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Even before Euro 2024 kicks off, Scotland fans think they have won something - the partying.The bagpipes in Bavaria signalled the Tartan Army are back. Thousands of Scots - many in kilts carrying crates of beer - packed into Munich's Marienplatz on the eve of the curtain-raiser against Germany.Not that you'd realise the hosts were at their own party, with few Germany shirts and flags in sight here. Image: Pic: […]

Nigel Farage has declared Reform UK "the opposition to Labour" after his party overtook the Tories for the first time in a new poll. In a fresh blow to the embattled prime minister, a survey by YouGov put Reform UK at 19%, compared to the Conservatives at 18%. The results came out moments before an ITV debate between senior figures in the seven main parties.In his opening statement, Mr Farage […]

The coroner in the inquest into the death of Harry Dunn has recommended better driver training for Americans at the RAF base near where the 19-year-old was killed.Mr Dunn was hit by Anne Sacoolas in August 2019, after she drove her Volvo on the wrong side of the B4031 in Northamptonshire while he was riding a motorbike.He died at hospital the same day.The coroner concluded Mr Dunn died as a […]

The majority of the Sky News YouGov voters panel thought Sir Keir Starmer performed better than Rishi Sunak in the Grimsby leaders' event.But a large number of our panel, made up of undecided voters, were also unimpressed with both leaders. When asked whether the leaders' performances had impacted their voting intentions, our panel was split.One voter said Sir Keir Starmer had "energy" and was "more relatable", while another likened him […]

The prime minister seemed "defeated" to audience members in Grimsby after Sky's Battle For Number Ten.Some also questioned whether Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer had fully answered the questions they asked. The 90-minute TV grilling left the audience asking how the prime minister could fight back and win the election.Latest updates on the general electionAmy Green had travelled from Leeds to ask a question and said he seemed beaten. "Sunak […]

Police have been "made aware of a potential electoral matter" after multiple general election candidates were registered under the name of a YouTube prankster.Independent candidates under the name Niko Omilana are listed in 11 constituencies across England and Scotland - including Rishi Sunak's, Richmond and Northallerton. Omilana appears to have alluded to the move in a video on his social media channels, in which he says he has "decided to […]

Tom Hardy has said he would "100%" want to appear in the new Peaky Blinders film - but was not sure if his character will be involved.The English actor played Jewish gang leader Alfie Solomons from season two of the hit series. Despite falling at the hands of Cillian Murphy's Thomas Shelby in season five, Hardy has fought for his character's return.Earlier this month, Netflix confirmed a Peaky Blinders film […]

The UK economy flatlined in April, according to official figures that have been seized on by the government's critics as evidence the Conservatives' heralded plan is not working.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said there was zero growth in April compared to the 0.4% figure recorded during March. A Reuters news agency poll of economists had predicted the 0% performance given earlier evidence that wet weather had knocked retail sales […]

The countdown is almost over. In just a matter of hours, Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer will answer questions from Beth Rigby and audience members in the Sky News leaders' special event.The Battle for No 10 will be broadcast live from Grimsby with each leader facing 20 minutes of questions from Sky's award-winning political editor and 25 minutes of questions from audience members. In an FA Cup-style draw for […]