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Mandelson's assistant sent Epstein government speech before it was delivered
Peter Mandelson's ministerial assistant sent Jeffrey Epstein a copy of a government speech before it was delivered to the public, just days after the paedophile financier was released from prison, documents uncovered by Sky News appear to show.
Lord Mandelson asked to testify in US Epstein investigation
Lord Peter Mandelson has been asked to testify to the US Congress over his relationship with the paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Team GB win first gold at 2026 Winter Olympics
Matt Weston has won gold in the men's singles skeleton competition, Team GB's first medal at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
Ministers have been unable to strip Wayne Couzens of his pension
Ministers have been unable to strip Wayne Couzens, the former police officer who raped and murdered Sarah Everard, of part of his public sector pension and are considering introducing legislation if required, Sky News can reveal.
Premier League pitches £750m annual boost from ad sales revamp
The Premier League could receive a £750m annual revenue boost by centralising perimeter advertising sales and increasing the number of top-level commercial partners associated with the world's most lucrative domestic football competition, its clubs have been told.
This shocking illegal M25 waste site has kept on growing
Photographs obtained by Sky News appear to show tonnes of rubbish being dumped at what is understood to be the UK's newest large-scale illegal waste site - despite an ongoing investigation by the Environment Agency.
Ministers have so far been unable to strip Wayne Couzens of his pension
Ministers have so far been unable to strip Wayne Couzens, the former police officer who raped and murdered Sarah Everard, of his public sector pension and are considering introducing legislation if required, Sky News can reveal.
Nottingham hospital declares 'critical incident'
A "critical incident" has been declared at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) due to an increase in demand the trust has struggled to meet.
Who is Matt Weston? The athlete who won gold for Team GB
Matt Weston won gold in the men's singles skeleton competition, securing Team GB its first medal at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
Eight people charged after property search amid murder probe
Eight people have been charged after a murder probe was launched into the disappearance of a man from Leicester.
Palestine Action wins court challenge over terror ban - but home secretary to appeal
Palestine Action's co-founder has won a legal challenge over the group's ban as a terrorist organisation on two grounds.
Men buying illegal erectile dysfunction pills 'risking their health'
Men who buy illegally-traded erectile dysfunction (ED) pills online have been warned they are gambling with their health - after authorities confiscated more than four million doses last year.
Vaping in cars with children to be banned under new plans
Vaping will be banned in cars carrying children, as well as in playgrounds and outside schools, under new government plans.
An 'Arctic air mass' is bringing snow to the UK - this is what the Met Office is saying
The Met Office has issued further snow and ice warnings for large parts of the UK this weekend.
Tackling misogyny should be sixth mission of Starmer's government, Harriet Harman says
Sir Keir Starmer should make tackling misogyny the sixth key mission of his government, Harriet Harman has said.
How Trump's White House is helping Big Tech fight back against child safety campaigners
More than 10 years ago, I filmed my kids for a report on the impact of screens on young minds.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's comments go beyond reputational damage for Man Utd
It took 23 hours but Manchester United did distance themselves from Sir Jim Ratcliffe's rhetoric on immigration.
Police will not investigate activists going door-to-door demanding Israeli boycott
Sussex Police have said they will not open an investigation into activists going door-to-door in Brighton asking people to stop buying Israeli goods.
Police investigating disappearance of man last seen more than a year ago begin digging at property
Police investigating the disappearance of a man from Leicester last seen more than a year ago, have started digging at a property in the city.
European nations are now being judged on military credibility - and the UK is falling short
The UK and its European allies are scrambling to get serious about their own defences as Donald Trump, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin shape a new world order.
Entertainment News
Man charged over Taylor Swift concert terror attack plot
A man has been charged with terrorism-related offences over a plot to carry out an attack at a Taylor Swift concert in 2024.
Producer of hit TV spy thriller found dead in hotel room
The executive producer of hit TV spy thriller Tehran has been found dead in an Athens hotel, police have said.
Chadwick Boseman's brothers say late star's play will help 'preserve his memory'
A play written by the late Hollywood star Chadwick Boseman is part of a legacy that will "preserve his memory", his brothers have told Sky News.
From street plays to TV success: Derry Girls creator talks about her new show
Nearly four years on from the emotional finale of Derry Girls, writer and creator Lisa McGee has released her new project on Netflix.
Sinners cinematographer on bugs, blood splatters and Hollywood 'boys' club'
If you are a film fan, Autumn Durald Arkapaw is a name to remember this award season.
An interview with The Secret Agent's star and filmmaker - right after a call from Brazil's president
Wagner Moura and Kleber Mendonca Filho, star and director of political thriller The Secret Agent, have been delayed, slightly, I'm told.
James Van Der Beek GoFundMe raises over $2m as stars 'show up' to support his family
A GoFundMe collection set up following the death of Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek has raised over $2m (£1.5m) in just two days.
Trial date set for Trump's $10bn lawsuit against BBC
A trial in President Trump's $10bn (£7.5bn) defamation lawsuit against the BBC has been scheduled for February next year in Miami, Florida.
Former Strictly star who took his own life was 'vulnerable to rejection', inquest finds
A former Strictly Come Dancing star who took his own life in 2024 was "vulnerable to rejection both emotionally and professionally", an inquest jury has concluded.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni appear in court together for first time
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have attended court together for the first time since their acrimonious It Ends With Us legal battle began more than a year ago.
Katie Holmes pays tribute to Dawson's Creek co-star James Van Der Beek
Katie Holmes has paid tribute to her Dawson's Creek co-star James Van Der Beek, remembering his "bravery" and "selflessness", and their "adventures of a unique youth".
Dawson's Creek star dies aged 48
James Van Der Beek, the star of Dawson's Creek and Varsity Blues, has died at the age of 48, his family have said.
Strictly star found dead in hotel room left note saying being dropped from show 'destroyed me'
Strictly Come Dancing star Robin Windsor left a note saying the way he was treated when he was dropped from the show "destroyed me", an inquest has heard.
Prince William's first tour of Saudi Arabia ends with nature reserve visit
The Prince of Wales has visited a nature reserve on the final day of his first tour of Saudi Arabia to learn about a programme reintroducing endangered species.
'World first' as Sky brings four major streaming platforms into its subscription
Sky has announced "world first" plans to bring together several streaming platforms as part a single TV subscription.
Ex Daily Mail editor clashes with lawyer as he describes 'rage' over allegations
Former Daily Mail editor Paul Dacre has clashed in court with a lawyer, calling some of the allegations in a case against his newspaper group by a number of celebrities and Prince Harry "preposterous".
US singer leaves talent agency after Epstein files revelations
US singer Chappell Roan has announced she is leaving her talent agency, after emails between its founder and Ghislaine Maxwell were featured in the Epstein files.
Prince William asked to raise case of detained Manchester man during visit to Saudi Arabia
The Prince of Wales has been asked to raise the case of a Manchester man detained in Saudi Arabia during his first official trip to the country.
Millions raised to save Henry VIII pendant
A gold pendant linked to Henry VIII and his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, has been acquired by the British Museum following a successful fundraising campaign.
Home Alone actress cause of death confirmed
Home Alone actress Catherine O'Hara died of a pulmonary embolism, with cancer the underlying cause, according to a death certificate.
Business
Royal Mail warns of service delays - here are the postcodes affected
Royal Mail has warned of potential service delays across more than 100 UK postcodes due to poor weather and staff sickness.
'Reckless' ex-Carillion boss fined £237,700 by regulator
The former chief executive of Carillion has been fined £237,700 by the City regulator for his role in misleading statements by the company before its collapse eight years ago.
'I'm a sommelier - here's my supermarket tip and why you're really asked to taste the wine'
If you've ever spent your morning commute daydreaming about starting afresh with your career, this feature is for you. Each Monday, we speak to someone from a different profession to discover what it's really like. This week we chat Jo Radford, the sommelier at Michelin-starred restaurant Timberyard in Edinburgh.
'Mutinous mood' at UK's Foreign Office
Take a good, hard look at the world and what do you see?
Starmer pledges social media crackdown to protect children
The government has announced a sweeping crackdown on tech firms to protect children from illegal content.
Heathrow chair Jansen takes off with US software firm Xplor
Philip Jansen, the former BT Group boss, is taking on the chairmanship of a US-based payments software company which boasts more than 60 million end-users around the world.
BrewDog owners call time on craft beer pioneer
BrewDog, the leading independent craft brewer behind brands including Punk IPA and Elvis Juice, has called in advisers to oversee a sale that could trigger a break-up of one of Scotland's best-known businesses.
Premier League pitches £750m annual boost from ad sales revamp
The Premier League could receive a £750m annual revenue boost by centralising perimeter advertising sales and increasing the number of top-level commercial partners associated with the world's most lucrative domestic football competition, its clubs have been told.
There are more railcards than you think - here is how you can benefit
A railcard is a discount card that allows you to save money on the price of eligible train tickets.
DP World boss leaves ports and P&O owner amid questions over Epstein links
The Emirati businessman credited with turning DP World into a global logistics powerhouse has left the company amid questions over his links to the disgraced paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Financial trading firm Iforex revives £40m London float
A financial trading company which counts the former mining tycoon and erstwhile Conservative Party treasurer Sir Mick Davis among its board members is reviving plans for a £40m London stock market listing.
Laughing all the way to the bank? How bosses' pay has soared at three big lenders
The UK's biggest banks have had a strong annual earnings season.
Amazon rolls out new payment method - but consumer expert says you should think twice
You might have seen or used it - pay by bank is a new way to buy products online without the hassle of entering any of your card details.
How Trump's White House is helping Big Tech fight back against child safety campaigners
More than 10 years ago, I filmed my kids for a report on the impact of screens on young minds.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's comments go beyond reputational damage for Man Utd
It took 23 hours but Manchester United did distance themselves from Sir Jim Ratcliffe's rhetoric on immigration.
Do the latest AI resignations actually mean the world is in 'peril'?
When most people leave their jobs, they send out an email to their colleagues, arrange some drinks at a nearby pub, and that's about it.
Trial date set for Trump's $10bn lawsuit against BBC
A trial in President Trump's $10bn (£7.5bn) defamation lawsuit against the BBC has been scheduled for February next year in Miami, Florida.
Daily Mail takeover of Telegraph faces competition probe
The planned £500m sale of the Telegraph titles to the owner of the Daily Mail is facing an inquiry over competition concerns, the government has announced.
'Quite expensive' supermarket crowned nation's favourite for fifth time
Marks and Spencer has been crowned the nation's favourite supermarket for the fifth year running, according to a survey - despite being "quite expensive" for the average shopper.
Instagram use can be 'problematic' but not addictive, says app's chief
The head of Instagram has told a court he does not believe people can get clinically addicted to social media.























































