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The builder shortage challenging the government’s growth plans

Chancellor Rachel Reeves this week confirmed government support for dozens of big projects to boost growth, on top of Labour’s existing promise to build...

Man and woman arrested over deaths of two children in Essex crash after car failed to stop

A man and a woman have been arrested after two children died following a crash in Essex. Police said a car failed to stop...

World

Trump says US airstrikes have ‘killed many’ ISIS terrorists in Somalia

Donald Trump has said “many” ISIS terrorists have been killed in caves in Somalia by US airstrikes he ordered this morning. Posting on his...

Trump says US airstrikes have ‘killed many’ ISIS terrorists in Somalia

Donald Trump has said “many” ISIS terrorists have been killed in caves in Somalia by US airstrikes he ordered this morning. Posting on his...

Car driver on ground among dead after Philadelphia plane crash which killed mother and daughter

The driver of a car was also killed when a medical transport plane crashed in Philadelphia, the mayor of the US city has confirmed....

Black Hawk helicopter was on emergency evacuation trial run before Washington DC crash, officials say

The Black Hawk helicopter which collided with a passenger plane above Washington DC was training for a hypothetical evacuation of US leaders at the...

Donald Trump plans to hit Canada, Mexico and China with tariffs – amid fears US consumers could suffer

Donald Trump plans to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% tariffs on goods from China. The expected move raises...

How Donald Trump’s tariffs could impact consumers

Donald Trump has long threatened increasing tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada, and China. The second-time president argues higher levies will help reduce illegal...

Business

Barclays tells customers to contact friends and family or foodbanks after IT glitch

Barclays has advised customers to seek help from friends and family or even contact food banks after a major IT glitch left some locked...

Business

NatWest finalises £450m bonus pot as return to private ownership looms

NatWest Group is finalising plans to pay out close to £450m in bonuses for last year as it prepares for a return to full private...

Business

Honeymoon couple unable to access their money online as Barclays suffers major IT glitch

A newlywed couple say they have been locked out of their bank accounts while on their honeymoon as Barclays suffered a major IT glitch....

Technology

Singapore says U.S. firms should comply with export controls following DeepSeek chip questions

Dado Ruvic | Reuters Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) said in a statement Saturday that it expects U.S. companies to comply with...

World

Two Israeli hostages released in Gaza – but third not yet seen

Hamas has begun releasing three Israeli hostages who have been held in Gaza since the beginning of the war. Ofer Kalderon and Yarden Bibas...

Young medical patient and mother among those killed in Philadelphia plane crash

A medical plane carrying a young patient and her mother has crashed in a heavily populated area of Philadelphia – killing all six people...

Business

Donald Trump to hit Canada, Mexico and China with tariffs today – amid fears US consumers could suffer

Donald Trump has said he will place 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% tariffs on goods from China from today....

Politics

Shell to install Jackdaw gas platform in North Sea despite being blocked from drilling, Sky News understands

Energy giant Shell is due to install a multi-billion pound gas platform in the North Sea this spring despite being blocked from drilling, Sky...

Politics

Nigel Farage compares Reform polling with Donald Trump election victory

Nigel Farage has compared Reform UK’s rise in the polls, with Donald Trump’s recent election victory in the US. At a rally held in...

Sports

NHL trade grades: Report cards for J.T. Miller back to Rangers, more

Ryan S. Clark Close Ryan S. Clark ESPN NHL reporter Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Greg Wyshynski Close Greg Wyshynski...

Washington DC plane crash: Army withholding name of female soldier killed as helicopter black box recovered

The name of one of the three soldiers killed in the plane crash in Washington is not being released. The army identified two of...

Sports

Emotional Ray inducted into Sabres Hall of Fame

Associated Press Jan 31, 2025, 09:11 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BUFFALO, N.Y. — Rob Ray the feared NHL enforcer gave way to Rob...