Prosecutors say the 87-year-old collected inside information about four companies in which he had invested, and tipped off friends and associates between 2019 and 2021. British billionaire Joe Lewis has avoided a jail sentence after admitting he orchestrated an insider trading scheme that helped those around him make millions. The former Tottenham Hotspur owner, who […]
Dutch bank ING is key lender to Thames Water parent as cliff-edge looms
ING and a major Chinese institution are said to be among the financiers owed £190m by Kemble Water Finance at the end of this month as Thames Water faces into a financial abyss, Sky News learns. The Dutch banking giant ING has been thrust into a pivotal role in determining the future of stricken Thames […]
Israel McDonald’s branches to be taken over by fast food giant’s headquarters after Gaza boycotts hit sales
The US-based firm’s intervention comes after its global sales were hit by controversy surrounding the conflict. Campaigners have urged consumers to shun the chain after thousands of free meals were given to Israeli troops. McDonald’s headquarters is to take over ownership of its branches in Israel after global sales were hit by customer boycotts over […]
Israel to open routes for humanitarian aid into Gaza – after being urged to by Joe Biden
“This increased aid will prevent a humanitarian crisis and is necessary to ensure the continuation of the fighting and to achieve the goals of the war,” a spokesman for the Israeli government says. Israel has announced it is opening new routes for humanitarian deliveries into Gaza after a warning from US President Joe Biden that […]
Israel arms sales: UK government minister defends ‘long-standing convention’ to not publish legal advice
Gareth Davies says legal advice is “confidential” but Labour accuses the government of keeping MPs “in the dark”.A minister appears to have ruled out the government publishing legal advice over whether Israel has breached international law in Gaza as pressure mounts for an arms sales ban. Gareth Davies, the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, told […]
Rangers vs Celtic: Philippe Clement and Brendan Rodgers look ahead to Sunday’s Old Firm
Rangers host Celtic in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday; Brendan Rodgers’ side are one point clear in the title race but Rangers have a game in hand; Celtic won this season’s two previous Old Firm fixtures; watch it live on Sky Sports from 11am, kick-off at noon By Sahil Jaidka and Alison Conroy Philippe Clement says […]
WhatsApp tips to social media monitoring: The online security advice given to MPs
William Wragg’s “spear-phishing” scandal raises new questions on whether MPs need more education on online attacks and safety. Here’s the advice and assistance they currently receive. MP safety has long been a concern in Westminster but the issue is back under the spotlight after conservative MP William Wragg was this week caught up in a […]
Human torso wrapped in plastic found at nature reserve in Salford
The remains were discovered in a secluded woodland area and are believed to have been there for 24 to 36 hours before they were found. They have not been identified. A murder investigation is under way after a human torso was found wrapped in plastic at a nature reserve. Officers were called by a member […]
World first UK prototype could pave the way for constant energy all the time – from space
Building the solar power farm in space would take more than 60 rocket flights and a team of robot builders – but it’s one step closer to being a reality. A company hoping to launch the first solar farm into space has passed a critical milestone with a prototype on Earth. Oxfordshire-based Space Solar plans […]
As end to death row nears in California, we meet condemned inmates held in extreme conditions
There hasn’t been an execution at San Quentin since 2006 – and as things stand, there’ll be no more. With the death row’s closure imminent, Sky News is given a rare look inside. On death row, there’s the man you meet and the man you Google. When I walked into East Block, San Quentin, there […]