47 m. ago Sandie Peggie tribunal RECAP: NHS Fife accused of 'delusion' as hearing involving Dr Beth Upton resumes

The tribunal hearing involving nurse Sandie Peggie, NHS Fife and Dr Beth Upton will hear closing submissions for a second day.

Sport

51 m. ago Sandie Peggie: NHS Fife nurse accused of 'judgement and hostility' that 'do not deserve' Equality Act defence

Sandie Peggie’s “judgement and hostility” towards a trans doctor do not deserve the protections of the Equality Act, NHS Fife’s lawyer has argued.

Events

54 m. ago OpenAI and Meta say they're fixing AI chatbots to better respond to teens in distress

OpenAI and Meta are adjusting how their chatbots respond to teenagers and users showing signs of distress

Politics

58 m. ago New Green Party leader wants to ‘reclaim’ populism after landslide win

Zack Polanski warned Labour: ‘We are here to replace you.’

Politics

78 m. ago ‘Trump loses again’: California governor reacts to judge ruling that national guard in LA violated federal law – live

Democratic governor Gavin Newsom takes shot at Trump after ‘the courts agree’ that deployment of national guard during LA immigration protests was illegalTrump illegally deployed national guard during LA Ice protests, judge rulesDonald Trump’s “exciting announcement” expected at 2pm ET will be “related to the Department of Defense”, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.Representatives Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna plan to hold a news conference tomorrow with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse as the political fallout from the saga continues to engage Congress on several fronts. Continue reading...

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81 m. ago Presiding Officer says she is ‘shocked’ about toilet camera investigation

Alison Johnstone MSP addressed the Scottish Parliament about the ongoing investigation into an alleged camera in Holyrood toilets.

Events

87 m. ago SNP plan to tackle Scotland's housing emergency branded 'too little, too late' with 78,000 new homes needed

SNP ministers have been repeatedly criticised for the slow pace of housebuilding in Scotland at a time more than 10,000 youngsters are stuck living in temporary accommodation.

Politics

89 m. ago Ministers accused of making ‘almost no progress’ on grooming gangs inquiry

Home Office minister Jess Phillips told MPs the appointment process was in its ‘final stages’.

Politics

1 hour ago Trump live updates: President to make Oval Office announcement amid speculation about health

President Donald Trump scheduled to make announcement from Oval Office at 2 p.m. ET

Politics

1 hour ago Dismantling of Grenfell Tower begins eight years after devastating fire

The Government has pledged the building’s deconstruction will be carried out ‘with great care and sensitivity’

Events

1 hour ago Trump’s ‘exciting announcement’ related to the Pentagon, White House says – US politics live

It’s still unclear what the announcement will be, but White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says it’s related to the department of defenseDonald Trump’s “exciting announcement” expected at 2pm ET will be “related to the Department of Defense”, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.Representatives Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna plan to hold a news conference tomorrow with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse as the political fallout from the saga continues to engage Congress on several fronts. Continue reading...

Politics

1 hour ago Newsom takes aim at ‘Karolyin’’ Leavitt with Hunger Games meme as trolling continues

California governor likens White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to Effie Trinket in latest social media spoof of Trump administration

Politics

1 hour ago Police share new details on Rudy Giuliani car crash after his spokesperson referenced ‘domestic violence incident’

‘This is a man who survived 9/11—so a little car accident won’t be slowing him down,’ Giuliani’s head of security told The Independent

Events

2 h. ago Up to 100,000 Californians could have potentially fatal ‘kissing bug’ disease previously rarely seen in US

The illness has potentially infected between 70,000 and 100,000 Californians.

Events

2 h. ago No10 signals no ethics probe into Angela Rayner's tax payments for lavish £800,000 second home until mystery legal gag is lifted

The Tories have demanded Sir Laurie Magnus, the Independent Adviser on Ministers' Interests, launch a probe into the Deputy Prime Minister's purchase this summer.

Economics

2 h. ago No 10 insists Reeves’ authority not dented by reshuffle after market jitters

Downing Street underscored ministers’ continuing commitment to fiscal rules as government borrowing costs surge

Culture

2 h. ago Republican Thomas Massie gets the ball rolling on release of Epstein files as Congress returns to DC

Massie says he’s confident discharge petition can reach required 218 signatures to pass

Politics

2 h. ago Here are the jobs that won’t have to pay tax on tips – did yours make the list?

The temporary policy will allow certain tipped workers to claim deductions up to $25,000 per year on their taxes

Economics

2 h. ago Jess Phillips says grooming gang failure officials deserve to go to jail

Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips said officials like social workers who failed to act on grooming gangs should 'face the full force of everything they deserve'

Events

2 h. ago Keir Starmer stops team singing Happy Birthday after they all forgot last year

In their first Cabinet meeting since the summer recess, Keir Starmer shut down an attempt by Cabinet ministers to sing him Happy Birthday, according to Downing Street

Politics