61 h. ago Schools in Scotland remain closed for fourth day as snow and ice grips country

A yellow warning of snow and ice has been issued for the whole of Scotland on Thursday until midday.

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2 d. ago Builders suffer biggest slump since Covid in blow to Labour's plans to deliver 1.5m new homes

Housing activity in the construction sector was the weakest since May 2020 as experts warned tax hikes and red tape have 'smashed sentiment'.

Society

3 d. ago Dismal reading for Labour as latest UK poll sees them drop behind Tories and Reform pull further ahead

At a UK election Labour would slump to just six seats in Wales, new polling projection shows

Politics

4 d. ago Labour drops behind Tories for first time since election ahead of make

Pressure on prime minister Keir Starmer as he trails Nigel Farage’s and Kemi Badnoch’s parties in key poll just months before elections in Scotland, Wales and English councils

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8 d. ago Hunt for absconded prisoner enters fourth day as police issue new images

James Fitzpatrick, 36, was reported missing on Tuesday, December 30 after absconding from prison.

Events

1 week ago Even Nigel Farage should welcome fierce scrutiny of his school days

Editorial: An opinion poll for The Independent suggests that the electorate is unmoved by stories from the Reform leader’s school days – but no potential leader of this country should be able to shrug off allegations of this seriousness without a proper defence

Politics

1 week ago Labour could slump to FOURTH in Scottish elections next year as poll finds SNP are on course for a fifth term in power

A Holyrood seat projection, based on a Find Out Now survey, found the SNPare on course for 59 seats - six short of the 65 needed for a majority.

Politics

2 w. ago Ditch Starmer to boost hopes of winning next election, say Labour voters in new poll

Findings of a survey commissioned by The Independent reveals Andy Burnham as favourite to take over from the prime minister

Politics

2 w. ago Donald Trump may have 3 years left but half of Americans already thinking about 2028 election: poll

Both Donald Trump and Barack Obama were named on Americans’ 2028 candidate wishlists, yet the Constitution prohibits either from running for a third term

Politics

3 w. ago Bank of England CUTS interest rates to 3.75% to save economy from Labour slump

Borrowers were handed an early Christmas present today when the Bank of England cut interest rates to save the economy from collapse under Labour.

Economics

3 w. ago 'His MPs want a new leader for Christmas!' Kemi Badenoch goads 'undertaker' Starmer at last PMQs before festive break

Kemi Badenoch goaded Keir Starmer over the mounting crisis engulfing Labour as they clashed in the Commons.

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3 w. ago Labour set to be DESTROYED by Plaid and Reform in Wales elections, poll shows

Keir Starmer is set to be humiliated at local elections in May with his party evicted from the First Minister post in Wales for the first time since devolution.

Politics

3 w. ago Brits think Father Christmas is a lefty who would vote GREEN

Santa was seen as most likely to back Zack Polanski's party if he backs anyone at the next election, in a poll by YouGov.

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