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George has not been to school for the last two years. He is autistic, which means he has special educational needs that requires a school to give him extra support to help him learn. And even though he as a legal document which outlines exactly the kind of support he should be receiving, his mum

Rescue workers searching for missing British teenager Jay Slater in Tenerife have found a body and are trying to identify it, Spanish police have told Sky News. “Evidence strongly suggests” the remains are those of the 19-year-old, officers added. Police said in a statement: “The mountain rescue and intervention group of the Civil Guard has

England’s footballers have begun their journey home after a heart-breaking defeat to Spain in the final of Euro 2024. Emerging from the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Berlin, where they had been staying, team members and coaching staff were clapped out by watching fans and staff as they made their way to the coach. Manager Gareth Southgate

Police will today start digging in a new search for the remains of Muriel McKay, the wealthy murder victim who was kidnapped 55 years ago. They will spend a week at the Hertfordshire farm where Mrs McKay, the wife of a newspaper executive, was held for a £1m ransom before her kidnappers were arrested and

World leaders have joined together to condemn “political violence” after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. The former president was shot and injured during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in an attack that saw a spectator and the gunman killed. British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he was “appalled by the shocking scenes”, as

The Euro 2024 trophy is within grasping distance, and England fans are here for it. Football final fever has gripped Berlin, with an outpouring of positive vibes for the Three Lions. “Come on England! Lamine Yamal, he’s going to get locked up,” two young brothers tell me. Near the Brandenburg Gate fans carry or hang

An image of a man police want to speak to over the murder of a teenager in north London has been released, as officers urge the public to “do the right thing”. Deshaun James Tuitt, 15, was fatally stabbed in Highbury Fields, north London, just before 9pm on 4 August 2022. He later died in

A murder investigation has been launched after the body of a newborn baby girl was found in a bin. Police were alerted on Monday afternoon to reports of a woman presenting at hospital who had given birth. In response, officers went to a property in Taviton Street, Camden, where, following a search, the baby’s body

Police have released an image of a suspect still on the loose after human remains were found in two suitcases left by Clifton Suspension Bridge. In a press conference, detectives from Avon and Somerset Police said the suspect was taken to the bridge by a taxi, and that the taxi driver is working with officers

England have reached the final of the Euros for the second time in a row after beating the Netherlands 2 – 1 in Dortmund. A last gasp goal from substitute Ollie Watkins secured victory for England in dramatic fashion minutes after Bukayo Saka had an effort ruled offside. England had survived a scare in the

Unarmed police sent to arrest a man for breaching a restraining order were confronted with something far from routine – a suspect holding a gun to his head with two hidden home-made bombs in bags slung around his body.  He was persuaded to lower his revolver but then triggered a detonator, filling the room with

Car drivers using two tunnels in east London will be charged up to £4 a time from next year under new proposals. The charge will apply to anyone using a car in the Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels during peak hours under Transport for London (TfL) plans. Peak hours are weekdays going northbound between 6am and

A Glasgow hotel is looking to hire a “banter merchant” to entertain guests throughout Edinburgh Festival Fringe. AC Hotel by Marriott Glasgow said it is seeking a “breakfast roaster” to leave its guests “in stitches” throughout the famous event. The paid gig – which would suit someone performing at the Fringe – includes free accommodation

England star Jude Bellingham has a history with the referee taking charge of England’s Euro 2024 semi-final against the Netherlands on Wednesday. The footballer received a fine of €40,000 (£33,970) from the German FA for his post-match comments about Felix Zwayer in 2021, Sky Sports News said. The midfielder’s Borussia Dortmund team lost 3-2 to

King Charles has hosted the West Indies cricket team ahead of its opening Test match of the summer against England at Lord’s. The King, who is head of the Commonwealth, expressed his care and concern for those affected by Hurricane Beryl as he met the squad at Buckingham Palace. Speaking after the audience with His

Bukayo Saka didn’t need any redemption. There was never any doubt about his value to the England team. But it was a sign of determination, character and strength that the winger stepped up to take another penalty when called on at Euro 2024. It would be easy to understand if he had not after the

Reform UK looks set to establish a foothold in parliament – with Nigel Farage expected to become an MP for the very first time. Mr Farage hailed “huge” early results after the general election exit poll projected his party would win 13 seats, including in Clacton, Essex, where he is standing. If correct, that means

A teacher found guilty of having sex with two schoolboys broke down in tears as she was jailed for six and a half years. Rebecca Joynes, 30, groomed her victims from the age of 15 and had a child with one of the teenagers, Manchester Crown Court heard. Jurors heard Joynes joined their high school

Wales will introduce a ban on politicians lying before the next Senedd election. The Welsh government has committed to introducing legislation before 2026, which would mean Senedd members could be removed for knowingly misleading statements. Mick Antoniw, the Welsh government’s counsel general, said it was “committed” to the principle. “The Welsh government will bring forward

Millions of people across the UK will head to the polls today to vote in the general election. A total of 650 parliamentary constituencies are being contested in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with polling stations open from 7am until 10pm. Find more details of what you can expect here There are around 40,000