23 m. ago Second water company announces hosepipe ban as millions more face restrictions in England

Britons are braced for a third heatwave this summer as two water companies announce hosepipe bans during drought conditions

Politics

24 m. ago Ayrshire motorists braced for more disruption as A77 roadworks extended

'Operational challenges' have forced Amey to extend the works on the A77 at Carlock Hill by a further month.

Transport

29 m. ago Five reported dead in Gaza after Israeli strike on school sheltering displaced people – Middle East crisis live

Separately, the Al-Awda hospital in Nuseirat said it received several casualties after Israeli forces had opened fire at civilians near an aid distribution pointMilitant fighters of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) began handing over their weapons near the northern Iraqi city of Sulaymaniyah on Friday, marking a symbolic but significant step in the decades-long conflict between Turkey and the outlawed group.The disarmament ceremony marks a turning point in the transition of the PKK from armed insurgency to democratic politics, as part of a broader effort to draw a line under one of the region’s longest-running conflicts. Continue reading...

Events

31 m. ago Vote system change for electing London mayor 'good news for Labour but makes victory harder for Tories and Reform'

Will axing of first past the post encourage Sir Sadiq Khan to seek a fourth term in 2028?

Politics

32 m. ago Bob Vylan singer tells fans NOT to chant 'Death to the IDF' at first gig after Glastonbury because 'you'll get me in trouble'

The singer led chants calling for the death of the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) and 'Free, free Palestine ' at Glastonbury Festival last month.

Events

36 m. ago UK politics live: Cooper refuses to criticise Macron’s Brexit swipe after more migrants arrive in Dover

Several migrants, wearing life jackets, were brought ashore by Border Force to Dover, Kent, on Friday

Politics

38 m. ago Emma Raducanu's coach admits she may soon replace him in NINTH change since US Open win

Emma Raducanu may be forced to change her coach again as Mark Petchey's punditry commitments for The Tennis Channel means he cannot work with her on a full-time basis

Politics

39 m. ago More migrant small boats head to UK hours after Starmer and Macron agree one

One Border Force vessel arrived in Dover before 9am, having picked up a group of people after a ‘small boat’ incident in the Channel

Politics

63 m. ago Putin's cruellest attack: Heartbreaking moment terminally ill orphans have to be evacuated to bomb shelter as Russian drones target Ukraine

Nurses could be seen carrying the children in their arms after they were forced to flee a hospice in Chernivtsi due to Vladimir Putin 's relentless strikes targeting civilians.

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88 m. ago Brits are left stranded in 'war zone' conditions for 17 hours after 'drunk' couple are caught smoking on Mexico

The Gatwick-bound flight from Cancun, Mexico was forced to divert to Bangor International Airport in Maine , U.S. on July 8, where passengers were held overnight.

Events

93 m. ago ‘No escape from despair’: How The Independent reported the Srebrenica massacre

Today marks 30 years since Bosnian Serb forces systematically murdered more than 8,000 Bosnian Muslims

Events

1 hour ago Katie Price 'drops out' of major work event leaving organisers 'disappointed'

Katie Price has been forced to pull out of an appearance at Barnsley Pride this weekend after she was expected to headline the afterparty at a nightclub

Economics

2 h. ago Wildfires force evacuations at Grand Canyon and Black Canyon of the Gunnison parks

Visitors and staff at two national parks in the U.S. West have been evacuted because of wildfires

Events

2 h. ago Emma Raducanu set to change coach for a NINTH time since US Open title win as her latest trainer admits she might be forced to replace him, just TWO WEEKS after he started the job

Murray's ex-coach first began working with the 2021 US Open champion during the Miami Open, after Raducanu's previous coach, Vlado Platenik, held the position for just two weeks.

Politics

2 h. ago UK on recession alert: Tax hike fears mount as GDP FALLS for the second month in a row

The grim figures heap pressure on the Chancellor, who has been hoping that growth can help her balance the government books.

Economics

3 h. ago WW3 fears as South Korea, US and Japan hold military drills to warn Putin and Kim Jong

Top South Korean, U.S. and Japanese military officers have urged North Korea to halt unlawful activities as the three nations flew advanced warplanes for a joint exercise in a show of force

Events

3 h. ago UK on recession alert: Fresh blow for Rachel Reeves as GDP FALLS for the second month in a row with 0.1% drop in May

The grim figures heap pressure on the Chancellor, who has been hoping that growth can help her balance the government books.

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3 h. ago UK economy shrinks for second month running in May – business live

UK GDP falls by 0.1% in May, following 0.3% fall in April.US will impose 35% tariffs on Canadian imports, Trump says in letterFTSE 100 hit record high on ThursdayThe pound has dropped against the US dollar, as investors react to this morning’s worse-than-expected GDP report.Sterling has lost a third of a cent to $1.354, a drop of 0.2%.“The economy contracted slightly in May with notable falls in production and construction, only partially offset by growth in services. However, across the latest three months as a whole, the economy still grew. This reflected strength earlier in the year that resulted, in part, from some activity being brought forward to February and March.“May’s fall in production was driven by oil and gas extraction, car manufacturing and the often-erratic pharmaceutical industry. Continue reading...

Economics

3 h. ago Heatwave to reach 32C peak in London as first UK hosepipe ban of year comes into effect

Temperatures could reach 32C in London on Friday as a hosepipe ban comes into force in Yorkshire

Politics

3 h. ago Brits with EVs warned over letting their car battery drop below certain level

Even though battery prices have fallen sharply in recent years and the affordability of electric vehicles (EVs) has improved, the need to protect this costly component remains vitally important

Events