60 m. ago New scheme launched by Aldi to help parents in summer holidays

The cost of looking after children during the six-week school summer break is an added pressure on families

Politics

66 m. ago Army reveals scale of damage done to DC streets following Trump’s military parade

Pentagon also reveals attendance figures were a long way short of total claimed by White House

Events

67 m. ago Lloyds, Halifax, and RBS customers with an overdraft given major warning

The change will see some customers paying less while others will pay more

Events

73 m. ago 'Overwhelming' evidence former Barclays boss Jes Staley was 'close' to notorious paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, tribunal rules

Jes Staley was fined £1.8 million and banned from holding senior roles in the financial sector by the Financial Conduct Authority ( FCA ) in 2023.

Politics

80 m. ago WRU reveal strong UK and overseas interest in Cardiff Rugby as more than five bidders emerge

The union is looking to sell the Arms Park club having acquired it out of administration in April

Politics

83 m. ago John Belfield said it was Thomas Campbell's 'time to go' and threatened to have sex with ex

Mr Belfield is giving evidence in his defence for a fourth day at Manchester Crown Court

Events

86 m. ago Social Security Scotland delivers £289m in payments to North Lanarkshire residents in 12 months

The payments, from April last year to March 2025, helped 75,815 people in North Lanarkshire with the cost of living, including support to heat their homes, pay for essential items and feed their families.

Economics

97 m. ago Dolce & Gabbana’s ‘perfect for everyday’ perfume has been slashed by 50% in limited time offer

LookFantastic has slashed the price of a Dolce & Gabbana fragrance shoppers are calling 'perfect for everyday' by 50%, but only for a limited time

Politics

99 m. ago UK estate agents warn AI home valuations could be costing sellers thousands

A new survey has found that nine in 10 estate agents think AI software, known as automated valuation models (AVMs), are undervaluing homes

Events

1 hour ago Gun for hire: what does Denis Villeneuve joining as director tell us about the new James Bond?

The director of the now Amazon-controlled 007 franchise can do action spectacle with art and integrity – the question now is who will he want to wear the tux At last. Something. Something has emerged from the vast opaque corporate entity that is Amazon MGM, which swallowed up the James Bond brand from Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli – the latter being reportedly discontented (though presumably very much richer).White smoke has emerged from the funnel marked “director” – though still nothing from the funnel marked “star” – and it’s a really big hitter. Denis Villeneuve is the Canadian film-maker who gave us the excellent science-fiction movies Arrival, Blade Runner 2049 and Dune Parts One and Two, and has demonstrated a real flair for big-budget action thrillers in Sicario and Prisoners, with plenty of the ambient sexiness in hardware and spectacle. (Perhaps Villeneuve will now get the ultimate corporate blessing of being a last-minute wedding guest at the Bezos wedding in Veni...

Politics

2 h. ago Ousted Bangladesh leader’s defence lawyer removed over social media post demanding her execution

State-appointed lawyer is sacked after Sheikh Hasina’s son accuses interim government of legal malpractice

Politics

2 h. ago Historic Scottish pub Sherlock Holmes author frequented reopens after makeover

The Salisbury Arms in Edinburgh has reopened after undergoing a huge makeover.

Culture

2 h. ago Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez leaked $48m wedding details could spell chaos for bride

Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos and partner Lauren Sanchez are set to tie the knot with 200 guests present in Venice this week, in a huge affair said to have cost a total of $48m

Events

2 h. ago The myriad of countries arming Russia and Ukraine – and the billions it costs

As Donald Trump suggests he could send Patriot air defence missiles to Ukraine, The Independent takes a look at which countries are the key military backers behind war in Europe

Economics

2 h. ago Tanner Martin dead: Social media star dies age 30 weeks after welcoming first child

The social media content maker Tanner Martin has passed away at the age of 30 - just weeks after he welcomed his first child and breaking the news himself in a pre-recorded video

Events

2 h. ago London pedicabs to be regulated amid public concern over safety, noise and cost

London pedicabs to be regulated amid public concern over safety, noise and cost  The Guardian

Politics

2 h. ago 'I went to M&S factory outlet and cost of giant cake left me floored'

M&S is known for their large layer cakes, among other sweet treats, but they can take a toll on your wallet. One woman discovered where you can pick up these M&S goods for less

Politics

3 h. ago The new diet that can slash dementia risk by 25 per cent and slow ageing: Scientists reveal vital details including when YOU should start following it

Scientists in the US have just published the results of a large study that found people in their 40s and beyond who followed this eating regimen were significantly less likely to develop Alzheimer's.

Events

3 h. ago National park Scotland: Where £160k was spent on consultation for axed Dumfries and Galloway plan

The cost of a consultation surrounding the national park originally planned for Dumfries and Galloway has been revealed.

Economics

3 h. ago Barbora Krejcikova picks up injury scare ahead of Wimbledon title defence

The world number 17 pulled out of Eastbourne after defeating British pair Harriet Dart and Jodie Burrage in the previous rounds.

Events