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Nicola Bulley’s partner Paul Ansell has told Sky News of his “agony” after police searching for the mother-of-two recovered an unidentified body from the river near to where she went missing. In a message sent to Sky News correspondent Inzamam Rashid, who has been in contact with the family throughout the three-week search, Mr Ansell

A UK-based Iranian broadcaster forced to move over threats from Tehran has been guarded by armed police and the situation is “getting out of hand”, a senior editor has said. Iran International TV has been forced to relocate its headquarters from west London to Washington DC in the US after police warned of “imminent and

A London-based Iranian news station says it has been forced to shut its UK headquarters over threats from Tehran and fears for the safety of its journalists. Iran International TV says it has “reluctantly” closed its west London studios and moved the operation to its offices in Washington DC. The broadcaster said the move follows

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s firm INEOS has confirmed that it has submitted a bid for Manchester United. It comes after the chairman of Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) confirmed that he had put in his own offer for the club. A statement from INEOS said that Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS “have submitted a bid for majority

The father of missing Nicola Bulley says that “every day is a struggle” as the family waits for news. Ernie Bulley’s words came three weeks after his 45-year-old daughter disappeared while walking her dog in the village of St Michael’s on Wyre in Lancashire. “Every day is a struggle,” he told Sky News. “[We’re] no

A British embassy security guard caught spying for the Russians has been sentenced to more than 13 years in prison. David Ballantyne Smith, 58, pleaded guilty to eight charges under the Official Secrets Act 1911 and 1920 but claimed he did not intentionally cause any harm. He was sentenced to 13 years and two months

Nicola Bulley’s family says the missing mother-of-two suffered a “crisis” after she stopped taking menopause drugs – as her loved ones revealed details about her struggles before she vanished. Relatives also asked the public to end the “appalling” levels of speculation and “rumours” about her private life, as they spoke about the “significant” side effects

Two 15-year-olds have appeared in court charged with the murder of Brianna Ghey. The pair, a boy and a girl, both aged 15, appeared via video link at Liverpool Crown Court, speaking only to confirm their names. A provisional trial date was set for 10 July with the trial likely to last around three weeks.

The race to replace Nicola Sturgeon as Scotland’s first minister is now under way – but nobody has officially thrown their hat into the ring yet. Ms Sturgeon announced her resignation during a press conference in Edinburgh at her official residence, Bute House, on Tuesday. The 52-year-old said it had been “the very best job

Scotland’s first minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced her resignation, saying the job “takes its toll on you and all around you”. The SNP leader made the the shock announcement during a press conference in Edinburgh at her official residence, Bute House. She said it had been “the very best job in the world” and one

A 19-month-old girl has been successfully treated for a fatal genetic disease with the world’s most expensive drug. Teddi Shaw is the first person in the UK to receive Libmeldy, a treatment that corrects the underlying genetic fault that causes metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD). The gene therapy, which replaces a defective gene inside the body’s cells,

Investigators should shift its messaging to the public and have an open mind during their search for missing mum Nicola Bulley, a former senior detective has told Sky News. Officers have spent more than two weeks searching for Ms Bulley, who disappeared on 27 January close to the River Wyre in St Michael’s on Wyre,

A UEFA-commissioned review into the poor treatment of Liverpool fans outside the 2022 Champions League final has found the failings “almost led to a disaster” after faults by European football’s governing body and the lack of a venue risk assessment by French authorities. French police face criticism in the independent report for firing tear gas

The family of Brianna Ghey have paid tribute to their “much-loved daughter, granddaughter, and baby sister”. The 16-year-old was found with serious injuries in a park in Warrington, Cheshire, yesterday afternoon and pronounced dead at the scene. In a statement the family said: “She was a larger-than-life character who would leave a lasting impression on

Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murdering 16-year-old Brianna Ghey, who was stabbed to death in Warrington on Saturday. Brianna was found with serious injuries on a path in Culcheth Linear Park at around 3.13pm. Emergency services were called but she died at the scene. Cheshire Police said a boy and girl, both

Nurses from emergency departments, intensive care and cancer wards could soon be asked to join their colleagues in strike action. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is understood to be considering action across three days and throughout the night as its dispute with the government escalates. The union told NHS leaders on Friday that it

Three people have been arrested after “violent scenes” outside a hotel where asylum seekers were staying in Merseyside. A demonstration descended into chaos outside the Suites Hotel in Ribbers Lane, Prescot, on Friday evening. A police van was set on fire and officers were seen carrying riot shields in the area. Knowsley MP Sir George

Fifteen people have been arrested after “violent scenes” outside a hotel where asylum seekers were staying in Merseyside. A demonstration descended into chaos outside the Suites Hotel in Ribbers Lane, Prescot, on Friday evening as a police van was set on fire and missiles, including lit fireworks, were thrown at officers. The police van was

Nicola Bulley’s partner has said her family is going through “unprecedented hell” but would “never give up” hope of finding her. The 45-year-old went missing while walking her dog in St Michael’s on Wyre on Friday 27 January after dropping her daughters off at school. Speaking to 5 News, Paul Ansell said: “Hope and that

The economy narrowly avoided recession in the second half of last year, according to early official figures, despite growth going into a sharp reverse in December partly due to the impact of strikes and lack of Premier League football. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that output between October and December was flat at