An uncomfortable truth must be confronted to turn the tide on foster care
04-Feb-2026 - Source: Sky News
Pub's Sunday lunch meat 'likely' cause after 43 people fall ill
More than 40 people fell ill after eating the pub's Sunday lunch last year.
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Snooker legend John Virgo dies aged 79
Former player and broadcaster John Virgo has died at the age of 79, World Snooker has announced.
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I needed to face Letby in court, says victim's mum
The mother of one of the babies murdered by Lucy Letby breaks her silence in a Netflix documentary.
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Beer and wine to cost more as minimum alcohol price to rise by 30%
It means a can of lager currently available for £1 will cost at least £1.30 from October.
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New batch of Nestle baby formula recalled due to toxin
Food and drink giant Nestle has recalled a further batch of its SMA baby formula due to concerns about the presence of a vomit-inducing toxin.
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Top chef on what Brexit has done for UK fishing and the question you should always ask when buying fish
Our Money team interview top chefs from around the UK every month, hearing about their cheap food hacks, views on the industry and more.
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Morning Rundown: The main headlines, best video and what will shape today's news
Welcome to your Morning Rundown from Sky News - the key stories shaping the day ahead. Tap any headline to read the full story.
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Hospital told to improve safety probes a decade after baby deaths
The report from Healthcare Improvement Scotland made 16 requirements for improvement at Crosshouse maternity unit in East Ayrshire.
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Fewer schools and 'cashless' meals in education reform plans
The Department of Education plans will be presented to MLAs for approval.
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Woman's narrow escape from serial killer Steve Wright
Steve Wright's attempted kidnap victim arms herself with a stick and hides from him during a close encounter.
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Inside Reform: Laura Kuenssberg follows Farage's party as it experiences the glare of scrutiny
The BBC has spent time interviewing senior figures and witnessing Reform's work at the largest council it runs.
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Court system on 'brink of collapse', former senior judge warns
An independent review made 130 recommendations - including creating a new criminal justice adviser to the PM - to improve the efficiency of the system.
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Inquests to open into deaths of five babies murdered by Lucy Letby
Inquests into the deaths of five babies Lucy Letby was convicted of murdering are set to open today.
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Ban on phones in schools backed by House of Lords
The move comes just weeks after peers supported legislation to ban under-16s in the UK from social media.
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Chris Mason: Mandelson revelations a scandal on another level
Sir Keir Starmer's decision to send Lord Mandelson to Washington a year ago gives this row political salience, the BBC's political editor writes.
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Investigator 'did unlawful stuff' regarding Harry, court hears
In written evidence, Dan Portley-Hanks said the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday were his "best client and biggest payer".
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Government pledges 10,000 new foster care places in England
Rule changes aim to create thousands of new foster places and help full-time workers.
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How we decluttered our home and you can too
Four people who have successfully reduced the amount of stuff they have explain how they did it.
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Police told to reinvestigate man's death after suspected blackmail on Grindr
A new report says police missed opportunities to gather evidence and took too long to deal with complaints.
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