Water firms have apologised for raw sewage ending up in England's rivers and seas. Sky News looks at why the spills happen and how water companies plan to clean up their act.

Citizens Advice also called for better promotion of social tariffs after separate Ofcom figures revealed just 5% of eligible households had taken them up.

The company, which prided itself on a low-cost model for customers, had been suffering financially and put itself up for sale earlier this year.

The first large-scale trial of a cheap drug used to treat blood pressure has found that it could help thousands of women who suffer from persistent acne. Unfortunately, the authors of the study say it is not suitable for men.

The government is planning to remove licensing requirements for landlords housing asylum seekers to end reliance on hotels - but critics have warned it will put their safety at risk.

The Treasury Committee made the recommendation while describing digital currencies as having "no intrinsic value and no useful social purpose".

Around 10.9 million people reported difficulties paying their bills in January - rising from 7.8 million last May - with more than 28 million said to be suffering increased stress levels and around one in four admitting to losing sleep over money worries.

Luxury holiday village chain reported to be on sale for nearly double the amount its Canadian owners paid eight years ago.

In 2021/22 nearly a fifth of stillbirths were potentially avoidable, had better care been provided, according to a report.

Kate Winslet picked up the award for best leading actress while Ben Whishaw won best leading actor. Casualty claimed best soap, beating the likes of EastEnders and last year's winner Coronation Street - who were not nominated.

Eurovision is known for its novelty acts, Euro-pop bangers and belted-out ballads, and this year's competition didn't disappoint with 26 songs battling it out to become the 67th winner of the coveted glass microphone.

In the five-minute clip, royal fans get to see Prince William, Kate, Prince Louis and Prince Charlotte preparing to leave home at Kensington Palace on the morning of the service.

Tech firm Dyson employs 3,500 people in the UK, but its chief executive Sir James has warned against a "crippling shortage" of qualified engineers.

The new three-generation portrait shows the King sitting in the centre on one of a pair of 1902 throne chairs with Princes William and George either side of him.

The swirling tornado-like cloud was spotted over south Lincolnshire and indicates a region of intensely low pressure.

Some of the world's leading investigative reporters and editors call for more truth-telling at the Sir Harry Evans Summit on Wednesday.

Diabetes UK says less than half of people with the condition in England received all eight of their required checks in 2021-22, meaning 1.9 million did not receive the care they need.

Patients are being told to speak to their GP if they have concerns and not to stop taking medication they've already been prescribed.

Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) - defined as the loss of more than 500 ml of blood within 24 hours after birth - is currently the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide, killing the equivalent of one woman every six minutes.

Terrence Hardiman, who played the lead role in children's series The Demon Headmaster, has died at the age of 86, his agent has said.

Sheffield recorded the UK's highest temperature of the year so far on Sunday, but the sunny skies are to be marred with cloud, rain and thunder in the coming week.

The King and Queen are "deeply touched" by the nation's celebration of their historic coronation, Buckingham Palace has said.

The government's former chief scientific adviser said AI is likely to lead to the erasure of jobs humans do and ministers should put plans in place to retrain people.

The eight-year-old is seen smiling in a meadow while she cuddles the family's black cocker spaniel, Orla.

The rehearsal featured more than 30 aircraft in the airspace over RAF College Cranwell in Lincolnshire.

England have won the woman's Six Nations rugby grand slam after beating France... at Twickenham.

The Royal College of Nursing union has agreed with NHS England that nurses may offer "safety critical mitigations" in some emergencies to "maintain safe patient care".

Up to 400,000 members from the National Education Union (NEU), Association of Head Teachers (NAHT), NASUWT and Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) could walk out together - but some unions have to ballot their members first.

The exclusive YouGov study for Sky News predicts big gains for Labour, while the Lib Dems could romp home in so-called "Blue Wall" seats.

However some areas of Wales, Northern Ireland and northern England will experience cooler temperatures, showers and thunderstorms.

Winnie the Pooh will appear in a pre-recorded sketch giving hope to fans who want to see a reprise of the late Queen's tea with Paddington Bear.

The King and Queen Consort have chosen quiche as the staple dish to mark the coronation across the three-day extravaganza. If you're hosting a street party or attending a Big Lunch, you would not want to miss out on this vegan and vegetarian-friendly dish.

Len Goodman, who spent many years as one of the judges on Strictly Come Dancing, has died aged 78, according to his agent.

A Kenyan runner has smashed the course record for the London Marathon - as Sir Mo Farah competed in the race for the final time.

The idea of the "graduated driving licence" scheme stemmed from the death of a teenage passenger in her newly qualified friend's car.

A dip in retail sales last month could be mainly explained by a hit of poor weather, according to experts.

Harry Styles shows were most often targeted while Reading music festival drew the greatest number of scam ticket sellers.

Ofgem's new code of practice for prepayment meters will extend protections, but has been criticised for not covering more vulnerable households.