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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has offered a “wholehearted and unequivocal” apology to the victims of the infected blood scandal, saying it was a “day of shame for the British state”. Mr Sunak said the findings of the Infected Blood Inquiry’s final report should “shake our nation to its core”, as he promised to pay “comprehensive

“I’m never drinking tap water again,” Kayley Lewis says. “My symptoms have made me lose a stone in two weeks.” Ms Lewis and her two children have been suffering from diarrhoea, vomiting and stomach cramps for over a fortnight – since South West Water found small traces of the parasite cryptosporidium in the Hillhead reservoir.

“Don’t be surprised if Tyson walks away,” said Sky Sports boxing expert Johnny Nelson following the star’s defeat last night. The Mancunian boxer was nearly knocked out and struggled through the final three rounds before Oleksandr Usyk was crowned the new world heavyweight champion in Riyadh. The Ukrainian won on a split decision. Mr Nelson

A water tank infected with cryptosporidium has been drained and will be cleaned on Saturday, South West Water has said. About 16,000 households in the Brixham area of Devon have been told to boil their drinking water following 46 confirmed cases of the disease. Cryptosporidiosis is caused by a tiny parasite and can lead to

Colin Smith carries a small suitcase into the dining room of their Newport home and lays it flat on the table in the centre of the room. He pops open both latches. His wife Jan reaches inside and pulls out a sky blue child’s blanket. She holds it close to her face, closes her eyes

A teacher has been found guilty of four counts of sexual activity with a child following a two-week trial at Manchester Crown Court. Rebecca Joynes, 30, was also found guilty of two counts of sexual activity with a child by a person in a position of trust. Joynes had denied she had sex with one

Edward Tuddenham is one of the few remaining haemophilia specialists to have treated patients at the beginning of the infected blood scandal in the early 1970s. To have infected patients with HIV and Hepatitis C in the course of treating them “is the worst thing you can imagine,” he said. Prof Tuddenham went on to

A South West Water boss has refused to give a timeline on when a notice to boil tap water will be lifted after a parasite was found in a key reservoir. Speaking to Sky News, Laura Flowerdue, the company’s chief customer officer, confirmed the suggestion it was likely a broken air valve that had been

A maternity expert behind a key 2022 report has told Sky News she is “angry” over government inaction after a landmark inquiry found good care “is the exception rather than the rule”. Donna Ockendon, whose report in March 2022 listed 15 areas for “immediate and essential action”, said families have been “let down” by failure

A teacher made a “naked attempt to garner sympathy” bringing a baby bonnet to court that belonged to a child fathered by one of the teenagers she is accused of having had sex with, a court heard. Rebecca Joynes continues to deny allegations that she had sex with one schoolboy, boy A, and insists in

“Losing Gary, my soul mate, was beyond painful,” says Kathryn Croucher, whose husband died aged 42 in 2010. “Every day was a struggle dealing with the knowledge he was HIV and Hepatitis C positive.” “Mum always said she was given a death sentence,” recalls Ronan Fitzgerald. His mother, Jane, died aged 54 after being infected

In June 2022, Kidus, 30, from Eritrea, came to the UK in a small boat with around two dozen other people. He still has the video on his phone showing everyone – including some women and children – clinging on to the dinghy wearing identical red lifejackets. Back then, the government had already announced plans

The first official painted portrait of the King since the coronation has been unveiled at Buckingham Palace. The painting was done by renowned portrait artist Jonathan Yeo, whose past subjects include Idris Elba, Cara Delevingne, Sir David Attenborough, Nicole Kidman, Malala Yousafzai, and former prime ministers Sirs David Cameron and Tony Blair. Mr Yeo, whose

The largest and longest study of the obesity drug Wegovy has shown people maintain significant weight loss for at least four years, with fewer serious adverse events than those given placebo ‘dummy’ treatment. Doctors say the finding will add pressure on UK health authorities, which currently limit treatment to just two years. Results revealed at

The King has officially handed over the role of colonel-in-chief of the Army Air Corps to Prince William. During a visit in Hampshire, His Majesty also spoke to one veteran who had previously undergone chemotherapy for testicular cancer, discussing losing the sense of taste as a result of the treatment. The King and Prince William

Three people have been charged with offences under the National Security Act including assisting Hong Kong’s intelligence service and foreign interference. Chi Leung (Peter) Wai, 38, Matthew Trickett, 37, and Chung Biu Yuen, 63, will appear Westminster Magistrates’ Court later today, the Metropolitan Police said. They have been charged with assisting a foreign intelligence service

Rishi Sunak will argue that Britain is safer under the Conservatives against the backdrop of two escalating conflicts likely to dominate the week. In the last few days, the prime minister has broken with US President Joe Biden by insisting the UK should continue to supply arms to Israel. It comes as Israeli PM Benjamin

When “Michelle’s” ex-partner broke her hand – she knew enough was enough. A line had been crossed. The abuse was emotional, coercive, and now physical. Her, and their child’s safety, was now compromised. Fearful, Michelle – not her real name – decided that any father-child contact should be supervised. Image: Sky News correspondent Sabah Choudhry

Earth has been rocked by the first extreme geomagnetic storm in two decades, creating a spectacular light show in UK skies and other parts of the Northern Hemisphere – but also posing a threat to communication networks, navigation systems and power grids. Elon Musk’s Starlink, which owns around 60% of the estimated 7,500 satellites currently

Skies over the UK were turned shades of pink and green as the Northern Lights produced incredible displays for skygazers. The impressive Aurora Borealis, usually only visible from northern parts of the British Isles, was visible across large parts of the UK overnight, including Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and, unusually, southern England. The display was