42 m. ago Police still trying to identify body more than two weeks after fire

A body was found by emergency services after a fire involving multiple vehicles in Porthcawl

Events

48 m. ago Calamity Keir made Mandelson US envoy 'despite warning from security services'

Keir Starmer went ahead with the appointment last year even though concerns were reportedly raised during the vetting process.

Events

59 m. ago Aldi confirms it will be closing all UK stores for three days over Christmas

The discount retailer will close over 1,000 shops across England, Scotland and Wales over the period

Politics

65 m. ago I’m exhausted but am surviving. How can I heal from burnout without expensive time off? | Leading questions

Lots of us are desperate to come off the watch, advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith writes. One strategy might be to cut the corners you canRead more Leading questionsHow can I heal from burnout while having to do the exact same things that contributed to burnout? Over the past seven years I have worked in government roles and endured intense bullying and misogyny. At the same time, nice colleagues were also scared or bullied into silence. I am on a contract with a truly lovely team but it is short-term and I’m now having to apply for yet more jobs.I have lovely friends and we all support each other, I utilise the work employee support service and have an excellent therapist, and I feel comfortable financially as long as I keep earning what I’m earning. Continue reading...

Events

66 m. ago Works by ‘maverick’ aerial photographer to go on show next month

Alfred Buckham learned his craft by teaching photography before joining the Royal Naval Air Service in 1916.

Culture

67 m. ago People who didn't get Cost of Living payments before 2025 may be owed DWP cash

The DWP has confirmed there are no plans to issue any more Cost of Living Payments this year, but people who believe they should have received one of the one-off payouts can now challenge the decision

Economics

76 m. ago Crowell Hires London Financial Services Partner Dell’Avvocato

Crowell Hires London Financial Services Partner Dell’Avvocato  Bloomberg Law News

Politics

77 m. ago Voices: ‘Error of judgement’: Starmer’s backing of Mandelson draws fury from Independent readers

Our community has criticised Starmer’s initial defence of Mandelson, questioning the prime minister’s judgement, and calling for accountability over the Epstein-linked scandal

Events

78 m. ago Woman allegedly raped by man with imitation firearm in UK park as suspect named

A man has been charged following the alleged rape of a woman in a park in Stockport and the suspect is due to appear in court after police confirmed his identity

Events

1 hour ago Millions of savers urged to check accounts as fixed deals set to expire

More than £116 billion in fixed-rate savings accounts will mature by the end of this year, putting millions of savers at risk of seeing their interest earnings almost halved

Economics

1 hour ago Dundee fire: Woman taken to hospital and residents evacuated as firefighters battle blaze at high

Emergency services are on the scene.

Events

1 hour ago Dua Lipa and her fiancé Callum Turner are 'on the hunt for a £9million bolthole' as they eye up mansions in the sun

It was only in June that Dua publicly confirmed rumours she was engaged to Callum as she shared her excitement over the actor getting down on one knee.

Economics

2 h. ago Ring up a royal! Princess Beatrice gets hands on as she joins charity call

The 37-year-old royal was among the celebrities who visited financial company BGC's offices in Canary Wharf today.

Politics

2 h. ago Man arrested after ‘arson attack’ on MP’s office that also wrecked charity base

The fire happened overnight at Sharon Hodgson’s offices in Washington, Tyne and Wear.

Events

2 h. ago NHS urges UK households to ditch one piece of furniture from their bedroom

It's hard to put an exact figure on how many people do this 'innocent' thing each night

Politics

2 h. ago George Russell 'giving Toto Wolff his own medicine' in fresh contract stand

Mercedes have yet to confirm contract extensions for drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, despite both being on deal which expire at the end of this season

Politics

2 h. ago Students providing unpaid care could be due £333 extra payment every month

Social Security Scotland is urging students not to miss out on extra financial support paid all-year-round.

Economics

3 h. ago The Cumberland to offer savings accounts to support Scottish businesses

The Cumberland Building Society is offering business savings products to support local businesses across Scotland.

Economics

3 h. ago Wild conspiracy theories swirl around Charlie Kirk's assassination

Within hours of the shooting, videos, photos, and eyewitness accounts began circulating on social media, with users rushing to dissect every frame for clues.

Politics

3 h. ago US inflation rises in August as companies push Trump tariffs cost onto consumers

New CPI update shows prices increased 2.9% over the last year, but Wall Street optimistic Fed will cut interest ratesInflation rose slightly in August as companies continued to push the cost of tariffs onto consumers.The newest update to the consumer price index (CPI), which measures a basket of goods and services, showed that prices increased 2.9% over the last year – the highest since January. Core CPI, which excludes energy and food costs, stayed stable at 3.1% after going up in July. Continue reading...

Economics