19 m. ago Winter Fuel Payment changes in full from today's Spending Review

The change to Winter Fuel Payments was finally confirmed this week ahead of the Spending Review, which is being delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the House of Commons

Economics

21 m. ago Just Eat June deals include half price essentials and an £8 off code

There is also 25% off presents for Father's Day

Economics

21 m. ago New UK weather maps show all the areas of Britain set for 30C weekend scorcher

Britain is set to bask in 30C temperatures over the next few days as a 'high pressure push' sweeps across the nation - though thunderstorms could spoil the sunny spells

Politics

22 m. ago 'Matilda cake' launches in Tesco but chocolate fans have one concern

A 24-layer sweet treat inspired by Bruce Bogtrotter's cake in the classic children's book and film, Matilda, was launched in Tesco recently, but many fans cannot get past the price

Politics

66 m. ago Bargain Nespresso bundle cut to almost half price in Amazon flash sale

Coffee lovers, rejoice.

Economics

81 m. ago Watch: Moment Ballymena rioter sets himself on fire as violence erupts for second night

Cars and properties set on fire in Ballymena as rioters hurl petrol bombs, fireworks and masonry at police officers

Events

83 m. ago Bridgerton star Genevieve Chenneour fights back against thief after having phone stolen

The 27-year-old actor wrestled the thief to the ground before hitting him repeatedly with the phone he tried to steal

Politics

93 m. ago 'I tried the Harrods £160 Japanese mango and was left stunned by one thing'

A food reviewer decided to try a Japanese mango from luxury department store Harrods with a hefty price tag and share her thoughts. As we're getting into summer, many people enjoy mangos around this time of year as they are in season

Economics

96 m. ago Sali Hughes on beauty: summer vibes in a bottle – the best suntan

The scents of the season are less Bounty ice-cream, more vanilla, spiced rum and driftwood with a glow of sunloungerSuntan fragrances hark back to more innocent times, when factor 8, 6 – or even 2! – oil seemed like a perfectly responsible course of action for a Brit on a fortnight’s Teletext holiday to Crete. Modern tributes draw on common olfactory themes in retro tanning oils, from warm vanilla and coconut to salt, citrus fruits, sexy amber and tropical flowers such as tiaré and frangipani. My favourites of the genre are either affordable or at least relatively inexpensive, because while I’m disgruntled by many fragrance prices these days, there’s something particularly offensive about a three-figure scent got up to smell like Ambre Solaire.In case I haven’t already raved enough about French pharmacy perfumers Roger & Gallet, here’s more. Vanille Soleil (£20 for 30ml), is the latest in the lineup and continues their tradition for considered, high-quality and very wearabl...

Politics

1 hour ago 'Don’t price a generation of Londoners out of our city', Sadiq Khan warns Chancellor

The mayor said house building will not go up in the capital without government support

Events

1 hour ago Second night of rioting in Ballymena leaves 17 police officers injured

Racially motivated attacks have left families in fear, say police, after unrest broke out over alleged sexual assaultA second night of rioting has left 17 police officers injured and caused damage to several homes, businesses and vehicles in Ballymena in Northern Ireland.A crowd launched a “sustained attack” on officers on Tuesday night by hurling petrol bombs, masonry and fireworks in the County Antrim town, a police spokesperson said. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Will Rachel Reeves launch a tax raid on the wealthy and how could it work?

Rachel Reeves' u-turn on winter fuel payments and increased spending will need to be paid for. Most experts think tax rises in the Budget are now inevitable.

Economics

2 h. ago Nintendo Switch 2 – live: Latest UK stock updates as Nintendo drops consoles

From specs and price to where the console is in stock, here’s your rolling coverage of the Nintendo Switch 2

Politics

2 h. ago Football tourists help Manchester cement place among UK’s busiest airports

Northwest hub and London Heathrow saw passenger numbers soar for Europa League final in Bilbao between United and Spurs

Society

2 h. ago I never knew smart bird feeders were a thing – but now I want one

Never seen one of these before? This clever AI bird feeder camera is now half price – and could be the perfect Father’s Day gift.

Politics

3 h. ago Rental price growth falls across London while national slowdown reaches four

London rents rose by 1.5 per cent between April 2024 and April 2025 — a marked slowdown on growth in the previous year

Politics

3 h. ago Ballymena riots: Fireworks and petrol bombs thrown at police as violence erupts

Fireworks and petrol bombs were thrown at police as violence erupted for a second night in a row in Northern Ireland on Tuesday (11 June).

Events

3 h. ago Why did Starmer and Reeves change tack on winter fuel payments? Every Labour U

The Independent looks at all the times Sir Keir Starmer has let voters down or outright U-turned on his promises on the journey from Labour leader to prime minister

Politics

3 h. ago Ballymena riots condemned as ‘racist thuggery’ as homes and cars set on fire in second night of violence

Dramatic scenes unfolded overnight in the Northern Ireland town as rioters hurled petrol bombs, fireworks and glass bottles at police officers

Events

3 h. ago Ballymena riots: Violence erupts for second night as police condemn 'racist thuggery'

Cars and properties set on fire in Ballymena as rioters hurl petrol bombs, fireworks and masonry at police officers

Events