74 minutes ago The teachers sacked for shameful acts – including Morrisons car park incident

This week, a school teacher was banned from teaching after her questionable lunchtime act in a Morrisons car park was exposed - and below we look at other shock dismissals

Politics

3 hours ago Are our offices too female? That's a billionaire's incendiary new claim. But when BRENDAN O'NEILL dives into the details, his conclusion may shock you

What a makeover Mark Zuckerberg has had. Just a few years ago the Meta boss was the world's best-known nerd. Now he sports an unruly moptop, baggy black T-shirts and gold chain.

Society

18 hours ago Antony in 'astonishing' open goal miss as Ally McCoist tears into £80m Man Utd flop 'That's an absolute sitter'

The Brazilian flop has been a huge disappointment at Old Trafford and had fans shocked after a horror miss

Economics

30 hours ago Who is Megan Bayne as wrestling fans hail 'big meaty women graps revolution'

Megan Bayne made a shock appearance on All Elite Wrestling's special Maximum Carnage edition of Dynamite last night, and has been hailed by wrestling fans on social media

Sport

86 minutes ago Man who murdered convicted sex offender jailed for minimum of 20 years

Anthony Gardiner went to John Coxon’s home and subjected him to a violent assault, the court heard.

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2 hours ago Bonnie Blue's real name, private school husband and mum's surprise role in sex job

Bonnie Blue's life now is world's away from her 'quiet and reserved' upbringing. We look at the adult star's marriage and the role her family play in her huge empire

Culture

4 hours ago NASA astronaut trapped in space is dubbed an 'indentured servant' as she steps out of the ISS for the first time in more than 7 MONTHS

As one of NASA's trapped astronauts stepped outside the space station for the first time since arriving in June, many social media users were shocked to realise they were still trapped in space.

Technology

23 hours ago Lucy Mecklenburgh says she's 'finally made decision' as she offers health update year after diagnosis

Early last year, the former TOWIE star shared her shock at finding out her diagnosis

Science

78 minutes ago Inside the sordid queue for Bonnie Blue: How more than 1,000 desperate men waited in line at playboy's mansion to have sex with porn stars only in socks and boxer shorts 

Some wore jogging pants and trainers while others were stripped down to their boxer shorts and socks or just stood in their bare feet as they queued to take part in a sex session with Bonnie Blue.

Politics

3 hours ago New details emerge in case of teacher, 34, who gave birth to her student’s baby

The Independent has now seen the criminal complaint detailing the full extent of the horrific child sex abuse allegations

Society

21 hours ago UnitedHealth has lost $63 billion in value since former CEO Brian Thompson’s shocking murder

Despite the shocking incident, and subsequent financial loss, the company posted a better-than-expected profit in the final quarter of 2024

Economics

86 minutes ago ITV Coronation Street's Abi 'set for shock affair' as fans predict huge twist

Coronation Street fans are convinced Abi Webster will cheat on Kevin in upcoming episodes

Events

19 hours ago Tasha Ghouri wows in a gold mini dress as she reunites with her dance partner Aljaz Skorjanec for tour photocall after Strictly curse ended her romance with Andrew Le Page

Tasha Ghouri put on a brave face as she posed for publicity shots for the Strictly Come Dancing live tour, days after her shock split from Andrew Le Page.    

Culture

40 hours ago NHS hospital footage shows 'Third World' corridor care as patients left to die on trolleys

Shocking footage shows 'Third World' scenes in hospital corridors as the Royal College of Nursing publishes a report saying the situation on the NHS frontline is 'worse than ever'

Science

2 hours ago The sordid queue for Bonnie Blue: Clad only in socks and boxer shorts, how more than 1,000 desperate men waited in line at playboy's mansion to have sex with porn star

Some wore jogging pants and trainers while others were stripped down to their boxer shorts and socks or just stood in their bare feet as they queued to take part in a sex session with Bonnie Blue.

Politics

11 hours ago UK weather maps reveal '10cm per hour' snow and torrential rain TWIN THREAT will batter Brits

Brits are facing both heavy snow and torrential rain later this month as shocking new weather maps show a huge storm is set to bring 10cm per hour of the white stuff

Society

22 hours ago One of Notting Hill's 'most photographed' homes goes up for sale for £1.25million

Bankrobber, a swanky one-bedroom house in the once-bohemian, since-gentrified enclave of Notting Hill, west London , has a history of revelry and rebellion - and it's up for sale at £1.25 million.

Economics

95 minutes ago Alejandro Garnacho 'offered' shock Man United escape route amid failed £40m transfer bid

Alejandro Garnacho continues to be the subject of constant speculation linking him with a move away from Manchester United

Events

2 hours ago Jo Potter responds to Rangers and Celtic move to England speculation – 'Who knows?'

The Old Firm sides have been linked with a shocking shake up to Scottish football

Politics

26 hours ago Sex and the City fans queue outside Carrie Bradshaw's NYC apartment after owner reveals plan to stop tourists

The West Village townhouse used as the exterior for Carrie Bradshaw's NYC apartment on Sex and the City is still being trampled by tourists.

Society

26 hours ago Mortgage demand from home buyers expected to fall back in early 2025, lenders say

A recent Bank of England survey showed an uptick in mortgage requests in the last months of 2024, but projections point to a downward turn come the beginning of 2025

Economics

1 hour ago Swansea City cult hero makes shock return to English football with non

The winger is set to ply his trade in the ninth tier of English football

Events

3 hours ago Japanese TV network to open independent probe into alleged sexual misconduct by celebrity host

Japan's Fuji Television said it will open an investigation into a high-profile sex scandal linked to one of the country's top celebrities

Politics

28 hours ago House sales, prices and buyer inquiries up in December, surveyors report shows

'The signals from the survey around expectations over the next 12 months also remain solidly positive for now'

Economics

2 hours ago Woman shocked after discovering how many free things you can get on your birthday

A woman named Yaz Moore documented all the food and products she managed to get for free from stores on her birthday, including goodies from Space NK, Marks & Spencer and Hotel Chocolat

Events

3 hours ago ‘There’s a majesty to grief’: TS Eliot poetry prize winner Peter Gizzi

The American writer won the prestigious prize for Fierce Elegy, a collection informed by the deaths of his family members. He explains why poetry is like friendship – and why he loves small wordsWinning the TS Eliot prize came as a shock to American poet Peter Gizzi. “I had zero expectations”, he says. “All I know is I was overwhelmed.” In fact, the 65-year-old says he almost cried when his name was read out for his collection Fierce Elegy.When we talk the next day – Gizzi is speaking over Zoom from Valencia, where he flew to see family after attending the ceremony in London on Monday night – he is clearly still emotional. The prestigious poetry award holds particular significance for him, having long felt an affinity with TS Eliot. In fact, Gizzi and his friend, the poet and scholar JH Prynne, even went on a pilgrimage to the village that features in the final poem in Eliot’s Four Quartets. Continue reading...

Politics

29 hours ago Lenders expect mortgage demand to shrink in early 2025, Bank of England finds

The latest survey findings point to the financial strain on households against a backdrop of continued inflationary pressures, one expert said.

Economics

2 hours ago Love Island: All Stars bombshell Tina Stinnes' age, job and Made in Chelsea past

Tina Stinnes is set to make a shock entrance on Love Island: All Stars tonight

Events

4 hours ago Katie Price introduces fans to her 'three newborns' as she shows off her hyper

The former glamour model, 46, shocked her followers back in October by sharing that her 'twins' had finally arrived, before revealing they were actually dolls.

Politics

32 hours ago Viewers blast young couple for 'having more money than sense' after selling their £679,000 three

Doctors Aneri and Nihar went on the Channel 4 show with a cosy three-bedroom end of terrace cottage in the pricey village of Radlett, in Hertfordshire, worth £679,000.

Economics

3 hours ago Women’s claims of sexual abuse must be heard – unless they’re about master storyteller Neil Gaiman, apparently | Marina Hyde

It’s easy to process allegations against textbook scumbags like Harvey Weinstein. When it is beloved authors and ‘allies’, less soDraw near, allies, for these are dark days for “kink-shaming”. At best, this is one of the whiniest, most pathetic and least helpful phrases to have entered the parlance of modern times – and at worst, it’s just another guy’s excuse for sexual abuse. It’s confusing. You try to be modern and post-conventional, and you end up enabling the most old-fashioned and conventional nastinesses of all.Still, thank heavens for the parade of embattled famous men fighting kink-shaming’s corner. I have just one thing to say to all the lady authors, lady pop stars and lady actors out there. And that is: if you haven’t had an eye-wateringly expensive lawyer draft a statement about how consensual your sex with a tormented junior was, then are you really properly creative at all?Marina Hyde is a Guardian columnistDo you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? ...

Events

4 hours ago Energy companies: best and worst UK energy firms revealed in Which? 2025 survey

Find out which energy providers are winning customer satisfaction in 2025 and who’s falling short ⚡️

Politics

33 hours ago A 100% tax on Brits buying homes in Spain sounds satisfying – but it won’t solve our housing crisis | María Ramírez

Making visitors pay more may bolster Treasury revenues, but it’s no match for building more housesLast October, tens of thousands of people marched through Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and other big Spanish cities demanding affordable housing. Protesters jingled keys to make noise, held signs denouncing “speculators”, and threatened a “rent strike” while calling for action from national and local politicians. They had good reason to be angry.Housing has become the most pressing concern for Spaniards, according to a December survey by the national polling centre, ranking higher than unemployment and migration. Look at the statistics and it’s clear why. The cost of renting in cities rose by around 30% between 2015 and 2022, forcing young workers to move to the outskirts of Madrid and Barcelona or settle for tiny, often barely habitable flats. In popular tourist regions like Valencia, Alicante and Málaga, rents have surged by 40%. For workers in the Balearic Islands, a commute by plane ...

Economics

3 hours ago Love Island bombshell Tina Stinnes' age, job and link to Made in Chelsea

Love Island season two star Tina Stinnes is set to make a shock entrance on All Stars

Events

4 hours ago My wife asked me an 'innocent' question about our sex life. Now I fear I'm a cuckold without realising it

I love my wife and don't want to mess up what we have, but I can't help feeling uneasy about what she just told me.

Politics

34 hours ago Economic growth could fall 50% over 20 years from climate shocks, say actuaries

Exclusive: Report by risk experts says previous assessments ignored severe effects of climate crisisGlobal economic growth could plummet by 50% between 2070 and 2090 from the catastrophic shocks of climate change unless immediate action by political leaders is taken to decarbonise and restore nature, according to a new report.The stark warning from risk management experts the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) hugely increases the estimate of risk to global economic wellbeing from climate change impacts such as fires, flooding, droughts, temperature rises and nature breakdown. In a report with scientists at the University of Exeter, published on Thursday, the IFoA, which uses maths and statistics to analyse financial risk for businesses and governments, called for accelerated action by political leaders to tackle the climate crisis. Continue reading...

Economics

4 hours ago Police officer, 51, cleared of rape after pressing businesswoman into sex and telling her 'it feels too good I can't stop now' is found to have committed gross misconduct by disciplinary panel

PC David Longden-Thurgood, 51, had 'non-consensual sex' with the business owner after meeting her on dating app Bumble , a misconduct panel ruled.

Events

4 hours ago Brits are selecting their next holiday destination based on this one thing

A new survey has found that Brits are quite the foodies when they go away with cuisine one of the top reasons for choosing a holiday destination

Politics

34 hours ago Global economy could face 50% loss in GDP between 2070 and 2090 from climate shocks, say actuaries

Exclusive: Report by risk experts says previous assessments ignored severe effects of climate crisisThe global economy could face 50% loss in gross domestic product (GDP) between 2070 and 2090 from the catastrophic shocks of climate change unless immediate action by political leaders is taken to decarbonise and restore nature, according to a new report.The stark warning from risk management experts the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) hugely increases the estimate of risk to global economic wellbeing from climate change impacts such as fires, flooding, droughts, temperature rises and nature breakdown. In a report with scientists at the University of Exeter, published on Thursday, the IFoA, which uses maths and statistics to analyse financial risk for businesses and governments, called for accelerated action by political leaders to tackle the climate crisis.This article was amended on 16 January 2025. The headline of an earlier version said that economic growth could fall by...

Economics

4 hours ago John Lydon sues photographer who helped make Sex Pistols famous in court battle over PiL's logo

The punk legend is fighting claims by photographer Dennis Morris that he came up with with the iconic logo for PiL - the band Lydon set up after the Sex Pistols disbanded in chaos in 1978.

Events

5 hours ago Queen of the South dreaming of producing Scottish Cup shock against St Mirren

A bumper crowd is expected at Palmerston as Peter Murphy's men face the Premiership outfit in the fourth round

Politics

4 hours ago I hired private detectives to spy on my lover when he blew out our date. Then they sent a video from his flat with a bombshell revelation: LIZ JONES

He came to my hotel at 9.30pm. He was impressed by the luxury suite with its huge Christmas tree, copper bath, walk-in minibar. I noticed he soon nibbled on the KitKats and Pringles.

Events

5 hours ago Best 20 theme park attractions ranked: Nemesis at Alton Towers is named the world's best ride by adrenaline

The Stoke-on-Trent park's famous ride - first opened in March 1994 - tops a ranking produced by a survey of 2,000 people who were asked to reveal their favourite attractions from around the world.

Politics

5 hours ago England star, 30, forced into shock early retirement after years of injury problems

Anthony Watson has had to retire on medical grounds at the age of 30 with the England and Leicester Tigers wing dealing with constant injury problems in recent years

Events

5 hours ago 'I slept with Bonnie Blue – she changed off camera and one thing surprised me'

A man who had sex with controversial adult star Bonnie Blue has revealed what she is really like off camera - saying one thing surprised him after first meeting her

Politics

7 hours ago Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner's disturbing past and sick crimes in full

Detectives are convinced sex offender Christian Brueckner snatched and killed Madeleine McCann, but if they don't find evidence to charge him soon, he will walk free from jail

Events

11 hours ago Elon Musk’s attempts to sway German and UK politics thought ‘unacceptable’ – poll

Exclusive: Majority polled by YouGov viewed billionaire negatively – except among Reform UK and AfD votersMost people in the UK and Germany consider Elon Musk’s efforts to influence their national politics unacceptable and believe the US tech magnate does not know much about either country or the issues they face, a poll has shown.The survey, by YouGov, follows a spate of hostile statements by the billionaire owner of Tesla, SpaceX and the social media platform X attacking the British prime minister, Keir Starmer, the German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, and their respective governments. Continue reading...

Politics

7 hours ago French church calls for judicial investigation into Abbé Pierre following new sex abuse allegations

The French church has formally requested that prosecutors open an investigation into Abbé Pierre, a once-revered priest and humanitarian icon who died in 2007, following new revelations of sexual violence

Events

11 hours ago Elon Musk knows little about UK and Germany and should not interfere – poll

Exclusive: Majority polled by YouGov viewed billionaire negatively – except among Reform UK and AfD votersMost people in the UK and Germany consider Elon Musk’s efforts to influence their national politics unacceptable and believe the US tech magnate does not know much about either country or the issues they face, a poll has shown.The survey, by YouGov, follows a spate of hostile statements by the billionaire owner of Tesla, SpaceX and the social media platform X attacking the British prime minister, Keir Starmer, the German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, and their respective governments. Continue reading...

Politics

7 hours ago Teacher who had sex with boy learns her fate as victim's mum says 'how dare you'

Bridgeport High School teacher Courtney Rankin has been sentenced after pleading guilty to having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old student, including acts inside her home

Events

14 hours ago Would you wear this to the beach? Model leaves NOTHING to the imagination in a wild bikini

An Australian model has shocked her fans while posing in a very uniquely-tied bikini top.

Politics

7 hours ago Sacked rogue officers could be reinstated and owed backpay if Met Police loses legal challenge, chief warns

Officers facing allegations of domestic abuse and sex attacks could be allowed to return to the Met if the force loses a legal battle over vetting

Events

14 hours ago ALISON BOSHOFF: Kevin Spacey to lay bare his sex addiction in $150m lawsuit

In 2017, actor Anthony Rapp said that when Spacey was 27 and he was 15, the actor made a pass at him. Spacey was dropped from season six of the Netflix hit show House Of Cards.

Politics

7 hours ago WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Unseen for 80 years, the secret diary with extraordinary insights into Hitler's private life that will shock the globe

In a world publishing coup, decades after being lost, the discovery of the intimate and horrifying leather-bound journal by the Mail is set to cause a global sensation.

Events

18 hours ago Air Force vet shockingly describes how he helped retrieve a UFO for the US government

An Air Force veteran said he witnessed alien craft while working for a secret UFO retrieval program. Jake Barber also claimed that three high-level military veterans corroborated his story.

Politics

7 hours ago Burnout is more common among younger workers, according to a charity survey

A report on burnout has revealed that younger workers are more likely to feel stressed that their older colleagues - and found that fewer feel comfortable opening up to bosses about the pressure they are under

Events

21 hours ago Tasha Ghouri breaks silence after Andrew Le Page split as she moves on with Strictly tour

Strictly Come Dancing finalist Tasha Ghouri has spoken for the first time since her shock split from boyfriend Andrew Le Page as she admitted she is focusing on the Strictly tour

Politics

7 hours ago Cardiff City's Omer Riza left 'devastated' by shock family tragedy ahead of South Wales derby

The Bluebirds manager has announced the passing of a close family member which has left him devastated

Events

21 hours ago David Lynch: the great American surrealist who made experimentalism mainstream

From disturbing debut Eraserhead to his masterpiece Mulholland Drive, Lynch’s dark tales combined radical experiment with everyday AmericanaDavid Lynch, Twin Peaks and Muholland Drive director, dies aged 78No director ever interpreted the American Dream with more artless innocence than David Lynch. It could be the title of any of his films. Lynch saw that if the US dreamed of safety and prosperity and the suburban drive and the picket fence, it also dreamed of the opposite: of escape, danger, adventure, sex and death. And the two collided and opened up chasms and sinkholes in the lost highway to happiness.Lynch was a film-maker who found portals to alternative existences and truffled in them like they were erogenous zones, moist orifices of existential possibility. He was the great American surrealist, but his vision was so distinctive that he became something other than that: a great fabulist, a great anti-narrative dissenter, his storylines splitting and swirling in non sequiturs ...

Politics

7 hours ago Full list of shocking new claims in Justin Baldoni's $400M Blake Lively lawsuit including Taylor Swift bombshell

Lively and Reynolds were sued for defamation Thursday by Baldoni and his publicists, who say the actress cooked up a scheme to kill their careers.

Events