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A plane’s nose wheel collapsed during a hard landing in Belfast due to bad weather. There were four crew members but no passengers on board when the Aer Lingus regional flight, operated by Emerald Airlines, landed at around 4pm on Sunday. Belfast City Airport closed its runway for the rest of the day following the

This is awkward for Downing Street to say the least. The person chosen by the British government to be the keystone in the most important of bilateral relationships is, according to one of the incoming president’s close aides, a “complete moron”. Chris LaCivita is a central character in Trump’s orbit. He managed Trump‘s election victory

The King has joked “I’m still alive” when asked how he was during an official royal engagement with the Queen. It comes as palace sources told Sky News that his cancer treatment has been “moving in a positive direction… and will continue into next year“. The source added there is a sense of optimism, which

The King’s cancer treatment will continue into the New Year, Sky News understands. Palace sources have said “his treatment has been moving in a positive direction and as a managed condition the treatment cycle will continue into next year”. The source added there is a sense of optimism, which can be seen in the King’s

A driver who inhaled laughing gas at the wheel has pleaded guilty to killing his three teenage passengers in a high speed crash. Thomas Johnson, 19, had admitted to taking nitrous oxide through balloons while driving and exceeding speeds of more than 100mph on a road with a speed limit of 30mph. He pleaded guilty

Inflation has risen for the second month in a row, according to official figures. The overall rate of price rises – as measured by the consumer price index (CPI) – grew by 2.6% in November. It’s a further move away from the Bank of England‘s target 2% inflation rate after the rate ticked up to

A suspected Chinese spy – described as a “close confidant” of Prince Andrew – has been barred from the UK because of concerns he posed a threat to national security. The alleged spy, known only as H6, was first excluded from entering Britain in 2023 by then home secretary Suella Braverman after the Home Office

This year rising costs are adding an extra pinch of spice to festive dinner planning. With Christmas just weeks away, Sky News looks at the numbers to uncover how your shopping list has changed, from the turkey on the table to the Baileys in your glass. For meat eaters, the star of the Christmas dinner

A £70,000 stash of stolen whisky has been found in the back of a lorry in West Yorkshire by police after a chase on a motorway. West Yorkshire’s Roads Policing Unit were carrying out a drink drive patrol as part of Operation Limit, the national drink and drug drive campaign, this morning when they spotted

West Ham United forward Michail Antonio has undergone surgery after a car crash, the club has confirmed. In a statement, the Hammers said Antonio had been treated for a lower limb fracture after the accident yesterday and “will continue to be monitored in hospital over the coming days”. “Everyone at the Club wishes Michail a

West Ham United forward Michail Antonio has been involved in a car crash, the club has confirmed. In a statement, the Hammers said “thoughts and prayers” are with Antonio, his friends and his family. No details of the player’s condition or further information about the incident have yet been given, but the club said they

Millions of people have been urged to stay inside as Storm Darragh hits the UK and Ireland. A rare red “danger to life” weather warning has been issued for much of Wales and parts of the South West as the fourth named storm of the season reaches the UK. It is one of a swathe

Less than 10% of the millions eligible for the so-called “King Kong of weight loss drugs” will be able to get it in the next three years, according to guidance by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Under final draft guidance issued by NICE, about 220,000 patients are expected to benefit from

A dog owner whose pet was filmed chasing and fatally attacking a deer in Richmond Park is being sought by police. The dog, which appears to be a spaniel-type breed, was seen chasing a deer through the trees and across the road in footage posted by the Met Police on X. “We would like to

Luxury fashion brand Burberry has taken legal action against discount retailer B&M over potential trademark breaches. Burberry launched High Court proceedings on Monday under trademark grounds, indicating concerns the discount chain was falsely representing their goods as Burberry. Neither Burberry nor B&M gave Sky News further detail. Money latest: Taxman issues clarification on selling items

Jaguar wants “to be bold and disruptive” with its new electric car and redesign, the luxury vehicle maker’s managing director told Sky News. The British car maker sparked widespread controversy last month when it unveiled its rebrand ahead of becoming a fully electric brand. Speaking to Sky News business and economics correspondent Gurpreet Narwan, managing

Forecasters are predicting a widespread frost across the UK, with the potential for -10C (14F) in some places. Most areas will turn dry on Monday evening and, as skies clear, temperatures are set to plummet overnight. “Rural areas, mainly in Scotland, could dip as low as -10C (14F), while -6C (21F) is possible in parts

Two police officers were taken to hospital after being “exposed to a substance believed to be alkaline” during an incident at Surbiton station. Two boys, aged 14 and 16, have been arrested on suspicion of possession of a corrosive substance in a public space and conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm. The teenagers were detained

Two police officers have been served with misconduct notices after a teenager with autism escaped from a police car and died on the M5. Tamzin Hall, a 17-year-old from Wellington, Somerset, was being taken into custody when officers pulled over onto the hard shoulder for “safety reasons” shortly before 11pm on 11 November, the Independent

A number of drones have again been spotted over three air bases in Britain that are used by the United States Air Force. US military units on Tuesday were still monitoring the airspace over RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall, in Suffolk, and RAF Feltwell in Norfolk after the unmanned aerial vehicles were sighted overnight, a