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'I was ready to stab whoever tried to stab me': The ex-gang members waging a war on knife crime

"There's a code that you don't speak to the police, so you have to find another way to protect yourself," says Daniel.
UK vision for clean energy to collide with Trump's fossil fuel frenzy

Two worlds will collide in London today as the UK and the US lobby other countries with very different visions for the future of energy security.
The Magic Circle's first female member fooled them into believing she was a man - how did she do it?

How did one woman fool the most famous magic society on the planet?

The Magic Circle's first female member fooled them into believing she was a man - how did she do it?

How did one woman fool the most famous magic society on the planet?
Counter terror police assessing Kneecap concert video

Counter terror police are assessing a video reported to be from a concert by Irish-language rappers Kneecap.
Harvey Weinstein retrial: 'He had all the power,' prosecutor tells court as opening statements begin

The retrial of Harvey Weinstein has begun in New York - with a prosecutor telling the court the former Hollywood mogul used "dream opportunities as weapons" to prey on the three women accusing him of sexual abuse.

The Magic Circle's first female member fooled them into believing she was a man - how did she do it?

How did one woman fool the most famous magic society on the planet?
Letter sheds possible new light on Shakespeare's marriage

New analysis of a letter fragment has possibly shed light on William Shakespeare's marriage - suggesting it may have been less fractious than previously suggested.
Back To The Future's DeLorean has almost vanished from UK roads

Forty years on from the film that made them immortal, there are just 303 DeLorean cars left on Britain's roads.

UK vision for clean energy to collide with Trump's fossil fuel frenzy

Two worlds will collide in London today as the UK and the US lobby other countries with very different visions for the future of energy security.
Bite marks found on skeleton prove gladiators fought lions, experts say

Bite marks on a Roman-era skeleton found in York are the first physical evidence gladiators fought animals, experts have said.
Meta 'too slow' during UK riots to deal with violent posts online, says independent review

Meta was too slow to act during the UK's riots last summer, according to the US tech giant's independent review body.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves outlines red lines for US trade deal

Britain will not lower its standards or water down regulation in exchange for a trade deal with the US, the chancellor has confirmed.
Government borrows almost £15bn more than expected

The UK government borrowed almost £15bn more than forecast in the last financial year, according to official figures highlighting contributions from inflation-related costs, including pay awards.
Shawbrook weighs alternative to float with £5bn Starling merger approach

Shawbrook Group, the mid-sized British lender, has made a tentative approach to Starling Bank about a £5bn merger as its owners try to avoid relying on a moribund backdrop for UK stock market listings.

Marcus Rashford or Matheus Cunha? Man Utd's potential forward options analysed by Gary Neville and Roy Keane

Gary Neville says Manchester United have been desperate for a signing in the mould of Matheus Cunha since letting Marcus Rashford go.
Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn: 'A nice small ring to have a tear-up in,' says promoter Eddie Hearn

Conor Benn has demanded a small ring for Saturday's showdown with Chris Eubank Jr, to ensure "a tear-up".
Rory McIlroy emboldened after final round at The Masters which he labelled the 'hardest of his life'

Rory McIlroy says triumphing at The Masters after the toughest round of golf in his life has strengthened his belief in his ability to deliver when it matters most.

Could the local elections reshape British politics?

Can Reform UK turn votes into seats - and from there into power? How far do the Tories have to fall? How unpopular is Labour now that it's in government? We find out on local election day on 1 May.
Sky News political editor Beth Rigby running London marathon in honour of 'dearest friend'

Sky News political editor and host of the Electoral Dysfunction podcast Beth Rigby shares her London Marathon journey...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves outlines red lines for US trade deal

Britain will not lower its standards or water down regulation in exchange for a trade deal with the US, the chancellor has confirmed.