The energy supplier’s technology arm, Kraken, has struck a deal to partner with Covalis Capital and Suez in a consortium that would inject about £1bn of equity into the debt-laden water company, Sky News learns. City editor @MarkKleinmanSky [http://twitter.com/@MarkKleinmanSky] Tuesday 11 February 2025 11:30, UK Octopus Energy Group is wading into the battle for the…
The dinner on Wednesday comes after Downing Street denied involving the monarch in politics after he appeared alongside the prime minister and Angela Rayner at a housing project in Cornwall. Tuesday 11 February 2025 22:48, UK King Charles will host the prime minister and the first ministers of the devolved governments at Windsor Castle on…
Wednesday 12 February 2025 09:08, UK One person has been killed and 25 more injured in a collision between a high-speed train and a truck in Germany. Six of the injured were in a serious condition after the crash outside the city of Hamburg on Tuesday. A 55-year-old passenger died at the scene. Almost 300…
Scientists at the University of Southern California monitored 48 people with alcohol use disorder, which can leave people with the inability to control their drinking despite negative consequences. Wednesday 12 February 2025 16:00, UK Ozempic and other semaglutide drugs help people reduce their drinking, a new study has found. The drugs, best known for their…
A single viewer complained about the advert for denim leggings in September. Social affairs and health reporter @megbaynes [http://twitter.com/@megbaynes] Wednesday 12 February 2025 10:14, UK An “irresponsible” advert for Next clothing has been banned for featuring a model who appeared “unhealthily thin”, a watchdog has said. The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) acknowledged that, while the…
The AI-generated clip shows celebrities such as Johansson, Ben Stiller, Mila Kunis and Steven Spielberg wearing white T-shirts featuring the Star of David inside a hand sticking up its middle finger above Kanye’s name. Wednesday 12 February 2025 18:47, UK Scarlett Johansson has condemned the use of AI after her likeness was used in a…
Unbelievable: Elon Musk’s X to pay Trump $10m compensation Elon Musk’s X to pay Trump $10m compensation Elon Musk’s X to pay Trump $10m compensation The deal between the pair, now partners in government, follows a $25m (£20m) settlement the president’s lawyers struck with Meta last month for what the politician called the unlawful silencing of…
Water officials say “fat, grease and rags” were blocking sewage in the area of the RAC Arena and were a “potential health risk” – but fans were already beginning to queue at the venue and were unhappy with the timing of the announcement. Monday 10 February 2025 10:18, UK A Bryan Adams concert has been…
Major recruitment consultants suggest vacancies for full-time roles are plunging and demand for temporary workers is also falling at a pace not seen for four years. Business and economics reporter @SkyNewsBiz [http://twitter.com/@SkyNewsBiz] Monday 10 February 2025 07:04, UK Companies are slowing investment until they see more momentum in the economy, according to a closely-watched report…
Denis Law, who died aged 84 after being diagnosed with dementia, is the only Scottish player to have won the coveted Ballon d’Or. Tuesday 11 February 2025 17:04, UK Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window….
