More than 40% of public think Labour still has antisemitism problem, poll shared with Sky News reveals

Four in ten people think the Labour Party has a problem with antisemitism, according to a poll shared exclusively with Sky News. A survey carried out by Savanta suggests 41% of the UK public thinks the party still struggles with anti-Jewish prejudice - the highest figure for any of the …...Read More

Alex George on The Dreaded Pill and antidepressant shame: 'Grief can destroy you - but it can be a powerful force for good'

"I think in many ways it probably saved my life," says Alex George, of the antidepressant medication he started taking following his younger brother's suicide in 2020. "I think it's important for people to understand that sometimes, you've got to do what you've got to do to get through." George, …...Read More

Police called to Willy Wonka-inspired experience in Glasgow as families demand refunds

A Willy Wonka-inspired experience was brought to a halt following complaints it was "an absolute shambles of an event" and left children in tears. Parents criticised the £35-a-ticket event at Box Hub in Glasgow after being promised a "chocolate fantasy like never before" where "dreams become reality". Despite advertisements pledging …...Read More

Michael Holt: British man dies during charity row across the Atlantic

A British man has died during a charity row across the Atlantic. Michael Holt, who lived in the Wirral but was originally from Porthmadog in North Wales, set off on his solo rowing challenge from Gran Canaria to Barbados last month. A statement published on his Facebook page said Mr …...Read More

Pc Jake Cummings: Metropolitan Police officer charged with rape and stalking

A serving Metropolitan Police officer has appeared in court charged with rape and stalking. Pc Jake Cummings, 23, from Hemel Hempstead in Hertfordshire, appeared at Hatfield Magistrates' Court on Friday, police said. Cummings is accused of rape, two counts of stalking, two counts of controlling and coercive behaviour, and possession …...Read More

Dumfries care worker receives warning for leaving children unsupervised and at 'serious risk of harm'

A care practitioner has been reprimanded for failing to adequately supervise children - which led to one boy stripping naked and the escape of another child who crossed two roads to get to a park. Kirsty Anderson has received a warning from Scotland's care watchdog for leaving children unsupervised on …...Read More

Merlin the tawny owl 'stolen', sparking fears for bird's welfare

An owl that has been in captivity since it was a chick has reportedly been stolen, sparking fears for its welfare. Merlin, the tawny owl, who is nearly 30, has disappeared from his flight pen at Wimbledon and Putney Commons in southwest London. Wimbledon and Putney Commons, which looks after …...Read More

'Real danger' UK will miss out on economic growth without green plan - CBI economists warn

The UK will "miss out" on economic growth unless it finally comes up with an industrial strategy to green the economy, the leading business group has warned. As the UK economy has stagnated in recent years, the value of green industries like renewables, eco-friendly heating and energy storage is growing …...Read More

Good Morning Britain's Richard Gaisford undergoes emergency surgery in hospital

Good Morning Britain star Richard Gaisford is recovering in hospital after undergoing emergency surgery, he has revealed. The chief correspondent of the ITV morning news show was admitted to a hospital in Portsmouth for the unplanned procedure on Sunday. He developed an infection that could not be treated by antibiotics, …...Read More

Arsenal footballer David Raya training XL bully to guard his property

Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya is being guarded by an XL bully dog after the homes of some footballers were targeted by criminals, it has been reported. The 28-year-old Spaniard has reportedly hired experts to train the dog, called Goku, to protect his property, according to The Sun. It comes just …...Read More