Boris Johnson will appear before the COVID inquiry this week to face scrutiny about the decisions he made during the pandemic.

A new study claims to reveal how the hormone pregnancy test drug Primodos damages the foetus in some pregnant women.

A pregnant woman stabbed in Aberfan, South Wales, was the victim of a "targeted attack" and a local man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder was "known to the victim," police have said.

Denny Laine, the lead singer of English rock band the Moody Blues and guitarist with Wings, has died aged 79.

Rishi Sunak will aim for a middle ground in the emergency legislation to get the Rwanda scheme off the ground as he remains under severe pressure to stop small boat crossings.

A 42-year-old woman has died and two others have been injured after a shooting in Hackney, east London, on Tuesday, the Metropolitan Police said.

The NHS is putting warnings about cancer symptoms on urinal mats in pubs, restaurants and football grounds to help increase early detection.

For the second year running, Prince William joined a vendor of The Big Issue to help sell copies in the run-up to Christmas.

Council bosses will ask the government for permission to use extra powers to gain control of eyesore land in the borough and bring it back into use.

A parking bay reservation system which allows commuters to pre-book spaces at selected Park & Ride car parks is being rolled out to three West Midlands Metro stops.

Legal traffic orders could come into effect in Dudley borough early next year as part of a pilot scheme to reduce congestion and improve road safety around schools.

Police are appealing for information after a man suffered life-threatening injuries after multiple vehicles were involved in a collision in Oldbury.

Musical theatre royalty, Lea Salonga is bringing her extraordinary talent to Wolverhampton Grand with her new UK tour.

Christmas cheer will return to Brierley Hill’s Nine Locks this December as the popular Christmas carols and crafting event at Delph Stables is confirmed for a second year.

Brierley Hill Library has re-opened its doors following a £670,000 refurbishment.

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre has announced Beauty and the Beast as next year’s pantomime, a first for the theatre's stage at Christmas.

The 2023 Turner Prize has been awarded to Jesse Darling, who was praised for how his art using unconventional materials conveyed a "familiar yet delirious world".

Denny Laine, the lead singer of English rock band the Moody Blues and guitarist with Wings, has died aged 79.

The first trailer has been released for the massively anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI.

Shane MacGowan's widow said she had worried about his death for 35 years because he "pushed the boundaries of what humans can do to their bodies".

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has been named the world's most powerful woman for the second year in a row.

From 2025, Sky Sports will broadcast a record minimum of 215 Premier League matches a season after finalising a new four-year agreement.

Formula 1 has named the six venues that will stage Sprint weekends in the 2024 season.

Erik ten Hag has lost elements of the dressing room at Manchester United, with players questioning his playing style and treatment of Jadon Sancho, according to Sky Sports News chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol.

Pep Guardiola is adamant Manchester City will retain the Premier League title despite a run of three consecutive draws which has left them three points behind leaders Arsenal.

One of Britain's biggest tenpin bowling venue operators will this week disclose that it has become the latest London-listed companies to recommend a private equity-backed takeover.

Thames Water has been asked to explain a £37.5m dividend payment made to a parent company.

Thames Water has revealed an 18% rise in pollution incidents during the first half of its financial year along with a rise in its huge debt pile.

The cost of a traditional Christmas dinner will rise on last year, according to a closely-watched report that is also forecasting record sales for supermarkets over the festive season.

A report saying some investors may have known in advance about Hamas's plan to attack Israel on 7 October and used that knowledge to make hundreds of millions of pounds is inaccurate and its publication was irresponsible, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange has said.

Rishi Sunak will aim for a middle ground in the emergency legislation to get the Rwanda scheme off the ground as he remains under severe pressure to stop small boat crossings.

Rwanda has not received any additional funding for the new treaty it has signed to revive the UK government's asylum plan, the home secretary has said.

Back in January 2023, Rishi Sunak made a promise to the British people and his party that he would stop small boat crossings.

Boris Johnson is set to apologise for mistakes the government made during the pandemic, but insist he got the big calls right, when he gives evidence to the COVID inquiry. 

Boris Johnson will appear before the COVID inquiry this week to face scrutiny about the decisions he made during the pandemic.

Rescuers racing to find hikers missing after a deadly volcano eruption in Indonesia have found more bodies, raising the number of confirmed and presumed dead to 23.

Israel said its troops have entered Gaza's second-largest city, while intensive bombardment has sent streams of ambulances and cars racing to hospitals with wounded and dead Palestinians. Here, Sky News' chief correspondent Stuart Ramsay looks at the effects of a bloody new phase of the war.

Girls who start their periods at a younger age could have a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes in later life, a study suggests.

Maori politicians in New Zealand went off script during their swearing-in ceremony while pledging their allegiance to the King - sparking a debate over whether they called the monarch "Charles" or a "skin rash".

A US woman has died after being attacked by a shark while paddleboarding in The Bahamas.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has been named the world's most powerful woman for the second year in a row.

Binyamin Needham, a 19-year-old British national, has been killed in Gaza while fighting for the IDF.

A main courthouse in Gaza has been destroyed by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), according to several Israel media outlets.

Munich Airport has reopened with a severely reduced flight schedule after it was forced to close following a barrage of extreme wintry weather.

Rwanda has received three home secretaries from the UK but not a single asylum-seeker. 

A five-bedroom property in Tottenham has been named the 2023 House of the Year by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).

Two reindeer, which caused a dual carriageway to be closed after escaping a Christmas attraction on a rural estate, have been caught.

A cheese that's been dubbed "brutal on the nose" by its own creator is hitting Asda shelves this Christmas.

A learner who failed their driving theory test 59 times before passing has been praised for their "amazing commitment".

A major road was closed by police in both directions after reindeer wandered in front of traffic.

Sex noises disrupted the official draw for next year's Euro 2024 football tournament, prompting an investigation by organisers.

A couple who kept an unexploded missile as a garden ornament for decades were ready to "go out with our home and everything in it" after a bomb disposal unit told them it needed to be detonated.

Eating a banana for dinner could be the key to a good night's sleep, according to a charity specialising in sleep support.

A 63-year-old woman has been arrested after people became sick from chocolate bought at a market stall.