49 minutes ago Storm Conall live: Danger to life warning issued as hundreds of flood alerts in place

Fears more homes will be flooded just days after Storm Bert battered country

Events

52 minutes ago Over 65s to fork out hundreds on energy bills due to poorly insulated homes

Brits are facing a collective £3.8 billion in energy bills this year, with over 65s taking the brunt of it due to energy inefficient homes

Science

71 minutes ago Christmas dinner costs soar above £50 as Labour blamed for 'economic mess'

The average cost of a full Christmas dinner would set shoppers back an average of £50.06.

Economics

73 minutes ago Manchester City trip up again as Arsenal shine at Sporting: Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Archie Rhind-Tutt as City’s crisis deepens and Arsenal produce their best performance in the Champions League this seasonRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email.On the podcast today: Manchester City throw away a 3-0 lead at home to Feyenoord. It’s not a defeat but almost feels worse this way. Is the crisis deepening? Continue reading...

Sport

75 minutes ago Spending watchdog warns plans to boost NHS dental treatments 'not on track'

Plans aimed for an extra 1.5 million treatments to be completed by the end of 2024 seem “unlikely” to be met, the NAO said

Events

76 minutes ago ‘Women are frightened and don’t know where to go’: Sarah Ferguson speaks out on domestic violence

The Independent has partnered with leading charity Refuge to raise money to create safe homes for domestic abuse survivors

Events

76 minutes ago Brighton seaside attraction files for insolvency amid £51m debt to council

Brighton i360 blamed escalating costs, bad summer weather and the cost-of-living crisis for the move.

Economics

81 minutes ago I want to ignore beauty culture. But I’ll never get anywhere if I don’t look a certain way

Beauty improves only some qualities of life and demands high investment of time, money and energy, writes advice columnist Jessica DeFinoHi Ugly,How do I reconcile not wanting to become a victim to beauty culture rhetoric with the fact that being beautiful tangibly improves quality of life? I’m an undergrad in university and it’s hard not to feel like I’ll never get anywhere professionally or romantically if I don’t look a certain way, given that it seems like all the other girls on campus seem to be able to fulfill all their dreams and also casually look like That. Continue reading...

Politics

81 minutes ago Urgent Christmas Market warning as enforcement officers urge people to be 'extra vigilant'

Festive travellers visiting Christmas markets this month have been urged to remain cautious and considerate following a spike in antisocial behaviour and petty crimes, including pickpocketing

Events

81 minutes ago 'I'm a heating expert — and you've all been using your thermostat wrong'

Energy ace Dominic Lees-Bell has warned Brits against whacking the thermostat on high to beat the chill this winter, arguing the common habit is a waste of money and energy

Politics