Christmas trading season.
Tesco also raised its profit forecast for the full year, with sales boosted by strong demand for fresh goods and its premium Finest range.
M&S reported robust demand over the festive period, with both its food and clothing businesses doing well.
However, M&S warned of an uncertain outlook for the coming year.
M&S saw sales rise 8.1% over the 13 weeks to 30 December. Food sales were up 9.9% and its clothing and home section saw a 4.8% in
Tesco also raised its profit forecast for the full year, with sales boosted by strong demand for fresh goods and its premium Finest range.
M&S reported robust demand over the festive period, with both its food and clothing businesses doing well.
However, M&S warned of an uncertain outlook for the coming year.
M&S saw sales rise 8.1% over the 13 weeks to 30 December. Food sales were up 9.9% and its clothing and home section saw a 4.8% in
1 yr. ago
Keen birdwatchers have been flocking to a housing estate to catch a glimpse of a much-loved visitor to Britain.
The exotic-looking waxwings have been spotted at Priors Hall Park in Corby, Northamptonshire.
The birds only come to the UK when food is lacking in their native forests in Russia and northern Europe.
On its website, the British Trust for Ornithology said "waxwings come to the UK in search of berries when crops run low closer to their breeding grounds in Fennoscandia and western Russia".
The exotic-looking waxwings have been spotted at Priors Hall Park in Corby, Northamptonshire.
The birds only come to the UK when food is lacking in their native forests in Russia and northern Europe.
On its website, the British Trust for Ornithology said "waxwings come to the UK in search of berries when crops run low closer to their breeding grounds in Fennoscandia and western Russia".
1 yr. ago
The government has confirmed by-elections will take place next month in two Conservative-held constituencies.
Chief Whip Simon Hart issued writs for the vacant seat of Wellingborough to replace Peter Bone, suspended from the Commons in a ****** ual misconduct scandal.
Chris Skidmore, who resigned over the government's energy plans, will also be replaced as MP for Kingswood.
North Northamptonshire Council has confirmed that the Wellingborough by-election will be held on 15 February.
The election in Kingswood is expected to take place on the same day.
Chief Whip Simon Hart issued writs for the vacant seat of Wellingborough to replace Peter Bone, suspended from the Commons in a ****** ual misconduct scandal.
Chris Skidmore, who resigned over the government's energy plans, will also be replaced as MP for Kingswood.
North Northamptonshire Council has confirmed that the Wellingborough by-election will be held on 15 February.
The election in Kingswood is expected to take place on the same day.
1 yr. ago
The pass rate for GCSE maths resits in England has fallen, after more students had to take their exams again.
November's exam results show 22.9% of maths entries were marked at a grade 4, a standard pass, or above, down from 24.9% in 2022 and 26.9% in 2019.
However, the pass rate for GCSE English resits rose to 40.3% - up from 38% and 32.3% respectively.
The fall in the maths pass rate comes after the government announced plans to replace A-levels and T-levels with a new Advanced British Standard, which would include some English and maths to 18.
November's exam results show 22.9% of maths entries were marked at a grade 4, a standard pass, or above, down from 24.9% in 2022 and 26.9% in 2019.
However, the pass rate for GCSE English resits rose to 40.3% - up from 38% and 32.3% respectively.
The fall in the maths pass rate comes after the government announced plans to replace A-levels and T-levels with a new Advanced British Standard, which would include some English and maths to 18.
1 yr. ago
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Fast-fashion firm Boohoo put "Made in the UK" labels on potentially thousands of clothes that were actually made in South Asia.
Plain T-shirts and hoodies had their original labels removed at Boohoo's flagship factory, Thurmaston Lane in Leicester, last year
Boohoo said the incorrect labels were down to a misinterpretation of the labelling rules.
Thurmaston Lane opened two years ago and was promoted by the retailer as a UK manufacturing centre of excellence, offering end-to-end garment production in the UK.
Plain T-shirts and hoodies had their original labels removed at Boohoo's flagship factory, Thurmaston Lane in Leicester, last year
Boohoo said the incorrect labels were down to a misinterpretation of the labelling rules.
Thurmaston Lane opened two years ago and was promoted by the retailer as a UK manufacturing centre of excellence, offering end-to-end garment production in the UK.
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