Reform's been pretty quiet since Labour started exploring Danish migration model - and this is why
Denmark is regularly ranked as one of the happiest countries in the world - with a cosy international reputation as the home of hygge and Lego, the idealistic fictional prime minister Birgitte Nyborg in Borgen and the woolly jumpers of TV detective Sarah Lund. 
One man's campaign for Commonwealth war graves restoration in Iraq
Tens of thousands of UK and Commonwealth soldiers died in Iraq in the two World Wars.
'The best friend you'd love to have' - How Claudia Winkleman conquered TV
She's taken The Traitors to new heights - but what's next comes with risk, too.
Southport Inquiry exposes how victims were 'failed at every possible turn'
When 17-year-old Axel Rudakubana got into a taxi on 29 July last year, it was the first time he'd left the family home on his own in more than two years.
Man charged with attempted murder after woman stabbed in the neck in centre of Birmingham
A man has been charged with attempted murder after a woman was stabbed in the neck in Birmingham city centre.
Prince George joins Kate, King and Queen at Festival of Remembrance
The royals attended the annual event at the Royal Albert Hall on the eve of Remembrance Sunday.
'Work hard' - Is Maresca's message bringing back peak Garnacho?
Alejandro Garnacho was exiled at Manchester United under Ruben Amorim but two goals and two assists in four games highlight his improving form at Chelsea.
4 dead, 13 injured after street racer slams into crowd at Tampa bar
A Florida man has been arrested after he lost control of his speeding car, which slammed into the patio of a bar in Tampa early on Saturday.
Explosives and weapons seized - with 71 arrests - as Syria launches clampdown on Islamic State cells
Syria has carried out pre-emptive operations targeting Islamic State cells - arresting 71 people during 61 raids.
Thousands of Chinese lured abroad and forced to be scammers - now Beijing is cracking down
Myanmar's scam clans are being brought to justice in the full glare of Chinese state TV.
Arundell pace and quality bench power England home
Like last week against Australia, England's star bench, led by Henry Arundell, proves the difference against Fiji in the final quarter.
Advertising boards & chaos - how Sunderland stopped Arsenal machine
Moving advertising boards and causing chaos - how brilliant Sunderland stopped the Arsenal machine.
Man charged with attempted murder after woman stabbed in Birmingham
A woman in her 30s was stabbed in the neck outside the Bullring shopping centre on Friday.
UK to announce asylum system shake-up as it considers Denmark model
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is taking cues from some of the toughest migration laws in Europe.
Norris has 'lessened weaknesses' as he builds on title lead
Lando Norris has every prospect of extending his championship lead further at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix as he continues a strong run of form.
US cleaning woman shot and killed after arriving at wrong home
Police say they found Maria Florinda Rios Perez, 32, dead after she was shot on the front porch of a home in an Indianapolis suburb.
US aviation authority orders emergency ban on MD-11 flights after deadly Kentucky crash
US officials have issued an emergency order banning flights of the model of plane involved in a deadly crash in Kentucky last week, pending inspection.
'Scotland looked immortality in the eye and said not today'
Tom English reflects on Scotland's "exhilarating and infuriating" display in the 25-17 defeat by New Zealand at Murrayfield.
'Great bloke': Clarkson and May lead tributes to ex-Top Gear host Quentin Willson
The presenter and campaigner, who has died aged 68, was described by his family as a "true national treasure".
Verstappen can 'forget about' winning world title
Max Verstappen says he can "forget about" winning the world championship after a chastening Saturday at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
Scotland 'need next step' after New Zealand pain - Townsend
Head coach Gregor Townsend hails an "outstanding" second-half display in the frustrating 25-17 loss to New Zealand, saying Scotland "showed who we are".
Churchill faces his gravest dilemma
Churchill must decide whether to negotiate with Hitler or fight for the greater good.
England beat physical Fiji for ninth straight win
England score four second-half tries to see off Fiji in their second autumn international.
Impressive Norris on Sao Paulo pole after sprint win
McLaren's Lando Norris takes pole position for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix with Oscar Piastri fourth and Max Verstappen down in 16th.
Prison release mistakes 'symptom of system close to breaking point', says prisons inspector
The chief inspector of prisons has said the recent spate of prisoners being released too early is "a symptom of a system that is close to breaking point". 
Watched by 132,418 fans - but will Rugby League Ashes stay?
England's Rugby League Ashes experience ended in a 3-0 series defeat - but is that proof they need more games against Australia? And will they get them?
King, Princess of Wales, and Prince George attend Festival of Remembrance - with Sir Rod Stewart among performers
The King and Prime Minister are among the guests attending the Royal British Legion's Festival of Remembrance this evening.
Rybakina upsets Sabalenka to claim record £4m prize
Elena Rybakina upsets world number one Aryna Sabalenka to win record-breaking £4m prize with WTA Finals victory.
Drab to dramatic - but questions for Spurs & Man Utd after 'strange' draw
A dramatic - or drab - Saturday lunchtime Premier League match with as many questions as answers, and for Manchester United a major injury scare.
All Blacks shatter Scotland's hopes of historic win
New Zealand survive three yellow cards and a second-half onslaught from Scotland to win a thrilling Test 25-17 at Murrayfield.
Family of Kenyan woman allegedly murdered by British soldier welcome extradition proceedings
The family of a Kenyan woman allegedly murdered by a British soldier have told Sky News they are "very happy" that extradition proceedings against him have begun.
The best earbuds we’ve tested for 2025
It’s hard to buy a bad pair of wireless earbuds these days, and with constant discounts and deals wherever you look, now is as good a time as any to splurge on the pair you’ve been eyeing. The market has come a long way since the early era of true wireless earbuds when we had […]
LA Dodgers' Alex Vesia shares death of baby daughter after sitting out World Series
Los Angeles Dodgers' pitcher Alex Vesia and his wife, Kayla, say their newborn daughter died midway through the team's World Series run.
Australia see off England for Ashes whitewash
England fall to another rugby league Ashes defeat as Australia add to their misery at Headingley to complete a 3-0 series clean sweep.
Six dead as Russia hits energy and residential sites in Ukraine
Overnight, 25 locations including Kyiv were hit, leaving many areas without electricity and heating.
Ireland's FA passes vote seeking UEFA ban on Israel competing in European competitions
Irish football's governing body has approved a resolution to call on UEFA to suspend Israel and its club sides from European competitions.
What Hungary's Orban did - and didn't - get from Trump
On the surface, the Hungarian PM's trip was exactly what he wanted, but the full picture is more complex, writes the BBC's Nick Thorpe.
Hundreds protest over plans for asylum seekers at military site
Crowborough residents say they are concerned about potential safety impact in the town.
Former Top Gear and Fifth Gear presenter Quentin Willson dies
Former Top Gear and Fifth Gear presenter Quentin Willson has died.
Apple helped kill netbooks. Will it bring them back?
Rumor has it, Apple is working on a low-cost MacBook. And not "low-cost for a Mac," but a proper cheap laptop, possibly as low as $599. For a company that traditionally targets the more premium end of the market, this would be something of an about-face. Of course, Apple takes great pride in its design […]
Police given extra stop and search powers after teenagers hurt in 'extremely serious' attacks
Police in Merseyside have been granted extra powers to stop and search people after two teenagers were hurt in "extremely serious" attacks on Friday.
First Lady Mayor of London in more than 800 years celebrated in procession
The first Lady Mayor of London, titled more than 800 years after the mayoralty was created, has been celebrated in a procession through the capital.
Norris wins sprint to extend lead as Piastri crashes
McLaren's Lando Norris extends his championship lead as he wins the Sao Paulo Grand Prix sprint while title rival Oscar Piastri crashes out.
Aluko says 'justice served' after ex-footballer Joey Barton convicted over X posts
Pundit Eni Aluko responds after Joey Barton is found guilty of sending grossly offensive posts on X.
Sims streamers are distancing themselves from EA, but for some the choice is hard
The Sims 4 community is in turmoil. Its biggest stars are distancing themselves from the game with the support of their millions of subscribers. Then there are creators in the middle: those big enough to be known, but not big enough to be insulated. And they are struggling with a difficult choice of whether or […]
Two prisoners still at large after being freed by mistake in 2024
Two others are still missing after being released in error in June this year.
Israel says body of Lior Rudaeff has been returned from Gaza
Lior Rudaeff died defending Nir Yitzhak kibbutz during the Hamas attack on 7 October 2023, the Israeli military said.
The Apple Watch SE 3 and Lego’s Star Wars Advent Calendar are our favorite deals this week
Hey, all! The first week of November ushered in dozens of early Black Friday deals, and many of the best ones are still available as we delve further into the weekend. Some of our favorite fitness trackers have already plunged to new lows, for instance, and we’re even seeing early discounts on holiday decor. We’ve […]
Man charged with luggage theft from Gatwick Airport
A man has been charged with the theft of luggage from Gatwick Airport.
Woman critically injured in 'unprovoked' stabbing attack in Birmingham
A man is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after the attack in Birmingham city centre.
The Matic robot vacuum is smarter, quieter, and gets the job done
Robot vacuums are amazing machines, but they can also be a pain in the arse. In my home, testing a new robot vacuum often means digging it out from under my living room couch or unhooking it from the legs of my lounger. Then there's being woken at 3AM by a cheery "resuming cleaning," getting […]
Edwards to hold Wolves talks as deal agreed with Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough agree a deal with Wolves for boss Rob Edwards and grant him permission to speak to the Premier League club.
Chatbots encouraged our sons to kill themselves, mothers say
In her first UK interview Megan Garcia speaks to Laura Kuenssberg about the death of her teenage son.
US to boycott G20 in South Africa, Trump says
Trump says no US official will be sent to the summit over discredited claims that Afrikaners are being persecuted.
Davina McCall reveals breast cancer surgery
The TV presenter says she found a lump in her breast after checking herself and is relieved to know the cancer had not spread.
The endearing movie that affirms creativity as a human act
Peter Hujar's Day began, as many great works of art do, with a DM. Director Ira Sachs (Passages, The Delta) had just finished reading a recently unearthed interview between the late portrait photographer Peter Hujar and writer Linda Rosenkrantz that took place in 1974. That dialogue - a conversation about creative anxieties, complete with the […]
Soaring electricity rates fueled Democratic victories — now comes the hard part
While there's plenty for voters to be worried about right now, rising utility bills have become a hot-button issue. The success of Democrats in New Jersey, Virginia, and Georgia in this week's elections can be seen as something of a referendum on the state of energy policy and infrastructure in the US as power grids […]
How Trump could hamper Zohran Mamdani's New York agenda
Trump has taken a number of actions against Democratic-led cities that experts say could slow Mamdani's goals.
UK looking at Denmark model to cut illegal migration
The Home Office is looking at what Denmark is doing to cut illegal migration, Sky News understands.
At least four prisoners freed in error still at large, BBC told
The government is under increasing pressure after a number of high-profile wrong releases.
Davina McCall reveals breast cancer diagnosis a year after brain tumour surgery
Davina McCall has revealed she has had breast cancer, nearly a year after she had surgery to remove a brain tumour.
Who's watching the watchers? This Mozilla fellow, and her Surveillance Watch map

Esra'a Al Shafei spoke with The Reg about the spy tech 'global trade'

interview  Digital rights activist Esra'a Al Shafei found FinFisher spyware on her device more than a decade ago. Now she's made it her mission to surveil the companies providing surveillanceware, their customers, and their funders.…

Burger chain Five Guys hunts new investor to flip stake
The telecoms billionaire Sir Charles Dunstone is seeking new investors to take a big stake in Five Guys Europe, the casual dining brand he launched in Britain more than a decade ago.
Fire at Turkey perfume warehouse kills six
Authorities are investigating the blaze.
Woman critically injured after being stabbed in neck in 'unprovoked attack'
A woman is in a critical condition after she was stabbed in the neck in what police have described as an "unprovoked attack".
Latest hostage remains returned from Gaza identified
The latest hostage remains returned from Gaza have been identified as an Israeli man who died while fighting Hamas in the October 7 attacks, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement.
Father of twins at 14 and prison at 18 - reformed Davis set for title shot
British light-middleweight Ishmael Davis tells BBC Sport about his difficult childhood and how he is trying to use his past to be a role model.
Trial of controversial methane-cutting cow feed ends
The UK's largest dairy co-operative is now reviewing the results of the tests of Bovaer on 30 farms.
Microsoft's lack of quality control is out of control

At one point, Microsoft's QC was legendary. Now, it's the wrong kind of legend

OPINION  I have a habit of ironically referring to Microsoft's various self-induced whoopsies as examples of the company's "legendary approach to quality control." While the robustness of Windows NT in decades past might qualify as "legendary", anybody who has had to use the company's wares in recent years might quibble with the word "quality."…

Donald Trump illegally ordered National Guard to Portland, judge rules
US President Donald Trump illegally ordered the National Guard to Portland, a federal judge has ruled.
DNA pioneer James Watson dies at 97
Watson co-discover the double-helix structure of DNA, but his reputation was later damaged by his comments on race and sex.
UPS and FedEx ground fleet of cargo planes after deadly Kentucky crash
UPS and FedEx have grounded a fleet of cargo planes "out of an abundance of caution and in the interest of safety" following a deadly crash in Kentucky.
'Sincaraz' heads for fitting final chapter of 2025
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner's battle for supremacy in 2025 is set for a fitting and thrilling conclusion at the ATP Finals in Turin.
Where does Ashes series defeat leave England?
England go into Saturday's final Rugby League Ashes Test against Australia with the series already lost. How well equipped are they for next year's World Cup?
William's silence over Andrew may be because he's putting his family's mental health first
In the political arena, you will often see people try to capitalise on the wrongdoings or failures of others.
Frustration and experimentation as England spin reels for Fiji Test
England head coach Steve Borthwick changes and challenges his side with an eye on an all-court, high-energy style that can smother the best in the world.
'I had never experienced anxiety until the menopause'
US women's national team head coach Emma Hayes speaks to Kelly Somers about her struggles with anxiety after the menopause.
Hayes on her feminist dad, anxiety and feeling like a grandparent to players
Emma Hayes sits down with Kelly Somers to talk about her childhood, working as a national team boss and balancing football with family.
Serbia clears the way for controversial Trump-linked property plan
The president's son-in-law wants to build a hotel on the ruins of the former Yugoslav Army headquarters.
Trump gives Hungary one-year exemption from Russian energy sanctions
The opt-out comes despite the US increasing pressure on allies to sever economic ties with Russia.
The Papers: 'Tech stocks suffer' and 'Delusions of Polish Maddie'
A loss in AI tech stocks and the conviction of a woman who claimed to be Madeleine McCann make headlines on Saturday.
New compensation scheme for Post Office victims is 'half-baked', Sir Alan Bates warns
Sir Alan Bates has told Sky News that the government's new Capture Redress Scheme is "half-baked".
Missed congeniality: Beauty pageant organiser accused of calling contestant a 'dumbhead'
The organiser of Miss Universe has told Sky News he cannot stand down from his position - despite allegations he was aggressive towards a contestant.
US judge says Trump cannot deploy National Guard to Portland
The Trump administration did not have a legal basis to use troops to quell immigration protests, the judge wrote in a 106-page ruling.
'Nestflix': the peregrine falcon livestream that has Australians glued to their screens
Fans of the birds, whose lives have been compared to Game of Thrones, are currently waiting with bated breath for this year's chicks to fledge.
Noughties girl bands lift lid on inner workings of pop stardom
Girls Aloud, Sugababes, Atomic Kitten and Mis-Teeq reveal what life was like at the height of their fame.
Shoppers are turning to Shein - but some still can't leave Primark
With same-store sales down in the UK and Ireland, some shoppers are leaving Primark to go elsewhere.
Why we went undercover for the BBC to expose crime in the Kurdish community
Two men who helped expose a network behind illegal High Street businesses tell their story.
Who are the real winners of Celebrity Traitors?
Despite not winning, Cat Burns, Joe Marler and Nick Mohammed have been the breakout stars of the series.
You can now book online to see your GP. But is it any easier to get an appointment?
A month since GPs in England started offering online appointment bookings, patients recount their experiences.
Ukrainians would like to watch comedies - but for now their culture is defined by war
Nearly four years on from Russia's invasion, the arts are back but the war permeates everything.
Thousands of US flights cancelled or delayed over government shutdown cuts
Friday marked the first day of flight cuts mandated by the US government at 40 of the nation's airports
Meta can't afford its $600B love letter to Trump

The Zuck better hope his finance bros have deep pockets and a whole lotta patience to pull this off

Meta on Friday floated plans to invest $600 billion in US infrastructure and jobs by 2028 as part of a massive datacenter expansion.…

Israel receives hostage's remains - as Turkey issues arrest warrants for 36 officials involved in the war
Israeli troops in Gaza have received the remains of another hostage.
ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok make very squishy jury members

All three acquitted a teen in a mock trial based on a case where a judge ruled guilty

Law students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law last month held a mock trial to see how AI models administer justice.…

Why US may soon have a real energy emergency
Donald Trump declared a questionable "national energy emergency" when he entered the White House. Soon, he may have one for real.
Trove of records reveals Kenya's forgotten World War soldiers
Thousands of Kenyans, who fought for Britain, are buried in unknown locations and were never commemorated.
How Sky News helped recapture Algerian sex offender mistakenly let out of prison
It started with a strong espresso in a simple cafe on a side street in north London.
Barber shop questions whether train stabbings could have been prevented if concerns 'were taken seriously'
The owner of a barber shop that was twice confronted by a man wielding a knife has questioned whether the Huntingdon stabbing attack could have been prevented, had the police taken his concerns seriously.
NHS trust and ward manager to be sentenced - over a decade after young patient's death
An NHS trust and a ward manager will be sentenced next week for health and safety failings - more than a decade after a young woman died in a secure mental health hospital.
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