64 m. ago OpenAI’s Sam Altman joins Giving Pledge, focusing his money on tech that ‘helps’

Altman says he wants to focus his philanthropic giving on ‘technology that helps create abundance for people’

Politics

9 h. ago DWP confirms five groups of people 'not eligible' for 2025 £300 winter fuel payment

The winter fuel payment is a one-off payment made to help people pay for heating during the winter months

Economics

12 h. ago Six million dead: Why Scotland needs to know about the forgotten conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo

Church of Scotland minister Martin Johnstone describes the conditions he witnessed at a refugee camp in the Democratic Republic of Congo and explains how people in Scotland can help

Events

32 h. ago £219 iPhone Pocket security warning as phone thefts continue to soar

Apple's new designer iPhone Pocket is out - but thousands are shocked with the new design and the price that comes with it, however beyond that people are wondering whether this could help deter theft

Events

43 h. ago King Charles 'approves' Princess Beatrice's new role in secret Andrew negotiation

Princess Beatrice has been handed a new role as deputy patron of the Outward Bound Trust, a charity that helps young people achieve their potential through outdoor activities

Politics

54 h. ago 1.1million people missing out on DWP payment worth up to £441 every month

The new figures are from Policy in Practice, who are urging people to check what extra help they could be entitled to

Economics

60 h. ago AD FEATURE: Firework injuries and how the law helps people recover compensation

David Wilson from Digby Brown provides guidance on pursuing compensation after a firework-related injury

Events

2 d. ago People urged to take advantage of final weeks of this year’s Will Aid campaign

The annual charity initiative helps people get their affairs in order while supporting good causes.

Politics

3 d. ago UK households urged to check website for £750 cost of living help before Budget

Lightning Reach is a website that helps people find and apply for support schemes, with over 2,500 partners available on its platform

Economics

3 d. ago BBC doctor shares details on new eczema treatment that could 'save NHS millions'

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) has green-lighted delgocitinib, also known as Anzupgo, which could help thousands of people

Economics

3 d. ago AD FEATURE: How Working Wales is helping people like Gareth go from redundancy to a fresh start

Gareth Davies shares his story and how free careers advice was a vital part of him finding new purpose

Politics

5 d. ago ‘People were screaming for help’: Delhi car blast witnesses describe scenes of horror

Explosion near the Red Fort landmark was so loud and intense it was felt several kilometres awayFew monuments symbolise Delhi’s past splendour than its grand, 17th-century Red Fort, once the imperial domain of Mughal emperors. The fortress now stands as a museum frozen in time but the surrounding area remains the thriving heart of the Indian capital, where dried fruit and vegetable vendors jostle for space alongside stalls selling clothes, suitcases and shoes.Across the street are the narrow lanes of the famed Chandi Chowk bazaar. By nightfall, the roads are chock-full of rickshaws and loudly honking cars. Continue reading...

Events

5 d. ago ‘So weird and so awkward’: Florence Pugh says intimacy coordinator is ‘a job that’s still figuring itself out’

Pugh says she also has worked with ‘fantastic’ people who helped her ‘find the story’ of sex scenesFlorence Pugh has had both positive and negative experiences with intimacy coordinators, saying some were “fantastic” and “effective”, while others were “shit” and “weird”.Pugh was speaking on the Louis Theroux Podcast and was asked by Theroux what she felt about their role. Continue reading...

Events

5 d. ago WalkFit by Welltech: personalised step goals because it’s not one

WalkFit by Welltech is helping people find how many steps they really need to do walk everyday.

Politics

5 d. ago ‘So many young people feel they can’t ask for help’: Dame Esther Rantzen on why she’s supporting The Independent’s SafeCall campaign

The broadcaster and Childline founder says SafeCall will offer a lifeline to children who feel unseen and unheard, as she urges readers to back The Independent’s campaign with Missing People

Politics

5 d. ago Tantric touch, being open about desires and six other top tips to give your sex life a boost by Celebs Go Dating expert

IF you struggle to say what you really want between the sheets, you’re not alone. TV’s Celebs Go Dating expert Dr Tara says it’s the number one problem couples face. In new book How Do You Like It? A Guide To Getting What You Want In Bed, she shares fun, practical tips to help people...

Politics

6 d. ago Major benefits update as Labour welfare chief vows 'no arbitrary target'

Labour's Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden said there will no 'arbitrary benefit cut target' as he pledged reforms will focus on helping young people get into work

Events

6 d. ago Delhi car explosion LIVE: At least eight dead with 'body parts in road'

Emergency services rushed to the scene after people frantically called for help following the deadly blast

Events

6 d. ago How you can help reunite missing children with their families: The Independent Editor

Every year, more than 70,000 children in the UK are reported missing. The misery that follows – for the child, for the family, for the community – is often hidden. Too many of these young people have nowhere to turn when they need help most.

Society

6 d. ago Binge drinking in your youth may lead to career success in later life, research finds

Author of new study says drinking may help people socialise early on in life, but health officials warn of risks

Politics