14 h. ago London could become 'childless city' as spiralling costs, poor housing and closing schools push families out of the capital

London could become a 'childless city' as pupils numbers fall, schools close and families move out due to spiralling costs of transport and housing, teachers claim.

Society

59 h. ago Lewis Hamilton's race was 'ruined' by Mercedes at Singapore Grand Prix – 'A clear mistake'

A poor strategy call cost Lewis Hamilton a shot at the podium at last year's Singapore Grand Prix, with the seven-time world champion left furious by the decision

Sport

3 d. ago ‘We’ve been inundated’: European private schools report surge in interest from wealthy British parents

VAT on school fees has led to a rise in overseas interest and even relocations as UK fees have jumped by as much as 22.6%Wealthy British parents are turning to boarding schools in continental Europe as rising private school fees push families to look for cheaper options abroad.German and Swiss institutions have reported rises in the number of queries from British parents who face higher fees at home, after the Labour government imposed 20% VAT on private education from January. Continue reading...

Economics

5 d. ago Construction of major housing development near Welsh beauty spot moves closer

The Welsh Government is calling the planned housing development near Penarth and Cosmeston Lakes the largest net-zero housing development in the UK

Politics

6 d. ago Munich Oktoberfest reopens after man’s deadly arson attack and bomb threat

Beer festival had closed after 57-year-old man shot parents, set house on fire, and left note mentioning eventA German man went on a deadly gun, explosives and arson rampage against his family and then killed himself on Wednesday, prompting security fears in Munich that closed the world-famous Oktoberfest for seven hours.Authorities decided to close the event temporarily after finding a note the man had dropped in a nearby letterbox that included a vague threat to the Bavarian city’s beer festival. Continue reading...

Events

6 d. ago ITV Big Brother romance heats up as housemate reveals 'they've fallen in love'

Big Brother's Elsa and Marcus appear to be growing close as the spend time in the famous house and their budding romance hasn't gone unnoticed by their fellow housemates

Society

1 week ago Harry Maguire's poor defending costs Man Utd against Brentford as he 'get's it all wrong'

Manchester United fell behind early again on Saturday lunchtime as they were exposed by one long ball and Harry Maguire's shocking positioning

Economics

1 week ago Scots householders told to pull curtains closed at 7pm from tomorrow

This simple trick can make a significant difference to how warm your home feels this autumn

Politics

1 week ago Full scale of London's school pupil exodus laid bare as thousands more families tipped to leave capital

Nine London boroughs - including Westminster, Lambeth, Southwark, Hackney and Camden - have seen the largest falls in primary pupil numbers in the country over the last five years

Politics

1 week ago Mikel Arteta's poor decision might cost Arsenal Premier League glory despite Port Vale win

Mikel Arteta coached a win against Port Vale - but his tactics could cost Arsenal during the latter months of the Premier League season

Politics

1 week ago ‘You don’t get to aim big when you are somewhere small’: A teenager’s fight to end single use plastics on her Scottish island

Groundswell of support for ban propels campaign of Tabby Fletcher, 17, from her island home on Jura to parliamentTabby Fletcher, a 17-year-old from the Isle of Jura, off the west coast of Scotland, lives in what many people would probably assume is a pristine wilderness. Yet she regularly sees dead birds, their bodies entangled in plastic, among piles of waste washed up on the island’s beaches after powerful storms.“In January, we had Storm Éowyn,” she says. “Huge storm surges brought piles of plastic on to the beach close to my house. I saw dead birds wrapped in plastic. It was obvious from little bits inside their decomposing bodies they had eaten plastic. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago I was lucky to be diagnosed with autism before RFK Jr.’s claims. These families will face far more fear and stigma

The Independent’s Capitol Hill reporter Eric Garcia talks to families who fear getting their children screened for autism because of Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s fear-mongering

Science

2 w. ago Popular salad chain run by former Krispy Kreme exec is closing a quarter of its restaurants

Salad and Go will permanently close all locations in Houston, Austin, and San Antonio, along with several stores in the Dallas area and across Oklahoma

Politics

2 w. ago Assisted dying in England and Wales moves a step closer after House of Lords debate

Campaigners against the Bill gathered outside Parliament during the debate

Events

3 w. ago Closure of east London school £1.1 million in red would be 'catastrophic' for SEND children

Calverton Primary School in Custom House is set to close despite 150 opposing the move, arguing it is essential for the community

Economics

3 w. ago Housebuilder submits plans for 224 family homes and flats close to Scottish town

“This nationally significant proposal will create a vibrant and well-connected new neighbourhood” – Fraser Lynes, Cruden Homes

Society

3 w. ago College dropout, Christian, political provocateur: How Charlie Kirk, 31, built a grassroots movement into a $100M behemoth... and it all started with a life

From college dropout to builder of a $100 million-a-year political action group, to close ally to Trump and interrogator of a likely Democratic White House hopeful.

Politics

4 w. ago Shrinkflation bites as boxes of Quality Street and Celebrations lose weight

Toblerone and Chocolate Orange also smaller this year after poor cocoa harvests in Africa raise cost of raw materialsTucking into a box of Quality Street or Celebrations is a Christmas tradition.But as this year’s supply arrives in British supermarkets, it is becoming clear that the Grinch has already struck and made the tubs of the confectionery lighter. Continue reading...

Politics