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Booking.com customers warned of 'well-designed scam' putting details for sale on dark web

Booking.com customers have been warned of a "well-designed scam" that has seen account details sold on the dark web. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/ASUDgMi

Last chance to see pandas in Scotland before they head home to China

The curtain is coming down on Scotland's panda show. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/REIX7g5

'I didn't go out as I wanted': Grace Dent breaks silence after leaving I'm A Celebrity

Restaurant critic Grace Dent has spoken out for the first time since she left the I'm A Celebrity jungle on medical grounds. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/JbQlDxn

Bake Off winner relieved to finally talk about victory

The winner says after a buttercream flop trying not to blab about his victory was "challenging". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lnZ2SE7

UK urged to reform pensions triple lock by major global economic body

A major global economic body has urged the UK government to reform the pensions triple lock to improve the public finances. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/GYd1WC9

Robert De Niro tells Gotham Awards his speech was edited without his knowledge

The actor says the speech he was reading was edited, removing critical comments about Donald Trump. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SzUuFBT

Bristol University to strip slave trader's emblem from its logo

The University of Bristol will strip the dolphin emblem of slave trader Edward Colston from its logo. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/e2vLgQn

Garnacho's 'incredible' overhead kick tipped as goal of the season

It's only 13 games into the 2023-24 Premier League campaign but has Alejandro Garnacho already wrapped up the goal of the season accolade? from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/apHX9Lh

Public warned not to approach missing rape suspect

Police have issued a fresh appeal for information in their search for a missing rape suspect who vanished a year and a half ago. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/KZvGsWQ

Bellingham breaks Ronaldo scoring record as Real go top

Jude Bellingham scores his 14th goal of the season as Real Madrid return to the top of La Liga with a 3-0 victory at lowly Cadiz. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SCNAJBL

Winter fuel payment: Who is eligible, how much is it and when is it paid?

The winter fuel payment is aimed at helping pensioners pay for higher fuel bills during the colder months.  from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/kDud67A

Princess Diana's engagement portrait blouse could fetch £79,000

A blouse worn by Diana, the Princess of Wales, for her engagement portrait is up for auction. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/XCOxLBf

Metropolitan Police officer charged with attempted rape

The alleged offences are said to have happened in 2013, the force says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AZ0fHpC

Badshah: Bollywood rapper says fame can be uncomfortable

As he prepares for his UK tour, the Bollywood rapper opens up about fame and his mental health. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SG3Q249

HSBC online and mobile banking services return after Black Friday outage

HSBC's online and mobile banking services have been restored after customers faced major disruption on Black Friday. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/rxum3Qe

West Midlands Police: More scrutiny for force after heavy criticism

The force's investigative work is not leading to satisfactory results for victims, inspectors say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/csWL7ze

Children find dead dog in suitcase

The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a group of children found a dead dog stuffed inside a suitcase. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/gOmC0Nv

Moment car flew before exploding at US-Canada border crossing

Surveillance video shows the speeding vehicle go airborne before an explosion that killed two people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9CXIDZr

Rapper Nines charged with drug offences after Heathrow Airport arrest

Rapper Nines has been charged with drug offences after he was arrested at Heathrow Airport. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/6b8UVCX

Ferrari chairman John Elkann says team '100%' moving in right direction

Chairman John Elkann "couldn't be happier" about the prospects of Ferrari returning to the top of F1 under Frederic Vasseur. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BdQFGet

Man charged with murder of 27-year-old woman - as victim named

A man has been charged with the murder of a 27-year-old woman in West Yorkshire. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/GblBwaj

'I had to cut up old clothes to use as period pads'

Inside a project tackling period poverty, with an army of thousands of volunteers across the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1alIUCN

Damning report criticises police for revealing Nicola Bulley's health struggles

Police who investigated the disappearance of Nicola Bulley from beside a riverbank have been heavily criticised in a damning report. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/kGts0yv

School summer holiday could be cut to four weeks in one part of UK

School holidays in Wales could look very different amid new plans. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/vF5NyuM

Doubt cast on Sunak debt pledge as October borrowing second highest on record

Public sector borrowing reached the second highest level for any October since records began, according to official figures, casting doubt on the prime minister's pledge to cut debt and the chancellor's capacity to cut taxes. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/bleFuo2

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescuers to drill new tunnels for trapped India workers

A week after a tunnel collapsed in northern India, officials consider fresh approaches to reach workers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oMtWmRv

Why do some people get a headache from drinking red wine?

For some, a glass is enough to trigger headache due to the way their body metabolises the drink, scientists say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HAbyw8G

Men charged and due in court over death of 'doting father'

Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a "doting father". from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/EDTlASQ

Cornwall shaken by 2.7 magnitude earthquake

The tremor was felt by people across west Cornwall, who say it was like thunder or an avalanche. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Y0RyL5X

Don't get to the chopper: Police to trial drones as first responders

Drones are to be used as first responders to police emergencies under a trial being run next year. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/GDg8Ed2

Bottle of almost 100-year-old whiskey smashes auction record

A bottle of whiskey described as "the most sought-after" in the world has sold for a record £2.1m at auction. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/oca56QW

Glastonbury 2024 tickets sell out in under an hour

Those who missed out will now have to wait for re-sale dates for the world-famous festival. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/R73C9vu

Wales football fans arrested in Armenia ahead of qualifier

About 1,200 supporters travelled to capital Yerevan ahead of the European Championships qualifier from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0ZTQWVR

Dartmoor Zoo welcomes 'world's rarest big cat'

Fredo the Amur leopard is now registered on a zoological "dating site" as part of a breeding programme. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jSXcZxz

Weapons being sold on shopping app with no age checks

Weapons including knives and axes have been sold on the shopping app Temu without any age checks taking place, a consumer group has found. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/db5rwWC

Scottish minister urged to tell 'full truth' as speculation grows £11,000 iPad bill was due to 'watching football games'

Michael Matheson is being urged to tell the "full truth" over his holiday iPad usage following the release of a breakdown of his bill. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/9wzX5I8

Labour united despite Gaza resignations, says John Healey

The shadow defence secretary says Labour is not a protest party after 10 frontbenchers rebelled in the Commons. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Mpjm72f

Can government claim credit for fall in inflation?

The government says it has helped slow prices, but economists argue global factors are responsible. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eykR89m

Hounslow fire: Investigation continues after death of family

The adults who lived at the property were named locally as Aroen Kishen and his wife Seema. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dpPDLOg

Suella Braverman, the ex-head girl who took on political battles

She has lost her job as home secretary after accusing the Met Police of bias in the policing of protests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4I2AJCo

Five people die after house fire in west London

Five people have died - and one person is unaccounted for - after a house fire in west London. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/nJGdx35

'Chess saved my life': The Ukrainians and Russians now making moves for England

"Chess saved my life," Kamila says. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/qNnLazO

King leads Remembrance Day service at Cenotaph

The King is leading a Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph this morning, surrounded by thousands of veterans and members of the public. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/p5JuDRl

Man charged after mother stabbed in front of children

Perseverance Ncube, 35, was stabbed in the chest in front of her two children, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WstxCfA

Do you know these people? Police appeal for help to identify protesters holding 'hate crime' placards during march

The Metropolitan Police has released images of protesters they are looking to identify "in relation to a hate crime" at Saturday's pro-Palestinian march. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/8HfvIZ4

Man charged with murder after woman 'killed in front of her children'

A man has been charged with murder after a woman was killed in front of her two children in Manchester, police have said. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/GgNrK5d

We Were There: 'I'm no ruddy hero'

Alfred “Barney” Barnett joined the RAF after his mother’s house was bombed and he decided it was time to fight back. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Yj6OxGa

Ukraine war: Kyiv hit by first air attack in 52 days, say authorities

Elsewhere, near the Black Sea port of Odesa, there were reports of at least two missile attacks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dH6p5Nx

Fighting reported as people shouting 'England 'til I die' try to reach Cenotaph

Fighting has reportedly broken out as people attempt to reach the Cenotaph in London. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/ufLRV05

Prince Harry wins latest stage in newspaper claims

A judge rules privacy claims against Associated Newspapers can go forward to a trial. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZxtRGTJ

Former NatWest boss loses £7.6m over Farage debanking row

Former NatWest boss Dame Alison Rose is to lose £7.6m of her potential payoff as the taxpayer-backed lender seeks to draw a line under the debanking row sparked by the closure of Nigel Farage's Coutts accounts. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/xpif40q

China's 'communist spies' in the dock in Taiwan

At least 16 people have been accused of spying on behalf of China in the past year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vXUd0Bs

Patient reports NHS health board to police over disgraced surgeon who harmed dozens

A victim of a disgraced brain surgeon has filed evidence to Police Scotland, accusing NHS Tayside of "reaching the threshold of criminality" while the doctor was "armed with a scalpel". from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/ojQ6VWm

Fire tornado sweeps through Australian outback

There was 'absolutely nothing we could do but sit back and watch', the company who shared the video said. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mMtQy0h

Boy, 15, named as victim of stabbing near school

A 15-year-old boy who died after a stabbing near a school in Leeds has been named as Alfie Lewis. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/acwOKsJ

Scottish justice secretary 'open to discussion' on firework sale ban after Bonfire Night disorder

Scotland's justice secretary has said she is "open to discussion" on a ban on the sale of fireworks to the public following widespread disorder on Bonfire Night. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/aHMBbYl

Minister 'open to discussion' about fireworks ban

There have been calls for a ban on firework sales after violent clashes in Edinburgh at the weekend. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TRFZ1fp

K-pop group greet fans at Ibrox Stadium after Rangers kit mix-up

A K-pop group that mistakenly wore Rangers FC shirts during a performance in the US were warmly welcomed to Glasgow during a visit to Ibrox Stadium. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/5VdC2lR

British Steel to shut furnace putting up to 2,000 jobs at risk

The firm is set to announce the Scunthorpe blast furnace will shut, affecting up to 2,000 jobs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QdSmoif

Ryanair fares up 24% - as company forecasts record profits

Ryanair has reported a surge in fares - as a record number of passengers flew with the airline over the summer. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/BCWZd9o

Rafah crossing: More than 100 Britons leave Gaza but dozens remain

Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden tells the BBC he hopes the Rafah crossing will reopen on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6dotTIx

Dozens of flood warnings in England after Storm Ciaran lashing

Flood warnings remain across England after days of heavy rain, though dryer conditions are forecast in the coming days. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/dGpvZHO

DJ shot dead during live broadcast in Philippines

The incident, which happened at around 05:30 local time, was broadcast live. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sUncJhd

Tories have 'zero tolerance' for sexual misconduct, says Dowden in face of rape cover-up claims

The Conservatives have zero tolerance for sexual misconduct, the deputy prime minister has told Sky News after claims the party covered up for a "serial rapist" MP. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/xrSCuc2

Minister's awkward EU summit kiss causes controversy

Croatia's foreign minister has apologised saying the greeting was "maybe an awkward moment". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yYkFfB4

Devon and Cornwall forecast brings new flooding fears

The Met Office extends a yellow warning for rain after Storm Ciarán brought flooding and damage to the region. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/B2qVoN6

Steven Tyler: Woman accuses Aerosmith singer of sexual assault

In a case filed at New York's Supreme Court, the woman says she suffered "severe emotional distress". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4SxJ1oj

Zara Aleena's murderer wins appeal for shorter sentence

A sexual predator who stalked and murdered law graduate Zara Aleena has won an appeal to reduce the minimum term of his life sentence. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/Ht3UAVX

Tributes to axe attack victim in BBC series The Detectives

Cameron Brooksbank's death was announced on the final episode of The Detectives: Taking Down an OCG. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JNnh2Q7

Beatles fans gear up for release today of band's first new song in almost three decades

Fans of The Beatles are gearing up for the release of the band's first new song in almost three decades. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/nGAjWDY

M&S apologises and pulls Christmas advert post after Palestinian flag controversy

Marks & Spencer has apologised after an outtake from its newly released Christmas advert was criticised for showing burning paper hats resembling the Palestinian flag. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/XzckAL5

Man arrested over 'Manchester Arena bomber' Halloween costume

A man has been arrested for allegedly dressing up as the Manchester Arena bomber Salman Abedi for Halloween. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/wOMub0Z

Cricket World Cup 2023: Australia's Glenn Maxwell out of England match after golf buggy fall

Australia batter Glenn Maxwell will miss Saturday's World Cup match against England after falling off the back of a golf buggy and suffering a concussion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QIaifm0

ASOS predicts a second year of falling sales as losses widen

Shares in ASOS have fallen sharply after it forecast a second year of falling sales while reporting annual losses. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/h0uaLVy