Sky News has learnt that Arcturis Data and Akrivia Health, both of which are based in Oxford, have agreed to combine. An all-share deal is expected to complete during the autumn. Investors and staff at the two companies are said to have been briefed on the proposed transaction in recent days. The merged company will count 40 NHS trusts as customers, comprising data on over 20 million 'in treatment' patients and 100 million aggregated patient records. Industry sources said the combined group would be Britain's largest 'real world' healthcare data asset, with particular strengths in oncology, neurology and mental health, immunology and cardiovascular health. Between them, the two businesses boast partnerships with drugs industry giants including AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb, GSK, Johnson & Johnson, Novartis and Teva. One source said on Friday that the merged company represented a sovereign British healthcare data group, owned and domiciled in the UK. "This will be the largest sovereign NHS data aggregator and patient data health platform in the country," said the source. The deal will come during a time of growing controversy over the role being played by Palantir in UK public services, including the NHS. Recent forecasts suggested that the government has revised the likely cost of the NHS England data platform built by Palantir to as much as £1.1bn, while the expected financial benefits of the project have been cut, according to the Financial Times. Palantir has also been embroiled in a row involving the London mayor, Sir Sadiq Khan, over its provision of services to the Metropolitan Police. If successfully completed, Arcturis's acquisition of Akrivia will represent another phase of the former's renaissance. Previously known as Sensyne Health, Arcturis came close to collapse in 2022. Founded by Lord Drayson, the former science minister, Sensyne ran into financial trouble before being rescued through a £26m recapitalisation. Under its current name, it recently raised £10m from funds including Lansdowne Partners and Salica Investments. The precise management line-up of the merged Arcturis and Akrivia was unclear on Friday, although David Newton, the Akrivia chief executive, is expected to hold a senior position in the new entity. Alex Snow, a prominent City figure who has run Arcturis since spearheading its rescue four years ago, is also likely to remain in a leadership role. Mr Snow has run firms including Lansdowne Partners and Oxford Science Enterprises (OSE), the commercial group which oversees spinouts from Oxford University's academic endeavours. Meanwhile, Akrivia Health was founded in 2019, when it was spunout from the University of Oxford and the NHS, having been built on the Clinical Record Interactive Search (CRIS) system Arcturis declined to comment when contacted by Sky News on Friday, while Akrivia has been contacted for comment.

Filly, real name Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, faces three charges of sexual penetration without consent. He has also been charged with possessing cannabis on 20 May this year. He was previously charged with six counts of sexual penetration without consent, three counts of assault and one count of strangulation over the alleged incident in a Perth hotel room in September 2024, which he denied. Last month, the 31-year-old was found not guilty of three sexual penetration without consent charges, while the other three resulted in a hung jury - meaning they could not decide if he was guilty or not. Barrientos was also cleared of the strangulation count and one of the assault counts. However, he was found guilty of the other two assault counts, relating to allegations he bit the victim's neck and breast. The woman - who was 20 at the time and cannot be named - was a fan of the star and went back to his hotel room after he played at a nightclub. She said they had initially had consensual sex but that it became non-consensual and violent. Prosecutor Danielle Clarke told Judge Linda Black the alleged victim was willing to testify again at the retrial. The court said that an application to vary Barrientos' bail conditions will be heard on 27 August, with the case mentioned for retrial in the District Court on 25 September. Barrientos will be sentenced for the assault convictions after his retrial. The possessing cannabis charge relates to an alleged offence on May 20, while he was on bail before the first trial. He faces a hearing at Mandurah Magistrates' Court near Perth on 1 September. Western Australia's courts previously set bail at 100,000 Australian dollars (£52,340). See more from Sky News:'Unprecedented' El Nino to batter BritainIsrael's settlement economy and its UK linksHarry and Meghan's homecoming is a risk Barrientos became famous as a social media personality and rapper and has appeared as a presenter on several BBC Three shows. He is also known for working with YouTube collective Beta Squad, while featuring on Soccer Aid and The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer on Channel 4.

The document tells people arriving in the UK after fleeing other countries that women are allowed to "earn their own money" and "make their own decisions about their lives". Politics latest: Deporatations hit 10-year high Men appear to be the primary target for the instructions, although there are also resources for asylum seekers who think they may be victims of illegal behaviour. The guidance states that people are expected to not make sexual remarks about someone "even if you think it is a compliment", whistle or make "kissing sounds" at someone, follow someone or "block their path", make rude or offensive gestures, or "verbally abuse someone because of their gender, religion, or how they look". The guidance warns throughout that breaking the law can lead to trouble with law enforcement, lead to someone losing accommodation or support, and could affect an asylum claim. People are warned it's a serious crime to take or share sexual images without someone's consent. As well as the guidebook, a series of posters have been designed by the Home Office to inform asylum seekers. The guidance was published in a nine-page document titled "Understanding behaviours and expectations in the UK: A guide for asylum seekers". Sections include gender equality, domestic abuse, sex and consent, and respect in public – as well as getting help and living in the UK. Some 101,000 people claimed asylum in the year ending December 2025, 4% less than the previous year, with around 46,000 detected arrivals coming to Britain via illegal routes, such as small boats. Illegal migration and the visible issue of people crossing the Channel in small boats are policy areas the government is determined to look tough on, and these documents are understood to be part of a plan to ensure not knowing the law is not an excuse for illegal actions. It has also been focused on by parties like the Conservatives and Reform UK, and there have been a series of high-profile criminal cases involving asylum seekers. Conservative shadow home secretary Chris Philp said: "Instead of trying to train these mainly young, male illegal immigrants to behave in a civilised way towards women, they should be deported." In a video posted on X, Reform home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf described the guidance as a "disgrace". Read more:Asylum seekers jailed for rape on Brighton beachAsylum seeker jailed for abducting and raping 12-year-oldAsylum seeker jailed for seven years for raping woman Examples of the guidance in the document include a section stating that "everyone in the UK is expected to treat men and women equally" – and "even if you are a family member, like a husband, father or brother", you must never do things like stop a woman working or studying, control what she wears or where she goes, or make decisions for her without her agreement. Domestic abuse is defined in the guidance as physical violence, threats, controlling behaviour, emotional abuse and taking away someone's documents. Asylum seekers are told they are expected to treat family and their partners with respect, let them make their own choices, and never physically or verbally abuse or control them. The sex and consent page explains that both people must consent to sex without threat or pressure, someone can change their mind at any time even if they agreed previously, and someone "asleep, drunk, or unable to respond" cannot consent. It adds: "Consent is needed in every situation. This means even if you are married or in a relationship with someone, they must consent to sex every time." The chapter says that people are expected to never use "threat, force or pressure" to make someone have sex, never try to have sex with someone who is asleep, drunk or unable to consent clearly, and to stop if someone says no or changes their mind. It is mentioned that anyone under the age of 16 is considered a child and therefore legally cannot consent to having sex. How to behave in public is also covered, with asylum seekers "told that people have different beliefs, religions, cultures, relationships and ways of life", and they must "treat others with respect, even if you disagree with their beliefs or how they live". Tap to never miss an episode: Follow Cheat Sheet here Support numbers for victims are provided at the bottom of each section and in a chapter at the end of the document. A Home Office spokesperson said: "We expect everyone who comes to the UK to abide by our laws. If they do not, they will face consequences, including the refusal of their asylum claim and removal from the UK."

Spurs will pay an initial £75m for the Brazil international, with a further £10m available in add-ons. It is understood that £5m of the potential bonuses are effectively guaranteed, meaning City could receive at least £80m from the deal. Transfer Centre LIVE! | Tottenham news & transfers⚪Spurs fixtures & scores | FREE Spurs highlights▶️Got Sky? Watch Premier League games LIVE on your phone📱Not got Sky? Latest Sky Sports deals or stream PL games with no contract📺 The 22-year-old is scheduled to have a medical with Tottenham on Friday afternoon. Spurs also remain in talks with Man City over a separate deal for striker Omar Marmoush as they look to further strengthen their attacking options. Savinho, who has played a bit-part role since joining Manchester City in 2024, started only seven of his 24 Premier League appearances last season, in which he scored once and set up two goals. Tottenham have already spent more than £200m on six first-team players this summer. They spent £185m on two midfielders, Sandro Tonali and Matheus Fernandes, from Newcastle and West Ham respectively. Jan Paul van Hecke joined from Brighton for £52m to replace Cristian Romero. Marcos Senesi, Andy Robertson and Martin Dubravka all arrived on free transfers. How are Spurs spending so much money? At the start of the transfer window, Sky Sports News' Michael Bridge explained how Spurs are able to spend big this summer... "We're told there are absolutely no concerns about falling foul of the Premier League's financial rules. "The club is in great financial health after qualifying for Europe in 18 of the last 20 seasons. The revenue driven by the stadium is huge: boxing, concerts, NFL games - you name it. "In fact, in the Deloitte Money League, the rankings show that Tottenham Hotspur have leapfrogged Chelsea to become the ninth richest club in the world with annual revenues of £549.2m. "On top of that, Spurs are one of the clubs to benefit most from the Premier League's shift to squad cost ratio from PSR, which has just come into effect. But the reason we're seeing Spurs spend so much is a shift in strategy under new leadership. "Daniel Levy left at the start of last season, and there's a real desire to spend the money to dine at the very top table. "Now the new leadership and the owners promised fans, after avoiding relegation on the final day, that they would spend the club's revenue on the first team, and they are delivering on that." 'City will want to replace Savinho and Marmoush' Sky Sports News' Ben Ransom: "Both players [Savinho and Marmoush] are essentially surplus to requirements at Manchester City. It's been pretty apparent through the summer. Enzo Maresca has said that in the case of both players, they are very much entitled to stay and fight for their first-team place. "But equally he understands, a bit like James Trafford, when a player wants to play first-team football and they're not guaranteed the starting shirt, then the club, if they receive an offer that's acceptable, will not stand in their way. That applies to both players. "City would need to replace these players. They would definitely, I'd say, have to replace one. They would like to and would aim to replace two. "But the transfer window is closing in less than a fortnight. These are big positions to fill so late in the window."

The incident took place at around 5.30am (10.30am in the UK) on 12 August, according to the Philadelphia Police Department, with the victim - a 40-year-old woman - suffering an injury while being chased. Officers have named the suspect as 22-year-old Zymire Hughes, and said he may have fled Pennsylvania for California and Nevada. "There is nobody in the world who should be trying to imitate what this scared man, who's running, is doing now," Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner told reporters at a conference. "He's a punk. I mean, that's the bottom line. He's a punk who scared a lot of people for no good reason, and we're not going to tolerate it." Philadelphia police Captain Jason Smith added on Thursday that Hughes is alleged to have held up a phone and repeatedly asked the fleeing jogger, "Are you ready to die?" He then said: "She's startled. He repeats that phrase. She turns around, runs away from him, and in the process she severely injures one of her legs. "And it's going to require extensive medical treatment, from what I understand, in order to treat the injuries that she has sustained." See more from Sky News:Snake gets world-first cancer treatmentHackers and blackmail: What's behind the GTA leaks?Israel's settlement economy and its UK links After the chase, Hughes allegedly went into a metro station, where he was asked to remove the mask by police. "Underneath that Chucky-style Halloween mask, he's got a black COVID-style mask underneath of that, which he never removes," Mr Smith said, referring to the killer doll from the Child's Play horror franchise. The captain also said it's clear that Hughes is "attempting to the best of his ability to conceal his identity". Authorities in Philadelphia said they believe Hughes has pulled this stunt previously and are asking other potential victims to come forward.

Many of the UK's chains could introduce "policies to prohibit and/or restrict the wearing of camera-enabled smart glasses", according to the industry's trade body. Money blog: Products that have most increased in price All of the major operators are considering their approach to the tech, according to the UK Cinema Association (UKCA), as they respond to the rise of what some people have dubbed "spy glasses" or "pervert glasses". The wearable technology features cameras embedded inside the frame and facilitates discreet recording. A small light flashes during taping. But no bans have been issued to date, as far as the UKCA is aware, as moviehouses seek to balance possible film recording and privacy concerns with the accessibility benefits some users can get from the glasses. Patrons with a visual impairment or who are hard of hearing can benefit from the spectacles, according to UKCA chief executive Phil Clapp. These glasses can be useful to some moviegoers. Bespoke subtitling can come with some smart frames, Mr Clapp said. Why now? While smart glasses are not a new concept, Meta's have proven popular, with more than seven million pairs sold in 2025 alone. An ad campaign fronted by billionaire Kylie Jenner has also brought new attention to the artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled glasses. As well as taking pictures and recording video, Meta glasses enable conversations with AI, listening to music and taking calls. They also feature a screen on the right lens, allowing wearers to read messages, translate a conversation or look at a map without taking out their phone. How are others responding? Theatres, pubs and restaurants have been taking a stance on the technology as its popularity grows. One of the UK's biggest pub chains, Wetherspoons, has implemented an effective ban by not allowing people to record with the glasses in their pubs. The owner of theatres across London, the Edinburgh Playhouse and the Bristol Hippodrome, ATG Theatres, will also prevent attendees from recording using the glasses. His Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service told The Guardian "the use of Meta glasses is prohibited" over restrictions on taking images or videos within courts and tribunals. A Meta spokesperson said the glasses "provide critical new technology for people in the blind and low-vision community". "Limiting how people can use this technology would be a major step backwards," they added. "Naturally, some places shouldn't be filmed at all, and that's reasonable, but rules should be applied consistently. Our glasses have a light that turns on to let people know when a photo or video is taken, something smartphones and other cameras don't have." Have you been filmed using Meta glasses? If so, our Sky News Explains team would like to hear your story. Please email us at news@skynews.com

Mr Miliband summoned Israel's charge d'affaires - the country's top diplomat in the UK - on Wednesday to set out the UK's "profound objection" to Israel publishing a tender for the construction of about 1,200 homes, as part of the E1 programme of "expansion". He called it an "unacceptable and destructive act" and said the UK would not "stand back and accept the destruction of the two-state solution", as he demanded "an immediate reversal". Politics latest: Follow live The foreign secretary said the UK had been clear, both publicly and privately, about its opposition to the project, which he said "cut across the heart of Palestine and risks separating the West Bank from East Jerusalem". This sparked a fiery statement from Israeli foreign minister, Gideon Sa'ar, who said he rejected "outright the statement of the UK foreign secretary and the patronising tone of his words". He said the right of Jewish people to live in the area in question was recognised over a century ago through the Balfour Declaration and likened their right to live in the disputed territory to British people's right to live in London. Read more:UK cinemas could ban AI glassesTravelodge boss quits "The UK government's systematic policy of blaming only Israel while ignoring Palestinian extremism has already contributed to a massive wave of antisemitic hatred and attacks against the British Jewish community," he said. "The UK government's decision to damage the relationship between our countries is deeply unfortunate. But Israel will not be a passive victim of this policy. "Israel will defend its rights, its interests and its people." Mr Miliband added that the UK will set out a "comprehensive set of measures" in the coming weeks in response to Israeli government policies to protect the viability of the Palestinian state, which the Starmer government formally recognised last September. Plans to build on the E1 area have been mooted for decades and have long been internationally condemned, with settlements deemed illegal under international law. While successive Israeli governments have held off due to international pressure, Benjamin Netanyahu's government gave the green light for construction a year ago to "erase" the idea of a Palestinian state. The total number of housing units approved by the Israeli government last August sits at 3,401, with a tender put out for the first 1,234 on Tuesday.

Chelsea were linked earlier this summer, with Manchester United also long-term admirers of the teenager, who started Arsenal's Champions League final loss to Paris Saint-Germain in May. But, asked in press conference ahead of Friday night's Premier League opener against Coventry - live on Sky Sports - if he is confident that Lewis-Skelly will remain as an Arsenal player, Arteta replied: "100 per cent." He later added: "The players that have been raised in our [academy] system and they feel that love and connection with the club, it brings something else. There is no question about that. Transfer Centre LIVE! | Arsenal news & transfers🔴⚪Arsenal fixtures & scores | FREE Arsenal highlights▶️Got Sky? Watch Premier League games LIVE on your phone📱Not got Sky? Latest Sky Sports deals or stream PL games with no contract📺 "We need to look after them in a very special way because they bring value that is very difficult to [find]. That's why, when we can, we have to protect those assets as much as possible, develop them, and make them very important for the club." Another Gunner who is set to stay is Martin Zubimendi, who found himself sidelined towards the end of last season. Arteta said of the World Cup winner: "Zubi without a doubt was one of the best players for Arsenal last season. Without him, we would never have got into the position that we got into in the last few weeks. "We knew that without him, we would never have reached the level and the way that we competed throughout 10 months. At the end, he didn't play that much. He still played some important minutes, but no one can neglect what he did and how important he is for us. "It's important to comment because some people said: 'This player played the Champions League final'. Because this guy [Zubimendi] played for 10 months and we wouldn't have been playing in those finals. He deserves a lot of credit for that. "I had various conversations with him face to face - first of all for him to understand my decisions. He knew perfectly well where they were coming from, and he's very honest and a straight guy. He's so demanding of himself that sometimes it's too much, and he knows that. "He knew that we were going to add and increase the quality of the squad because it has to happen in every position. "We cannot do what we did [last season]. When he got to the last stage of his season, he already played 55 games. We cannot have that again at this level. He recognises that. "Now he's going to be: 'How am I going to raise the level to be able to do what I did last year, but for 11 months?' That's it." Could Arsenal players leave - and are they a 'bad selling club'? Arteta was also asked if Arsenal need to have some brutal conversations about letting players go. The likes of Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus and Ethan Nwaneri have been linked with moves away from the club. "It's a really tough moment. We need to face that reality," said Arteta. "But you have to face it with a real honesty and transparency. When you're on the other side, it's exactly what you need. "You might not like what you've been told, but if it's truthful, if it's the reality and honest and makes you make better decisions and have more clarity for the next step in your career, you have to do that. These are always difficult conversations. But they need to be done. "We all know everything has a start and an end. When it ends, our job and duty is to do it in the best possible way, with respect and admiration for the player and the relationship. But at the end, we need to make difficult decisions. "Without talking any specifics, it is something we are working on with every individual. I want to have the squad as big as possible because we know what we're fighting for, we learn again from the past. Especially last year when we had injuries in two or three areas of the pitch. "The deeper squad we have, the better. But the players have to feel valued and feel important." Arsenal do not have the best record of selling players though. Their all-time record sale is still the £35m that Liverpool spent on Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain nine years ago. Asked if Arsenal are bad at selling, Arteta replied: "It's not bad or good. It's what you have in relation to what you have to the options that you have to sell. "Maybe we've been extraordinary depending on the level on players that we have, the ability, their contract and the will to go. "A possible issue you can face is maybe you want to make certain decisions with certain players but they are happy and want to stay as well. It's a lot of factors that have to be right when you want to sell a player. It's not that simple, in my opinion." Asked if Arsenal need to sell players to buy more in the market, Arteta replied: "Depending on the sporting success as well. "There isn't any club in Europe who's had the growth that Arsenal have had in terms of value, performances, revenues. That's something very big. "Some other clubs maybe need to sell. We have taken an approach to raise the level and capacity of the club big time." Guimaraes a doubt for Premier League opener Arteta is unsure whether Bruno Guimaraes will be ready to make his first league appearance for the club against Coventry. The Brazil midfielder came off at half-time in the Community Shield win over Manchester City - and was seen with an ice pack on his leg after being withdrawn. "Let's see how it is. It's evolving really well, but let's see for tomorrow," said Arteta. Asked about the impact of the new £75m midfielder, Arteta said: "That's what new signings bring: new energy. "Something to prove in front of them as well. Competition. When you talk about players, the same with Christos [Tzolis] or Illan [Meslier] since day one, it lifts the level." However, Arteta gave a glimmer of hope that incoming signing Ezri Konsa could feature against the Sky Blues. Konsa, who is set to arrive in a £51m move from Aston Villa, needed to be registered by 12 noon on Thursday to feature in the league opener. "I'm always positive and confident," said Arteta. "I cannot control it. It doesn't depend on us. We are trying our best to achieve that. "When we're ready to announce something, we'll let you know."