'Dramatic Rise' In Liver Disease Deaths

Deaths from liver disease have increased 400% in the last 40 years, according to the British Liver Trust, which is calling for screening to help combat the problem. The organisation is warning that costs from the disease could rise above £1bn a year...

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In The Margins: Voters' Doubts Over Housing

By Joey Jones, Deputy Political Editor Sky's Joey Jones is travelling the country looking at the issues that matter to voters in some of the marginal constituencies. Here he focuses on concerns about housing in Thurrock, Essex, one of the 150 seats...

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Call For Tasers For All Police To Tackle Terror

Frontline police officers should be able to carry a Taser to combat attempted attacks on them by terrorists, according to the head of the organisation that represents them. Police Federation chair Steve White said the stun guns, which can temporarily...

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Viral Campaign Raises £90,000 For Mugging Victim

Donations for a disabled pensioner who was mugged outside his home have reached more than £90,000. After reading about the mugging of 67-year-old Alan Barnes, beautician Katie Cutler set up an online fundraising page that went viral and has raised...

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'Thundersnow' Storms As Icy Blast Hits UK

Parts of England are being battered by "thundersnow" storms as the winter weather continues to bite across Britain. Met Office forecaster Simon Partridge said: "We have got snow falling in a number of areas in the North and West, including thunderstorms....

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Fears For Four Crew On Vessel Lost At Sea

A rescue operation for a fishing boat with four crew aboard which went missing in the Channel in "very challenging" conditions has been suspended. The RNLI said it would make a decision on resuming the search this morning. It is believed the vessel's...

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Rotherham Victim Says Abusers 'Untouchable'

By Jason Farrell, Sky News Correspondent A survivor of child sexual exploitation in Rotherham claims she still sees her abusers "driving young girls in their car", as a Sky News investigation reveals hundreds of new cases continue to emerge. In August...

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Labour Pledges Home Rule Bill For Scotland

A new Home Rule Bill for Scotland will be introduced within 100 days if Labour wins the General Election. Ed Miliband made the promise ahead of a campaign visit to Scotland, saying devolution would be "one of the first things on our agenda". He said:...

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More Pregnant Smokers Quit If Paid - Study

Pregnant women who smoke are more likely to quit the habit if they are paid, according to new research. Figures suggest 5,000 fetuses and babies die every year as a result of mums smoking during pregnancy. And it is claimed it can cost the NHS annually...

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Protesters To Rally Against Fracking Proposals

By Mike McCarthy, North of England Correspondent Demonstrators from around the UK are expected to gather in Lancashire today, ahead of a controversial decision on the future of fracking in the county. It is the first time that Cuadrilla, an exploration...

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Murder Victim's Family Loses Court Battle

A family has lost its Supreme Court bid for the right to sue police for negligence over the death of a young mother. Joanna Michael was killed by her ex-boyfriend in "a mad fit of jealous rage" despite dialling 999 twice. "Individual and systemic...

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Live: Alexander Litvinenko Inquiry Day Two

Live: Alexander Litvinenko Inquiry Day Two We use cookies to give you the best experience. If you do nothing we'll assume that it's ok.Close The hearing will seek to establish the facts over Mr Litvinenko's death ...

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Litvinenko Inquiry: Widow Hopes For Truth

By Alex Rossi, Sky News Correspondent The widow of former Russian agent Alexander Litvinenko says she hopes the inquiry into his murder will reveal the truth about his death. Marina Litvinenko has told Sky News she wants closure for her and her son...

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Aer Lingus Deal With BA Owner Moves Closer

The Aer Lingus board says it is willing to recommend the financial terms of an approach by the owner of British Airways. The Dublin-based carrier's statement was seen as support for the proposed £1bn (€1.36bn) takeover by International Consolidated...

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Sky: Labour Biggest Party In Hung Parliament

Labour will be the largest party in a hung parliament after May's General Election, according to a Sky News projection based on the latest poll of polls. According to Sky's figures, which look at the national figures and those just for Scotland, Labour...

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Economy Slows - But Growth Hits 7-Year High

The UK economy grew at its fastest rate for seven years in 2014, but official figures highlight a sharper slowdown in the final quarter than had been expected. With the economy growing by 2.6% in 2014, Britain is on track to have the world's fastest...

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NHS Vaccine Delay 'Needlessly' Killing Babies

By Siobhan Robbins, West of England Correspondent Children are dying needlessly because of a delay in rolling out the meningitis B vaccine in the UK, a campaign group has claimed. The vaccination was given its EU licence two years ago in 2013, but...

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More Snow And Wintry Showers Set To Hit UK

More Snow And Wintry Showers Set To Hit UK We use cookies to give you the best experience. If you do nothing we'll assume that it's ok. Close Play video "Wintry Weather On The Way" Video: Wintry Weather On The Way Forecasters...

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Double Murder Suspect Found Dead In Prison Cell

A man accused of killing two pensioners has been found dead in his prison cell while on trial for the murders. Leo Barnes, from Balsall Heath, Birmingham, was standing trial at Wolverhampton Crown Court accused of killing Cynthia Beamond, 80, and...

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Hoax Caller Was Drunk And On Drugs - Report

Security procedures are under review after hoax calls were made to GCHQ, during which a number for the eavesdropping agency's boss was disclosed, and to Downing Street, which connected the caller to David Cameron. The Prime Minister ended the call...

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