In a church hall in Hull, groups of asylum seekers queue for tea and toast and advice from immigration experts. The room is busy, the busiest it’s been since the riots. The volunteers who run the weekly event say many people were initially too scared to come out following the violence. As in other towns
Boris Johnson has denied mocking the public by questioning why they “so avidly craved” lockdown rules and obeyed them “like a religion”. In an interview with Sky News’ Wilfred Frost, the former prime minister said he “totally rejects” he was expressing disdain for people who did as they were told by his government during the
A worker unloads a 24-kilowatt Generac home generator off a truck at Captain Electric on February 18, 2021 in Orem, Utah. George Frey | Getty Images Shares of backup power generation company Generac Holdings surged more than 7% on Monday as Hurricane Milton rapidly strengthened into a Category 4 storm. Milton is forecast to move
Peter Capaldi says there was a specific moment he realised his casting had transitioned from affable geek to bad guy. It was during an advert for butter. The 66-year-old actor, who’s been called the world’s most terrifying actor, told Sky News he had the realisation he’d “gone sinister” while recording a voiceover for Anchor Butter.
A big four audit firm and one of Britain’s high street banks have resumed their membership of the CBI, delivering a boost to the scandal-hit lobbying group’s hopes that it can recover its long-standing influence in government. Sky News has learnt that KPMG and NatWest Group returned to being full members of the CBI this
Tesla is losing one of its top vehicle program managers who has been behind vehicles like Model S and Model X, Cybertruck, and more. David Zhang is a chemical engineer with a background in business analysis who joined Tesla back in 2015 to lead “business operations and finance for the automaker’s powertrain systems.” However, he
Recent research has provided a deeper understanding of the mysterious craters appearing in Siberia. These craters, some as deep as 160 feet (50 meters) and wide as 230 feet (70 meters), form when thawing permafrost triggers sudden methane gas explosions. The permafrost thaw causes cracks, releasing methane gas stored deep underground, leading to these dramatic
The Draconid Meteor Shower, known for its connection to the constellation Draco, is set to peak on October 8th and 9th this year. This annual meteor shower provides a rare opportunity for skywatchers to witness meteors during the evening hours. The constellation Draco lies in the northern sky, making the shower visible throughout the night.
In this article UBER TSLA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Driverless cars are speeding onto America’s streets, but whether the public will trust robotaxis remains an open question. Nearly two-thirds of Americans said they would not want to ride in a driverless passenger vehicle if they had the opportunity, according to a Pew Research
Florida is preparing for its largest evacuation in seven years as the US state braces for the arrival of Hurricane Milton. The weather system, which strengthened from a tropical storm to a hurricane on Sunday, is forecast to make landfall in the US on Wednesday. The hurricane, which is currently sweeping east across the Gulf
Recent research suggests that boosting the gut microbiome may play a critical role in treating severe malnutrition in children. A study carried out in Bangladesh by Jeffrey Gordon of Washington University and Tahmeed Ahmed of the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research focused on children aged 12 to 18 months. These children, suffering from severe
Buried in Gaza’s rubble are the forgotten victims of this war, and with them are buried the stories of how they were killed. A year on from the start of the war, many have questioned the IDF’s alleged targeting and negligent killing of civilians in its conflict with Hamas. Among those calling for justice is
Coleen Rooney claims her legal fees during her high-profile legal battle with Rebekah Vardy came up to over £1.8m, the High Court has been told. Returning to court two years after the original trial, the women’s lawyers have returned to court in a dispute over legal costs. The case, which gained worldwide attention after it
David Lammy has said the government is “young” after Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff Sue Gray resigned and a new poll found most people think the government is “sleazy”. The foreign secretary said Ms Gray was a “superb public servant” after she quit on Sunday following weeks of briefings against her, including her salary
No matter what political or military changes we see in the Middle East by 7 October 2025, it will certainly be a more fragmented region. No individual power will create more coherence than the current state of affairs. This level of conflict won’t last at this level of intensity for another year. If Israel can’t
The family which relinquished control of The Daily Telegraph last year is to hire a trio of banks to oversee a review of ownership options for Very Group, their online shopping empire. Sky News has learnt that the board of Very Group – now chaired by Nadhim Zahawi, the former chancellor – is lining up
A GP has been jailed for 22 years after he was found guilty of indecently assaulting seven women during routine examinations. Stephen Cox, 65, was convicted of 12 counts of indecent assault after a four-week retrial at Reading Crown Court. He was acquitted of a further four charges. Cox denied all 16 charges of indecent
A general view of Isfahan Refinery, one of the largest refineries in Iran and is considered as the first refinery in the country in terms of diversity of petroleum products in Isfahan, Iran on November 08, 2023. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images Oil markets are being too complacent given the risk of major supply disruptions in the Middle East,
It’s probably nothing. Just a playful post on social media from a random Volvo account celebrating an obscure concept car from the early aughts. It couldn’t possibly mean that Volvo is actually going to build the thing … right? The post in question went live on the Volvo Cars Heritage Facebook feed last week, and
Associated Press Oct 6, 2024, 06:45 PM ET Open Extended Reactions TALLADEGA, Ala. — A 27-car crash that involved eight of NASCAR’s 12 title contenders. A chaotic cleanup that infuriated competitors. And a surprise winner. Just a regular race at Talladega Superspeedway. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. snapped a 65-race losing streak by winning in overtime at