4 h. ago British biologist joins Trump, PM and Hollywood stars on Time influence list

The list was introduced to spotlight the most influential people in the world to help readers understand ‘the forces shaping our lives’.

Politics

5 h. ago ‘How dare the US attack the UK’s free speech’ Independent readers call out trade deal demands

Our community share their views on the US trade deal ultimatum, from outrage at ‘JD Vance’s demand to scrap LGBT+ protections’ to calls for Keir Starmer to ‘defend British laws, not bow to US pressure’

Economics

6 h. ago Sir Keir Starmer’s route to ‘common sense position’ on transgender policy

The Prime Minister has faced repeated questions over his definition of a woman in the five years since he became Labour leader.

Events

7 h. ago Trans women with gender certificate can be barred from single

The UK’s highest court has ruled in favour of campaigners For Women Scotland.

Politics

8 h. ago Protecting rights of all will inform response to Supreme Court ruling – Swinney

The court ruled the definition of a woman in the 2010 Equality Act is based on biological sex.

Events

9 h. ago Campaigners say Supreme Court ruling on biological sex ‘a watershed for women’

Former MP Joanna Cherry said there must be ‘a sea-change’ across the public sector to recognise the law has been clarified.

Events

22 h. ago Russia sends terrifying WW3 threat to UK warning 'we will kill all British people'

A Russian propagandist has taken to state TV to issue a direct threat of nuclear war against the UK, as well as Prime Minister Keir Starmer's coalition of the willing

Events

26 h. ago Keir Starmer urged to 'do the right thing' over Hillsborough Law over fears it could be watered down

Sir Keir Starmer had previously promised to pass the Hillsborough bill by April 15; the 36th anniversary of the disaster in which 97 Liverpool fans lost their lives - but Downing Street this week said “more time” was needed

Politics

33 h. ago What was the Hillsborough disaster? Keir Starmer renews promise of new law on anniversary

Prime minister says he will deliver ‘best version’ of Hillsborough law after missing deadline for legislation

Events

34 h. ago Keir Starmer facing claims of Brexit 'betrayal' as PM 'could align with Brussels rules on meat and dairy and accept rulings of EU judges'

Furious Brexiteers are warning the Prime Minister against leaving Britain as a 'rule-taker' in his ongoing negotiations with the EU.

Politics

34 h. ago Raw materials to keep British Steel plant operating reach the UK

The U_K_ government says that it has bought enough raw materials to keep Britain’s last steelmaking blast furnaces operating for the “coming weeks.”

Politics

36 h. ago Panic stations for Starmer as poll finds Reform is on track to smash Labour's 'Red Wall'

Support for Nigel Farage's Reform has surged in traditional Labour strongholds across the North and Midlands - from 18 per cent at the general election to 30 per cent.

Politics

36 h. ago PM promises to deliver on Hillsborough Law on 36th anniversary of disaster

Sir Keir Starmer had pledged to introduce the law before this year’s anniversary of the tragedy, which took place at the FA Cup semi-final in 1989.

Society

37 h. ago Keir Starmer ‘appalled’ by attack on prison officers by Manchester bomb plotter and vows urgent investigation

The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said ‘it is clear something went terribly wrong’ in the management of Hashem Abedi

Events

42 h. ago Hillsborough Law campaigners ‘in the dark’ on 36th anniversary of disaster

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer had pledged to introduce new legislation by April 15.

Events

43 h. ago STEPHEN GLOVER: China isn't investing in Britain because it likes us. It wants to suborn and control us. Despite saving Scunthorpe, we STILL haven't learnt the lesson

Sir Keir Starmer rightly declares that 'the world as we knew it has gone'. But does he really mean what he says - or is he a lawyer who has merely mastered a brief?

Economics

48 h. ago Britain will not tolerate destructive behaviour by China masked as investment

Editorial: Keir Starmer has been swift to recognise the dangers – and to put measures in place to protect British industry

Politics

49 h. ago Sting praises Adolescence choir for creating ‘beautiful’ cover of Fragile

The 73-year old former frontman of the rock band, The Police, shared the post on Monday with a video from the hit Netflix drama.

Politics

50 h. ago Keir Starmer paid tax on the £16,000 worth of free clothing he received from Labour donor Lord Alli as PM declares a total taxable income of £152,000

The PM's latest tax return, published by Downing Street tonight, showed how Sir Keir earned a combined £130,583 in 2023/24 in his role as an MP and Labour leader.

Economics

50 h. ago Keir Starmer's team releases tax bill and it's very different to Rishi Sunak's

Keir Starmer, Rachel Reeves and Angela Rayner have released their tax returns for the first time since the general election - with the PM paying over £50,000 in tax while leader of the opposition

Economics