The ban was announced as his presence would "not be conducive to public good", Sky News understands, after a backlash over the rapper being booked to headline all three nights of the London event. West, who is also known as Ye, has been heavily criticised ​for antisemitic remarks and ​celebrating Nazism, ​which have led to his social ⁠media accounts being blocked on numerous occasions. Following the government announcement, Wireless organisers quickly released a statement saying the festival would no longer go ahead, adding that holders of presale tickets - made available only a few hours earlier - would be refunded. "The Home Office has withdrawn Ye's ETA [electronic travel authorisation], denying him entry into the United Kingdom," promoters Festival Republic said in a statement. "As a result, Wireless Festival is cancelled and refunds will be issued to all ticket holders." Major sponsors, including Pepsi, Rockstar Energy and Diageo pulled out, of the event over the bank holiday weekend, and the booking had faced criticism from the prime minister, other politicians and Jewish community groups. In their statement, Festival Republic said "multiple stakeholders" had been consulted in advance of booking West - and "no concerns were highlighted at the time". They continued: "Antisemitism in all its forms is abhorrent, and we recognise the real and personal impact these issues have had. As Ye said today, he acknowledges that words alone are not enough, and in spite of this still hopes to be given the opportunity to begin a conversation with the Jewish community in the UK." Prime Minister Keir Starmer posted online after the ban was announced. "Kanye West should never have been invited to headline Wireless," he said. "This government stands firmly with the Jewish community, and we will not stop in our fight to confront and defeat the poison of antisemitism." In recent years, West has posted antisemitic comments on social media, directed people to a swastika T-shirt during a Super Bowl advert, and released a song referencing Hitler. What has Kanye said? He issued a public apology for his past behaviour in January, blaming his behaviour on having bipolar-1 disorder, and saying he had "lost touch with reality". Before the government's announcement, he released a statement saying he hoped to come to London "and present a show of change, bringing unity, peace, and love through music". He also said he wanted to meet with members of the Jewish community in the UK "in person, to listen", and added: "I know words aren't enough - I've have to show change through my actions." But many critics said his words were not enough. Phil Rosenberg, president of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, told Sky News the government had made the right decision, but that it was "deeply regrettable" that he was booked in the first place. "Wireless has now been cancelled, but it should never have reached this point," he said. "The situation could and should have been resolved much earlier. "We hope that lessons are learned across the industry. Music festivals should be places where all communities feel welcome, not venues that platform individuals with records of profiteering from antisemitism, racism, and other repulsive views." Read more from Sky News:Savannah Guthrie returns to Today showCeline Dion: Eiffel Tower lit up to announce comeback gigs The government has discretion to ban foreign nationals from the UK if their presence is not considered "conducive to the public good". A ban can be ordered by the home secretary personally, and government guidance states it will normally involve serious issues such as national security, war crimes, corruption or extremism. It's understood an application for West to travel to the UK was made on Monday via an electronic travel authorisation, and while it was initially granted online, ministers subsequently intervened to block his entry.

The ban was announced as his presence would "not be conducive to public good", Sky News understands, after a backlash over the rapper being booked to headline all three nights of the London event. West, who is also known as Ye, has been heavily criticised ​for antisemitic remarks and ​celebrating Nazism, ​which have led to his social ⁠media accounts being blocked on numerous occasions. Following the government announcement, Wireless organisers quickly released a statement saying the festival would no longer go ahead, adding that holders of presale tickets - made available only a few hours earlier - would be refunded. "The Home Office has withdrawn Ye's ETA [electronic travel authorisation], denying him entry into the United Kingdom," promoters Festival Republic said in a statement. "As a result, Wireless Festival is cancelled and refunds will be issued to all ticket holders." Major sponsors, including Pepsi, Rockstar Energy and Diageo pulled out, of the event over the bank holiday weekend, and the booking had faced criticism from the prime minister, other politicians and Jewish community groups. In their statement, Festival Republic said "multiple stakeholders" had been consulted in advance of booking West - and "no concerns were highlighted at the time". They continued: "Antisemitism in all its forms is abhorrent, and we recognise the real and personal impact these issues have had. As Ye said today, he acknowledges that words alone are not enough, and in spite of this still hopes to be given the opportunity to begin a conversation with the Jewish community in the UK." Prime Minister Keir Starmer posted online after the ban was announced. "Kanye West should never have been invited to headline Wireless," he said. "This government stands firmly with the Jewish community, and we will not stop in our fight to confront and defeat the poison of antisemitism." In recent years, West has posted antisemitic comments on social media, directed people to a swastika T-shirt during a Super Bowl advert, and released a song referencing Hitler. What has Kanye said? He issued a public apology for his past behaviour in January, blaming his behaviour on having bipolar-1 disorder, and saying he had "lost touch with reality". Before the government's announcement, he released a statement saying he hoped to come to London "and present a show of change, bringing unity, peace, and love through music". He also said he wanted to meet with members of the Jewish community in the UK "in person, to listen", and added: "I know words aren't enough - I've have to show change through my actions." But many critics said his words were not enough. Phil Rosenberg, president of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, told Sky News the government had made the right decision, but that it was "deeply regrettable" that he was booked in the first place. "Wireless has now been cancelled, but it should never have reached this point," he said. "The situation could and should have been resolved much earlier. "We hope that lessons are learned across the industry. Music festivals should be places where all communities feel welcome, not venues that platform individuals with records of profiteering from antisemitism, racism, and other repulsive views." Read more from Sky News:Savannah Guthrie returns to Today showCeline Dion: Eiffel Tower lit up to announce comeback gigs The government has discretion to ban foreign nationals from the UK if their presence is not considered "conducive to the public good". A ban can be ordered by the home secretary personally, and government guidance states it will normally involve serious issues such as national security, war crimes, corruption or extremism. It's understood an application for West to travel to the UK was made on Monday via an electronic travel authorisation, and while it was initially granted online, ministers subsequently intervened to block his entry.

Launched in 2023, the alerts warn people of a danger to life in their area. Testing has seen mobile phones play siren-like sounds with messages displaying on screens. Now, research from the PA news agency has uncovered when the alerts were almost sent for real. The most notable of these was the Southport riots in the summer of 2024. Widespread unrest erupted following the murder of three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in July of that year. After the killings, and following online rumours that the perpetrator was a small boat migrant, violent rioting broke out in several locations. Mosques, community centres, libraries and hotels housing asylum seekers were all targeted. A recent government analysis found the situation was "largely instigated" by far-right groups. British-born Axel Rudakubana later admitted to the murders. According to the information obtained by PA through a Freedom of Information request, the situations "represent 'near misses' where the Cabinet Office has considered the use of the Emergency Alerts capability, which was ultimately stood down". Another time, the government considered sending every phone in the UK a message was earlier in 2026. It was thought debris from the Chinese Zhuque-3 space rocket could land on Britain after re-entering the atmosphere. This was wide of the mark, as the wreckage ended up hitting the water more than 1,000 miles south of New Zealand, near the Antarctic. The government said they considered the alert "due to the size of the debris, which was larger than usual". Back in May 2024, an outbreak of the parasite cryptosporidium contaminated tens of thousands of people's drinking water in Devon, with some left requiring hospital treatment. The government considered using the emergency alert to tell residents to boil water before using it. Read more from Sky News:At least eight dead in Afghanistan-Pakistan earthquakeWorld's tallest building hit by lightning In September 2025, there were concerns that the Kilroot gas power station in Northern Ireland might have to be shut off as it was nearing its yearly running limit. Having been told power shortages might be on the cards, the Cabinet Office looked into warning people via their mobiles - but decided against it. Alerts were also considered for severe weather during Storm Babet in 2025, and during rain and wind in Scotland and the North East of England in 2023. A government spokesperson said: "As the public rightly expects, the government actively considers how to respond to a wide range of potential events. "The emergency alerts system is a vital public safety tool designed to be used sparingly. Its activation threshold is very high and strictly reserved for threats to life."

A fifth-place finish will now be enough for Champions League qualification after Arsenal's 1-0 win at Sporting in the quarter-final first leg sealed the extra place. It is the second consecutive year that the Premier League has earned an additional spot, with the Premier League top of the European Performance Standings. Live Premier League tableGot Sky? Watch now on the Sky Sports app📱Not got Sky? Get instant access with no contract📺 Currently, Liverpool sit fifth in the Premier League but Arne Slot's side are only a point ahead of sixth-placed Chelsea. However, there could be further representatives for England in next year's Champions League. If Aston Villa, who are currently fourth, win the Europa League and finish outside the top four, then England will have six teams in Europe's top-tier competition. The same scenario applies for Liverpool in the Champions League. If either win a European trophy and finish in fifth, then sixth place would qualify for the Champions League. If both were to win a European trophy and finish in fifth and sixth, then seventh place would qualify for the Champions League. Nottingham Forest could also play Champions League football next season by winning the Europa League. Who could get second additional CL spot? UEFA awards an additional place to two leagues, so with the Premier League guaranteed one of those, the race is on for the other spot. Spain are on course to secure it ahead of Germany and Portugal. How does the coefficient table work? Each nation is awarded points based on the performance of their clubs in the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League. Its points totals are then divided by the number of clubs it has competing in European competition, with nations ranked in the table by their average scores. Wins are worth two coefficient points, draws are worth one, and defeats are worth none. Additionally, bonus points are awarded according for finishing positions in the league phase tables, and progress through each knockout round. The bonus points are far higher in the Champions League compared to the other two competitions. The team finishing top of the Champions League phase table earns 12 bonus points, compared to six for the team finishing top of the Europa League league phase table, and four for the team finishing top of the Conference League league phase table.

A murder investigation has been launched by the Metropolitan Police after officers were called to the park, which boasts panoramic views of the capital. Police added that a second man, believed to be in his 20s, was found on nearby Regent's Park Road with stab wounds. The force said they were called at 6.41pm on Tuesday to reports of a fight, and officers and paramedics attended the park. Despite being treated for stab wounds, a 21-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. The second injured man was taken to hospital, although his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing. The Met added that no arrests have been made, but a crime scene remains in place. Superintendent Matt Cox described the incident as "utterly tragic" and sought to reassure the public. In a statement, he said: "I would like to reassure the local community that the investigation is unfolding at pace and an increased police presence will remain in the area while we carry out enquiries. "I would appeal for anyone who was in the area at the time and has any information that could help my officers to come forward." Read more from Sky News:Joey Barton denies alleged assaultMan finds police guns on streetFour arrests after club stabbing Primrose Hill is a popular and iconic park in the London borough of Camden which, because of its high point, has a clear view of central London. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. You can receive breaking news alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the Sky News app. You can also follow us on WhatsApp and subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the latest news.

Mills, 53, was sacked by the BBC after bosses discovered the alleged victim in a police investigation into allegations of sexual offences made against the DJ was under the age of 16. In a statement, MS Society said: "Scott Mills has been a valued MS Society ambassador for over 10 years. In light of the current news, Scott is stepping back from this role while we review the situation. "We take concerns of this nature and the trust placed in us as a charity extremely seriously." MS Society is the largest organisation dedicated to helping those living with MS, a currently incurable condition that affects the brain and spinal cord.Mills, whose mother has MS, originally became an ambassador for the charity in 2015.It is understood that Mills will also lose his honorary doctorate of arts from Southampton Solent University when the institution's honorary doctorate scrutiny panel meets later in April. Mills had his BBC contract terminated on 27 March over an allegation relating to his "personal conduct". It later emerged that the Metropolitan Police had launched an investigation into Mills in December 2016 over "allegations of serious sexual offences against a teenage boy". The offences were said to have taken place between 1997 and 2000, when Mills would have been in his mid-20s. However, the police force said the Crown Prosecution Service ultimately decided "the evidential threshold had not been met to bring charges", and that the case was closed in May 2019. In his first public statement since his sacking, Mills said: "The recent announcement that I am no longer contracted to the BBC has led to the publication of rumour and speculation." He went on to say: "An allegation was made against me in 2016 of a historic sexual offence, which was the subject of a police investigation in which I fully cooperated and responded to in 2018. Read more from Sky News:Is the US about to commit war crimes in Iran?Iceland offers job to Waitrose worker sacked for tackling shoplifter "As the police have stated, a file of evidence was submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service, which determined that the evidential threshold had not been met to bring charges. "Since the investigation related to an allegation that dates back nearly 30 years and the police investigation was closed 7 years ago, I hope that the public and the media will understand and respect my wish not to make any further public comment on this matter."

A new voting system and an electorate hungry for change means for the first time in Wales, polls suggest voters no longer want Labour in power. But a new and clear pattern is emerging in the polls. Once dominant, Labour is now fighting for third with the Greens, while Plaid Cymru and Reform UK compete for first place. The most recent ITV YouGov poll speaks to this trend: Plaid Cymru is in first place with 33% - securing an estimated 43 seats, six short of a majority. Reform UK follows on 27%, with Welsh Labour down to 13%. If polling is accurate, Plaid leader Rhun ap Iorwerth could be Wales's first non-Labour First Minister. The Welsh Labour red rose superseded by the Plaid Cymru daffodil. But the polls do not indicate an overall majority for Plaid Cymru. No party has ever secured one in Cardiff Bay since devolution, and the new voting system makes that outcome even less likely this time. Mr ap Iorwerth previously told Sky News he would run a minority government. Plaid Cymru sources told Sky News the party has sought advice from the SNP after they took over government from Scottish Labour in 2007. Unless Plaid secures a majority, which is unlikely, the party will need to rely on support from opposition parties to get its ambitions into law. Could the Green Party be Plaid Cymru's secret weapon? The polls indicate that. The recent Green bounce, fuelled by Zack Polanski, means the party, led by Anthony Slaughter in Wales, could be on track for 10 seats in the Senedd. Mr Slaughter told Sky News "the polls suggest we will hold the balance of power in the Senedd after the election". If that happens, it would be a big moment, since the Greens have never had a seat in the Welsh Parliament before. The surge of the Greens could provide a lifeline to Plaid Cymru, which wants to distance itself from Labour and previous co-operation agreements under Labour-led minority governments in Cardiff. Read more:Elections 2026: What's devolved in each UK nation and English region? There's common ground between the Greens and Plaid. They are both left leaning, pro EU, pro Welsh independence, and both have by-election wins. Plaid in Caerphilly, the Greens in Gorton and Denton - both chipping away at Labour and claiming victory from Labour over Reform. But sticking points could be around Plaid's decision to abandon its 2035 net zero pledges, which could be a red line for the Greens, who are also seeking advice from Scottish counterparts. As one Green Wales Party source put it: "When the SNP started watering things down, the Scottish Greens walked away from government. It's not about getting a seat at the table for us, it's about delivering real change." Eluned Morgan, the sixth consecutive Labour First Minister of Wales, told Sky News she does not accept they are going to lose in May. However, recent YouGov polling suggests the Baroness may not even secure a seat at next month's election. Despite the first minister's defiance, some within Labour's ranks are far less optimistic than their leader. One party that is optimistic is Reform UK, led in Wales by Dan Thomas. Reform is confident they can win the popular vote in May, pledging to scrap the controversial default 20mph limit in urban areas and focusing on immigration. Reform is clearly cutting through in Wales. Recent polls put Reform on 27% with about 30 seats, 19 short of a majority. With the Conservatives projected to win just one seat and other parties ruling out a coalition, Mr Thomas's path to first minister based on polling looks tricky. The party, however, appears poised to replace the Conservatives as the official opposition, a development likely to please them as Nigel Farage has signalled his ambition for Reform UK to "put an end" to the Tories. Dr Jac Larner of the Wales Governance Centre told Sky News the new voting system makes things harder for mid-sized parties. He said: "Each of the 16 constituencies returns six members, allocated in successive rounds - meaning the final seats in each constituency are typically decided by very small margins. That makes seat projections genuinely uncertain, especially for mid-sized parties whose fortunes depend on winning those last, tightest places. "A swing of just a couple of percentage points can trigger a cascade of gains or losses across the country." He added: "For Labour and the Conservatives, that uncertainty cuts particularly sharply: the difference between a bad night and a truly catastrophic one may come down to no more than two or three points in vote share." With a new voting system being used in Wales for the first time, everything is still up for grabs on 7 May. But if recent polling is anything to go by, one thing seems inevitable: the era of two-party dominance in Wales looks to be ending, and its aftershocks could soon ripple down the M4.

Havertz scored the decisive goal, controlling a pass from fellow substitute Gabriel Martinelli and finishing coolly in the 91st minute, but he was eager to praise the goalkeeper's contribution. Raya made a string of vital saves to preserve Arsenal's clean sheet, tipping a ferocious Maxi Araujo drive onto the bar early on and later pulling off a brilliant near-post stop from Geny Catamo. The saves were just the latest examples of Raya coming to Arsenal's rescue this season, with manager Mikel Arteta having recently faced criticism for starting Kepa Arrizabalaga instead of him in the Carabao Cup final loss to Manchester City. Sporting 0-1 Arsenal - Match report and ratingsAs it happened | Teams | Match statsChampions League results and fixturesArsenal news & transfers🔴⚪ | Arsenal fixtures "Unbelievable," Havertz told Amazon Prime of Raya. "I think he is still underestimated in the world of football, but for me, the last two seasons, the best 'keeper in the world. "He's outstanding. He has saved us so many times and we're very glad to have him." Arteta also praised the Spain international's contribution. "He had two moments where he made two big saves," he told Amazon Prime. "And that's the Champions League, the Champions League is always decided in the boxes because there's so much quality. "At the moment he's phenomenal and he has been extraordinary since he joined us. We are very lucky to have him." Raya: First save was a turning point Raya himself felt his early save from Araujo, after a superb, outside-of-the-boot pass from Sporting centre-back Ousmane Diomande, was crucial to the outcome of the game. "I think that's a turning moment," he added to Amazon Prime. "It was a quick transition from them and a great strike but I managed to get a fingertip to it to hit the bar. It's one of those moments that can change games. "It's something that I'm there for. I'm trying to help the team as much as possible in any single action, not just defending but commanding and on the ball, so, delighted with myself performance and, of course, the win." Raya also displayed his composure in possession, completing 26 of his 28 attempted passes, and his ability to anticipate danger behind Arsenal's back-line when he headed away a long pass near the halfway line to prevent a Sporting counter. "You have to be focused no matter what you're doing, whether you're touching the ball or not," he added. "That's something I've worked on over the years, you learn from previous situations where your head maybe goes and you're not ready. "I try to be ready as much as possible during the game with some tricks to keep my mind focused on the ball." Speaking in his press conference about Raya's role, Arteta added: "That's the evolution of the game, I think, in every role. "The 'keeper in the last few years has changed and evolved rapidly, and the amount of things that he has to do, it's a lot. "But many positions have very similar situations and demands right now, and the players have to adapt to that. "And when you have, apart from the qualities of David, the courage, the will to do certain things, that's when you can reach another level." Stats show Raya's value to Arsenal There is of course plenty of competition to be considered the world's best in his position, but Raya's numbers in the Champions League certainly put him in a league of his own. In addition to keeping the most clean sheets, with 13 from 23 games since the start of last season, putting him ahead of Yann Sommer, who has 11 in 24 for Inter, Raya has outstanding underlying statistics. In the same timeframe, the 30-year-old has only conceded 12 goals from shots on target worth 21.07 xG, meaning he has prevented just over nine expected goals. It is a statistic which underlines his shot-stopping prowess and it is a far higher total than any other goalkeeper has managed in the Champions League in the last two seasons, with Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois next on the list on 6.12. Arsenal will hope his outstanding form continues in next week's second leg and beyond as they fight to win the Champions League for the first time in their history, helped by a goalkeeper demonstrating his world-class credentials.