Some big news came out of Thursday’s Game Awards show, and among the new games revealed were two new Tomb Raiders. Lara Croft returns with a new journey, as well as a remake of her first adventure. Both titles were announced as the series prepares to celebrate its 30th anniversary …
Read More »A mitochondrial protein may hold the secret to longevity
[ As life expectancy continues to climb globally, the focus of many people has moved from longevity alone to living in good health. This has drawn attention to the need to extend “healthspan,” the period during which an individual maintains their vitality, independence, and good health, and is free from …
Read More »Former children’s commissioner Baroness Anne Longfield to lead grooming gangs inquiry
BBC A former children’s commissioner will chair the government’s inquiry into grooming gangs. Baroness Anne Longfield will lead the inquiry, which was derailed in October when four women resigned from its survivors panel, and two leading candidates to chair the investigation pulled out. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said Longfield had …
Read More »Health Sec Review Into Mental Health and ADHD Diagnoses
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has launched a review into mental health and ADHD diagnoses BBC News
Read More »Although public overwhelmingly supports hepatitis B vaccine for a newborn, partisan differences exist
[ On December 5, 2025, the Trump administration’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), whose members were handpicked by Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary and vaccination critic Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is scheduled to determine whether it should recommend that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) change …
Read More »Scottish Labour frontbencher quits over links to sex offender
Scottish Labour MSP Pam Duncan-Glancy has quit her frontbench role after admitting a “serious error of personal judgement” over a friendship with a convicted sex offender. The Glasgow region MSP was Labour’s education spokeswoman, but submitted her resignation after the Daily Record newspaper said she had maintained links to Sean …
Read More »Reform UK revokes Staffordshire County Council leader’s membership
The Reform UK leader of Staffordshire County Council has been removed from the party after being accused of making racist comments on social media. The posts at the centre of complaints about Ian Cooper included one making reference to then foreign secretary David Lammy, which stated “no foreign national or …
Read More »The jury’s out? The verdict on Lammy’s justice reforms | Politics News
👉 Listen to Sky News Daily on your podcast app 👈 David Lammy has set out radical plans to limit jury trials to only the most serious of crimes. The deputy prime minister and justice secretary argues the move will help tackle a backlog of court cases that has “pushed …
Read More »Muir takes freestyle skiing World Cup win in China
Scotland’s Kirsty Muir took gold at the Secret Garden Freeski Big Air World Cup in China. The 21-year-old from Aberdeen took a commanding lead from the first jump and beat Canada’s Naomi Urness and home favourite Mengting Liu, who finished in third. Muir’s win is the first podium for a …
Read More »Classic Morris J-Type van to get 21st Century makeover in Wales
Morris Commercial The all-electric version of the classic van is to be built at a site in the Vale of Glamorgan A classic 1950s van that was once a common sight on Britain’s roads is set to make a return after getting a 21st Century makeover in south Wales. An …
Read More »Will my favourite drink cost more?
Packaged milk drinks, including some packaged coffees, will be included in the “sugar tax”, the Health Secretary has announced. BBC News
Read More »Milkshakes and lattes to face sugar tax in UK
Pre-packaged milkshakes and coffees that are high in sugar will be hit with an extra tax from 2028, after the government said it was extending the tax on fizzy drinks to include milk-based products. “This government will not look away as children get unhealthier,” Health and Social Care Secretary Wes …
Read More »Roald Dahl’s You Only Live Twice James bond script in Buckinghamshire
Tony FisherBedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire Getty Sean Connery at the helm of the autogyro Little Nellie, which is reminiscent of Roald Dahl’s experience as a fighter pilot in World War Two The original first draft manuscript of a James Bond film has gone on display at the Roald Dahl Museum …
Read More »Troubles legacy legislation to be debated by MPs in the Commons
Enda McClaffertyBBC News NI political editor BBC The proposed legislation, which will receive its second reading later, aims to replace the controversial Troubles legacy act passed under the last Conservative government. MPs will debate and vote on the government’s new legacy legislation later on Tuesday. The bill includes plans for …
Read More »Scotcast – Will Labour’s asylum shake-up spark another revolt?
Available for over a year Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood (pictured) wants to make sweeping changes to the UK’s asylum system. Labour MP Chris Murray, a former chair of The Refugee Survival Trust, tells us why the reforms – controversial among many in his party – are justified. Scotcast is the …
Read More »Trump to order probe into Epstein’s alleged ties to Clinton and banks
US President Donald Trump has said he will order an investigation into paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged links to major banks and several prominent Democrats, including former President Bill Clinton. Trump on social media said he would ask Attorney General Pam Bondi and the FBI to look into Epstein’s “involvement …
Read More »Chao Xu jailed for drugging, raping and filming victims
BBC A serial rapist who drugged, raped and secretly filmed his victims has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 14 years. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. You can receive …
Read More »Doctors in England begin five-day strike today – here’s how NHS patients will be affected
<a href='https://news.sky.com/story/why-doctors-are-on-strike-again-from-today-and-why-the-health-secretary-is-so-angry-about-it-13470026'>Doctors begin five-day strike – do you support it? Cast your vote</a> Source link
Read More »Presbyterian Church moderator steps down over ‘failings’ in safeguarding
The head of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland has stepped down after “serious and significant failings” in safeguarding. The Rev Trevor Gribben said “people have been placed at risk” due to the failings. It is believed to be the first time in the long history of the church that the …
Read More »Starmer v Streeting: What’s going on? | Politics News
👉Listen to Politics at Sam and Anne’s on your podcast app👈 What is going on? Sam and Anne share notes on the late night WhatsApp chats following a day of briefings about Sir Keir Starmer’s future (and the WhatsApps keep coming as we record). The message from the PM’s team …
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