81 m. ago Dr Ranj Singh becomes latest star to support The Independent’s SafeCall campaign for missing children

Celebrity doctor and former Strictly Come Dancing contestant backs launch of new national lifeline for young people in crisis after donations surged past £100,000 last weekend

Events

94 m. ago Police chief constable will retire from her £150,000 job... and then return to it ONE DAY later to protect her pension

One of Britain's top women police officers will 'retire' from her £150,000-a-year job - before returning to it a day later to protect her pension.

Economics

2 h. ago NHS braces for worst winter flu crisis ever as hospital cases surge 55% in a week – latest

Hospitalisations for flu in England hit highest ever levels for this time of year

Sport

6 h. ago Shoppers forecast to embark on £24.6billion Christmas spending frenzy

Despite the ongoing cost of living crisis and Budget blues, a report predicts many people will splash out more on Christmas this year

Economics

6 h. ago ‘Anxiety at 14 left me unable to go to school – I couldn't get out of bed'

A young woman told about the impact her mental health had on schooling – as a poll shows nearly half of pupils aged 11 and over were off due anxiety in past academic year

Politics

6 h. ago Mum tells kids they won't get Christmas presents as grim data lifts lid on food crisis

Research from charity The Felix Project found almost a quarter of working parents have turned to emergency food support services in the past year - while 10% have sent kids to school hungry

Events

6 h. ago Jamie Oliver says his rise to fame as a TV chef was down to the support of women who wanted to see more men taking on responsibility in the kitchen

His floppy hair, boyish charm and 'chuck it in' style of cooking made him an instant TV hit all those years ago.

Politics

8 h. ago 9 women’s running jackets to get in your miles, no matter the weather

As a UESCA-certified running coach and fitness writer who trains for marathons all year long, I’ve found the best jackets for every season

Politics

8 h. ago Aldi’s perfume dupes for men & women are back – plus the new fragrance that’s £127 cheaper than Mugler’s ‘Alien’

WITH Christmas just around the corner, many of us will be scrambling to pick up some last-minute presents. And thanks to Aldi, you can now pick them up while doing your Christmas food shop. The budget retailer has launched its famous perfume dupes once again, just in time for the festive season. And this time...

Economics

9 h. ago ‘Superflu’ mayhem will drag into New Year as mutant bug’s ‘longtail fuels post

THE NHS has been plunged into its worst-case winter scenario as an “unprecedented wave of superflu” pushed hospital cases up 55 per cent in a week.  Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer urged Britons to “be careful” and blasted doctors plotting a mid-crisis strike next week as “irresponsible”.  NHS officials said there are now enough virus...

Science

10 h. ago Rangers injury crisis deepens as key star forced off during Europa League clash against Ferencvaros

THE QUEUE for the treatment table at Rangers is only growing, as another key star was added to the injury list during tonight's game against Ferencvaros. Gers were in Europa League action over in Hungary and took a lead in the first half through Bojan Miovski. The North Macedonian striker made it three goals in...

Events

10 h. ago 36 best gifts for women to show her how much you care in 2025

Looking for present ideas for the woman in your life? This gift guide has you covered

Politics

10 h. ago Terry’s Chocolate Orange hit with sharp price hike this Christmas

Several big brand manufactures have moved to using less cocoa in an attempt to offset the price increases

Events

10 h. ago Police found out what couple were up to after analysing phone

Tony Mann, 28, and Roxanne Gilder, 33, were found in possession of 118g of cocaine, after being searched by officers from the organised crime unit

Events

11 h. ago Loose Women star cancels shows after family member rushed to hospital

Nadia Sawalha first rose to fame through her acting career but now she is a regular on our screens as she is one of the original panelists on Loose Women

Politics

11 h. ago Voices: What will it take to keep resident doctors in work this winter?

Editorial: The health secretary will point to a ‘worst-case’ outbreak of flu sweeping hospital wards, a public losing sympathy with the strikes and a sensible offer on the negotiating table as he bids to steer a way through this NHS crisis

Science

11 h. ago Lawsuit filed against ChatGPT for ‘helping plot violent acts’

If you are based in the USA, and you or someone you know needs mental health assistance right now, call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline on 1-800-273-TALK (8255). This is a free, confidential crisis hotline that is available to everyone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you are in another country, you can go to www.befrienders.org to find a helpline near you.

Politics

12 h. ago Silent Night, Deadly Night review – killer Santa remake is overstuffed

There are too many competing and overfamiliar ideas in this busy slasher reboot that’s sorely lacking in styleThere was a bizarre moral outrage back in November 1984 when seasonal slasher Silent Night, Deadly Night dared to put an axe in the hands of Santa. Despite being, you know, not a real person he was once treated with enough reverence to cause parent-led protests, a ban of all advertising and then of the film itself. It provided a sharp edge to an otherwise blunt and unremarkable post-Halloween knockoff and might help to explain why it managed to eke out four junky sequels and a 2012 remake.We’re now at the inevitable second remake stage but the 2025 redo arrives after the gimmick of Killer Santa has now become a subgenre in itself. He’s cropped up in Christmas Bloody Christmas, Christmas Evil, Santa’s Slay, Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale, Deadly Games and last year’s Terrifier 3 and the makers of this December’s take are more than aware that seeing Santa with a weapon isn’t e...

Events

12 h. ago BBC and Channel 4 star who inspired comedy character legend has passed away aged 91

The family of the TV and radio star have released a statement confirming the sad news, with tributes pouring in for the renowned artist who made a huge impact on the industry

Politics

13 h. ago There's a crisis at Strangeways, but we might not know the half of it

The Independent Monitoring Board has failed to produce reports on HMP Manchester for each of the last three years, but insists it has been carrying out regular checks

Events