5 h. ago Sky to expand Livingston site by 15 acres after major investment announcement

Sky has announced a major investment in its Livingston base, expanding the site by 15 acres.

Politics

5 h. ago Tories withdraw ‘mental health’ briefing about Suella Braverman after former Tory home secretary joins Reform – UK politics live

Her defection means there are now eight Reform MPs in the CommonsKeir Starmer was being interview by Beth Rigby from Sky News this morning when he defended the decision not to let Andy Burnham be a byelection candidate.After Starmer delivered his first answer (see 10.15am), Rigby asked him to what he would say to Labour MPs who think he is being “cowardly” and just blocking Burnham to avoid the risk of a leadership contest.Millions of people will be better off if we have the continuation of a Labour government in Wales, and if we’re able to win the government in Scotland and retain and win councils across England.When I came into politics in 2015, the first thing I did was support Andy Burnham’s leadership campaign. The first team I worked in was for Andy Burnham. And in the job he’s doing now, he and I work closely together ..So there’s no question of me and Andy not working very well together. He’s doing an excellent job.The battle of our times is the battle between patriotic, Lab...

Society

7 h. ago Labour says Farage ‘stuffing his party full of failed Tories’ after Suella Braverman joins Reform – UK politics live

Her defection comes shortly after Robert Jenrick joined Nigel Farage’s party, meaning there are now eight Reform MPs in the CommonsKeir Starmer was being interview by Beth Rigby from Sky News this morning when he defended the decision not to let Andy Burnham be a byelection candidate.After Starmer delivered his first answer (see 10.15am), Rigby asked him to what he would say to Labour MPs who think he is being “cowardly” and just blocking Burnham to avoid the risk of a leadership contest.Millions of people will be better off if we have the continuation of a Labour government in Wales, and if we’re able to win the government in Scotland and retain and win councils across England.When I came into politics in 2015, the first thing I did was support Andy Burnham’s leadership campaign. The first team I worked in was for Andy Burnham. And in the job he’s doing now, he and I work closely together ..So there’s no question of me and Andy not working very well together. He’s doing an excellen...

Politics

8 h. ago ‘I feel like I’ve come home’: former Tory home secretary Suella Braverman defects to Reform UK – UK politics live

Her defection comes shortly after Robert Jenrick joined Nigel Farage’s party, meaning there are now eight Reform MPs in the Commons.Keir Starmer was being interview by Beth Rigby from Sky News this morning when he defended the decision not to let Andy Burnham be a byelection candidate.After Starmer delivered his first answer (see 10.15am), Rigby asked him to what he would say to Labour MPs who think he is being “cowardly” and just blocking Burnham to avoid the risk of a leadership contest.Millions of people will be better off if we have the continuation of a Labour government in Wales, and if we’re able to win the government in Scotland and retain and win councils across England.When I came into politics in 2015, the first thing I did was support Andy Burnham’s leadership campaign. The first team I worked in was for Andy Burnham. And in the job he’s doing now, he and I work closely together ..So there’s no question of me and Andy not working very well together. He’s doing an excelle...

Society

10 h. ago Sky confirms major investment to transform Livingston campus, supporting thousands of local jobs

The development underscores Sky’s long-term commitment to West Lothian and will support thousands of jobs and drive regional economic growth.

Economics

10 h. ago Starmer brushes off claims blocking Burnham from byelection was ‘cowardly’ – UK politics live

PM praises Manchester mayor and urges Labour to unite to fight Reform Keir Starmer was being interview by Beth Rigby from Sky News this morning when he defended the decision not to let Andy Burnham be a byelection candidate.After Starmer delivered his first answer (see 10.15am), Rigby asked him to what he would say to Labour MPs who think he is being “cowardly” and just blocking Burnham to avoid the risk of a leadership contest.Millions of people will be better off if we have the continuation of a Labour government in Wales, and if we’re able to win the government in Scotland and retain and win councils across England.When I came into politics in 2015, the first thing I did was support Andy Burnham’s leadership campaign. The first team I worked in was for Andy Burnham. And in the job he’s doing now, he and I work closely together ..So there’s no question of me and Andy not working very well together. He’s doing an excellent job.The battle of our times is the battle between patriotic...

Politics

24 h. ago Sky News presenter signs off for final time as he makes emotional career announcement

Sky News Politics Hub presenter Darren McCaffrey has confirmed he is leaving the broadcaster and moving to Toronto, Canada

Politics

25 h. ago Mission to Space with Francis Bourgeois review – did we really need to see him be sick in zero gravity?

Can a social media-famous trainspotter become an astronaut? Erm, no. And it’s far from the best use of this hugely genuine, witty personalityMission to Space with Francis Bourgeois is a tricksy little beast. Unlike, it must be made quite clear, its presenter himself. Bourgeois, for those who have not had the absolute pleasure, is a 25-year-old engineering graduate who came to prominence on social media by making TikTok videos about his great passion: trains. The unforced joy on his face when a locomotive goes by (any locomotive, though his favourite classes are the 37 and 158 and his least favourite the 170), and his ease with his geekiness, quickly made him a star.His other love, we are told, is space. The animating feature of this overgenerously apportioned documentary (two parts of 45 minutes each) is the question: can a trainspotter become an astronaut? Continue reading...

Events

26 h. ago Sky News presenter quits with emotional statement on air and announces he's leaving the UK

Sky News presenter Darren McCaffrey announced his final Politics Hub show live on air, confirming he is moving to Toronto, Canada, in a matter of weeks after 15 years at the broadcaster

Politics

33 h. ago Jeff Stelling criticises Sky Sports as he issues stark warning for former employer

Jeff Stelling left Sky Sports three years ago and has questioned their strategy as they go after the younger audience with several new shows that have divided opinion

Events

53 h. ago Hangover film legend David Siegel dead after illness as tributes pour in

Hollywood film producer David Siegel, best known for his work on The Hangover, has died at the age of 70 and his family have released an emotional statement

Events

60 h. ago I walked along the Welsh 'stream in the sky' and had to turn back

The World Heritage Site can be walked across for free, but I can never make it to the other side

Politics

3 d. ago Prince Harry hits out at Donald Trump's slur after 'losing friends' in Afghanistan

The Prince, a former soldier, highlighted the hundreds of British troops who died after Article 5 was activated in an emotional statement, saying 'allies answered that call' for America

Politics

3 d. ago Jesy Nelson told 'stay strong' as she opens up on 'most painful year'

The former Little Mix star has been flooded with support after sharing an emotional statement about her forthcoming Prime Video documentary

Politics

4 d. ago Sky News host QUITS after 27 years with goodbye post to fans as she prepares for new hosting role

Anna Botting, who joined the news show back in 1999, took to Instagram to reveal the broadcast on Thursday would be 'the last time, at least for her'.

Politics

4 d. ago Sky News host QUITS after 27 years with goodbye post to fans

A Sky News host has revealed they've QUIT the programme, posting a final goodbye to fans on social media and confirming their final broadcast is just hours away.

Politics

4 d. ago Jeff Stelling lands new job after 'sad' Sky Sports exit and angry phone call

Former Soccer Saturday presenter Jeff Stelling left Sky Sports at the end of the 2022/23 season and has landed another new role

Politics

4 d. ago Lorraine Kelly makes emotional announcement live on air after co

ITV presenter Lorraine Kelly said an emotional goodbye at the end of Thursday's show

Society

5 d. ago Queer Eye cast forced to react live on air after Karamo Brown skips interview due to ‘bullying’ fears

The show’s mental health guru said he ‘has felt mentally and emotionally abused for years,’ in a statement via his assistant

Society

6 d. ago Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says military innovation will ‘transform’ air defences

President says air force’s new system involves ‘mobile fire groups’ and interceptor drones as he warns of fresh Russian attacks ahead. What we know on day 1,427Ukraine’s armed forces are introducing a new facet of air defence, made up of small groups deploying interceptor drones, as the country braces for new mass Russian attacks, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday. Ukraine is still reeling from a wave of Russian strikes earlier this month that knocked out power and heating to thousands of apartment blocks in freezing temperatures, particularly in the capital, and Zelenskyy has repeatedly called for air defences to be strengthened. “There will be a new approach to the use of air defences by the air force, concerning mobile fire groups, interceptor drones and other ‘short-range’ air defence assets,” the Ukrainian president said in his nightly video address. “The system will be transformed.” Zelenskyy announced the appointment of a new deputy air force commander, Pavlo Yelizarov, to o...

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