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A prolific sexual predator has been found guilty of murdering two women and violently raping a third amid a string of missed chances to stop him.

As a Sky News investigation reveals the business model of a people smuggler claiming to use fake documents to bring migrants via the Channel Tunnel, we have spoken to an officer who formerly worked in border control who says staff felt "overwhelmed".

Scorching temperatures of 36C are expected in the UK next week, with heat health alerts in place and the risk of new droughts. 

British music producer William Orbit, best known for his work with artists including Madonna, Blur and All Saints, has died aged 69.

The billionaire retail tycoon Mike Ashley is closing in on a takeover of Harvey Nichols, one of Britain's best-known department store chains, in a deal which is expected to see the business briefly placed into administration.

England international footballer Ivan Toney has been charged with assault at a Soho nightclub.

A prolific thief was caught by plain clothes police while violently trying to snatch a £250,000 watch from its owner's wrist.

A health board is investigating an "alleged data breach" following claims staff accessed the medical records of Minnie Merriman.

Downing Street has urged Westminster City Council to "work with" pub landlords amid a row over restricting standing-up drinking in London, insisting "it is British life".

Former safeguarding minister Jess Phillips says she "hated" being in government.