Lee Anderson's comments against Sadiq Khan 'weren't acceptable, they were wrong', says Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak has broken his silence to condemn Lee Anderson's attack on Sadiq Khan as unacceptable and "wrong". Mr Anderson, the Conservative MP for Ashfield and former deputy party chair, was suspended at the weekend after he refused to apologise for claiming "Islamists" had got "control" over London and that …...Read More

Investigation launched into eight homebuilders after 'persistent under delivery' of new houses

The UK has seen a "persistent under delivery" of new homes, according to the competition watchdog, which has launched an investigation into eight major housebuilders. Too few new homes are being delivered due to a "complex and unpredictable" planning system and the gap between what private developers are building and …...Read More

M&S crowned nation's favourite supermarket for third time - despite being 'a bit pricey'

M&S has been crowned the nation's favourite supermarket for the third time running according to a survey by consumer watchdog, Which? Marks and Spencer achieved an overall customer score of 76%, including five out of five stars for overall customer service, staff availability and helpfulness, store appearance and overall quality …...Read More

Invited to Karnataka event, UK writer Nitasha Kaul detained at Bengaluru airport, deported

BENGALURU: London-based writer Prof Nitasha Kaul , who is also an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholder, was detained and deported from Bengaluru airport Sunday upon her arrival to attend Congress-led Karnataka government's two-day international conference on the Constitution this weekend."Denied entry to India for speaking on democratic & constitutional …...Read More

Punjab Driverless Train News: Goods train runs driverless for 80km from Kathua in Jammu to Hoshiarpur Punjab

Unstoppable Video: Train runs 70 km ‘without driver’ from J&K to Punjab JAMMU/CHANDIGARH: In a near-replay of Hollywood thriller, a goods train with 53 wagons barrelled down Sunday without a driver at a speed of 90kmph for around 80km from Jammu ’s Kathua to Punjab’s Hoshiarpur, initially rolling down a …...Read More

Consistently Raised Punjab's Issues: PM Praises Amarinder Singh, His Wife

Captain Amarinder Singh expressed his gratitude to PM Modi for the letter (File) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his heartfelt commendation to Patiala candidate Preneet Kaur in a letter, recognising her family's generations-long commitment to serving the people of Punjab. In his letter, PM Modi praised the extensive public …...Read More

Tory MPs believe Lee Anderson suspension was a mistake, leaked WhatsApps reveal

Tory MPs have complained that suspending Lee Anderson may have been a mistake, WhatsApp messages leaked to Sky News have revealed. After one of the most toxic weeks in Westminster, the Sky News and Politico podcast, Politics at Jack and Sam's, examines the attitude of all sides to the controversies …...Read More

Scarlet Blake who had 'obsession with death' jailed for life for murdering man

A woman who filmed herself killing a cat before putting the animal in a blender has been jailed for life for murdering a man four months later. Scarlet Blake, 26, appeared at Oxford Crown Court on Monday after being found guilty of murder last week. Warning: This story contains descriptions …...Read More

Vaughan Gething: The vet's son and cricket fan who's set to become Wales's first minister

Vaughan Gething has been elected leader of Welsh Labour - and is set to become the next Welsh first minister and first black leader of any European country. Currently serving as minister for the economy, Mr Gething, 50, has been in politics since he was a teenager. But he rose …...Read More

Iain Packer found guilty of strangling sex worker Emma Caldwell before dumping her naked body in a ditch

A man has been convicted of murdering sex worker Emma Caldwell in 2005 after he was finally brought to justice despite major police failings. Former sign fitter Iain Packer, 51, was found guilty of what the jury heard was the "execution" of the 27-year-old. Emma, who spiralled into a life …...Read More