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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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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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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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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Second Prisoner Goes On Run From Same Jail

A prisoner has gone on the run from a Suffolk jail - less than 48 hours since another man absconded from the same facility. Police issued an appeal after they were contacted last night by officials at Hollesley Bay prison, who informed them Lewis...

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'Murder Probe' As Briton Found Dead In Bali

A British woman who was found dead on the Indonesian island of Bali may have been murdered, according to reports. The victim has been named locally as Anne-Marie Drozdz, who was believed to be in her forties. Her body was found on Thursday afternoon...

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Big Tweet For Missing Children Gets Under Way

By Gerard Tubb, Sky News Correspondent Campaigners are hoping to reunite missing children with their families by recruiting social media users to join a day of action today. It is estimated that 140,000 children and young people go missing in the...

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