Hekmat Omar Ali Hakim, 49, of St James Road, Higher Broughton, is accused of failing to disclose information about terrorist activity. Two people were killed in the 2 October attack. Jihad al Shamie, 35, a Syrian-born British citizen, drove into the gates of the synagogue, hitting a security guard, before attacking worshipper Melvin Cravitz with a knife. Mr Cravitz was killed, as was Adrian Daulby - hit by a single police bullet as he held the doors closed to stop the terrorist getting inside. Al Shamie, who was wearing a fake suicide vest, was shot dead as he charged at officers with the knife. Police said today that Hakim, an Iraqi national, had been remanded to appear before Westminster Magistrates' Court tomorrow (21 August). Assistant Chief Constable Rob Potts, head of counter-terrorism policing in the North West, called it a "significant development". The attack happened on Yom Kippur, the holiest day for Jewish people. Read more from Sky News:Travelodge boss quitsUK cinemas could ban AI glasses Three others were also seriously hurt in the attack, including security guard Bernard Agyemang who suffered multiple broken bones and a suspected brain injury. A man who plotted with the Manchester attacker to target the UK Defence Academy near Swindon was convicted in July of preparing acts of terror.

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

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."

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." 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."

Sky News has obtained a letter sent on Thursday by UK Finance, the influential trade body whose members include Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group and NatWest Group, in which Mr Healey was told that imposing further tax rises on the banking sector would risk "damaging the UK's international competitiveness". The letter was sent days after Jamie Dimon, the JPMorgan Chase chief, reportedly told Mr Healey in a telephone call that additional levies on banks would be unwelcome. Bank lobbying against tax hikes has become a well-trodden path for executives in recent years as higher interest rates and declining provisions for misconduct have helped fuel industry profits. In recent weeks, trade unions have urged the government to impose a windfall tax on the sector after lenders' half-year results showed strong growth in their profitability. On Thursday, the Green Party urged Mr Healey to impose a 38% windfall tax in order to fund tax cuts for smaller businesses. Britain has retained a number of bank-specific taxes - including the bank levy and surcharge - since the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis which the sector has argued makes the country less competitive than those based in rival financial centres around the world. Unlike other countries, the UK also retains a ring-fencing regime separating retail and investment banks which imposes significant costs on the big five lenders. Under Rachel Reeves, Mr Healey's predecessor, the Treasury began to reform ring-fencing rules, although the new chancellor has yet to express a view about whether that overhaul will proceed. In UK Finance's letter to Mr Healey, David Postings, its chief executive, said the banking sector shared Andy Burnham's administration's desire "to deliver growth in every postcode". "Banking reaches every part of the economy and every region of the country, providing credit to households and SMEs, supporting investment, and acting as the UK's gateway to global markets," he wrote. "A strong banking system and a growing economy reinforce each other. "By working together we can help ensure that the benefits of growth and prosperity are felt by households and businesses up and down the country." More from Sky News:Why inflation rose in JulyHow Iran war is pushing prices higher Mr Postings, whose members also include major international banks, said the industry was "a major source of high-value employment, with more than half of total jobs based outside London, including in Belfast, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, and Manchester". He warned: "In response to recent bank financial reporting there have been calls for an increase in the bank corporation tax surcharge, or some form of windfall tax. "I should like to put on record the sector's opposition to any such increases. "I am concerned that increasing taxes on banks would ultimately risk undermining the very tax base the government seeks to protect and grow, as well as damaging the UK's international competitiveness." The trade association chief pointed out that the total UK tax rate for banks was "already materially higher than our international competitors" at 46.6%, having surged ahead of Amsterdam, Dublin, Frankfurt and New York. "Moreover, the UK stacks a permanent, non-deductible, balance sheet levy on top of a bank profit surcharge, an internationally uncompetitive double tax on banking capacity," Mr Postings said. "The direction of travel elsewhere is also important," he added, pointing to recent pledges by the German government to enhance its banking industry's competitiveness. "Just as the cost of investing and the potential return can influence where investors choose to allocate funds and where companies choose to list, the headline rates and the overall structure of the tax regime play a meaningful role in decisions about where individual banks invest, deploy capital and allocate jobs. "This is a point that has been made by various chief executives of major international banks. "The debate needs to recognise both the significant tax contribution already made and the wider economic importance of sustainable profitability." The banking industry paid more than £43bn in taxes last year, Mr Postings wrote, equivalent to 4.3% of total tax receipts. He added: "The government's 2025 Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy rightly set the ambition for the UK to be the global location of choice for financial services firms to invest, innovate and grow. "While fully recognising the fiscal pressures facing the government, raising what are already high sector-specific taxes would run counter to the wider growth agenda. "At a time when peer jurisdictions are seeking to improve their competitiveness, it is vital that the UK's approach to both tax and regulation pull in the same direction, supporting investment and the sector's capacity to finance growth across the economy."

The Heroes and Nashville star, who died on Sunday aged 36, was found in cardiac arrest by police at an apartment complex in Greenville, South Carolina. Panettiere's mother, Lesley Vogel, shared her first public comments on her daughter's death on Tuesday, speaking to Sky's US partner NBC News. Vogel said: "I think Hayden was an amazingly talented person in so many departments. "And I think young people who grow up in the entertainment industry - it is a struggle and it's a very challenging industry and it's not unusual for them to sadly find the wrong path. "People, they feel pushed into things, even the managers and agents want to control them and I think it becomes very difficult to be true to yourself and I think Hayden sadly lost her way and I wish it were different." Vogel recalled her last conversation with the actress was in October 2025. She said: "Last spoke probably when I was in California and I was trying to work with her to clean up quite a bit. Other than texting, but we had not texted in some time." It comes as NBC News also reported that Panettiere's ex-boyfriend and his brother were on the scene when she died, citing a police incident report. Officers responded to a call made by an acquaintance, and the star was found "unresponsive" inside the residence where she had been temporarily staying, according to the coroner's office. It said first responders tried to save Panettiere but their resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful. She was pronounced dead at 2.32pm local time (10.32pm UK time). In the heavily redacted report, the Greenville Police Department said former boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach Hickerson, were at the scene inside the Judson Mill Lofts complex. Matthew Bryan, the responding officer, said he spoke to Zach Hickerson first, who was "very emotional" while emergency medical services (EMS) were "working on Hayden", according to the report. Brian Hickerson did not become emotional until EMS declared her dead, the report added. According to the report, Brian Hickerson showed police a "bag of medication" that Panettiere was taking at the time of her death. Matthew Bryan also said he was wearing a body-worn camera throughout the emergency response. The video recorded has not yet been publicly released. A post-mortem examination carried out by the Greenville County coroner's office found that "no signs of trauma were discovered that would have contributed to the death". The cause and manner of death have not been confirmed. Read more from Sky News:UK couple killed in Greek crash on honeymoon namedSacked FIFA executive sends message to colleagues Former boxer Wladimir Klitschko, who was in a relationship with Panettiere from 2009 to 2018 and shares a child with the actress, has paid tribute, writing on Instagram: "Our family is going through a time of profound shock and grief. "The announcement of Hayden's tragic death saddens me deeply. She left this world far too soon. "Hayden was, although no longer my partner, an important part of my life and the mother of our daughter, Kaya." In 2018, Panettiere relinquished full custody of Kaya to Klitschko as she struggled with addiction and mental health. Touching on her struggles, Klitschko said his former partner had also experienced the "darker sides" of Hollywood. "She built an incredible career through immense talent, while also facing the darker sides of a very demanding industry," he said. Solange Knowles, Beyonce's sister, also paid tribute to Bring It On: All Or Nothing co-star Panettiere. She said in a post on Instagram: "Rest in peace Hayden. In peace, because you are so deserving of it. "We had so many parallels in our lives, and the world watched u so courageously live in your radical truth telling your story. We watched your endless quest for vulnerability, and healing." Panettiere started acting as a child, appearing in soaps before gaining wider recognition for her role in the 2000 sports drama Remember The Titans alongside Denzel Washington, and as the voice of Dot in Pixar's 1998 film A Bug's Life. She later found fame playing cheerleader Claire Bennet in the superhero drama Heroes before going on to star as up and-coming country singer Juliette Barnes for six seasons on the hit TV series Nashville.

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.

In a relatively surprise announcement on the eve of his home Dutch Grand Prix, the first race back after the sport's summer break, Red Bull announced that Verstappen had extended his contract with them by two further years, to 2030. The four-time world champion had been linked with Mercedes in each of the previous two years, while his management were understood to have spoken to McLaren. Verstappen had also called his whole F1 future into question earlier in the year with strong criticism of the sport's current engine rules. Dutch GP: UK schedule and how to watch on Sky SportsF1 2026 standings | F1 2026 calendar | F1 Gossip ColumnDownload the Sky Sports app for expert analysis, best video & more📱Not got Sky? Latest Sky Sports deals or stream F1 with no contract 📺 Asked in a Red Bull press conference at Zandvoort following Thursday's announcement if he had been close to considering a future away from Red Bull, and whether there had been the chance to join a rival, Verstappen replied: "I think I was closer to retiring than changing teams! "But, no, all good." Asked directly in the later official drivers' press conference about the existence of any rival offers, Verstappen said: "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter, does it? Well, not to me." What changed for Verstappen to want to stay in F1 after rules complaints? While Verstappen's previous contract at Red Bull ran to the end of the 2028 season, the deal was known to contain performance break clauses, while it had appeared in the new season's early weeks that the Dutchman might opt to walk away from the sport entirely due to dissatisfaction with the new-for-2026 power unit regulations which feature a near 50-50 split between between electrical and traditional internal combustion power. But constructive talks between the sport's stakeholders, including drivers, led to early-season refinement of the regulations and an agreement to reduce the contribution of electrical power in 2027 and 2028. Verstappen said on Thursday: "I have to say after the first few races I said to Laurent [Mekies, Red Bull's team principal], 'don't come to me with any kind of questions about the future, because I don't even know if I want to stay!' "But honestly, we always kept it very open. I mean, I love racing and I think I had a lot of very good discussions with F1, but also with the FIA, and I think we are, let's say, slowly working towards something that becomes better and better. "Also from my side, of course, you know, I adapted, I accept the situation that I think we're all in and just trying to make the best of that. "I think also with the year that I signed to, it again opens up the door maybe when potentially the V8s come in to look at that again as well." Verstappen was referring to the fact that 2030 could coincide with the first year of the sport's next engine formula, with a return to V8 engines - last used in the sport in 2013 - on sustainable fuels and with an element of electrification currently being explored. He added: "It's what I said a bit before where I accepted kind of the situation that we're in. Personally, of course, I'm not happy with it but, at the same time, with the discussions that I've had with F1 and FIA already trying to make little improvements for next year or the year after. "Plus, the year that I signed to - leaving the door open for a potential V8 return - I'm willing to accept that at the moment. It's, let's say, not fantastic but I still love racing. "It's still a Formula 1 car. And some tracks [for energy deployment] are better than others. But, yeah, for sure, we know that in some areas I think we can improve. So, hopefully, over the years, it will get a little bit better." 'I never felt that desire or need to change to another team' Verstappen and Red Bull have enjoyed stunning success in their decade together so far, with four drivers' titles from 2021-2024 and 71 race wins to establish themselves as one of F1's most decorated partnerships. But the wholesale change in rules for this year has proved trickier so far, with just four podiums in 11 races, while Red Bull have appeared a team in transition over the past two years following a number of high-profile senior departures including Christian Horner, Adrian Newey and Helmut Marko. Verstappen's long-standing race engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase, will also join McLaren by the start of the 2028 season. But Verstappen said he had not felt the need to look for a different challenge elsewhere. "A few names have left but, at the same time, it's still my family," said Verstappen, who was first signed by Red Bull to their junior programme as a 16-year-old in 2014. "I never felt that desire or need to change to another team, to try and win somewhere else. If I feel well within the team here, why should I? Because I know that they do everything for me and they know that I do everything for them once I'm on the track and trying to get the results." Verstappen's new deal will take him up to 15 seasons as a senior Red Bull driver and the 28-year-old quipped: "Practising for my own marriage! Just seeing how long I can eke that out in racing terms, and then try and triple that, at least, in marriage. "I always said already, back in the day, when Dietrich (Mateschitz, team founder) was still alive, I said to him, my goal and target would be, of course, to race for Red Bull forever. So, we are on the good way." Verstappen also batted away questions about whether, like his previous deal, there were break clauses in the latest contract. "I mean, I've never disclosed anything in my contract," he replied. "So, yeah, that stays the same." Sky Sports F1's live Dutch GP schedule Thursday August 201pm: Drivers' Press Conference4pm: Paddock Uncut Friday August 2111am: Dutch GP Practice (session starts at 11.30am)12.55pm: F1 Academy Practice2.30pm: Team Bosses' Press Conference3pm: Dutch GP Sprint Qualifying (session starts at 3.30pm) Saturday August 228.15am: F1 Academy Qualifying10am: Dutch GP Sprint build-up11am: DUTCH GP SPRINT*1.30pm: F1 Academy Race 12.20pm: Dutch GP Qualifying build-up*3pm: DUTCH GP QUALIFYING*5pm: Porsche Supercup Race 1 Sunday August 239.35am: F1 Academy Race 210.50am: Porsche Supercup Race 212.30pm: Grand Prix Sunday: Dutch GP build-up2pm: THE DUTCH GRAND PRIX4pm: Chequered Flag: Dutch GP reaction *also on Sky Sports Main Event The Formula 1 season resumes after the summer break with a Sprint weekend at the Dutch Grand Prix from Friday, with every session live on Sky Sports. Stream Sky Sports with NOW - no contract, cancel anytime