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Paris Olympics: UK to host summit in bid to ban Russia from games
Opposition to Russians being allowed to compete at next year's Paris Olympics is intensifying, as the UK government prepares to convene talks with more than 30 countries.
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Nicola Bulley: Police vow to bring missing mum home as they urge search teams to scour river bank for clothes
Police searching for missing mother-of-two Nicola Bulley have vowed to "bring her home" as they called on members of the public to keep a look out for sightings of her clothes.
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Diplomatic row between China and US escalates as Pentagon says second 'spy balloon' being tracked
China has claimed the flight of an "airship" over the US was an accident and accused politicians and the media of taking advantage of the situation.
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Sunak survives first 100 days, but there is little warm glow around leadership | Beth Rigby
The first 100 days of Rishi Sunak's premiership are done - a yardstick that his predecessor Liz Truss never even reached, while Boris Johnson found himself utterly consumed with firefighting a pandemic.
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British Gas staff feel pressured to force installation of prepayment energy meters on customers in debt, says whistleblower
A current employee in British Gas's debt recovery team has told Sky News that staff feel pressured to force the installation of prepayment energy meters on customers in debt.
Local News
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Wolverhampton Pride returns to the city this summer
Wolverhampton’s LGBT Pride event is finally returning to the city bigger and better than ever, after a four-year absence
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Wolverhampton opportunities for all at National Apprenticeship Week events
People of all ages in the City of Wolverhampton are being encouraged to find out more about apprenticeships during National Apprenticeship Week (February 6-12).
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SAVE POUNDS AND EAT WELL WITH COMMUNITY SHOPS
Wolverhampton households could save up to £7 million a year by using the rapidly growing network of community shops across the city to slash their food bills.
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Local Businesses Back Shropshire Kids Festival
Shropshire Kids Festival Returns to the International Centre on February 18 & 19
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MAN JAILED FOR 2 YEARS AFTER BREAKING PARAMEDIC’S JAW
Ambulance bosses are welcoming a two-year jail term for a man who broke the jaw of a paramedic who had gone to help him.
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Competition time, a chance to win a family annual pass to Tamworth Castle
• Two creative competitions open for adults and children to enter • Prize of a family annual pass to the castle • Entries must be based around the animal jawbone found at the dig
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Work begins on transformation of playing fields for Bilston community
City of Wolverhampton Council and developers Haystoun Construction Limited have started work on transforming Prouds Lane Playing Fields.
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Businesses urged to have their say on support programme
Businesses are being urged to have their say in a survey to inform City of Wolverhampton Council’s new business support programme.
National News
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Nicola Bulley: Police vow to bring missing mum home as they urge search teams to scour river bank for clothes
Police searching for missing mother-of-two Nicola Bulley have vowed to "bring her home" as they called on members of the public to keep a look out for sightings of her clothes.
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Diplomatic row between China and US escalates as Pentagon says second 'spy balloon' being tracked
China has claimed the flight of an "airship" over the US was an accident and accused politicians and the media of taking advantage of the situation.
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Ukraine war: For all its political bluster, the invasion has shattered Russia's illusion of invincibility
Ukraine is warning that a major Russian offensive is imminent – and that the next few months will be crucial in deciding the course of the war.
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Diana's marriage to Charles was 'essentially arranged', says Jemima Khan as she opens up about debut film
Filmmaker Jemima Khan has told Sky News she would have "benefitted" from being "introduced to suitable candidates" for marriage - and that Princess Diana's marriage to Charles was "essentially arranged".
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COVID-19: People urged to book booster appointments before vaccine programme scaled down
People are being urged to book one of the hundreds of thousands of COVID booster appointments still available before the NHS scales down its vaccination programme and focuses on at-risk patients.
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'Women and girls in Afghanistan have no future': Cricketer's dreams destroyed by Taliban
When the women's T20 cricket World Cup begins next Friday in South Africa, Nazifa Amiri would love to have been there.
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'Most common condition you've never heard of': Campaigners demand new plan for FND treatment
Described as the "most common condition you have never heard of", functional neurological disorder (FND) impacts up to 100,000 adults in the UK.
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Weather: Cold alert issued for England as experts offer advice on how to stay well during low temperatures
A cold weather alert has been issued for the whole of England - as people are urged to keep warm and check up on those more vulnerable to the chilly conditions.
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Backstage With... Bryan Cranston on his latest series and forgiveness: 'We've lost empathy'
Bryan Cranston has told Sky News' Backstage podcast that he feels America has "lost empathy".
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Julian Sands: 'Intermittent' aerial searches to continue after bad weather hampered earlier efforts
Aerial patrols are still being carried out "intermittently" in the search for missing British actor Julian Sands who went missing three weeks ago in California.
UK News
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Nicola Bulley: Police vow to bring missing mum home as they urge search teams to scour river bank for clothes
Police searching for missing mother-of-two Nicola Bulley have vowed to "bring her home" as they called on members of the public to keep a look out for sightings of her clothes.
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COVID-19: People urged to book booster appointments before vaccine programme scaled down
People are being urged to book one of the hundreds of thousands of COVID booster appointments still available before the NHS scales down its vaccination programme and focuses on at-risk patients.
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Weather: Cold alert issued for England as experts offer advice on how to stay well during low temperatures
A cold weather alert has been issued for the whole of England - as people are urged to keep warm and check up on those more vulnerable to the chilly conditions.
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Diana's marriage to Charles was 'essentially arranged', says Jemima Khan as she opens up about debut film
Filmmaker Jemima Khan has told Sky News she would have "benefitted" from being "introduced to suitable candidates" for marriage - and that Princess Diana's marriage to Charles was "essentially arranged".
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'Most common condition you've never heard of': Campaigners demand new plan for FND treatment
Described as the "most common condition you have never heard of", functional neurological disorder (FND) impacts up to 100,000 adults in the UK.
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Kaylea Titford: 'Revolting' pictures reveal how obese girl, 16, died in 'squalor and degradation'
Jurors have been shown pictures of the "revolting" bedroom where an obese teenager was found dead.
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HMS Portland: Royal Navy sailors rushed to hospital after drinking 'contaminated' water
Several sailors have been taken to hospital after their Royal Navy frigate suffered an "issue" with one of its fresh water systems.
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Rishi Sunak plans to ban Channel migrants from appealing deportation
The prime minister is looking to ban people arriving in the UK via small boats from appealing against deportation, Sky News understands.
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RAF chief criticised for 'cringeworthy' response over order to prioritise female and ethnic minority recruits
The content of a Royal Air Force order to give priority places on training courses to female and ethnic minority recruits over white men can be revealed.
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Nicola Bulley: Police believe missing dog walker fell into river as investigation focuses on 10-minute window
Police investigating the disappearance of a mother-of-two say they believe she "sadly" fell into a river as they focus on a 10-minute window when she went missing a week ago.
World News
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Diplomatic row between China and US escalates as Pentagon says second 'spy balloon' being tracked
China has claimed the flight of an "airship" over the US was an accident and accused politicians and the media of taking advantage of the situation.
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What are spy balloons and why could they play a key role in the future of aerial reconnaissance?
In an era of orbital satellites so advanced that they are able to make out objects half the size of cars from space, a spy balloon might seem like a bit of a relic.
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Chinese spy balloon: Biden's response is measured but anchored in reality
"Balloongate" is a compelling story for a number of reasons, not least the balloon itself.
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Ukraine war: For all its political bluster, the invasion has shattered Russia's illusion of invincibility
Ukraine is warning that a major Russian offensive is imminent – and that the next few months will be crucial in deciding the course of the war.
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'Women and girls in Afghanistan have no future': Cricketer's dreams destroyed by Taliban
When the women's T20 cricket World Cup begins next Friday in South Africa, Nazifa Amiri would love to have been there.
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Eurovision: Former Sex Pistols' frontman John Lydon fails to win place representing Ireland
Former Sex Pistols' frontman John Lydon has failed in his bid to represent Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest.
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Japanese outrage over 'sushi terrorism' sees shares plummet
Shares in some of Japan's most popular sushi restaurants have plummeted after incidents of "sushi terrorism" were published online.
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Paris Olympics: UK to host summit in bid to ban Russia from games
Opposition to Russians being allowed to compete at next year's Paris Olympics is intensifying, as the UK government prepares to convene talks with more than 30 countries.
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One of UK's most wanted fugitives arrested in Morocco over Essex drive-by party shooting
A man wanted in connection with a drive-by killing in Essex has been arrested by police in Morocco.
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30-year-old Bobi named world's oldest dog ever by Guinness World Records
A 30-year-old dog who lives in Portugal has been named as the world's oldest by Guinness World Records.
Entertainment News
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Diana's marriage to Charles was 'essentially arranged', says Jemima Khan as she opens up about debut film
Filmmaker Jemima Khan has told Sky News she would have "benefitted" from being "introduced to suitable candidates" for marriage - and that Princess Diana's marriage to Charles was "essentially arranged".
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Backstage With... Bryan Cranston on his latest series and forgiveness: 'We've lost empathy'
Bryan Cranston has told Sky News' Backstage podcast that he feels America has "lost empathy".
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Julian Sands: 'Intermittent' aerial searches to continue after bad weather hampered earlier efforts
Aerial patrols are still being carried out "intermittently" in the search for missing British actor Julian Sands who went missing three weeks ago in California.
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Eurovision: Former Sex Pistols' frontman John Lydon fails to win place representing Ireland
Former Sex Pistols' frontman John Lydon has failed in his bid to represent Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest.
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Fashion designer Paco Rabanne - known for his flamboyant Space Age designs - dies aged 88
Paco Rabanne, the Spanish-born designer, has died at the age of 88 in Portsall, Brittany.
Sports
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Chelsea omit Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Benoit Badiashile from Champions League squad as Joao Felix included
Graham Potter admits it was a "tough decision" to omit Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Chelsea's Champions League squad for the knockout stages.
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Red Bull launch new 2023 car for Formula 1 title defence and confirm Ford engine partnership from 2026
Red Bull have unveiled their title-defending car for Formula 1 2023 and announced a major new engine partnership with Ford.
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Mason Greenwood: Manchester United forward has all charges against him dropped
Manchester United will conduct their own process before determining next steps after Mason Greenwood had all charges against him dropped following the "withdrawal of key witnesses".
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Howard Webb on transparent decision-making, the role of VAR and Manchester derby offside controversy
PGMOL chief refereeing officer Howard Webb says he wants to "draw the curtain back" on officials' decision-making, and admits that Bruno Fernandes' controversial goal in the recent Manchester derby would now be deemed offside.
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Pep Guardiola exclusive interview on Joao Cancelo, Johan Cruyff, Romario and more: 'As a coach you have to anticipate things before they happen'
Pep Guardiola's incendiary comments following Manchester City's win over Tottenham last month dominated the discourse. His scathing assessment of his players' hunger was designed to raise standards, to stop things going wrong before they went wrong.
Politics
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Rishi Sunak plans to ban Channel migrants from appealing deportation
The prime minister is looking to ban people arriving in the UK via small boats from appealing against deportation, Sky News understands.
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Sunak survives first 100 days, but there is little warm glow around leadership | Beth Rigby
The first 100 days of Rishi Sunak's premiership are done - a yardstick that his predecessor Liz Truss never even reached, while Boris Johnson found himself utterly consumed with firefighting a pandemic.
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Adam Boulton: Westminster's 'nepo babies' are here to stay - whether we like it or not
"It's not who you are but who you know" is a saying often used to explain why those with family connections to successful people seem to have a head start doing well in the next generation.
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'Designer dogs' and animal abuse inquiry launched after pet ownership soared during pandemic
MPs have launched an inquiry into "designer dogs" and other types of animal abuse following an increased demand for pets during the pandemic.
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Strikes: Who is taking industrial action in 2023 and when?
Tens of thousands of workers are striking in the coming months over pay and conditions as a winter of industrial action continues.
