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The King and Queen’s Christmas card has been revealed, showing the monarch and his wife smiling in the Buckingham Palace garden. In the picture, taken by photographer Millie Pilkington in April, Charles wears a grey suit and blue tie. Camilla is in a blue wool crepe dress by Fiona Clare and also wears private jewellery.

Millions of people have been urged to stay inside as Storm Darragh hits the UK and Ireland. A rare red “danger to life” weather warning has been issued for much of Wales and parts of the South West as the fourth named storm of the season reaches the UK. It is one of a swathe

A BBC report into the conduct of former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood has been put on hold at the request of the Metropolitan Police. The report into what the corporation knew about the veteran hip-hop DJ‘s alleged behaviour was commissioned in 2022 and was initially expected to be published before Christmas last year.

The booming sport of pickleball is continuing its remarkable rise in popularity in the UK. Already the fastest growing sport in the US, pickleball’s governing body on this side of the Atlantic has seen a 65% increase in membership in the last year. It’s estimated there are now around 35,000 players in the UK. The

The world is entering a new nuclear age with a proliferation of weapons and technologies, the head of the UK armed forces has warned. In his starkest ever public remarks, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin accused Russia of making “wild threats of tactical nuclear use” as well as conducting “large-scale nuclear exercises and simulated attacks against

Less than 10% of the millions eligible for the so-called “King Kong of weight loss drugs” will be able to get it in the next three years, according to guidance by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Under final draft guidance issued by NICE, about 220,000 patients are expected to benefit from

A dog owner whose pet was filmed chasing and fatally attacking a deer in Richmond Park is being sought by police. The dog, which appears to be a spaniel-type breed, was seen chasing a deer through the trees and across the road in footage posted by the Met Police on X. “We would like to

Luxury fashion brand Burberry has taken legal action against discount retailer B&M over potential trademark breaches. Burberry launched High Court proceedings on Monday under trademark grounds, indicating concerns the discount chain was falsely representing their goods as Burberry. Neither Burberry nor B&M gave Sky News further detail. Money latest: Taxman issues clarification on selling items

Woodbridge is the place to be for residents wanting to live the happiest life, according to new research. The market town in Suffolk topped Rightmove’s annual list of the happiest places to live in Britain for the first time after knocking London’s Richmond upon Thames off the top spot. Residents of Woodbridge gave high scores

The King has paid tribute to the “profound, personal and historic” ties between our “two great nations” as he hosts the Emir of Qatar at a state banquet at Buckingham Palace. The British monarch is joined by the Queen who has not been taking part in the outdoor elements of the two-day state visit as

The BBC has decided to pull its MasterChef Christmas specials following claims of inappropriate behaviour against presenter Gregg Wallace. Wallace, 60, faces allegations from 13 people across a range of shows over a 17-year period, with many others sharing their experiences in the wake of the initial claims. He has temporarily stepped down from the

Jaguar wants “to be bold and disruptive” with its new electric car and redesign, the luxury vehicle maker’s managing director told Sky News. The British car maker sparked widespread controversy last month when it unveiled its rebrand ahead of becoming a fully electric brand. Speaking to Sky News business and economics correspondent Gurpreet Narwan, managing

Forecasters are predicting a widespread frost across the UK, with the potential for -10C (14F) in some places. Most areas will turn dry on Monday evening and, as skies clear, temperatures are set to plummet overnight. “Rural areas, mainly in Scotland, could dip as low as -10C (14F), while -6C (21F) is possible in parts

A Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a fatal collision in north London. Christopher De Carvalho Guedes, 26, died after the moped he was riding was involved in a collision with a marked police van on Southbury Road, Enfield, on 12 October last year. The driver of the

People from all parts of the UK, representing all age groups including a significant majority of Labour voters, believe the rate of inflation will increase in the next year across a range of categories, from bills and shopping to going out. Almost three quarters (71%) of those surveyed between 22 and 25 November expect the

Two police officers were taken to hospital after being “exposed to a substance believed to be alkaline” during an incident at Surbiton station. Two boys, aged 14 and 16, have been arrested on suspicion of possession of a corrosive substance in a public space and conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm. The teenagers were detained

The BBC licence fee will increase in line with inflation each year until 2027, the government has announced. It will mean bills will rise by £5, or an extra 42p a month, from April next year – bringing the total cost of a TV licence to £174.50. The hike comes after a £10.50 rise brought

A police driver who faced a fierce backlash when he rammed a cow has been cleared of any potential wrongdoing after an investigation found his actions “both lawful and necessary”.  Shocking footage from the incident on 15 June shows a police vehicle hitting a cow in Staines-upon-Thames, causing the 10-month-old cow, named Beau Lucy, to

Reddit, the social media platform popular with tech and gaming enthusiasts, has overtaken X to become the UK’s fifth most popular social platform, according to Ofcom.  By June this year, it was the fastest growing platform of its kind in the UK and reached more than half of UK adults, according to the communication regulator’s

Four illnesses are circulating in the UK this winter, in what has been dubbed the “quad-demic”. Over a year since the official end of the COVID-19 pandemic, the virus is still prominent, with the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) monitoring its activity levels weekly. The governmental department also monitors levels of flu, respiratory syncytial