Hospitals Told To End 'Unfair' Parking Charges

Hospitals have been told to give free or cheap parking to the relatives of chronically ill patients. Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt said new guidelines for English hospitals have been created in order to end the stress of "unfair" charges. Patients with...

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'Asbos For Extremists' To Tackle UK Jihadists

By Jon Craig, Chief Political Correspondent Home Secretary Theresa May is planning to bring in new laws to tackle the threat of British jihadists - including "anti-social behaviour orders" for extremists. Mrs May will announce a three-point plan...

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Failing Doctors Could Be Forced To Say Sorry

Doctors could be forced to say sorry to patients or their relatives if they have been found to have made a mistake. The proposed move is part the General Medical Council (GMC) consultation which will help "improve patient protection and public confidence...

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First-Time Buyers 'Getting A Shot At Long Last'

By Poppy Trowbridge, Consumer Affairs Correspondent The number of first-time buyer sales has hit a seven-year high, according to new figures from LSL Property Services. There were 30,000 first-time buyer sales in July, up by 25% on a year before...

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Gove Effect 'To Hit Schools' GCSE Results'

By Afua Hirsch, Social Affairs and Education Editor Early reports have suggested a dramatic decline in some schools' GCSE results, as a raft of measures designed to toughen up the qualification take effect. Changes to the compulsory English language...

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Sexual Crimes On Britain's Trains Increase

By Rhiannon Mills, Sky News Correspondent The number of sexual crimes committed on trains in England, Wales and Scotland has gone up in the past year. The latest figures released by British Transport Police (BTP) show a 20% increase, with 1,117...

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Bullying Partners Could Face Five Years In Jail

People in a relationship who consistently emotionally and psychologically bully their partner could face jail under Government plans. The legislation is aimed at protecting victims whose partners threaten them with violence, cut them off from friends...

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Internet Porn 'Too Easy For Teens To Access'

By Tom Cheshire, Technology Correspondent Eight out of 10 18-year-olds think it is too easy for young people to see pornography online, according to a new survey. Viewing pornography becomes "typical" as early as 13, according to the research carried...

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Government 'Bailed Out' Over School Dinners

Cash-strapped schools and councils are having to "bail out the Government because of its own incompetence", the shadow education secretary has claimed. A survey by the Local Government Association (LGA) found many authorities do not have enough cash...

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Hundreds Of Police Breach Rules On Social Media

By Frazer Maude, Sky News Reporter Hundreds of police employees have been investigated for breaching social media guidelines at forces across England and Wales. The figures, obtained through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, show a total...

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Footage Of Stowaways Freed From Ship Container

Belgian police have said they are almost certain they have CCTV images of the lorry and driver that dropped a container carrying 35 immigrants at a UK-bound ferry. Crews discovered the group of Afghan Sikhs - thought to be victims of human trafficking...

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Julian Assange 'Could Be Planning To Surrender'

Julian Assange could be considering leaving the Ecuadorian embassy and handing himself in to police, Sky News understands. After spending two years holed up inside the central London building, the Australian is holding a news conference this morning...

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PM Warns Of Terror State On Europe's Doorstep

'Poisonous Extremism' Warning Updated: 10:57pm UK, Saturday 16 August 2014 By David Cameron, Letter In The Sunday Telegraph Stability. Security. The peace of mind that comes from being able to get a decent job and provide for your family, in a...

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Police 'Confident' In Hunt For Container Lorry

Belgian police say they are almost certain they have CCTV images of the lorry and driver that dropped a container carrying 35 immigrants at a UK-bound ferry. Crews discovered the group - thought to be victims of human trafficking - when "banging and...

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