58 m. ago Waspi campaigners threaten legal action over 'gaslighting' by Government

A watchdog recommended that compensation be paid to women born in the 1950s whose state pension age was raised to be equal with men

Politics

93 m. ago Volodymyr Zelensky says progress has been made on Donald Trump's rare minerals deal

The initial US draft agreement aimed to grant American interests substantial access to Ukraine's valuable minerals, including lithium, essential for aerospace and defense industries.

Politics

5 h. ago WASPI women threaten legal action against Labour ministers after being denied £10.5bn in compensation because of changes to the state pension age

The Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) campaign has sent a 'letter before action' to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), warning of High Court proceedings if the issue is not resolved.

Economics

5 h. ago Levy on London stadium concerts could support grassroots music venues

In a report on the capital’s nightlife, the London Assembly has also told Sir Sadiq Khan to explore expanding the Night Tube

Culture

5 h. ago Giving entrepreneurs better mortgage and pension access ‘could boost economy’

Solving the ‘finance conundrum’ that entrepreneurs find themselves in could help to unlock growth to get the economy on track, the FSB said.

Economics

5 h. ago Net zero economy grows 10% in a year with £83bn boost to UK, report says

Analysis suggests green sectors from renewables to recycling are boosting regional growth.

Economics

5 h. ago Waspi campaigners threaten legal action after ‘gaslighting’ over compensation

The Women Against State Pension Inequality campaign has sent a ‘letter before action’ to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Events

5 h. ago Chris O’Dowd says Small Town, Big Story gave filming locations ’emotional boost’

The six-part series will air on Sky Atlantic and Now on February 27.

Politics

6 h. ago Labour ministers to resurrect trade talks with India in bid to boost investment

Jonathan Reynolds will meet his opposite number in the Indian capital to discuss improving trade with what will be the world's third largest economy by the end of the decade.

Politics

6 h. ago UK ministers head to India in search of trade deal they hope will boost economy

Business secretary says negotiations – now in their 15th round – are a ‘top priority’ for Labour governmentMinisters are relaunching negotiations with India this week in an attempt to clinch a multibillion-pound free trade agreement that they hope will boost the UK’s flatlining economy.Jonathan Reynolds, the business and trade secretary, flew to Delhi on Sunday to meet his Indian counterpart, Piyush Goyal, for the first time since Labour won the election. Continue reading...

Politics

7 h. ago Celebrity Hunted winner Christine McGuinness makes relationship confession

Christine McGuinness evaded capture from the hunters on Channel 4's Celebrity Hunted and became the first female winner - she tells us it's given her a huge confidence boost

Politics

9 h. ago Germany has voted. But what kind of government will it have?

The country faces weeks or even months of coalition negotiations after no party won a majorityIt has been a extraordinary election in Germany, and the result has been keenly awaited around the world to see what new government might emerge in Europe’s largest but ailing economy.Exit polls show a clear win for the CDU/CSU centre-right alliance, followed by the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) – an anti-Islam party that has advocated “remigration” for migrants as well as German citizens deemed to have integrated poorly – in second place. Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago Sleep expert's five ways to feel less tired and wake up not as groggy in morning

A sleep expert has shared five tips to help you wake up feeling more refreshed and less groggy in the morning, which aim to improve your sleep quality and boost your morning routine

Politics

12 h. ago What is Keir Starmer’s plan to boost UK defence spending and is it affordable?

Keir Starmer is expected to outline plans to hike Britain’s defence spending, The Independent looks at what has been said about the move

Politics

14 h. ago Tories suggest benefits should be slashed for those with 'anxiety' in order to boost defence spending

Ex-defence minister James Cartlidge, now shadow defence secretary, said there was a need for Britain to become 'more resilient' and invest greater sums in 'hard power'.

Politics

15 h. ago Residents stage protest against homeowner who cut off community with huge security gates

A homeowner decided to commission security guards and erect gates to prevent further access

Events

15 h. ago Residents gather in anger to take on neighbour's huge security gates

A homeowner decided to commission security guards and erect gates to prevent access to a part of the countryside the community has been using for years

Events

15 h. ago I was forced to get dentures at just 23 when my teeth unexpectedly started falling out after I gave birth

Shayla Cramer, from Ethan, South Dakota, revealed she grew up in a poor family without access to a constant supply of water, which she needed to keep her teeth clean.

Politics

15 h. ago Starmer backs Trump’s calls for Nato allies to boost defence spending in stirring speech ahead of US visit

Ahead of a meeting with the US president, Sir Keir Starmer said the UK and Europe ‘have to do more for our defence and security’

Politics

16 h. ago Is your work pension scheme a dud? We reveal the best and worst funds

Workers saving into some of the UK's most popular workplace pensions could be left hundreds of thousands of pounds worse off in retirement because their scheme is performing badly.

Economics