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Sir Keir Starmer has boarded a nuclear-armed submarine as it returned from a lengthy patrol - in a rare showcasing of the UK's nuclear deterrent that will catch Russia's attention at a time of growing tensions.

Ministers are drawing up plans restricting foreign donors from giving unlimited funds to UK political parties, Sky News understands.

Former Formula 1 team owner and broadcaster Eddie Jordan has died at the age of 76.

British banks should abandon outdated ethical standards and increase lending to domestic defence manufacturers in a "patriotic" effort to ensure the UK can meet its security needs, defence suppliers have told Sky News.

Prince William will arrive in Estonia later to show his support for the country and troops based there who are providing a deterrent to Russian aggression in the region.

The Bank’s decision to hold rates did not come as a surprise but the vote was definitive.

Wage growth has remained strong, the latest official figures show, as the Bank of England decided to hold interest rates.

The Bank of England has kept interest rates on hold as it warned of growing economic uncertainty linked to Donald Trump's trade war. 

British banks should abandon outdated ethical standards and increase lending to domestic defence manufacturers in a "patriotic" effort to ensure the UK can meet its security needs, defence suppliers have told Sky News.

For an industry that measures contracts in decades, and a ministry with a reputation for bureaucracy, overspending and delays, the prospect of a rapid increase in defence spending presents a challenge as well as an opportunity.

A former studio engineer has been charged with stealing Eminem's unreleased music and selling it online.

Sir Keir Starmer has revealed he is watching Netflix's Adolescence with his family and supports a campaign for it to be shown in parliament and schools.

Drag queen James Lee Williams - known as "The Vivienne"- died after taking ketamine, their family has said.

US rock band Semisonic has criticised the White House for using their song Closing Time in a social media post that showed a shackled deportee.

The boss of an iconic jazz bar says he's been left "surprised" and "confused" after his late licence application for a London site was turned down, making him question support for live music in the capital.

Sir Keir Starmer has boarded a nuclear-armed submarine as it returned from a lengthy patrol - in a rare showcasing of the UK's nuclear deterrent that will catch Russia's attention at a time of growing tensions.

A minister has denied Labour is a "centre right" government following cuts to disability benefits and foreign aid.

Ministers are drawing up plans restricting foreign donors from giving unlimited funds to UK political parties, Sky News understands.

The creators of Netflix drama Adolescence have been invited to parliament to discuss online safety with MPs, Sky News understands.

The police fraud investigation examining the SNP could weaken the party's chances at the 2026 Scottish election amid trust in its finances being dented, one of Britain's leading political experts has told Sky News.