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The bizarre story of a fake carer - and what it says about the UK's care industry

She seemed perfect, at first. Her CV brimmed with all kinds of qualifications. And she had years of experience caring for vulnerable people.
Former Labour deputy prime minister John Prescott dies aged 86

Former Labour deputy prime minister John Prescott has died aged 86, following a battle with Alzheimer's, his family has announced.
Four dead and more in hospital with methanol poisoning after drinking 'free shots' in Laos

Four people have died and a number of others are in hospital after allegedly being served drinks laced with methanol.

Man Utd: Amad Diallo may have edge on Alejandro Garnacho, Marcus Rashford under Ruben Amorim - The Radar
Pep Guardiola: Manchester City boss agrees contract extension with option of further year until 2027

Pep Guardiola has agreed terms on a new one-year contract extension with Manchester City, Sky Sports News understands.
Premier League returns: Ruben Amorim begins work at Man Utd, Man City and Arsenal resume title pursuit of Liverpool

What impact will news of Pep Guardiola's Manchester City contract extension have on Tottenham's trip to the Etihad Stadium? Sky Sports' football writers analyse the main talking points as the Premier League gets set to return this weekend...

Google could be forced to sell its Chrome browser over internet search monopoly claims

Google must sell its Chrome browser to restore competition in the online search market, US prosecutors have argued.
Ford to cut thousands of jobs as industry frets over weak EV sales

Ford has announced plans to cut 4,000 jobs across Europe - including 800 in the UK - as the car industry frets over weak electric vehicle (EV) sales that could see firms fined more missing government targets.
Nvidia shares take fresh hit as growth expectations disappoint

Nvidia, the chipmaker driving the boom in artificial intelligence (AI), has seen fresh falls in its share price following an earnings report amid continued supply chain constraints.

Voice behind top Simpsons character quits after 35 years on hit show

The voice actor behind Milhouse Van Houten - Bart Simpson's very uncool friend - is stepping away after 35 years on the show.
Tulisa Contostavlos: 'My life fell apart' after fake sheikh set up drugs bust

Tulisa Contostavlos has opened up about the moment she says her life "fell apart" after being "set up by a British newspaper" and charged with supplying drugs.
Liam Payne's One Direction bandmates Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson among mourners as funeral takes place

Friends and family of Liam Payne, including his One Direction bandmates, have gathered to say goodbye at his funeral.

Former Labour deputy prime minister John Prescott dies aged 86

Former Labour deputy prime minister John Prescott has died aged 86, following a battle with Alzheimer's, his family has announced.
The bizarre story of a fake carer - and what it says about the UK's care industry

She seemed perfect, at first. Her CV brimmed with all kinds of qualifications. And she had years of experience caring for vulnerable people.
Four dead and more in hospital with methanol poisoning after drinking 'free shots' in Laos

Four people have died and a number of others are in hospital after allegedly being served drinks laced with methanol.
Marcus Fakana: Londoner, 18, held in Dubai for having sex with 17-year-old British girl

An 18-year-old Londoner faces the possibility of years in jail after having sex with a 17-year-old British girl he met in Dubai, campaigners say.
Ingram-Moores 'benefited significantly' from family link to Captain Tom Foundation, report finds

The family of pandemic fundraiser Captain Sir Tom Moore gained "significant" financial benefit from links to a charity set up in his name, a report has found.
Hussam Al Ramli: Man arrested in Wolverhampton as part of major European people smuggling sting,

A man connected with one of Europe's most significant people smuggling rings has been arrested in Wolverhampton.

Four dead and more in hospital with methanol poisoning after drinking 'free shots' in Laos

Four people have died and a number of others are in hospital after allegedly being served drinks laced with methanol.
Ukraine fires UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles at targets inside Russia

Ukraine has fired British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles into Russia, a source has told Sky News.
Google could be forced to sell its Chrome browser over internet search monopoly claims

Google must sell its Chrome browser to restore competition in the online search market, US prosecutors have argued.

Banana duct-taped to a wall sells for $6.2m at auction

A banana duct-taped to a wall has sold for $6.2m (£4.9m) at an auction in New York.
Americans upset about Trump win offered '€1 houses' in Italian village of Ollolai

Americans distraught by the re-election of Donald Trump are being offered an escape route - a €1 house in an Italian village.
Egyptians drank cocktails of psychedelic drugs in ancient mugs, research reveals

An Egyptian mug from 2,000 years ago was last used to serve up a cocktail of psychedelic drugs, according to ground-breaking research.