6 h. ago John Rentoul answers your questions on Labour’s future – from welfare U

Chief political commentator John Rentoul answers your questions on Labour’s deepening welfare crisis, the rise of a Corbyn-Sultana breakaway party, and what it all means for Keir Starmer’s grip on government

Politics

7 h. ago Twenty questions only Oasis superfans will be able to answer

The countdown is on until the UK tour kicks off, but how well do you know the band?

Politics

14 h. ago Can Starmer and Reeves hold the Labour Party together? Ask John Rentoul anything

The Independent’s chief political commentator, John Rentoul, is here to answer your questions as Labour grapples with a welfare reform crisis, mounting pressure on Keir Starmer’s leadership, and growing doubts over Rachel Reeves’s position

Society

30 h. ago Not ‘giving up’: is there another way to describe accepting how I look as I age?

If ‘giving up’ doesn’t sit right, try thinking about it as getting something back: time, money, energyEach month, Ask Ugly columnist Jessica DeFino answers a reader question about beauty cultureHi Ugly,I recently chatted with a middle-aged co-worker about her friend who is unhappy being single and thinks she should lose weight. As Gen X women growing up in the 1980s, our biggest concern was weight and calorie counting to control it (now we can add wrinkles, yellow teeth and odd body hair to the list).My father had plastic surgery. Now he wants me and my mother to get work doneHow should I be styling my pubic hair?How do I deal with imperfection?I want to ignore beauty culture. But I’ll never get anywhere if I don’t look a certain way Continue reading...

Politics

32 h. ago Voices: For crying out loud: are you ready for the ‘politics of pain’ about to hit us?

I once accused the PM and his chancellor of being too gloomy, writes John Rentoul. Turns out they were not gloomy enough – and they’ll have to lead the nation through another vale of tears

Politics

32 h. ago New NHS plan shows ‘future already looks better’ under Labour – Starmer

Patients will be given more control of their health via the NHS app, while there will be less reliance on hospitals, the plan says.

Politics

36 h. ago Future already looks bright for the NHS under Labour, Starmer says

Chancellor Rachel Reeves made her first appearance since she was seen crying in the Commons on Wednesday.

Politics

38 h. ago Can Labour survive its identity crisis? Ask chief political commentator John Rentoul anything

The Independent’s chief political commentator, John Rentoul, is here to answer your questions as Labour grapples with a welfare reform crisis, mounting pressure on Keir Starmer’s leadership, and growing doubts over Rachel Reeves’s position

Events

47 h. ago Trump 'suffers serious dementia' as he refers to himself as 'detainee' in Alligator Alcatraz gaffe

Donald Trump has been accused of suffering from dementia after he referred to himself as a "detainee" during a bizarre and rambling answer to a question from a journalist

Politics

52 h. ago DAN HODGES: What one Cabinet minister has told me about what REALLY lies behind Reeves's public breakdown, the truth about Angela Rayner's role

We may never properly learn what finally brought Rachel Reeves to break down in tears in the House of Commons chamber yesterday.

Politics

56 h. ago Voices: Only Angela Rayner has emerged from the welfare debacle with her reputation intact

It took the intervention of the deputy prime minister to persuade the prime minister that the game was up – now some Labour MPs are wondering if she’ll replace him, writes John Rentoul

Politics

57 h. ago DAN HODGES: No wonder Rachel's crying! Keir Starmer's behind

The House of Commons has just witnessed one of its most incredible - and distressing - sessions of Prime Minister's Questions.

Politics

57 h. ago Crucial question Bryan Kohberger must answer at Idaho murders plea deal hearing today: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Bryan Kohberger hopes to plead guilty to all charges in the murders of four University of Idaho students Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen and Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin.

Economics

59 h. ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves in tears as Keir Starmer refuses to back her during PMQs

The Chancellor was visibly upset in the chamber as the Prime Minister answered questions.

Politics

59 h. ago Asia rallies behind Zohran Mamdani over MAGA criticism for eating rice with his hand

Democratic candidate is seen in an interview tucking into a bowl of biryani with his hand while answering questions about his campaign

Politics

63 h. ago Has a team won the Champions League without beating any league champions? | The Knowledge

Plus: top scorers for two clubs in one season, very old under-21 players and much moreMail us with your questions and answers“Has a team won the Champions League without beating any reigning champions?” asks Paddy French. “And if not, which teams have beaten the fewest champions to win it? And which teams have beaten the most champions in winning the Champions League/European Cup?”Let’s just clarify that Paddy is referring to reigning league champions, here, not reigning European champions, to which we had a few answers. Even in an era in which many Champions League teams are also-rans from the big leagues around Europe, the answer to the first question is no. Continue reading...

Sport

3 d. ago Voices: Labour’s rebel MPs have weakened Starmer – but the greatest damage is to themselves

Backbenchers who vote against the government whip today stood behind the PM to win the general election, but now seem determined to march themselves out of power, says John Rentoul

Events

3 d. ago Sport and exercise scientist answers six of the most common fitness questions

The advice is clear: when in doubt, stick with exercise and nutrition advice supported by science, not what’s trending online

Sport

3 d. ago ITV's The 1% Club puzzles viewers over question that's 'impossible' without clue

Viewers of the ITV game show The 1% Club were left baffled by a recent question that it's claimed 99% of people can't answer correctly - but some insisted it was 'too easy'

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3 d. ago ITV's The 1% Club stumps viewers with 'impossible' question but some insist it's 'easy'

Viewers of the ITV game show The 1% Club were left baffled by a recent question that it's claimed 99% of people can't answer correctly - but some insisted it was 'too easy'

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