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The waiting list for routine hospital treatment in England has risen for a second consecutive month, latest figures show – as the new health secretary announced an investigation into the state of the NHS. An estimated 7.6 million treatments were waiting to be carried out at the end of May, relating to 6.38 million patients.

England have reached the final of the Euros for the second time in a row after beating the Netherlands 2 – 1 in Dortmund. A last gasp goal from substitute Ollie Watkins secured victory for England in dramatic fashion minutes after Bukayo Saka had an effort ruled offside. England had survived a scare in the

Unarmed police sent to arrest a man for breaching a restraining order were confronted with something far from routine – a suspect holding a gun to his head with two hidden home-made bombs in bags slung around his body.  He was persuaded to lower his revolver but then triggered a detonator, filling the room with

Car drivers using two tunnels in east London will be charged up to £4 a time from next year under new proposals. The charge will apply to anyone using a car in the Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels during peak hours under Transport for London (TfL) plans. Peak hours are weekdays going northbound between 6am and

A manhunt has been launched after three women were murdered in Hertfordshire. Police said they are urgently trying to find 26-year-old Kyle Clifford who is wanted in connection with the incident. Officers were called to a property in Ashlyn Close, Bushey, just before 7pm on Tuesday. They found three women – believed to be related

A body has been found in the search for a 14-year-old boy who went missing after swimming in the River Mersey. Daniel Halliday was jumping waves with his elder brother and a group of friends when the current swept him downstream on 30 June, Merseyside Police said at the time. He became separated from the

An abandoned pack of dogs that were found roaming around southern Scotland have been reunited with their rescuers as they now seek forever homes one year on from their ordeal. The six dogs were rounded up near Moffat on 9 July 2023 after four others were shot dead by a farmer following a fatal sheep

England star Jude Bellingham has a history with the referee taking charge of England’s Euro 2024 semi-final against the Netherlands on Wednesday. The footballer received a fine of €40,000 (£33,970) from the German FA for his post-match comments about Felix Zwayer in 2021, Sky Sports News said. The midfielder’s Borussia Dortmund team lost 3-2 to

The world has baked under temperatures above a critical warming benchmark every month for a year, according to new data. The changed climate has already unleashed devastating consequences around the world this year, with people dying from heatwaves in India, Saudi Arabia, Gaza and the United States, and tourists in Greece evacuated amid wildfires. Every

King Charles has hosted the West Indies cricket team ahead of its opening Test match of the summer against England at Lord’s. The King, who is head of the Commonwealth, expressed his care and concern for those affected by Hurricane Beryl as he met the squad at Buckingham Palace. Speaking after the audience with His

A trip to Ukraine by the UK’s new defence secretary within 48 hours of taking office underlines the importance attached by the new government to helping Ukrainian forces in their war with Russia. But, despite positive-sounding statements about new military assistance, John Healey does not have a magic tap that he can instantly turn on

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford had a not-so-secret weapon in the Three Lions’ penalty shootout victory over Switzerland. On Saturday, Gareth Southgate’s men managed another victory to continue their unbeaten progression through the Euros to the semi-final. In a tense penalty shootout against Switzerland, Pickford pulled out a vital save that allowed his teammates to win

Bukayo Saka didn’t need any redemption. There was never any doubt about his value to the England team. But it was a sign of determination, character and strength that the winger stepped up to take another penalty when called on at Euro 2024. It would be easy to understand if he had not after the

England are through to the Euro 2024 semi-finals after beating Switzerland on penalties. The tense game ended 1-1 after extra-time, with both sides unable to break the deadlock. England then faced a penalty shootout without their captain and de facto penalty taker Harry Kane, who had been replaced by Ivan Toney in the second half

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is going to be busy from the get-go. From the cost of living crisis and small boats crossings to the drive for green energy and a war in Ukraine, the new Labour government has its work cut out for it. To get a sense of the challenge facing Sir Keir,

Reform UK looks set to establish a foothold in parliament – with Nigel Farage expected to become an MP for the very first time. Mr Farage hailed “huge” early results after the general election exit poll projected his party would win 13 seats, including in Clacton, Essex, where he is standing. If correct, that means

A man who was diagnosed with E. coli during the recent deadly outbreak has told Sky News he feared he would die. John Daniels, a 66-year-old chartered surveyor, fell ill after he said he ate a chicken and bacon Caesar wrap bought at Boots in May. The product was one of those later recalled as

A teacher found guilty of having sex with two schoolboys broke down in tears as she was jailed for six and a half years. Rebecca Joynes, 30, groomed her victims from the age of 15 and had a child with one of the teenagers, Manchester Crown Court heard. Jurors heard Joynes joined their high school

Millions of people across the UK will head to the polls today to vote in the general election. A total of 650 parliamentary constituencies are being contested in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with polling stations open from 7am until 10pm. Find more details of what you can expect here There are around 40,000

Financial markets are giving their first reaction to the early evidence of a record-breaking win for Labour in the general election. A respected exit poll by Ipsos, carried out for broadcasters including Sky News, was the first to put an estimate on the size of the majority expected for Sir Keir Starmer’s party. The 170