2 hours ago Poundland introduces major change that affects 800 stores as it says 'enough is enough'

The firm has announced a new initiative to tackle rising levels of shop theft and abuse and harassment of retail staff at its 800 UK stores.

Politics

4 hours ago 'I'm a doctor – getting too much of certain vitamin can negatively impact your health'

A doctor had some words of warning to people who take a load of vitamin tablets without actually researching the dose they need to have. Here's why it's important

Society

69 minutes ago Poundland announces major change in fight against shoplifting after budget chain loses £40million worth of stock

The bargain retailer, which sells a large proportion of its products for £1 or less, said it had been a particular target of theft and abuse.

Economics

2 hours ago Anthony Joshua makes major announcement hours before Tyson Fury boxing bombshell

Two of Brtiain's greatest sportsmen will team up ahead of the glittering Hexagon Cup later this January

Sport

50 minutes ago LA fire chief says ‘we are not in the clear’ as firefighters brace for ‘explosive fire growth’ – latest updates

LA fire chief says department as maximized its resources; firefighters warn of ‘critical fire weather’ until Wednesday with risk of significant and rapid spread of fireTell us about the financial consequences you are facing due to the California firesWeather forecasters are predicting that the dry season in Los Angeles is likely to get worse in the coming weeks and that the drought which intensified last week across southern California will continue to worsen into March.Meteorologist Eric Holthaus has written for the Guardian and says the rain forecast for the next three weeks in Los Angeles means the city’s record-dry start to its rainy season will keep getting worse.This year’s rainy season is running at just 2% of normal for Los Angeles, which has only seen 0.16in of rain so far.Weather models increasingly indicate that southern California will receive no rain at all during the rest of January, and potentially no rain during the first week or two of February as well. Continue rea...

Events

9 hours ago Blue Origin rocket launch cancelled as Jeff Bezos tries to rival Elon Musk’s SpaceX

Blue Origin, the private space company owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has pulled a major test of its rocket.

Technology

18 hours ago Ed Miliband's 'reckless obsession' with renewable energy leaves consumers with record energy bills

Ed Miliband's 'obsession' with renewable energy is leaving consumers with record high bills to keep wind farms switched off, critics warned last night.

Science

2 hours ago Misery for motorists as roadworks to shut dual carriageway daily for five weeks

The A55 bridge in Conwy has had temporary traffic lights in place ever since several support beams were bent out of shape by a lorry in 2019

Transport

2 hours ago The major new EU red tape to be imposed on British travellers this year after lengthy delays

Exclusive: The Independent believes nothing will change until late autumn 2025 at the earliest

Politics

18 hours ago California fires live: LA fire chief says ‘we are ready’ ahead of ‘critical fire weather’ and heavy winds forecast

At least 16 people have been killed so far as death toll expected to rise, Los Angeles county sheriff says Full story: stronger winds threaten further destruction, officials warnPoliticians quibbling as LA burns: Newsom’s latest beef with TrumpDetails emerge about the LA fire victimsA video shows a fire tornado spotted in the Palisades blaze:As is noted in our news report on the California wildfires, at least 20 arrests have been made for looting. Officials have imposed a mandatory curfew in evacuation zones as well as in the city of Santa Monica, which is next to Pacific Palisades. Continue reading...

Society

90 minutes ago Octopus Energy: how to contact firm and apply for grants of £200 to pensioners hit by Winter Fuel Payment cuts

As many struggle with rising energy costs, one firm is offering grants to help pensioners 💡

Economics

9 hours ago Why is Andy Murray coaching Novak Djokovic in a 'weird' pod? Tennis fans find fault with major Australian Open change

Viewers compared it to a Glastonbury glamping pod as Murray and his fellow coaches were allowed to pass on instruction

Sport

60 minutes ago Keir Starmer vows AI won't just lead to job losses as union shares alarm over plan

Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned the UK would miss out on a 'massive opportunity' as he vowed: 'Mark my words, Britain will be one of the great AI superpowers'

Events

19 hours ago Britain's A&E crisis! Fury as half a million patients languished on hospital trolleys for 12 hours or more last year

The rate is 400 times higher than the 1,306 reported a decade ago in 2015 and comes amid a major shortage of beds which is preventing staff moving new arrivals on to wards

Science

27 hours ago Moment newly qualified driver 'showing off' to female passenger ploughs into oncoming car

Shocking footage shows the newly-qualified motorist collide with a red Jaguar near Newcastle Emlyn in West Wales at a sharp right-hand bend.

Transport

2 hours ago The major new EU red tape to be imposed on British travellers after lengthy delays

Exclusive: The Independent believes nothing will change until late autumn 2025 at the earliest

Politics

21 hours ago California fires live: Governor Newsom suspends environmental laws to allow rebuilding in fire zones

At least 16 people have been killed so far as death toll expected to rise, Los Angeles county sheriff says Full story: stronger winds threaten further destruction, officials warnPoliticians quibbling as LA burns: Newsom’s latest beef with TrumpDetails emerge about the LA fire victimsA video shows a fire tornado spotted in the Palisades blaze:As is noted in our news report on the California wildfires, at least 20 arrests have been made for looting. Officials have imposed a mandatory curfew in evacuation zones as well as in the city of Santa Monica, which is next to Pacific Palisades. Continue reading...

Society

2 hours ago Bank with two million customers is making major change to popular savings account

The interest rate on its Chase Saver account currently tracks at 1.25% below the Bank of England base rate, but from February 19, it will start to track 1.5% below

Economics

26 hours ago Manchester United repeat Liverpool gesture after major Arsenal kit change

Manchester United face Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in the FA Cup on Sunday afternoon but you won't see a red shirt worn on the pitch

Sport

66 minutes ago LA fire controversy: Influencer divides opinion after 'warning' Californians that 'all these homeless people have been waiting' to commit crimes amid chaos

Taking to social media, Leo Skepi, who has 4.7 million followers on TikTok urged people in Los Angeles to prepare for 'round two' after the blaze, which will be a 'battle for resources'.

Events

2 hours ago Harry Styles declined to star in popular Netflix romcom – for key reason

Former One Direction singer Harry Styles has become a big name in Hollywood in recent years, but he did turn down a major role in a hit film you can watch on Netflix

Politics

2 hours ago Greater Manchester bakery that asked customers for help makes major announcement

"After 12 amazing years of sharing our love for baking and serving our community, the time has come for us to try something new"

Economics

26 hours ago Tamworth vs Tottenham LIVE: FA Cup result and final score as Spurs survive major scare against non

Tamworth 0-3 Tottenham (after extra time): The non-league side were close to a major upset before the eight-time winners saved themselves from embarrassment

Sport

1 hour ago Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin calls off debut rocket launch minutes before blastoff

Controllers scrap launch of 320ft New Glenn rocket due to unspecified issue in final minutes of countdownBlue Origin called off the debut launch of its new rocket early on Monday because of technical trouble.The 320ft (98-meter) New Glenn rocket was supposed to blast off before dawn with a prototype satellite from Florida’s Cape Canaveral space force station. But launch controllers had to deal with an unspecified rocket issue in the final minutes of the countdown and ran out of time. Once the countdown clock was halted, they immediately began draining all the fuel from the rocket. Continue reading...

Events

3 hours ago Scottish Government backs appeal by house builders to redevelop site in West Lothian village

Plans to squeeze 125 homes onto the banks of the river Almond would destroy the habitat of otters and the ancient landscape of a drovers road, residents warned when the proposal was first aired in 2022.

Politics

3 hours ago Major DWP benefits shakeup could costs thousands of UK households £200

The DWP is phasing out older so-called 'legacy benefits', thousands of households have been informed they will need to reapply for benefits by April of face losing 100s of pounds

Economics

37 hours ago Football stadiums that never were including stunning Liverpool and Chelsea concept designs

These stunning grounds unfortunately never saw the light of day, including a strange Liverpool and Everton hybrid stadium, and Chelsea’s grand Battersea Power Station design

Sport

1 hour ago LA fires live: firefighters brace for ‘explosive fire growth’ amid forecast of strong winds

Firefighters warn of ‘critical fire weather’ until Wednesday with risk of significant and rapid spread of fireTell us about the financial consequences you are facing due to the California firesWeather forecasters are predicting that the dry season in Los Angeles is likely to get worse in the coming weeks and that the drought which intensified last week across southern California will continue to worsen into March.Meteorologist Eric Holthaus has written for the Guardian and says the rain forecast for the next three weeks in Los Angeles means the city’s record-dry start to its rainy season will keep getting worse.This year’s rainy season is running at just 2% of normal for Los Angeles, which has only seen 0.16in of rain so far.Weather models increasingly indicate that southern California will receive no rain at all during the rest of January, and potentially no rain during the first week or two of February as well. Continue reading...

Events

3 hours ago Met Office rules on return of snow as next deep freeze just weeks away

The forecaster has warned of a "north-south divide", with some regions expecting winter sun while others await even more snow

Politics

8 hours ago New Winter Fuel Payment update on legal bid to reverse cuts for all pensioners

The case against the Scottish and UK Governments could see the eligibility rule change deemed ‘unlawful’.

Economics

1 hour ago California fires latest: Los Angeles warns of ‘critical’ threat as extreme winds complicate firefighting efforts

Palisades and Eaton fires continue to rage through southern California as Santa Ana winds set to return

Events

3 hours ago Nicola Sturgeon & Peter Murrell: The rise and fall of the SNP's former power couple

Nicola Sturgeon announced her split from husband Peter Murrell on Instagram

Politics

8 hours ago Markets pummel UK AGAIN as businesses blame Labour: Ministers warned of 'ruthless' spending curbs as borrowing costs rise and Pound slides against dollar

The government's borrowing costs rose further in early trading, while the Pound lost more ground against the dollar.

Economics

1 hour ago Council tax rise of 4.5% looms for Bridgend as report warns of end to meals

A report has also warned of teacher redundancies, and a review of home to school transport as the council works out its budget for the year ahead

Events

4 hours ago Town in Wales where mums with prams and older people can't use their own train station

A campaign has been launched for changes at the train station, with some residents saying it would make a big difference in their decision to use public transport

Politics

9 hours ago How to avoid paying the Blackwall and Silvertown tunnel toll: all you need to know about Sadiq Khan's new £4 road charge

Motorists must register their vehicle with TfL Auto Pay to qualify for £1.50 off-peak rate - or will be charged £4 peak levy

Economics

2 hours ago Mum of girl, 12, who killed herself after alleged rape says she was 'destroyed'

WARNING: DISTRESSING DETAILS Semina Halliwell from Southport tragically took her life following allegations a boy had raped her, as an inquest heard how she was left "a different person"

Events

4 hours ago Australian Open 2025: Kyrgios stunned by Fearnley; Osaka and Djokovic through – live

Updates from the second day of action at Melbourne ParkBurrage wins; Draper survives; Tomljanović’s revengeAny thoughts? Share them with John via emailAnother multi-deuce service game for Coco Gauff, but this time it goes Sofia Kenin’s way. We’re back on serve on RLA in a match already averaging seven minutes per game. Gauff has served five aces and four double faults in an erratic opening. Kenin is just keeping the ball in play and showing that resilience from the baseline that became her trademark five years ago.20-year-old American Alex Michelsen has taken the first set off 12th seed Stefanos Tsitsipas, breaking the Greek’s serve in the 12th game. It would be no surprise if the 2023 finalist became the first major casualty of the tournament. Continue reading...

Politics

12 hours ago Fresh standstill funding fears for Scottish arts events and venues despite £34m boost for industry

Warning over prospect of Creative Scotland being forced to ‘spread the jam really thinly’ when funding decisions are made

Economics

2 hours ago Council van spotted parked on pavement in East Kilbride as wardens issue warning notices on newly enforced ban

A member of the public took a photograph of the South Lanarkshire Council van parked on a pavement in East Kilbride on Sunday, January 12 - days after council enforcement kicked in.

Events

5 hours ago I suffered a mysterious pain in my jaw... it was a hidden sign of cancer, but I ignored it and now it's too late

A seemingly healthy 76-year-old man who suffered with a wobbly tooth and jaw ache, was unaware that it was a warning sign of prostate cancer.

Politics

18 hours ago Reeves returns from China to new crisis in top UK business confidence amid economic woes

A survey by Deloitte of the chief finance officers of major companies has revealed that business confidence is at one of its lowest points since the Covid-19 pandemic

Economics

2 hours ago Kiena Dawes' brutal abuser raps about her death and swigs prosecco in sick video

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT. Ryan Wellings posted a twisted video of himself rapping and blaming Kiena Dawes' mum for her death less than an hour after being charged with manslaughter

Events

5 hours ago Iconic Manchester pub The Star & Garter issues major update on its future

“By safeguarding The Star & Garter's future as an independent venue, the partnership ensures it remains a key part of Manchester's music and cultural ecosystem"

Politics

33 hours ago ‘I’ve made over £16m from LIV Golf switch – I have no regrets but want one major change’

Abraham Ancer has raked in huge sums thanks to his switch to LIV Golf back in 2022, but the Mexican-American continues to hold out hope for the chance to compete in the four golf majors

Economics

2 hours ago Gardeners warned against common mistake that may bring rats and mice to your home

An expert has urged the public to avoid using one kitchen ingredient as a 'natural fertiliser' because it may draw in unwanted visitors

Events

5 hours ago Major M4 rules change considered by Welsh Government to ease congestion

The significant change has been suggested by a Member of the Senedd and will now be investigated to see if it would have an impact on traffic flows

Politics

2 hours ago Moment pregnant Kiena Dawes sobs to cops after violent fiancé threatens to take baby away

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT. Kiena Dawes took her own life after a campaign of abuse by ex-fiancé Ryan Wellings, who has today been found not guilty of her manslaughter

Events

5 hours ago Australian Open 2025: Kyrgios stunned by Fearnley; Osaka v Garcia, Djokovic through – live

Updates from the second day of action at Melbourne ParkBurrage wins; Draper survives; Tomljanović’s revengeAny thoughts? Share them with Daniel via emailAnother multi-deuce service game for Coco Gauff, but this time it goes Sofia Kenin’s way. We’re back on serve on RLA in a match already averaging seven minutes per game. Gauff has served five aces and four double faults in an erratic opening. Kenin is just keeping the ball in play and showing that resilience from the baseline that became her trademark five years ago.20-year-old American Alex Michelsen has taken the first set off 12th seed Stefanos Tsitsipas, breaking the Greek’s serve in the 12th game. It would be no surprise if the 2023 finalist became the first major casualty of the tournament. Continue reading...

Politics

2 hours ago Harley Street skincare expert warns against 'damaging' beef tallow TikTok trend

The TikTok trend is nothing new, but experts are warning against giving it a go because it can actually lead to many of the issues people are hoping to avoid such as spots, irritation, blackheads and more

Events

5 hours ago 'I’m travel insurance expert — these simple mistakes could cost you thousands'

A travel insurance expert warns of simple mistakes that could cost you hundreds, if not thousands of pounds, if made — including pre-existing conditions and recent treatments

Politics

2 hours ago Octopus Energy reveals what really happens during cold weather energy crisis

Centrica issued its first warning of 2025 as an Arctic blast saw Britain hammered with snow and ice - but Octopus Energy has pointed out a flaw in the system

Events

5 hours ago Plans for major public sector hub in Cardiff Bay that could house thousands of staff

While at an early stage Cardiff council is looking to attract civil service jobs out of London for a potential 500,000 sq ft as part of the wider Atlantic Wharf developement

Politics

2 hours ago Dr Tim Spector warns one food could leave children with ‘shrinking jaws’ and ‘crooked teeth’

The nutrition expert has reacted to a study linking the modern diet to dental deformaties

Events

6 hours ago Starmer AI speech live: PM unveils ‘golden age’ of major reforms as downcast economy bites

The pound is under further pressure as Government borrowing costs continued to push to multi-decade highs

Politics

3 hours ago UK snow maps pinpoint when 'blizzard' could return amid warning of 'biggest sting yet'

New weather maps show more snow is on the way to the UK soon after a temporary spell of milder weather - and one forecaster says it could be the 'biggest sting' yet

Events

8 hours ago ‘Son of Concorde’ supersonic jet that will fly passengers from London to NYC in 3.5hrs shares first major u...

‘Son of Concorde’ supersonic jet that will fly passengers from London to NYC in 3.5hrs shares first major u...  The Sun

Politics

3 hours ago Nicola Sturgeon & Peter Murrell: The warning once delivered by Alex Salmond to SNP's power couple

Nicola Sturgeon announced her split from husband Peter Murrell on Instagram

Events

8 hours ago Gary Lineker calls for major FA Cup rule change after watching Man Utd beat Arsenal

While the FA Cup threw up its traditional fair share of drama during the third round, one specific rule hasn’t gained the approval of pundit Gary Lineker

Politics

3 hours ago Angela Rayner warned new workers’ rights plan could prompt ‘ugly rush’ to sack staff

Labour chancellor Rachel Reeves also accused of undermining business confidence and trust with surprise national insurance hike in the Budget

Events

8 hours ago Major update shared on UK gas levels amid concerns over 'concerningly low' stocks

The UK has one of the smallest gas storage capacities, enough for 12 average days or 7.5 peak winter days. In contrast, Germany can store gas for 89 days, France for 103 days, and the Netherlands for 123 days

Politics

3 hours ago Love Island All Stars bosses forced to take extreme measures amid stark warning

Love Island All Stars will be handed a set of guidelines for the day, with advice to stay in the shade and even stay inside the villa during the hottest hours of the day

Events

9 hours ago Australian Open 2025: Kyrgios and Djokovic in action after Sinner, Swiatek and Gauff progress – live

Updates from the second day of action at Melbourne ParkBurrage’s luck turns; Tomljanović exacts swift revengeAny thoughts? Share them with Daniel via emailAnother multi-deuce service game for Coco Gauff, but this time it goes Sofia Kenin’s way. We’re back on serve on RLA in a match already averaging seven minutes per game. Gauff has served five aces and four double faults in an erratic opening. Kenin is just keeping the ball in play and showing that resilience from the baseline that became her trademark five years ago.20-year-old American Alex Michelsen has taken the first set off 12th seed Stefanos Tsitsipas, breaking the Greek’s serve in the 12th game. It would be no surprise if the 2023 finalist became the first major casualty of the tournament. Continue reading...

Politics

3 hours ago O’Neill warns of disruptive effect on trade of triggering Stormont Brake

The Northern Ireland First Minister said the DUP had moved to use the mechanism last month without informing her or her colleagues of their intention.

Events