28 m. ago Tesco shopper says typing two words into app can get you free food

A savvy shopper has shared the simple hack that allows her to get free products and samples with her Tesco shop - including a Bonne Maman chocolate spread that 'tastes like Ferrero Rocher'

Politics

32 m. ago Starmer kicks out Labour's welfare rebels: PM sets up major clash with party as hardline anti

Brian Leishman, Chris Hinchliff and Neil Duncan-Jordan, who have all been in the Commons less than a year, are reported to have been disciplined for 'persistent breaches of party discipline'.

Politics

41 m. ago Keir Starmer suspends four Labour MPs over 'persistent breaches of party discipline'

At least four Labour MPs have been stripped of the Labour party whip over ‘persistent breaches of party discipline’

Politics

46 m. ago Brian Leishman: Scottish MP among three suspended by Starmer over 'persistent breaches of party discipline'

All three voted against the Government’s planned welfare reforms earlier this month.

Politics

53 m. ago ‘An absolute privilege’: Australia’s octogenarian basketball team know it’s never to late to don the green and gold

For over-80s at the world championships, the game is played on a smaller court with extended shot clocks – and in this age category, competition can sometimes feature courtside defibrillationOscar Carlson describes himself, rather self-deprecatingly, as “just an old bloke that does stuff”. Only doing stuff – in this 84-year-old’s case – extends to representing his country on the international sporting stage.Last month, Carlson was a member of the Australian 80-year plus men’s team at the World Maxibasketball Championship in Switzerland. The Boomer Boomers, if you will. The championships feature national teams in age categories from 35-plus and upwards; games are played under ordinary basketball rules, with minor modifications for older age categories – including an extended shot clock and smaller courts.Coach Adrian Hurley (top left) addresses the team during a timeout in a game Continue reading...

Politics

56 m. ago Did Superman kill the press junket? How TikTok clips conquered movie publicity

From the new Superman geeking out on Star Wars to the Wicked cast crying, actors’ personality insights are now distilled into reel-friendly clips and internet boyfriend-baiting soundbitesThe new Superman is a tricky proposition to market. Not only does it represent a new reimagining of an 87-year-old character, but it also has to tell everyone who David Corenswet is. The new Superman is a complete unknown to many of us, and you suspect that a hefty slice of the film’s promotional budget has been given over to selling the guy to the world.In the old days, this would have been achieved with wall-to-wall press interviews. Big, hefty cover stories in key publications in every territory, where interviewers would attempt to plumb the depths of his psyche to see if he can pass muster. But that hasn’t really happened. Instead, there is a very big chance that – if you’re the right age – you will have learned everything you need to know about David Corenswet from a couple of TikToks. Continue...

Events

70 m. ago Martin Lewis says 'I have a rule' as anyone with summer trip booked told to act

Anyone going on holiday should book travel insurance 'now' in case of cancellation

Politics

71 m. ago UK politics live: Suella Braverman apologises for Tory government ‘failures’ over Afghan data breach

Email blunder triggered the evacuation of thousands of Afghans who were brought to the UK under a secret resettlement scheme

Politics

74 m. ago Gwynedd man ignores 'no sex' rule after hair transplant and instantly regrets it

Ruben Owen, 24, woke up to his face looking 'like a balloon' after his hair transplant in Turkey, after he ignored the 'no sex' rule. He has since warned others about what might happen

Politics

89 m. ago Three Labour MPs suspended by the party for 'persistent' defiance of Keir Starmer as PM turns on backbench welfare rebels

Brian Leishman, Chris Hinchliff and Neil Duncan-Jordan, who have all been in the Commons less than a year, are reported to have been disciplined for 'persistent breaches of party discipline'.

Economics

90 m. ago BREAKING: Keir Starmer suspends 'at least three Labour MPs over discipline breaches'

Keir Starmer has reportedly suspended three Labour MPs over 'persistent breaches of party discipline' - We'll be bringing you the latest updates on this Breaking Politics News story

Politics

93 m. ago £66m returned to APP scam victims in first six months of rules going live

The Payment Systems Regulator said the data shows ‘positive outcomes for consumers’ in the first six months of mandatory reimbursement rules.

Economics

1 hour ago Labour MPs suspended by Keir Starmer over 'persistent breaches of party discipline'

At least three Labour MPs are reportedly being stripped of the Labour party whip over ‘persistent breaches of party discipline’

Politics

1 hour ago Excruciating moment Love Island's Harrison FINALLY tells Toni that he slept with Lauren before explosive recoupling

Tuesday's episode of the ITV reality show saw Toni shock her fellow Islanders and recouple with Harrison again, leaving her man Cach to couple up with Emma.

Events

1 hour ago Complaint upheld against Belgian ticket inspector who said ‘bonjour’ in Flanders

Ilyass Alba also said ‘goeiedag’ on train in Dutch-speaking region but he breached country’s strict language rulesA complaint against a Belgian ticket inspector who gave passengers a bilingual greeting in Dutch-speaking Flanders has been upheld, shedding light on the country’s strict language laws.The conductor, Ilyass Alba, said Belgium’s Permanent Commission for Linguistic Control had upheld a complaint made by a commuter in 2024. The passenger had objected to Alba’s use of the French word “bonjour” while the train was in Dutch-speaking Flanders. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Barack Obama addresses divorce rumours as wife Michelle brings him to tears

Barack Obama and Michelle Obama have addressed speculation about their marriage, following rumours that they were heading for divorce, on the latest episode of her podcast

Politics

2 h. ago Rachel Reeves inadvertently breached rules on declaring freebies, watchdog finds

The chancellor apologised for the error involving the declaration of theatre tickets for an adaptation of the classic children’s novel Ballet Shoes

Politics

2 h. ago UK politics live: ‘Angry’ Starmer says Tories have questions to answer over Afghanistan data breach

Email blunder triggered the evacuation of thousands of Afghans who were brought to the UK under a secret resettlement scheme

Politics

2 h. ago New Spanish restaurant rule bans common habit many tourists do

People might find themselves in an awkward position if they're not aware of this before they start eating

Society

2 h. ago Voices: ‘We failed those who protected us’: Independent readers react to UK’s ‘shameful’ MoD data breach

Our community has reacted with anger, disbelief and deep concern to revelations that a catastrophic Ministry of Defence data breach, which put tens of thousands of Afghans at risk, was kept hidden under a superinjunction for nearly two years, as the government quietly launched a covert evacuation programme

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