Live Leader’s Q&A Wednesday 17 February at 10am

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Foetus found in box outside hospital - police concerned for mother's welfare 30th January 2023

Police are appealing for information after a foetus was found outside a north London hospital.

What is the current state of the British armed forces? 30th January 2023

UK defence spending as a proportion of GDP has halved since the 1980s - leading to a decline in equipment and a drop of one in six military personnel, Sky News analysis has shown.

Gunman caught on CCTV attacking innocent boy months before killing five people 30th January 2023

Plymouth gunman Jake Davison was caught on CCTV attacking an innocent 16-year-old boy less than a year before he shot five people dead, an inquest has heard.

Watchdog chief removes himself from BBC chairman investigation 30th January 2023

The Commissioner for Public Appointments has removed himself from the investigation into the hiring of the BBC's chairman after revealing he had met him "on previous occasions".

Teachers and firefighters to strike over pay as public sector walkouts continue 30th January 2023

Teachers and firefighters are the latest public sector workers to announce they will go on strike in disputes over pay.

Rising public support for unions despite widespread strikes, Sky News poll suggests 30th January 2023

Support for trade unions is rising even though strike action is bringing public services to a standstill , Sky News polling shows.

British Army has 'fallen behind' and 'needs investment' - defence secretary 30th January 2023

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has told Sky News that the British Army has "fallen behind its peer group" and "needs investment".

Sky-gazers spot rare and vivid 'mother-of-pearl' cloud in Scotland 30th January 2023

Nacreous cloud has been spotted in Scotland by sky-gazers and is known to be a rare 'mother-of-pearl' cloud.

Firefighters vote to strike after real-terms earnings 'drop by 12%' 30th January 2023

Firefighters are set to stage strike action in a row over pay after experiencing what they say is a cut in real-terms pay.

Woman, 28, killed by dogs in Surrey is named 27th January 2023

A 28-year-old woman who was killed by dogs in Surrey has been named.