60 h. ago Remainer poster girl who sparked outrage for trying to stop Brexit makes bid to hold coveted post of Chancellor of the University of Cambridge

Gina Miller, the controversial campaigner, has put herself forward for election to the historic role, saying she would use it to 'promote ethical leadership'

Politics

3 d. ago BGT's Amanda Holden details 'awful' ordeal at home just hours before live show

Heart Radio host and Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden said the incident sparked panic and left her fearing the worst for her beloved dog Minnie

Society

3 d. ago Boy, 13, dies after 'jumping in canal' over Bank Holiday weekend in horror incident

A teenage boy has died after jumping in a canal during the Bank Holiday weekend, just days after a similar tragedy sparked warnings over youngsters cooling off in water

Events

3 d. ago Trump's tariff war on film industry sparks fears next James Bond film will be produced in Hollywood despite bosses confirming 007 'will be British'

The US President's announcement to slap a 100 per cent levy on movies made outside of America sent shockwaves through UK industry figures.

Economics

4 d. ago Hollyoaks favourite sparks exit fears after 15 years leaving fans concerned

Hollyoaks fans are convinced Diane Hutchinson will become DI Alistair Banks' next victim after she made a jaw-dropping discovery about her lover during the latest episode

Politics

4 d. ago VE Day Bank Holiday will spark sunshine for Brits' street parties and 25C blast

Bright and dry conditions are due for bashes across the country today as well as the flypast and military parade in London to mark 80 years since the end of the war in Europe

Politics

1 week ago Voices: How can Britain’s housing divide be fixed? Join The Independent Debate

According to new figures released by Savills, older generations now hold the majority of the UK’s housing wealth – sparking debate over whether the system is fair to younger people struggling to get on the property ladder

Politics

2 w. ago Queen Silvia of Sweden sparks concern as she holds onto crutch while attending funeral with King Carl XVI Gustaf

Queen Silvia of Sweden supported herself with a crutch as she joined King Carl XVI Gustaf , 78, at a funeral service for his cousin this week.

Politics

2 w. ago Millie Radford sparks concern Britain's biggest family are having another feud during holiday to Florida

The mother-of-three, from Morecambe, Lancashire, is one of Sue and Noel Radford 's many children and stars on the Channel 5 show 22 Kids & Counting.

Politics

2 w. ago Millie Radford sparks concern of ANOTHER family feud during lavish holiday to Florida with parents Sue and Noel

The mother-of-three, from Morecambe, Lancashire, is one of Sue and Noel Radford 's many children and stars on the Channel 5 show 22 Kids & Counting.

Society

2 w. ago M1 traffic chaos as motorway closed after serious police incident

Motorists face huge tailbacks and long delays on the M1 with the motorway having been closed today following a police incident which took place close to Junction 5 for Watford

Events

2 w. ago Pope Francis' death sparks travel surge as tourists seek flights to holiest city in Europe

Bookings to Rome surged 400 per cent since Pope Francis passed on 21 April, according to On the Beach, as thousands of UK mourners set out on their plans to pay their respects to the pontiff. 

Events

2 w. ago Holly Aitchison sparkles in latest England rout as fly half decision looms

England 59-7 Scotland: Fly half Aitchison unlocked England’s attacking game in another thrashing of overmatched opposition

Politics

2 w. ago Holy water from Ethiopian well almost sparks outbreak of deadly disease in Europe

Religious tourists seeking 'healing and peace for body and mind' brought the so-called holy water to the UK and Germany from an Ethiopian well they visited as part of a spiritual pilgrimage

Events

3 w. ago Easter travel LIVE: Millions face Friday getaway delays as Dover queues hit 90 minutes and flood warnings issued

More than 300 engineering projects will be carried out by Network Rail across Britain between Good Friday and Easter Monday

Events

3 w. ago Holy smoke! London’s National Gallery used to allow visitors to spark up just metres from the art

Holy smoke! London’s National Gallery used to allow visitors to spark up just metres from the art  The Art Newspaper

Events

3 w. ago Mother of two died while heroically saving her children from holiday park caravan blaze sparked by faulty fire alarm, inquest hears

'Utterly devoted' Ruth Pingree, 42, helped her children escape before succumbing to the fumes on the family holiday in Suffolk. She died after becoming overwhelmed by the raging fire.

Events

3 w. ago Brits spark upsurge in country pub holidays where they prefer to just booze and eat

EXCLUSIVE: Brits are going bonkers for countryside boozers with over half of people saying they are considering a trip to little inn in away from the din of the city

Politics

3 w. ago Donald Trump mocked over bombshell US tariffs in a hilarious White Lotus sketch

Donald Trump's eye-watering tariffs, which have sent the global markets into meltdown, were mocked on the latest episode of Saturday Night Live in a sassy 'White Potus' sketch

Events

3 w. ago Dover travel chaos as IT failure sparks Easter misery as thousands delayed

Thousands of Brits' holiday plans are in danger of being ruined on Sunday morning following an IT failure at the French border that has created delays of up to one hour

Events