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Four men have been arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass in the grounds of the prime minister’s home, police have confirmed. The incident took place at Rishi Sunak’s constituency address in Kirby Sigston, North Yorkshire, while he was attending events linked to the Japanese state visit in London. A statement from the local force said

More than a week on from Jay Slater’s disappearance, his dad Warren is still doing everything he can in the effort to help find his son. He is holding on to hope, even as the situation becomes increasingly desperate. This morning in the town of Santiago del Teide on the outskirts of the national park

The UK has experienced the hottest day of the year so far. Temperatures hit 28.3C (82.9F) on Monday in Wisley, Surrey, after a four-day heat health alert came into effect. In London, the temperatures peaked at 27.4C (81.3F) in St James’s Park while Aberdeenshire saw the mercury hit 26.9C (80.4F). There is set to be

There is a rhythm to a night at the Bolton Interchange. People dart from arriving buses, racing across the concourse to catch departing ones. Sometimes they do, sometimes they don’t. Each rush is followed by a brief lull. Every night, hundreds of lives intersect at the Bolton Interchange. The night-shift workers and commuters, those out

Voters have been left in the dark over how the major parties will be able to fund their spending commitments, a respected thinktank has said, offering just “thin gruel”. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) took further aim at what it described as a “conspiracy of silence” from both the Conservatives and Labour on how

England’s Jude Bellingham faces a disciplinary investigation over a potential breach of the “basic rules of decent conduct” during England’s win over Slovakia at Euro 2024. It’s understood to relate to Bellingham gesturing with his hand near his crotch after scoring an overhead kick with just 80 seconds remaining to keep England’s hopes alive. Harry

The mother of Jay Slater, the British teenager missing in Tenerife, says she spent eight hours in a police station on Friday and believes police are “stepping up” their search.  Debbie Duncan told the Guardian she still thinks “something untoward” may have happened to her son. She flew to the Spanish island on Tuesday, the

All flights departing from Manchester Airport are facing cancellations and severe delays after a power cut in the area. It is understood an issue with the power supply in the local area has affected the airport and a number of other buildings. A spokesperson for Manchester Airport said: “A significant number of flights today are

The widow of Dr Michael Mosley has posted an emotional tribute to him – and revealed plans to continue the work that gave him “such a sense of purpose”. Mosley, a TV doctor and health expert, went missing while on holiday with his wife Clare on the Greek island of Symi on 5 June. The

Four members of Britain’s richest family have received jail sentences after being found guilty of exploiting their vulnerable domestic workers and providing unauthorised employment. Indian-born tycoon Prakash Hinduja and his wife Kamal, along with their son Ajay and his wife Namrata, were, however, cleared by a Swiss court of more serious charges of human trafficking

Hungary player Barnabas Varga is reportedly stable in hospital after he was stretchered off the pitch in the country’s Euro 2024 match against Scotland. The Hungary forward went down in the second half after an apparent clash with Scotland’s goalkeeper Angus Gunn following a free kick. Hungary players quickly signalled Varga was in trouble and

A British tourist has been stabbed to death outside a nightclub near Barcelona, according to local media. The incident happened at about 5am local time (4am UK) this morning in Calella, about 30 miles away from the city. Police have confirmed that there was a fatality, and another person was injured and taken to hospital.

Rishi Sunak has said he is “incredibly angry” to learn of allegations that Tory candidates placed bets on the election date, calling it a “very serious matter”. The prime minister told the BBC Question Time leader’s special that “it’s right they’re being investigated by relevant law enforcement” and he is “crystal clear that if anyone

Two Just Stop Oil protesters have painted several private jets orange at an airfield – where they claim Taylor Swift’s jet landed just hours before. It’s not clear if Swift‘s jet was one of those that has been targeted by the eco-protesters, who say they are demanding an “emergency treaty” to end the use of

A close protection officer has been arrested and suspended over alleged bets about the timing of the general election. He is a member of the Met’s Royalty and Specialist Protection Command, which provides personal close protection to ministerial VIPs and members of the Royal Family. The Gambling Commission informed the Met Police last week that

A billionaire donor who backed Boris Johnson at the last election said he will be voting for Labour next month because the Tories’ record has left him in “despair”. Jon Caudwell, who founded Phones4U, gave half a million pounds to the Conservatives in 2019 to avoid what he called “the disaster that would have been

Labour is on course for a 256-seat majority at the general election while the Tories are heading for their worst-ever defeat, according to a new poll. In its first MRP model of the 2024 campaign, Ipsos estimated Sir Keir Starmer’s party could win 453 seats and the Conservatives 115. If correct, that would hand Labour

More people in the UK think immigration has a negative impact on society compared to a positive one, according to a new survey carried out by YouGov exclusively for Sky News.  Across the UK, 43% of people asked thought that immigration has a negative impact on British society, compared to 35% who said it has

A third company has begun a recall over fears of possible E.coli contamination – with customers being urged to avoid eating a specific product. Vegan chicken and bacon wraps sold only at WHSmith have been pulled from the shelves, and anyone who purchased them can return to the store for a full refund. THIS –

England fans sang and cheered the night away after they beat Serbia 1-0 in their first Euro 2024 match. A header by Jude Bellingham put England ahead in the 13th minute, and was the only goal in a tense game for Gareth Southgate’s side. That did not matter for the near 20,000 fans in Gelsenkirchen