4 h. ago Young families, the sole survivor’s brother and tragic final selfies: The British victims of Air India plane crash

Victims include a family of three from Gloucester and a London-based couple who ran a spiritual wellness company

Events

5 h. ago How to see your favourite musician for free: Meet the London DJ who ditched £60k a year sales job to bring the world's most famous artists to street gigs in the UK

DJ AG, real name Ashley Gordon, 39, is quickly making a name for himself in the UK's music scene by inviting famous faces to perform outside UK landmarks, including London's King's Cross.

Economics

5 h. ago Chris Brown unleashes tirade at his record label as UK tour tickets still on sale

The Freaky Friday singer, who is currently on the European leg of his new tour, called out his record label in a row over lyrics to his new single

Politics

13 h. ago ‘She was a ray of sunshine’: First British victims of Air India plane crash named after 241 killed

Victims include a family of three from Gloucester and a London-based couple who ran a spiritual wellness company

Events

18 h. ago Netanyahu announces launch of military operation against Iran – video

The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said Israel had launched Operation Rising Lion, a 'targeted operation to roll back the Iranian threat to Israel's very survival'. Declaring that Iran had recently take steps to weaponise enriched uranium, Netanyahu said Israel had targeted its leading nuclear scientist and main nuclear enrichment and weaponisation facilities. 'This operation will continue for as many days as it takes.'Israeli military says strikes hit dozens of targets in Iran, including nuclear sites – live updates Continue reading...

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33 h. ago Who was on board Air India 171 flight? Passenger total revealed including children

Travellers from four different nationalities were passengers on the ill fated Air India flight bound for London Gatwick Airport, including children - here's what we know

Society

34 h. ago Air India plane crash LIVE: Flight to London Gatwick crashes in Ahmedabad with 244 people including 53 Britons on board

An Air India plane with 244 people on board that was heading to London Gatwick has crashed in the Indian city of Ahmedabad.

Events

34 h. ago London could see hottest day of the year this week as thunderstorms also forecast

A yellow heat warning has been issued for parts of the UK this week, including London

Events

35 h. ago Air India flight with 244 on board including 53 Brits crashes on way to London Gatwick

The AI171 Boeing 787-8 has crashed after takeoff. Picture from the scene appears to show the wreckage of an Air India plane in Ahmedabad as three fatalities have been confirmed so far

Events

45 h. ago Experts cast doubt on Reeves' plan to make her sums add up by saving billions through 'technical efficiency gains', slashing admin spending and clamping down on tax

The Treasury said it planned to make more use of artificial intelligence, reforming the workforce - including through job cuts - and selling off its London property portfolio.

Economics

54 h. ago Aircraft leasing firms win multibillion dollar lawsuit over planes ‘lost’ in Russia

High court in London rules companies can recover losses from insurers for aircraft stuck since invasion of UkraineAircraft leasing companies have won a multibillion-dollar lawsuit against insurers in relation to planes stranded in Russia after the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.The high court in London ruled in favour of six leasing firms including Ireland’s AerCap and Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) that had brought a $4.7bn (£3.4bn) lawsuit in one of the biggest insurance disputes ever heard in the UK. Continue reading...

Society

55 h. ago Meta to announce $15bn investment in bid to achieve computerised ‘superintelligence’

Mark Zuckerberg expected to announce Meta will buy 49% stake in Scale AI as race to dominate AI market speeds upMeta is to announce a $15bn (£11bn) bid to achieve computerised “superintelligence”, according to multiple reports.The Silicon Valley race to dominate artificial intelligence is speeding up despite the patchy performance of many existing AI systems. Continue reading...

Economics

55 h. ago Spending review 2025: Key takeaways after Rachel Reeves announces government budgets

The Independent looks at what is in the spending review, and, crucially, what is not

Politics

56 h. ago Spending review 2025: What’s in and what’s not after Rachel Reeves announces government budgets

The Independent looks at what is in the spending review, and, crucially, what is not

Politics

58 h. ago Rachel Reeves spending review 2025 LIVE as Chancellor makes major announcements

Key projects in Greater Manchester are expected to benefit from funding

Politics

59 h. ago Spending Review 2025: what time is Rachel Reeves' announcement today – what UK government plans mean for you

Big pledges on housing, healthcare, and transport are expected, but questions remain over where cuts may fall 🚆

Politics

60 h. ago Spending Review 2025: Key points announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves

A series of funding packages have already been trailed ahead of the full spending plans being unveiled

Politics

3 d. ago Rolling Stones 'ready to release surprise album after cancelling huge tour'

The Rolling Stones, which consists of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood, are said to have been working on a new album after deciding to scrap plans for a European tour

Politics

3 d. ago Paul Lawrie announces new event sponsor for 2025 Tartan Pro Tour

Novellus Finance will be title sponsor of Macdonald Spey Valley Masters in September

Society

3 d. ago Thames Water LIVE: Thousands of east London homes without water supply

Thames Water has apologised to customers after thousands of households across east London have been left without water including those in Whitechapel, Shoreditch, Spitalfields and Bethnal Green

Society