The man shot dead by police after the stabbing attack in Glasgow has been named as Badreddin Abadlla Adam.
New government taskforce ‘to boost school, road and hospital projects’
The government is to launch a new taskforce it says will accelerate the delivery of major projects such as new schools, hospitals and roads.
Temperatures to plunge as June heatwave comes to an end
Forecasters have warned temperatures will plummet over the weekend as wind and rain brings the June heatwave to a halt.
Reading knife attack suspect charged with three counts of murder
The man arrested in connection with the Reading knife attack has been charged with three counts of murder.
Thousands of Black Trans Lives Matter activists march through London
Demonstrators marched towards Downing Street on Saturday in support of Black Trans Lives Matter, as annual Pride celebrations were forced to move online due to the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Just kids having fun’: Locals untroubled by illegal street parties despite police clashes
Residents said they were unfazed by illegal block parties after riot police clashed with party-goers at unlicensed music events in northwest London.
Six arrested after fight involving ‘group of males armed with knives’
Six people have been arrested after police were called to reports of a fight involving a group of males armed with knives in southeast London.
Liverpool fans condemned over ‘irresponsible and criminal’ behaviour
The behaviour of Liverpool fans involved in violent disorder during celebrations of the club’s Premier League title win was “not only irresponsible, but criminal”, Merseyside’s chief constable has said.
No COVID-19 deaths reported in Scotland for second day running
Scotland has reported no new deaths of people who had tested positive for coronavirus for the second day in a row.
Man shot dead by police after several stabbed in Glasgow city centre
A stabbing attack at a hotel in Glasgow city centre has left a number of people injured and a police officer in a critical condition.
‘Blood all over the ground’: Witnesses describe seeing victims of Glasgow stabbing attack
People covered in blood were carried out of a Glasgow hotel on stretchers after a stabbing attack, eyewitnesses have said.
Summer holidays abroad to be allowed as UK quarantine rules to be changed
Britons will be able to go on summer holidays abroad after the government is set to announce people travelling to certain countries will no longer be required to self-isolate for 14 days upon returning to the UK.
UK reports 186 coronavirus deaths as daily count rises by more than a fifth
Another 186 people have died with coronavirus in the UK – an increase in the daily count of more than a fifth compared to 24 hours earlier.
NHS England apologises after only 23% of health trusts risk-assess BAME staff
NHS England has apologised after Sky News revealed that only 23% of health trusts in England have risk-assessed their BAME staff.
‘The virus is still out there’: PM condemns people ‘taking liberties’
People are “taking too many liberties” as the coronavirus lockdown is eased, Boris Johnson has said after thousands of people flocked to the beaches.
Sky News sports presenter Jacquie Beltrao reveals breast cancer has returned
Sky News sports presenter Jacquie Beltrao has announced she has stage three breast cancer.
Three victims in Reading attack each died of a single stab wound
The three victims of the suspected terrorist attack in Reading each died of a single stab wound, police say.
‘Utterly unacceptable’: 140 officers injured during protests and illegal parties
Around 140 officers have been injured in London in the last three weeks, the Metropolitan Police commissioner has revealed.
Officer describes moment he realised ‘bloody mess’ was PC Harper
A police officer has described the moment he realised a “bloody mess” being dragged behind a car was his colleague PC Andrew Harper.
Coronavirus cases will rise again if social distancing is ignored, England’s chief medic warns
England’s chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty has issued a stark warning that coronavirus cases will rise again if people do not follow social distancing guidance.
Major incident declared in Bournemouth as thousands flock to beaches
A major incident has been declared in Bournemouth after thousands of people descended on the area’s beaches as temperatures soared.
Date confirmed for when driving lessons and tests can restart
Driving lessons and theory tests will be able to restart in England from 4 July, the transport secretary has confirmed.
‘I should be there’: Sadness and elation for Liverpool fans as they win title in pandemic
You wait 30 years for another top flight title and when it does come along, it’s in the middle of a worldwide pandemic, eventually sealed by another team playing in an almost empty stadium 220 miles away.
Extra police deployed across London as more illegal raves take place
Extra police officers are being deployed across London tonight as further illegal raves, music events and block parties take place, the Metropolitan Police has said.
Liverpool crowned Premier League champions
Liverpool have clinched their first league title in 30 years, putting an end to the nervous wait for glory during the coronavirus pandemic.
Ronnie Whelan on the three decade wait for another Liverpool title
It was 28 April, 1989. Player manager Kenny Dalglish embraced his players on the pitch at Anfield having just clinched their 18th league title.
Hunt blames ‘groupthink’ for missed earlier pandemic lessons
Jeremy Hunt has admitted the government didn’t learn lessons from earlier pandemics when he was health secretary.
Schools could expand pupil ‘bubbles’ to 30 to bring all children back in September
Schools are expected to be allowed to expand their pupil “bubbles” to 30 children or more in September, under plans being considered by the government.
The chances of getting COVID-19 are going up, experts say. Track the cases in your area here
From 4 July, social distancing rules in England are being eased. People will be encouraged to stay “one-metre plus” away from others, but continue to remain two metres apart whenever possible.
Burnley fan responsible for ‘white lives matter’ stunt sacked from his job
The man who was responsible for the “white lives matter” banner flown above a football game has been sacked from his job at an engineering firm.