70 minutes ago Australian Open draw: British debutant Jacob Fearnley handed Nick Kyrgios blockbuster

World No86 will face returning home favourite in first round, provided Kyrgios is fit enough to compete

Politics

12 hours ago Heated office chair that's 'perfect for working from home' gets price axed in flash sale

If you're seeking a solution to staying warm while you work from home this winter, you won't want to miss out on this heated office chair

Society

2 hours ago Dad who grew up in council flat puts £2.3m house up for sale just six months after moving in

Chris Milnes, 60, bagged a dream mortgage-free Omaze house in Dorset last June - but has now put it on the market

Economics

77 minutes ago Liam Boyce nearing Hearts transfer exit as striker holds talks over Northern Ireland return to end 'difficult' final year

A switch to Derry City could be sealed over the weekend as Jambos look to free up space in the wage budget

Sport

58 minutes ago Green Brigade scallywags get over Celtic fallout with Brendan Rodgers but one ditty is missing from the songbook

There was a tongue in cheek medley of tunes during Dundee Utd win but not one for the boss after Kieran Tierney rebuke

Events

16 hours ago ATG January Sale: What theatre shows across the UK have had tickets slashed as part of ATG’s sale?

ATG Tickets look to make heading to the theatre more accessible with their January sale 🎺

Culture

15 hours ago Owner left car to 'defrost' on driveway but returned to find it had vanished

South Wales Police have issued an urgent warning to other drivers in the wake of the incident

Transport

2 hours ago Rachel Reeves heads to China to build bridges, but a new golden era of relations is impossible

Seeking business partners post-Brexit is sound policy, but even in these darker geopolitical times the UK will ultimately side with the USRachel Reeves will fly with a delegation of City grandees to China this week as Labour seeks closer economic links with Beijing as part of its quest for growth.With the outlook increasingly rocky at home after a run of soft economic data, the chancellor is sorely in need of a positive story to tell. Continue reading...

Politics

17 hours ago Mikel Arteta match ball complaints kicked out as EFL make one thing clear over Arsenal manager's theory

The Gunners boss was less than impressed with the Puma match balls used in the Carabao Cup as his side were beaten by Newcastle

Society

4 hours ago ‘We’re done’: owner of Walter White’s house in Breaking Bad puts it on market – for $4m

Modest family home in Albuquerque has a price tag fit for a meth kingpin – but owner Joanne Quintana warns buyers to prepare for hundreds of visitors a dayThe modest suburban home used as Walter White’s family abode in Breaking Bad is officially on the market for US$4m – almost 10 times the median sale price in its neighbourhood.The ranch-style house in Albuquerque, New Mexico has four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a back yard pool, which featured in crucial scenes in the show. The median price of a house in the same postcode is $421,000, according to real estate company Zillow. Continue reading...

Economics

14 hours ago Ruth Jones faces devastating blow as BBC axe sitcom in major iPlayer overhaul

The BBC has quietly removed a dark comedy from iPlayer, despite its critical acclaim and strong fan following. The show, which starred Ruth Jones, was taken down due to licensing issues, with no plans for its return.

Sport

6 hours ago Dinosaurs 'could return' as experts warn of new danger of climate change

Experts from the University of St Andrews have found global warming played a vital part in the dinosaurs’ development that that rocketing carbon dioxide levels could bring them back

Events

17 hours ago Love Island All Stars contestant lied about age to get onto ITV2 show first time

Essex-based eyelash technician, Elma Pazar, who first starred on reality TV series Love Island back in 2019, is set to return to our screen on the spin-off show

Culture

2 hours ago Affordable European destination with winter sun and cheap return flights in January

Looking for some winter sun this month? Well you'll be amazed to hear there's a glorious destination which is just three hours away from the UK and it's seriously affordable

Politics

20 hours ago Sister of OpenAI boss accuses tech billionaire of childhood sexual abuse

Sam Altman, whose company created ChatGPT, labels allegations ‘utterly untrue’

Society

6 hours ago Coronation Street bosses 'bans stars from appearing in Rovers Return as show desperately tries to cut costs' after five stars quit in a month

Soaring TV production costs and a collapose in advertising revenue are said to have put the future of the ITV soap in jeopardy.

Economics

17 hours ago Three Man Utd players they're desperate to axe as major January transfer issue exposed

Few will be exempt from Manchester United's proposed fire sale as Sir Jim Ratcliffe looks to slash costs and boost Ruben Amorim's transfer kitty with a major overhaul at Old Trafford

Sport

8 hours ago Tottenham: Ange Postecoglou issues passionate VAR warning after latest change in win over Liverpool

Spurs boss believes football has changed more since introduced of VAR than in the previous 50 years

Events

19 hours ago Recognise the residence? Can you name the TV shows and movies these properties appeared?

The iconic house featured in the hit TV series Breaking Bad has gone up for sale for  a whopping $4M, as the owners hope its previous appearance on the AMC hit will boost the sale.

Culture

3 hours ago Graham Potter set to be appointed as West Ham boss after Julen Lopetegui sacking

The Hammers will host a press conference at 9am on Thursday morning.

Politics

21 hours ago Furious Airbnb customer claims rental company refused to refund her after she tried to rebook to property away from LA's raging wildfires

Finance executive Ana Mostarac contacted Airbnb to request help with re-booking accommodation farther away from the danger zone.

Society

9 hours ago Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, 29, is FREED after spending three weeks in a notorious Iranian jail amid talks of a 'swap deal'

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, 29, who was left to languish in an Iranian prison for three weeks has returned home amid talk of an exchange deal with an Iranian man arrested on terrorism charges.

Economics

18 hours ago Nuno Mendes to Manchester United: Ruben Amorim facing 'stumbling block' over key transfer target

Red Devils identify ideal first new signing under Portuguese boss

Sport

9 hours ago Tottenham deliver update on Rodrigo Bentancur after worrying injury in Carabao Cup semi

The Uruguayan, who has just returned from a ban, started in midfield, though his night lasted just a few minutes before he hit the deck during a worrying moment at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Events

20 hours ago Recognise the residence? Can you name the TV shows and movies these pricey properties appeared?

The iconic house featured in the hit TV series Breaking Bad has gone up for sale for  a whopping $4M, as the owners hope its previous appearance on the AMC hit will boost the sale.

Culture

3 hours ago Thursday’s briefing: Spurs claim controversial win as West Ham look to new era

Graham Potter is set to be announced as the new Hammers boss on Thursday.

Politics

22 hours ago Will YOUR child's school have to cut teacher pay? Fury at Labour's 'wrecking ball' bid to force academies to follow national salary scales and curriculum in 'return to mediocracy'

The government is making sweeping changes to reforms brought in by the Tories, including massive curbs on the independence of state schools.

Society

11 hours ago Minnesota judge orders Mike Lindell's MyPillow to pay nearly $778K to delivery service DHL

A Minnesota judge has ordered MyPillow to pay nearly $778,000 for unpaid bills and other costs to package delivery service DHL, which had sued the company that’s synonymous with its founder, chief pitchman and election denier Mike Lindell

Economics

18 hours ago Tyson Fury learns of 'immediate' chance to get Anthony Joshua fight done and dusted

Anthony Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn has opened up on the possibility of a fight against Tyson Fury, provided the Gypsy King doesn't retire after his second loss to Oleksandr Usyk

Sport

10 hours ago California wildfires: deadly blazes continue to grow as officials warn of shortage of firefighters – latest updates

Tens of thousands of homes affected by ‘unprecedented’ fires in Los Angeles area; aircraft return to dropping water after winds grounded themVisual explainer: why are the LA wildfires so bad?Californians: have you been affected by the wildfires?Minutes after the J Paul Getty Trust issued a statement on the Palisades fire and efforts to protect the Getty Villa from wildfires, an unidentified official on LAFD radio said that the Getty Villa Museum was “catching on fire”, the Los Angeles Times reports. At this time, it’s not clear whether any structures have caught fire, but officials confirmed the grounds were on fire and that flames were approaching the museum buildings.The Getty Villa, which is located in Pacific Palisades, displays a collection of Greek, Roman and Etruscan Art. It’s better-known sibling, the Getty Center, is located in Brentwood and contains a broad-ranging collection of European and North American art. Continue reading...

Events

21 hours ago ITV This Morning viewers left asking same question minutes into latest show

This Morning hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard returned to our TV screens on Wednesday morning but one segment didn't go to plan just minutes into the programme

Culture

5 hours ago Man Utd transfer news: PSG star 'wants' Red Devils move as Marcus Rashford exit talks held

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim is keen for signings in January amid links with Nuno Mendes, while Marcus Rashford and Antony could potentially be on the way out of Old Trafford

Politics

23 hours ago Rock fans furious after developers tear down band members’ childhood home

Company behind the demolition said it was not aware of the historic importance of the building until after it was torn down

Society

11 hours ago Sister of OpenAI boss Sam Altman accuses tech billionaire of childhood sexual abuse: CEO denies the claims

Altman and his family denied Ann Altman’s accusations, calling them ‘deeply hurtful and entirely untrue’

Economics

11 hours ago The Bachelor 2024: Joey leaves eliminated contestant in tears as another walks out in dramatic second episode

Former ‘The Bachelorette’ contestant has returned as the season 28 star of ‘The Bachelor’

Events

21 hours ago ITV Love Island host takes swipe at All Stars contestant and says 'they shouldn't do it'

Hit ITV2 dating show Love Island is set to return with a brand new series of All Stars, and narrator Iain Stirling has shared his thoughts on this year's batch of Islanders

Culture

6 hours ago Tomas Rosicky's feelings on Mikel Arteta very clear amid potential Arsenal return

Tomas Rosicky is among the men being considered as Arsenal's next sporting director - and the former Gunners midfielder has previously had his say on Mikel Arteta's impact at the Emirates

Politics

12 hours ago Kristers Tobers signs for Aberdeen as Jimmy Thelin seals £700k deal for Latvia captain

Dons boss Thelin had made the 24-year-old defender one of his top January targets, and has now secured his man

Economics

11 hours ago BBC The Traitors make huge change after risking wrath of Ofcom complaints

The Traitors returned for its new episode on Wednesday night with viewers warned of something before the show aired

Events

22 hours ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Pete Wicks gets same message as fans demand change after TV return

Fans were quick to flood him with comments as he made his TV return after his successful stint on Strictly

Culture

8 hours ago Princess Kate set to 'spend more time’ by Prince William's side in 2025

With the Princess of Wales set to celebrate her 43rd birthday on Thursday, one royal expert has weighed in on what the future holds now she is finally able to embrace 2025 with a welcome return to normality having completed her treatment

Politics

14 hours ago Stephen ‘tWtich’ Boss’ widow Allison Holker responds to claims she’s ‘disgracing’ him for a paycheck

Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’ wife says she discovered his drug addiction days after his death in 2022

Economics

12 hours ago Met Police will investigate itself over claims it mishandled sex abuse allegations against Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed

Scotland Yard's handling of sex abuse claims against former Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed is to be investigated by the force itself.

Events

8 hours ago British IS members in Syria should be allowed home, says Trump’s counter

Sebastian Gorka says letting people in prison camps return to Britain would benefit the ‘special relationship’ with USBritish nationals being held in Syrian prison camps for fighting on behalf of Islamic State should be allowed to return to the UK, Donald Trump’s incoming counter-terrorism chief has said.Any country that wants to be a “serious ally” to the United States should commit to the international fight against the extremist group by repatriating its citizens, according to Sebastian Gorka. Continue reading...

Politics

16 hours ago Popular Welsh rugby club boss suffers two heart attacks and a stroke at 38 after workout

Ryan Thomas, 38, has battled against the odds to survive after his heart stopped for an hour

Economics

12 hours ago Philippe Clement WILL get until end of the season as Rangers boss definitive sack deadline laid bare

The boss has endured a rollercoaster campaign in the ibrox hot seat to this point

Events

8 hours ago Kate Middleton celebrates her 43rd birthday as she plans return to work

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, turns 43 today, and will mark her birthday in Windsor with Prince William, and their children; George, 11, Charlotte, nine, and six-year-old Louis

Politics

17 hours ago 'Can't imagine winter without it' portable heater that's perfect for remote working lands on sale

Now that the colder months are upon us, it's time to start thinking about how you can keep warm without breaking the bank - and this portable heater may be the solution

Economics

12 hours ago Meta’s changes to policing will lead to clash with EU and UK, say experts

Politicians criticise Mark Zuckerberg’s choice to scrap factcheckers, affecting Facebook, Instagram and ThreadsPermitted ‘hateful conduct’ – what users can now say on Meta platformsSweeping changes to the policing of Meta’s social media platforms have set the tech company on a collision course with legislators in the UK and the European Union, experts and political figures have said.Lawmakers in Brussels and London criticised Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to scrap factcheckers in the US for Facebook, Instagram and Threads, with one labelling it “quite frightening”. Continue reading...

Events

9 hours ago Ange Postecoglou shuts down 'mocking' Sky Sports interviewer after Tottenham trophy jab

The Australian boss wasn't having the interview after the clash with Liverpool

Politics

17 hours ago Doughnut Time UK slammed for 'sneakily' rebranding after 'ripping off' black female founder's business

The company, which was originally founded by Australian entrepreneur Damian Griffiths in 2014, closed its 13 UK stores at the end of last month amid growing backlash online.

Economics

12 hours ago Groucho Club's first female boss resigns after celebrity haunt was hit by claim of rape on the premises

Elli Jafari, the Groucho Club's first female chief executive, has resigned just months after an alleged rape on its Soho premises in November, which prompted the venue's closure.

Events

9 hours ago At the end of another stellar season, Ravens' Lamar Jackson will still face doubters in the playoffs

Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens return to the postseason with a lot of the same strengths they had a year ago

Politics

20 hours ago Trump ‘considering national economic emergency declaration’ to allow new tariffs; UK borrowing costs rise again – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsRise in UK borrowing costs could push Reeves to new public spending cutsTwo UK investment trusts have urged their shareholders to resist an attempt by a US hedge fund to take control.Janus Henderson’s European Smaller Companies Trust, and its Henderson Opportunities Trust, both recommended that investors vote against Saba Capital’s attempt to shake-up their boards and appoint its own directors instead. “The European Smaller Companies Trust is a well-managed investment company whose strategy has delivered long-term outperformance.“Saba is attempting to take control of your Company by removing a highly qualified, independent board that acts in all shareholders’ interests. It’s clear that Saba’s motives are self-serving. It would like to install directors who would not be independent of the Company’s largest shareholder and has indicated that it may appoint itself as investment manager.The cleverness of Weinstein’s campaign is t...

Economics

13 hours ago All that's left of Pacific Palisades after deadly wildfire as distraught residents return to find homes destroyed

The once bustling Los Angeles enclave of Pacific Palisade has been reduced to rubble and ash by deadly wildfires which have flattened homes and razed businesses.

Events

9 hours ago ‘It would be like Hawaii’: Republicans open to Trump’s Canada and Greenland proposal

‘There’s some good arguments,’ one Republican senator tells The Independent ahead of Trump’s return to Capitol Hill

Politics

21 hours ago Quirky and beautiful European city just two hours from UK with £35 tickets

If you're looking to book a spring getaway, then you'll want to know about the Eurostar flash sale, which is offering one-way tickets for as little as £35 to a number of beautiful locations - including this real gem

Economics

14 hours ago Liam Payne's bereaved girlfriend Kate Cassidy pays tribute to One Direction star with symbolic gesture as she returns to social media for the first time since his cause of death was revealed

Payne was staying at the Casa Sur hotel in south America when he fell to his death after a drink-drug binge on October 16.

Events

10 hours ago Two Traitors contestants return after being kicked off train in first episode

Contestants Fozia, Alexander and Jack were revealed suspended in cages in a forest during Wednesday’s episode.

Politics

21 hours ago Hair loss sufferers praise 'amazing' £1.50 supplements reduced in new year sale

The Feel Hair Support is made with Keranat, which has been clinically proven to reduce hair loss and improve hair health, is currently 20% off in a New Year sale

Economics

14 hours ago Experts reveal unsuspecting foods you should never keep in the fridge or risk horrific poisoning

Food scientists strongly recommend keeping certain foods in cool, dry areas outside of a refrigerator, which prevents spoilage, mold, and bacteria growth.

Events

10 hours ago Love Island's Maya Jama reveals controversial couple she wants to reunite

Love Island: All Stars returns next week for its second series and host Maya Jama has revealed ahead of the launch which exes she would like to see reunite on the ITV2 show

Politics

21 hours ago Full list of every theatre in the UK with huge January sale savings thanks to a special discount code

We've spotted a discount code that will slash the prices of tickets at 24 participating venues if you order your seats this month

Economics

15 hours ago The 10 most valuable records in the UK as music sales hit a 20 year high

If you have one of these ten records in your vinyl collection, you could be sitting on gold 💲

Events

10 hours ago Liam Payne's ex returns to social media with sweet 'angel number' tribute

Liam Payne's ex-girlfriend Kate Cassidy has returned to social media to share her late partner's 'angel number' after he died aged 31 when he fell from a hotel balcony

Politics

21 hours ago This company is offering the chance to win a £30,000 kitchen makeover for just £1

Dream prize giveaway company BOTB is well known for its luxury car competitions - but some of the lifestyle prizes are pretty special too

Economics

16 hours ago Inside Coronation Street's brutal cast cull as stars are 'killed off' and written out

Coronation Street boss Kate Brooks has teased a number of characters will be leaving the ITV soap in the coming weeks and months, with some already announced

Events

10 hours ago Beloved Coronation Street star returns to soap after a decade off screens

The character will arrive in Weatherfield on February 21. 

Politics

21 hours ago Vapes four times more profitable for shops than tobacco as sales surge

There has been a ninefold increase in sales of vapes in convenience stores in recent years.

Economics

17 hours ago Geordie Shore stars AT WAR as lads come to blows in 'most explosive series ever'

Geordie Shore has returned to our screens for its 25th series - and according to the cast it is the 'most explosive series ever'. The season see the stars travel to Thailand to celebrate Kyle's stag-do.

Events

11 hours ago Luca Bish's 'relationship' exposed after claims he 'dumped girlfriend' for Love Island All Stars

As Love Island All Stars star Luca Bish was announced to be returning to the ITV2 dating show, there was speculation that he had dumped his girlfriend to enter the villa

Politics

17 hours ago Elon Musk Liverpool takeover talk draws Man United comparison as finance expert spots issue fans should be 'wary' of

Billionaire INEOS boss Ratcliffe took charge at Man Utd but has not proved a popular figure with the Red Devils support

Events

11 hours ago Coronation Street announces major return for Eileen Grimshaw's exit as Sue Cleaver quits

Coronation Street fans will welcome back a familiar face who left the show 10 years ago, with them returning for Eileen Grimshaw's exit storyline very soon on the ITV soap

Politics

22 hours ago £38 million Belgravia mansion becomes first super prime sale of the year

The Grade II-listed mansion was listed in May 2024 and sold to a young UK businessman

Economics

17 hours ago UK Athletics and former boss face manslaughter charges over death of Paralympic athlete in Newham

UK Athletics and its former Head of Sport are accused over a shotputter’s death in east London

Events

11 hours ago Coronation Street announces huge return after 10 years for exit and they've already started filming

A familiar face is set to be welcomed back to the cobbles

Politics

23 hours ago Notorious Karen's Diner where staff were deliberately cruel to customers is set to rebrand as 'the rudest Indian restaurant in the world'

Karen's Diner is now seeking out Indian restaurants willing to train their staff to be 'rude' to customers as part of bold plans to return to the high street.

Economics

19 hours ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Wynne Evans 'sad to say' as he's hit by family heartbreak amid dance return

The opera singer and radio presenter took to Instagram to confirm the hearbreaking news

Events