28 m. ago Starmer says alliance with US is 'indispensable' and Trump 'sincerely' wants peace despite backlash at bust

Keir Starmer said those arguing for the UK to disengage from the America were 'totally unserious', saying he was 'crystal clear' that he wanted to strengthen ties.

Politics

58 m. ago Man pleads guilty to murder and attempted murder in shooting at suburban Chicago July 4 parade

The man accused of opening fire at an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago has pleaded guilty to murder and attempted murder moments ahead of opening arguments for his trial

Events

76 m. ago No plans to cap service charges for leaseholders, housing minister tells MPs

In the Commons, Matthew Pennycook argued a cap would ‘prevent necessary funds being raised for legitimate purposes’.

Politics

81 m. ago Manchester United’s collapse leaves the FA Cup nearly free of superclubs

Exiting the FA Cup on penalties at home to Fulham is a new low in a season full of them for Ruben Amorim’s sideSign up for Soccer with Jonathan Wilson hereWhat links Jack Robson, Lal Hilditch, Herbert Bamlett and Ruben Amorim?They’re the only permanent managers in Manchester United history with a career negative goal-difference. Other than Amorim, the other three worked between 1914 and 1931. Sunday’s FA Cup exit against Fulham, admittedly, did not contribute to that. It was possible, even, in the aftermath of a penalty shootout defeat, to argue it had been one of United’s better recent performances. They’ve only lost two of their previous eight games. But it’s also just 3 March and United already have no chance of winning any domestic competition this season. Continue reading...

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88 m. ago Heartbroken son says he will never forgive 'paranoid' father jailed for murdering his partner in the deluded belief she was scamming him

Sophie Evans, 30, was found face down at home with a towel tied to a cupboard on her throat in July last year.

Events

92 m. ago The Norwegian fuel tycoon taking on the US Navy after Trump's 'backstabbing' of Zelensky

Haltbakk Bunkers CEO Gunnar Gran told Norwegian maritime news outlet Kystens Næringsliv : 'Not a litre will be delivered (to US ships) until Trump is finished... We choose our customers!'

Politics

1 hour ago Did Donald Trump learn cringeworthy dance while partying with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein?

Sinister footage from 1992 could shed new light on the US President's signature shimmying that's become a staple of his campaign rallies - and a link to predator Jeffrey Epstein

Politics

1 hour ago Mortgage approvals fall as borrowing still costly compared to 'cheap money era'

The number of mortgages being approved to home buyers fell back in January, following an increase in December, according to Bank of England figures

Economics

2 h. ago Get paid to move banks: Best current account switch offers worth up to £175

It’s not just about the cash bonus either - better interest rates or other perks are available if you switch

Economics

2 h. ago DWP alert as 'spying powers' will allow officials to view all UK bank accounts

A privacy expert urged for the new powers to be scrapped

Politics

2 h. ago San Francisco 49ers owners set to complete Rangers takeover deal

Reports say 49ers Enterprises to take 51% stake in clubDue diligence now set to begin on offerA takeover deal for Rangers is set to be completed, with the owners of the San Francisco 49ers on track to acquire a majority stake in the Glasgow giants, according to reports.The news follows months of discussion around a proposed investment and comes at a delicate time for the club, with Rangers 16 points behind Celtic at the top of the Scottish Premiership but about to face Fenerbahce in a Europa League last-16 tie. Continue reading...

Economics

3 h. ago Kroger Chairman and CEO resigns following investigation into personal conduct

Kroger Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen is stepping down after an internal investigation into his personal conduct

Politics

4 h. ago BBC Outnumbered stars Hugh Dennis and Claire Skinner married in secret ceremony three years ago

The Outnumbered stars, who played married couple Pete and Sue Brockman in the BBC sitcom, have now tied the knot in real life but they managed to keep their nuptials under wraps for three years.

Society

4 h. ago Passenger horror as plane cabin fills up with smoke and chemical smell

A flight heading for Bangkok, Thailand, filled with smoke not long before landing due to a power bank catching fire — now some airlines are changing their rules on portable chargers in luggage

Events

4 h. ago Barclays to reduce mortgage rates from Tuesday including five

The lender said it would reduce some of the rates it was offering by up to 0.48 percentage points.

Politics

5 h. ago Attorney General Pam Bondi insists more Jeffrey Epstein files are being released – despite disastrous ‘phase 1’

‘We will get everything. We will have it in our possession,’ attorney general says amid claims ‘thousands of pages’ of Epstein documents are being withheld by the FBI

Events

5 h. ago Voices: Should Donald Trump’s state visit with King Charles go ahead? Join The Independent Debate

Plans for the US president's state visit have sparked division. While Lib Dem leader Ed Davey sees it as an opportunity to secure stronger US commitments on Ukraine, SNP leader John Swinney argues that Britain should not reward a president who has undermined a key ally

Politics

5 h. ago Gervonta Davis vs Lamont Roach rematch set to be ordered after ‘very controversial night’

Davis and Roach drew, though the latter was arguably denied a rightful win when ‘Tank’ took a knee yet escaped a knockdown ruling

Politics

5 h. ago Family of British father found dead on Benidorm holiday demand answers

Loved ones of father-of-four Nathan Osman say Spanish authorities did not investigate attempts to use his bank cards the day after he died

Events

5 h. ago Markets climb as defence stocks, euro and pound rally on Europe’s Ukraine peace push – business live

German stock market records biggest gains after Starmer announces ‘coalition of the willing,’ as investors expect big splurge in defence spending Eurozone inflation has dipped, moving closer to the European Central Bank’s 2% target, ahead of a widely expected drop in interest rates at the central bank’s meeting on Thursday.Headline inflation fell from 2.5% to 2.4% in January, while core inflation, which strips out volatile energy and food costs, dropped from 2.7 to 2.6%, Eurostat said this morning.After quite a strong January reading, February eurozone inflation came in soft. Core inflation ticked down after having been stable at 2.7% since September.The weak economic environment seems to trump an increase in reported input costs for the moment. For the European Central Bank, this is a dovish sign as the governing council mulls over how low it should bring rates. Continue reading...

Economics