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Authorities knew Sara Sharif's father was 'serial domestic abuser' but 'overlooked' it - report into failings

A damning independent report into the failings by the various authorities who came into contact with Sara Sharif has said the 10-year-old should never have been placed in the care of her father and stepmother, describing the killers as a "lethal combination".

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SKY NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 09:59:00 +0000

Amber weather warning issued for parts of UK - as experts warn of up to six inches of rain

An amber weather warning has been issued as Storm Claudia looks set to batter parts of the UK on Friday.

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SKY NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 10:50:00 +0000

The extraordinary impact of a crime on UK growth

We'll get to the actual economics in a moment - to the questions of why the economy is flatlining and what it means for Rachel Reeves' forthcoming budget. But before that, let's take a moment to ponder something rather extraordinary.

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SKY NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 08:16:00 +0000

Saturday Night Live announces creative team ahead of UK launch

Saturday Night Live UK has announced its top creative team ahead of the series launching next year.

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SKY NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Police motorcyclist who struck woman while escorting duchess cleared of causing death by careless driving

A Metropolitan Police motorcyclist has been found not guilty of causing death by careless driving after hitting a pensioner while escorting the Duchess of Edinburgh.

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SKY NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 14:41:00 +0000

Two-thirds of woman in armed forces have experienced sexualised behaviour, internal survey finds

Around two-thirds of women in the armed forces experienced sexualised behaviour - from wolf-whistles and dirty jokes to touching and unwanted sexual activity - in the past 12 months, a damning internal survey has revealed.

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SKY NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 12:58:00 +0000

Duchess of Edinburgh tours world's oldest river gunboat, built in UK, during Peru visit

The Duchess of Edinburgh toured the world's oldest river gunboat, which was built in the UK over 100 years ago, on the second day of her visit to Peru.

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SKY NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 09:14:00 +0000

Investigation demanded into Keir Starmer's comms chief's lobbying links

Sir Keir Starmer's communications chief Tim Allan owns a minority stake in a lobbying firm and still discusses government activity with a senior consultant at the company, Sky News can reveal.

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SKY NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 17:18:00 +0000

Bonds announcement a 'proud day for Scotland', says Swinney

The announcement of plans to issue Scottish government bonds is a "very proud day for Scotland", First Minister John Swinney has said.

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SKY NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 10:43:00 +0000

How families can create £16,000 of untaxed income | Money newsletter

Sky News has launched a free Money newsletter - bringing the kind of content you enjoy in the Money blog directly to your inbox.

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Authorities knew Sara Sharif's father was 'serial domestic abuser' but 'overlooked' it - report into failings

A damning independent report into the failings by the various authorities who came into contact with Sara Sharif has said the 10-year-old should never have been placed in the care of her father and stepmother, describing the killers as a "lethal combination".

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SKY NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 09:59:00 +0000

Amber weather warning issued for parts of UK - as experts warn of up to six inches of rain

An amber weather warning has been issued as Storm Claudia looks set to batter parts of the UK on Friday.

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SKY NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 10:50:00 +0000

The extraordinary impact of a crime on UK growth

We'll get to the actual economics in a moment - to the questions of why the economy is flatlining and what it means for Rachel Reeves' forthcoming budget. But before that, let's take a moment to ponder something rather extraordinary.

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SKY NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 08:16:00 +0000

Saturday Night Live announces creative team ahead of UK launch

Saturday Night Live UK has announced its top creative team ahead of the series launching next year.

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SKY NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Two-thirds of woman in armed forces have experienced sexualised behaviour, internal survey finds

Around two-thirds of women in the armed forces experienced sexualised behaviour - from wolf-whistles and dirty jokes to touching and unwanted sexual activity - in the past 12 months, a damning internal survey has revealed.

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SKY NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 12:58:00 +0000

Police motorcyclist who struck woman while escorting duchess cleared of causing death by careless driving

A Metropolitan Police motorcyclist has been found not guilty of causing death by careless driving after hitting a pensioner while escorting the Duchess of Edinburgh.

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SKY NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 14:41:00 +0000

Duchess of Edinburgh tours world's oldest river gunboat, built in UK, during Peru visit

The Duchess of Edinburgh toured the world's oldest river gunboat, which was built in the UK over 100 years ago, on the second day of her visit to Peru.

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SKY NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 09:14:00 +0000

Investigation demanded into Keir Starmer's comms chief's lobbying links

Sir Keir Starmer's communications chief Tim Allan owns a minority stake in a lobbying firm and still discusses government activity with a senior consultant at the company, Sky News can reveal.

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SKY NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 17:18:00 +0000

Bonds announcement a 'proud day for Scotland', says Swinney

The announcement of plans to issue Scottish government bonds is a "very proud day for Scotland", First Minister John Swinney has said.

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SKY NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 10:43:00 +0000

Economic growth slowed to just 0.1% in third quarter, figures show

The UK's economic slowdown gathered further momentum during the third quarter of the year with growth of just 0.1%, according to an early official estimate that makes horrific reading for the chancellor.

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SKY NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 06:59:00 +0000

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Council visited wrong home to check on Sara Sharif the day before her murder

A review into the run-up to her murder found "the system failed to keep her safe" and that race was a bar to reporting possible child abuse.

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BBC NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 14:10:12 GMT

Epstein email says Andrew had photo taken with Virginia Giuffre

The message sent by Epstein reads: "Yes she [Giuffre] was on my plane and yes she had her picture taken with Andrew"

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BBC NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 12:38:43 GMT

Starmer 'assured' anonymous briefings did not come from No 10

Ed Miliband and Wes Streeting are urging the PM to take action over briefings to media about a challenge to his leadership.

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BBC NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 14:21:19 GMT

Police and crime commissioners to be scrapped in England and Wales

The government says it will save £100m over this Parliament and less than 20% of voters can name their PCC.

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BBC NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 13:27:08 GMT

Faisal Islam: Slow growth raises stakes even higher for the Budget

The Budget somehow has to provide certainty, boost consumer and business confidence, and fill a large fiscal gap.

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BBC NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 12:47:59 GMT

Amber warnings issued ahead of heavy rain from Storm Claudia

Storm Claudia is set to bring heavy and persistent rain to parts of the UK with amber warnings issued with risk of flooding and disruption.

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BBC NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 11:49:09 GMT

Hunger Games on stage 'dazzles' but some critics say it 'lacks emotion'

The Hunger Games: On Stage brings Panem to life in a purpose-built 1,200 seat arena in Canary Wharf.

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BBC NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 13:08:06 GMT

Type 1 diabetes is worse in young children - now scientists know why

They show cells that control blood sugar are more vulnerable in early childhood.

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BBC NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 02:48:00 GMT

France remembers Bataclan attacks but knows enemy has not gone away

As France marks 10 years since the Paris attacks, an ex-girlfriend of a jihadist survivor is arrested for an alleged plot of her own.

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BBC NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 10:24:54 GMT

Man, 18, arrested on suspicion of murder after 17-year-old girl dies

A man has been arrested and is in custody following the incident, police said.

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BBC NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 15:01:07 GMT

Russia's attacks have ramped up - Ukraine is fighting to hold on through another winter

Years of conflict have taken their toll and the war of attrition is continuing on the homefront - but Ukrainians are fighting back hard by trying to keep morale high

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BBC NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 06:00:11 GMT

Shevchenko v Weili - how to make a UFC super-fight

With Valentina Shevchenko's flyweight title defence against Zhang Weili at UFC 322 on Saturday being described as a "super-fight", BBC Sport look at how the pair compare statistically.

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BBC NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 08:26:50 GMT

Who is Starmer's chief of staff Morgan McSweeney?

Morgan McSweeney is credited with masterminding Labour's landslide election victory.

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BBC NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 13:13:48 GMT

'There's a bit of anxiety': Stranger Things cast and creators on the show's end

After five seasons the show is coming to an end, but a spin-off is already in development.

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BBC NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 00:20:49 GMT

The case for and against counting castes in India

A provocative new book warns that counting castes may entrench them further instead of dismantling the system.

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BBC NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 00:19:53 GMT

What emails in the Epstein document release say about Donald Trump

In emails released by Democrats, Epstein says Trump "knew about the girls". The White House says they are an attempt to "smear" the president.

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BBC NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 07:21:33 GMT

'Not an easy job' - why would anyone want to be the new BBC director general?

As the BBC searches for a new chief, who are the potential candidates and is it a poisoned chalice?

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BBC NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 09:44:28 GMT

Hospitals knew a heart device led to more patients' deaths - but they kept using it

Almost half of patients given a heart pump, after the NHS had raised concerns about it, died soon after.

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BBC NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 22:00:03 GMT

Hitman pleads guilty to gangland Hogmanay pub murder

Grant Hunter, 34, shot Marc Webley at the Anchor Inn in Granton on New Year's Eve 2023 after he taunted his rivals.

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BBC NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 14:00:04 GMT

Treasure finds in England reach record high - see how many were unearthed in your area

Treasure finds in England have reached a record high according to provisional government figures.

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BBC NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 02:18:39 GMT

PC gaming giant Valve unveils new console to rival Xbox and PlayStation

The Steam Machine is a console designed to allow gamers to play PC games on their TV.

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BBC NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 11:04:12 GMT

UK's first small nuclear power station to be built in north Wales

Three small modular reactors are confirmed for the site, with the potential for up to eight.

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BBC NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 13:56:03 GMT

Scottish government aiming to issue first bonds in 2026-27

Scottish ministers wants to use bonds to raise money from investors to fund infrastructure projects.

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BBC NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 12:22:27 GMT

Tory Lanez's appeal over Megan Thee Stallion shooting fails

The Canadian hip-hop artist is serving a 10-year sentence for an attack on the female rap superstar.

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BBC NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 12:35:41 GMT

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Has Keir Starmer Lost Control Of No.10?

Efforts to shore up the PM's leadership may have backfired.

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BBC NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 17:50:00 GMT

Trump vs the BBC…what happens next?

And the US president is mentioned in new Epstein emails

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BBC NEWSWed, 12 Nov 2025 22:30:00 GMT

Bellingham set to start on bench against Serbia

Jude Bellingham is in line to start on the bench for England's World Cup qualifier against Serbia, with Morgan Rogers set to play in the number 10 role.

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BBC NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 14:38:41 GMT

Stokes takes six in England warm-up but Wood suffers injury concern

England captain Ben Stokes takes six wickets on the opening day of his side's solitary warm-up match before the Ashes begins next week.

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BBC NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 09:56:35 GMT

'Kane, Bellingham and Foden can't play together' - is Tuchel right?

After England manager Thomas Tuchel said Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden cannot play in the same team, BBC Sport looks at his attacking options.

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BBC NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 14:16:59 GMT

The Ratcliffe revolution - inside Man Utd's mass exodus and rebuild

BBC Sport tells the story of how Sir Jim Ratcliffe ripped apart and rebuilt Manchester United's leadership team.

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BBC NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 10:11:18 GMT

Joshua v Paul? Hearn says 'maybe' with camps in talks

Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua is in talks to fight YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, says promoter Eddie Hearn.

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BBC NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 09:55:35 GMT

The great number nine decline - where have England's strikers gone?

BBC Sport takes an in-depth look at why England lack centre-forward options behind Harry Kane - a far cry from when the likes of Les Ferdinand only won 17 caps.

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BBC NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 06:13:20 GMT

Trump's granddaughter takes advice from Woods before LPGA debut

Eighteen-year-old Kai Trump will not be short of high-profile supporters when she makes her LPGA debut in Florida on Thursday.

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BBC NEWSThu, 13 Nov 2025 12:53:25 GMT