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Three men jailed for plotting to murder £54m Securitas robber Paul Allen

Three men have been jailed for a combined total of 99 years for plotting to murder a member of a gang that carried out Britain's biggest ever cash robbery.
Claire Chick: Paul Butler jailed for life for murdering Plymouth university lecturer

A former doorman has been jailed for life for the murder of a university lecturer in Plymouth.
Vincent Nichols: British cardinal who will be in the conclave says picking the next pope is 'intimidating'

The head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales has told Sky News it's "intimidating" to be one of those responsible for choosing the next pope.

Kim Kardashian's Paris robbery trial: Everything you need to know

In October 2016, Kim Kardashian was robbed at gunpoint - with jewellery worth millions of dollars stolen during the audacious heist in Paris.
Laurence Fox denies sharing upskirting photo of TV star Narinder Kaur

Laurence Fox has denied sharing a compromising photo of TV star Narinder Kaur on social media.
Woman who faked being a man to get into Magic Circle finally allowed in

How did one woman fool the most famous magic society on the planet?

Woman who faked being a man to get into Magic Circle finally allowed in

How did one woman fool the most famous magic society on the planet?
Letter sheds possible new light on Shakespeare's marriage

New analysis of a letter fragment has possibly shed light on William Shakespeare's marriage - suggesting it may have been less fractious than previously suggested.
Back To The Future's DeLorean has almost vanished from UK roads

Forty years on from the film that made them immortal, there are just 303 DeLorean cars left on Britain's roads.

'Bring on the fight' over net zero, energy secretary Ed Miliband tells critics

The government is up for the fight over net zero every hour, day and month of the year, says Energy Secretary Ed Miliband.
Europe and Starmer double down on clean power as America ups the ante

Sir Keir Starmer was in his comfort zone on Thursday, waxing lyrical about one of his favourite "missions".
'Nervous wees' of women at London Marathon 'to be turned into something amazing'

The urine of thousands of women taking part in the London Marathon this Sunday will be recycled and turned into fertiliser for wheat.

Post Office to unveil £1.75bn banking deal with big British lenders

The Post Office will next week unveil a £1.75bn deal with dozens of banks which will allow their customers to continue using Britain’s biggest retail network.
Struggling discounter Poundland gets bids from Hilco and Endless

A pack of suitors will table takeover offers on Friday for Poundland, the struggling discount retail giant, as its owner pursues a speedy exit from the British high street.
Trump trade war: How UK figures show his tariff argument doesn't add up

As Chancellor Rachel Reeves meets her counterpart, US treasury secretary Scott Bessent to discuss an "economic agreement" between the two countries, the latest trade figures confirm three realities that ought to shape negotiations.

Chris Eubank Jr tells Conor Benn: I am a genuinely dangerous man. How will you deal with that?

Boxing is a game of bluff. Of move and counter-measure. Feints and fakes, distraction and deception. But beneath all of that, there remains the truth.
Real Madrid referee row: Real to play in Copa del Rey final after dismissing 'unacceptable' comments from officials

Real Madrid say they never considered boycotting the Copa del Rey final despite blasting 'unacceptable' comments made by officials after a tearful interview from the match referee.
Chris Eubank Jr silences Conor Benn press conference with emotional speech ahead of Saturday's stadium fight

Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn faced one another at the final press conference ahead of Saturday's clash live on Sky Sports Box Office.

Tories 'are not doing a deal with Reform,' Kemi Badenoch insists

Kemi Badenoch has said the Tories are "not doing a deal with Reform" after a Conservative mayor appeared to advocate for a "coming together" of the two rival parties.
'Bring on the fight' over net zero, energy secretary Ed Miliband tells critics

The government is up for the fight over net zero every hour, day and month of the year, says Energy Secretary Ed Miliband.
Water bosses face up to two years in prison for illegal sewage spills

Water bosses who cover up illegal sewage spills could be imprisoned for up to two years under a new law which comes into effect today.

Virginia Giuffre, who accused Prince Andrew of sexual assault, has died, her family says

Virginia Giuffre, who accused Prince Andrew of sexual assault, has died aged 41.
World leaders arrive for Pope's funeral as 250,000 mourners pay final respects

World leaders including Sir Keir Starmer, Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron have arrived in Rome ahead of the funeral of Pope Francis.
Fighter jets, a naval destroyer and guns on show: 'Unprecedented' security operation for Pope's funeral

As the line of mourners moves slowly along behind him, Ciriaco Sarnelli peers at me from beneath the immaculate brim of his cap.