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Police wrongly employed serial rapists after vetting relaxed to meet recruitment targets
Serial rapists David Carrick and Cliff Mitchell were among more than 130 Metropolitan Police officers and staff wrongly hired or allowed to keep working as vetting was relaxed in a recruitment drive, a review has found.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:20:00 +0000
Serial rapists David Carrick and Cliff Mitchell were among more than 130 Metropolitan Police officers and staff wrongly hired or allowed to keep working as vetting was relaxed in a recruitment drive, a review has found.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:20:00 +0000
Man who threw boy off Tate Modern sentenced for attacking nurses
A man who threw a boy off a balcony at the Tate Modern gallery has been jailed for 16 weeks for attacking two nurses.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:16:00 +0000
A man who threw a boy off a balcony at the Tate Modern gallery has been jailed for 16 weeks for attacking two nurses.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:16:00 +0000
Weight-loss jabs 'may be needed for life'
The weight loss jabs Mounjaro and Wegovy may need to be continued for life to keep obesity under control, new research suggests.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:59:00 +0000
The weight loss jabs Mounjaro and Wegovy may need to be continued for life to keep obesity under control, new research suggests.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:59:00 +0000
Police officers suspended over alleged misbehaviour on holiday
Eight police officers have been suspended after allegations of misbehaviour during a holiday to Spain.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:44:00 +0000
Eight police officers have been suspended after allegations of misbehaviour during a holiday to Spain.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:44:00 +0000
Cost of new logo for nationalised trains revealed
More than £30,000 of taxpayer money has been spent on creating a new logo for nationalised rail services, Sky News can reveal.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:06:00 +0000
More than £30,000 of taxpayer money has been spent on creating a new logo for nationalised rail services, Sky News can reveal.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:06:00 +0000
Wales football legend Terry Yorath, father of Gabby Logan, dies
Former Leeds United and Wales midfielder Terry Yorath has died at the age of 75 following a short illness.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:21:00 +0000
Former Leeds United and Wales midfielder Terry Yorath has died at the age of 75 following a short illness.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:21:00 +0000
The main reason you should leave heating on if you go away in winter (and it's not freezing pipes) | Money newsletter
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Tue, 13 May 2025 13:06:00 +0100
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Tue, 13 May 2025 13:06:00 +0100
Australia secure 4-1 Ashes win against England with victory in final Test
Australia's cricketers have secured a 4-1 victory in the Ashes after beating England in the fifth Test in Sydney.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:05:00 +0000
Australia's cricketers have secured a 4-1 victory in the Ashes after beating England in the fifth Test in Sydney.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:05:00 +0000
Cyber flashing just became a priority offence - here's what changes from today
Cyber flashing became illegal in 2024. Now, the government is making it a priority offence, putting the pressure on tech companies to do something about it.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:48:00 +0000
Cyber flashing became illegal in 2024. Now, the government is making it a priority offence, putting the pressure on tech companies to do something about it.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:48:00 +0000
New app for GCSE results
Year 11 pupils in England will soon be able to access their GCSE results on their phones, under government plans to modernise how exam records are stored and shared.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:57:00 +0000
Year 11 pupils in England will soon be able to access their GCSE results on their phones, under government plans to modernise how exam records are stored and shared.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:57:00 +0000