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Health leaders are warning that up to 8,000 people could be taken to hospital before a flu wave currently gripping the country reaches its peak.  Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/up-to-8000-people-could-need-hospital-care-before-flu-wave-reaches-peak-health-leaders-warn-13480326 Author : Publish date : 2025-12-06 18:40:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Millionaire Tory donor Malcolm Offord has defected to Reform UK, saying he would be campaigning "tirelessly" to "remove this rotten SNP government". Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/millionaire-former-tory-donor-defects-to-reform-13480083 Author : Publish date : 2025-12-06 14:38:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A Charlton Athletic fan has died after a medical emergency at their ground, the football club have said. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/charlton-athletic-fan-dies-and-match-abandoned-after-medical-emergency-at-ground-13480109 Author : Publish date : 2025-12-06 15:32:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Part of the Tower of London has been closed following reports of criminal damage to a display case containing the Imperial State Crown, part of the Crown Jewels. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/tower-of-london-closed-after-display-case-containing-state-crown-defaced-13479937 Author : Publish date : 2025-12-06 11:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Children as young as seven are being referred to Britain's national cybercrime intervention programme, the Money team can reveal, as companies reel from multimillion-pound hacks. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/children-as-young-as-seven-caught-hacking-as-former-cybercriminals-warn-its-mainstream-now-13479365 Author : Publish date : 2025-12-06 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

President Trump's "America First" agenda has been spelt out in a new White House National Security Strategy that should make stark reading for allies and foes of the United States alike. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/white-house-europe-unrecognisable-in-20-years-or-less-13479931 Author : Publish date : 2025-12-06 05:28:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Nigel Farage sang antisemitic songs to Jewish schoolmates - and had a "big issue with anyone called Patel", a former schoolfriend has claimed. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/nigel-farage-sang-antisemitic-songs-to-jewish-classmates-former-dulwich-pupil-claims-13479621 Author : Publish date : 2025-12-06 05:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

This was a World Cup draw like no other. Crafted less for the teams but for one man. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/crafted-for-one-man-this-was-a-world-cup-draw-like-no-other-13479928 Author : Publish date : 2025-12-06 02:33:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children have attended the Together at Christmas carol service where they were joined by Hollywood stars. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/celebrities-join-the-princess-of-wales-for-a-carol-service-to-thank-britains-volunteers-13479909 Author : Publish date : 2025-12-05 22:14:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Scotland and England now know who they will face in the group stage of the next summer's world cup. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/world-cup-2026-who-england-scotland-wales-northern-ireland-and-the-republic-of-ireland-will-play-13479848 Author : Publish date : 2025-12-05 19:18:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

EasyJet flights to major holiday destinations over the Christmas period could be delayed or cancelled after baggage handling and check-in staff at Luton Airport voted to go on strike. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/easyjet-staff-at-luton-airport-to-strike-over-christmas-13479782 Author : Publish date : 2025-12-05 15:36:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Russia's ambassador to the UK has rejected the findings of an official investigation into the death of Dawn Sturgess, killed after the Salisbury poisoning attack in 2018. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/russia-denies-being-behind-salisbury-poisonings-and-warns-of-danger-of-war-with-europe-13479780 Author : Publish date : 2025-12-05 15:21:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A former doctor has been charged over alleged sexual assaults on 38 patients in his care. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/former-doctor-charged-over-alleged-sexual-assaults-on-38-patients-13479747 Author : Publish date : 2025-12-05 14:19:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Four people have been killed in the latest US strike on an alleged drug boat amid growing unease at the legality of the attacks. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/four-killed-in-latest-us-strike-on-alleged-drug-boat-13479594 Author : Publish date : 2025-12-05 07:58:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Russian President Vladimir Putin was given a red carpet ceremonial welcome as he arrived in New Delhi for the 23rd India-Russia summit. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/narendra-modi-and-vladimir-putin-embrace-before-talking-trade-at-india-russia-summit-13479577 Author : Publish date : 2025-12-05 06:52:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Which global leader has been the most frequent visitor to the Oval Office during Donald Trump's first year back in power? Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/which-global-leader-has-visited-oval-office-most160the-answer-might-surprise-you-13479547 Author : Publish date : 2025-12-05 05:14:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A Fabergé pendant has been recovered - after police spent six days closely monitoring the man accused of swallowing it. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/police-recover-bond-inspired-faberg233-pendant-six-days-after-it-was-swallowed-by-a-suspect-13479544 Author : Publish date : 2025-12-05 04:28:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A new long-awaited child poverty strategy is promising to lift half a million children out of poverty by the end of this parliament - but critics have branded it unambitious.  Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/starmer-wants-to-lift-half-a-million-children-out-of-poverty-but-does-his-plan-go-far-enough-13479419 Author : Publish date : 2025-12-05 01:45:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Nigel Farage has launched a tirade against the BBC after he was asked about claims he used racist and antisemitic language when he was at school, which he denied.  Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/nigel-farage-launches-tirade-at-bbc-over-allegations-he-was-racist-at-school-13479504 Author : Publish date : 2025-12-04 21:43:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

There is a desperate desire for normality in Gaza - for full shops, functioning hospitals, open schools, habitable homes and usable roads. For electricity that comes on reliably, skies that don’t hum with drones and days that don’t crackle with gunfire. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/gaza-longs-for-normality-but-quasi-anarchy-reigns-and-hamas-is-once-again-exerting-control-13479467 Author : Publish date : 2025-12-04 19:13:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Israel will be allowed to compete in next year's Eurovision Song Contest, organisers have said - with several broadcasters saying they will now boycott the event. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/israel-allowed-to-take-part-in-eurovision-2026-as-at-least-two-countries-withdraw-13479330 Author : Publish date : 2025-12-04 17:45:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Around 200 homes have been evacuated and a major incident declared after two men were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/major-incident-declared-and-200-homes-evacuated-after-two-men-arrested-on-suspicion-of-explosives-offences-13479379 Author : Publish date : 2025-12-04 15:19:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A review into the rising demand for mental health, ADHD and autism services has been launched by the health secretary. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/soaring-demand-for-mental-health-adhd-and-autism-services-to-be-reviewed-after-overdiagnosis-claim-13479259 Author : Publish date : 2025-12-04 10:52:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The number of flu patients in hospital beds across England is more than 50% higher than the same period in 2024, according to NHS data. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/number-of-flu-patients-in-hospital-beds-across-england-rises-13479183 Author : Publish date : 2025-12-04 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The energy regulator has confirmed plans for a massive upgrade to the UK's energy grids, adding £108 to customer bills by 2031. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/energy-grid-16328bn-upgrade-to-add-163108-to-household-bills-13479170 Author : Publish date : 2025-12-04 08:06:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.