More than a million children experienced the most extreme form of poverty last year, according to a new report that slams such “horrifying levels of destitution” as a political choice. According to the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF), the number of people experiencing these levels of poverty in the UK has increased by 61% between 2019
A government pledge to ban no-fault evictions could face long delays after Michael Gove told his backbenchers he would not enact the policy until courts have been reformed. A promise to outlaw Section 21 evictions was made by the Conservatives in its 2019 manifesto – although the plan was only confirmed in May this year
Only one region in England, Wales and Northern Ireland had unaffordable rent, according to official figures. On average, Londoners paid 35% of their household income on rent in the year to March 2022, a percentage that the Office of National Statistics (ONS) classes as unaffordable. That percent of income was equivalent to £1,450. Two areas
A mother who allegedly kidnapped and smuggled her eight biological children across the US has been arrested. Trisha Fullerton was spotted with six children in a car park in northern California by a passer-by who reported her “bizarre behaviour”. The concerned citizen requested a welfare check on the kids. Officers attended the scene on Saturday
A “masterpiece” sculpture has been unveiled in New York City paying homage to one of its most famous urban legends – alligators living in the sewers. The public art installation features a life-sized alligator on the back of a manhole cover and draws inspiration from what organisers called a “century-old myth”. Legend suggests New Yorkers
Credit: Kia America Pricing pressure from Tesla, increased EV supply, IRA Tax credit, and the looming model year changeover have spurred legacy automakers to continue sweetening incentives on their electric vehicles. Now there are six factory lease offers on EVs with an average monthly cost of under $400 before tax and license, which is a
Oct 22, 2023, 09:27 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers is expected to miss time after suffering a grade 2 AC joint sprain in his right shoulder, sources told ESPN’s Pete Thamel, confirming a report by Orangbloods.com. An MRI on Sunday revealed the sprain in Ewers’ throwing shoulder, which occurred in the
There could be more flooding this week, the Environment Agency (EA) has warned, after heavy downpours brought by Storm Babet left hundreds of properties submerged in water. The agency said more flood alerts are expected for some of the areas worst affected by Storm Babet into next week – despite severe flood warnings, meaning risk of
The home secretary will challenge the commissioner of the Metropolitan Police over the force’s decision not to arrest pro-Palestine protesters calling for “jihad” against Israel. Suella Braverman will tell Sir Mark Rowley later “there can be no place for incitement to hatred or violence” on UK streets and police should “crackdown on anyone breaking the
Rebecca Adlington says she is “truly heartbroken” after losing her baby daughter at 20 weeks pregnant. The former Olympic swimmer shared the news of the miscarriage on Instagram. “I don’t really have the words right now but unfortunately we went for our 20-week scan this week and they found no heartbeat,” she wrote. “I gave
Hamas terrorists who broke into Israel were carrying instructions on how to make chemical weapons, according to Israeli President Isaac Herzog. Israeli forces claim they discovered the material on the bodies of dead fighters in Kibbutz Be’eri, where an estimated 20% of the 1,100 residents were killed or kidnapped. The documents, complete with diagrams, were shown
A self-proclaimed former gangster who became an author and actor has died. Dave Courtney was found dead at his home in Plumstead, southeast London, on Sunday. A statement on his social media pages said he had taken his own life. According to his Facebook page, the 64-year-old had spent his Saturday watching his football team
Over 30 million Americans are affected by type 2 diabetes, though it is far from a uniquely American health issue. Now though, a new study is shining light on just how electric bikes may be a key tool for helping treat the condition in adults. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic medical condition that affects
A woman who falsely claimed to have cancer to fundraise money has been ordered to pay $40,000 (£33,000) but will stay out of prison. Madison Russo, 20, never had pancreatic cancer, leukaemia, or a football-sized tumour wrapped around her spine – despite what she claimed on social media and fundraising pages. The Iowa woman documented
Kemi Badenoch, the business secretary, has turned down an invitation to address the CBI’s annual conference, dealing a blow to the business lobbying group’s efforts to rebuild its reputation. Sky News understands that Ms Badenoch’s officials have informed the CBI that diary clashes in the run-up to next month’s autumn statement will prevent her from
A manhunt is under way after a Maryland judge was shot and killed in his driveway – hours after he granted custody of a suspect’s children to their mother. Pedro Argote, 49, is wanted in connection with the death of Judge Andrew Wilkinson, who was gunned down outside his home in what police have called
Rebecca Loos has accused David Beckham of “portraying himself as the victim” and making her “look like a liar” during his Netflix series. She has also accused Beckham of being self-pitying and potentially damaging her reputation. And she alleges he accuses her – albeit indirectly – of making Victoria Beckham suffer. Loos, 47, was catapulted
Chanting jihad on the streets of London is “completely reprehensible”, immigration minister Robert Jenrick has told Sky News – as he confirmed terror arrests have been made in the UK since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. Speaking to Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips today, Mr Jenrick said “we want to make sure that the
Five people have been killed in the West Bank as Israel carried out a strike on a mosque it says was used to organise attacks – as more than 50 Palestinians are reported to have died in strikes on Gaza overnight. Israel also struck two airports in Syria as fears grow the two-week old war
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