Thousands In 'Thumbs Up' Tribute To Stephen

By Lisa Dowd, Midlands Correspondent Thousands of people have posted "thumbs up" photos on social media in memory of fundraiser Stephen Sutton. Using #thumbsupforstephen, the idea was launched by hundreds who gathered at Lichfield Cathedral for...

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Retailers' Credit Union To Defy Payday Lenders

By Mark Kleinman, City Editor Some of Britain's biggest high street names, including New Look and Next, are forming a credit union that will offer staff an alternative to the sky-high interest rates charged by payday lenders. Sky News has learnt...

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Lord Rennard Is Told To 'Leave Public Life'

Pressure is piling on Nick Clegg to expel Lord Rennard from the Liberal Democrat party after he finally apologised to four women who accused him of sexual harassment. The ex-chief executive of the party had previously refused to say sorry having maintained...

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Thousands Pay Respect To Inspirational Stephen

By Rhiannon Mills, News Correspondent Thousands of people have queued outside Lichfield Cathedral to pay their repects to cancer fundraiser Stephen Sutton ahead of his funeral. A two day vigil began on Thursday and will continue until this afternoon...

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Political Battle Over Who Can Make Scots Richer

The battle for Scotland moved to a scrap over who would put more money in the pockets of the Scottish people as conflicting economic visions were presented by each side. Westminster claimed staying in the union would mean a £1,400 a year "UK dividend"...

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Scotland Debate Descends Into Statistical Farce

If ever you were after an example of everything that's wrong with political economics today, you need look no further than the debate over Scottish independence. This is an issue of immense importance - one that will define these two countries for centuries....

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Harris 'Had Sexual Affair' With Complainant

By Nick Pisa, Sky News Reporter Entertainer Rolf Harris has admitted in court that he is a "touchy feely sort of person" but denied ever indecently assaulting women. Harris, 84, was giving evidence at his trial where he is accused of targeting...

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Scotland World Cup Friendly Match-Fixing Probe

Officers are investigating match-fixing claims over tonight's World Cup friendly between Nigeria and Scotland, Sky sources say. The game is due to be played at Fulham's Craven Cottage ground in London. The National Crime Agency, which investigates...

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Warning Over Growing Numbers Of Blind Children

By Becky Johnson, Sky Correspondent The number of blind or partially sighted children has increased due to a rise in survival rates of severely premature babies. According to the charity Blind Children UK, the earlier a child is born the greater...

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Taxman Investigations Rake In Record £24bn

A record £23.9bn has been collected through investigations by taxmen over the last year, official figures have revealed. The total was an increase of £3.2bn on the previous 12-month period and £9bn on three years ago. HM Revenue and Customs said it...

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Lost Yachtsman Was Fulfilling Lifelong Dream

The familiies of lost Cheeki Rafiki sailors Paul Goslin and James Male have paid tribute to their loved ones. James Male's family say sailing was a way of life he really loved Mr Goslin, 56, from West Camel, Somerset, and Mr Male, 23, from Southampton,...

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European Elections: UKIP Top British Polls

By Joey Jones, Deputy Political Editor UKIP have topped the European polls in the UK, with the Labour Party vying with the Conservatives for second place and the Lib Dems all but wiped out. Sources from the other main parties have conceded Nigel...

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Labour Badly Bruised By UKIP In Stronghold

Why The Only Way For Essex Is UKIP Updated: 8:12pm UK, Friday 23 May 2014 By Jason Farrell, Political Correspondent Standing by the roadside in their purple rosettes are two retired Essex men, Malcolm Elliott and Dave Morrish. They are brothers-in-law,...

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Parties Reel From UKIP Election Success

UKIP's haul of seats in the council elections is up to 184 with the main parties now mulling the prospect of four-party politics in next year's general election. Nigel Farage has said his anti-EU party is a "serious player" for 2015 after they added...

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