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All four UK governments failed to appreciate the scale of the threat posed by COVID-19 or the urgency of the response the pandemic required, a damning report published on Thursday has claimed. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/all-four-uk-governments-failed-to-appreciate-scale-of-covid-pandemic-threat-inquiry-finds-13473135 Author : Publish date : 2025-11-20 16:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Northern Ireland have been drawn to play Italy in the semi-finals of the World Cup play-offs, while Wales face Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republic of Ireland take on the Czech Republic. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/wales-northern-ireland-and-the-republic-of-ireland-find-out-world-cup-play-off-opponents-13473153 Author : Publish date : 2025-11-20 12:46:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A Police Scotland officer has told a court he was "terrified" when he allegedly found himself being chased by a man wielding a chainsaw. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/police-officer-tells-trial-of-terror-at-being-chased-by-a-man-with-chainsaw-13473088 Author : Publish date : 2025-11-20 11:03:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

There are developments in the quest for peace in Ukraine.  Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/he-must-have-got-this-from-k-what-mistaken-tweet-tells-us-about-secret-plan-to-end-ukraine-war-13472965 Author : Publish date : 2025-11-19 22:35:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Blizzard conditions could hit the North East today - with the region under an amber warning and yellow alerts in other areas. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/uk-weather-warning-of-blizzards-and-ice-rink-conditions-as-seven-alerts-in-force-13472980 Author : Publish date : 2025-11-20 04:39:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A former head of MI6 has told Sky News the Navy may be forced to "fire a warning shot" or "cut off" a Russian spy ship loitering off northern Scotland. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/navy-could-fire-warning-shot-or-cut-off-russian-spy-ship-after-laser-incident-says-ex-mi6-boss-13472977 Author : Publish date : 2025-11-20 02:16:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Donald Trump has signed a bill approving the release of files relating to Jeffrey Epstein by the US Justice Department. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/trump-signs-bill-approving-release-of-epstein-files-13472976 Author : Publish date : 2025-11-20 01:23:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Tributes have been paid to a schoolgirl who passed away in "unexplained" circumstances after she became unwell. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/olivia-curley-school-pays-tribute-to-11-year-old-girl-after-unexplained-death-13472937 Author : Publish date : 2025-11-19 21:44:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A mountain of waste branded "utterly appalling" by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer grew so quickly that most of it was in place before the Environment Agency (EA) was even aware of it. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/waste-mountain-branded-utterly-appalling-by-pm-grew-40-feet-high-within-months-13472792 Author : Publish date : 2025-11-19 17:28:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Sir Keir Starmer has called the pile of fly-tipped illegal waste next to a river in Oxfordshire "utterly appalling" and said "all available powers" will be used to make those responsible cover the cost of the clean-up. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/illegal-mountain-of-waste-next-to-river-utterly-appalling-says-pm-13472792 Author : Publish date : 2025-11-19 17:28:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The mother of a teenage motorcyclist killed by a US citizen in 2019 has been honoured for her campaigning efforts on road safety following her son's death. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/harry-dunns-mother-charlotte-charles-honoured-for-road-safety-campaigning-13472807 Author : Publish date : 2025-11-19 15:09:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A Russian 'spy ship' long suspected of surveilling the UK's crucial network of undersea cables has been spotted on the edge of our waters once again. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/what-is-the-mysterious-yantar-spy-ship-and-is-it-mapping-britains-undersea-cables-13472724 Author : Publish date : 2025-11-19 10:34:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A Russian spy ship is currently on the edge of UK waters, the defence secretary has announced. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/russian-spy-ship-currently-on-edge-of-uk-waters-warns-defence-secretary-13472703 Author : Publish date : 2025-11-19 09:43:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are a leading cause of a "chronic disease pandemic" linked to worsening diets, experts have warned. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/ultra-processed-foods-leading-cause-of-chronic-disease-pandemic-say-experts-13472593 Author : Publish date : 2025-11-19 05:16:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Suicide prevention, alcohol abuse and problem gambling will be the focus of a new government strategy for men's health. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/mens-health-strategy-launched-by-government-with-support-of-premier-league-13472580 Author : Publish date : 2025-11-19 03:40:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A bill that would force the US Justice Department to release all of its files on Jeffrey Epstein will be sent to the desk of Donald Trump after both houses of Congress gave it the all-clear. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/epstein-files-bill-to-release-documents-gets-all-clear-from-congress-13472545 Author : Publish date : 2025-11-18 22:36:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The wife of murdered Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi says "zero justice" has been served over her husband's killing in 2018. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/wife-of-murdered-saudi-journalist-says-zero-justice-has-been-served-after-trump-dismisses-us-intelligence-findings-13472522 Author : Publish date : 2025-11-18 21:33:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Scotland secured a place at the men's World Cup for the first time since 1998 after beating Denmark 4-2 in a thrilling match at Hampden Park. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/scotland-secure-world-cup-spot-for-first-time-since-1998-after-beating-denmark-13472159 Author : Publish date : 2025-11-18 21:29:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The warning was meant for British parliamentarians, of course, but MI5 and the government are also trying to send a signal to China. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/mi5-is-also-trying-to-send-a-signal-to-china-with-spying-warning-to-parliamentarians-13472394 Author : Publish date : 2025-11-18 19:33:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Hundreds of jobs are at risk after global energy giant ExxonMobil announced plans to close its manufacturing plant in Fife. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/exxonmobil-to-close-mossmorran-plastics-plant-in-fife-with-hundreds-of-jobs-at-risk-13472226 Author : Publish date : 2025-11-18 12:27:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Nigel Farage gave a press conference on Tuesday, highlighting £25bn of savings he claims Rachel Reeves can make in her budget - including slashing overseas aid and welfare for foreign citizens. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/no-free-tickets-on-council-tax-under-reform-13472281 Author : Publish date : 2025-11-18 13:35:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

NHS Fife chief executive Carol Potter has announced plans to retire early. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/nhs-fife-chief-executive-carol-potter-announces-early-retirement-plans-ahead-of-sandie-peggie-employment-tribunal-ruling-13472112 Author : Publish date : 2025-11-18 09:10:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A crackdown on online pricing has seen investigations opened into eight companies, with a further 100 facing warnings over their conduct. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/online-pricing-crackdown-targets-over-100-firms-operating-in-the-uk-13472061 Author : Publish date : 2025-11-18 07:14:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The government has announced plans to make it almost impossible for new housing developments near train stations to be opposed. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/new-homes-earmarked-near-train-stations-to-get-default-yes-from-planners-13472018 Author : Publish date : 2025-11-18 04:39:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Sir Keir Starmer has insisted he will defy the apparent will of his own voters and lead Labour into the next general election. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/starmer-ill-lead-labour-into-next-general-election-13472006 Author : Publish date : 2025-11-18 02:08:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.