59 h. ago 'I'm a shopping expert and these are my 5 handpicked Friday bargains'

Don't miss our shopping expert's best deals of the day.

Economics

3 d. ago Today is National Bagel Day: Here’s all the best deals and freebies

National Bagel Day takes place every January 15

Economics

3 d. ago How a billionaire with interests in Greenland encouraged Trump to acquire the territory

US president’s friend Ronald Lauder – who first proposed Arctic expansion – is now making deals in the islandOne day during his first term, Donald Trump summoned a top aide to discuss a new idea. “Trump called me down to the Oval Office,” John Bolton, national security adviser in 2018, told the Guardian. “He said a prominent businessman had just suggested the US buy Greenland.”It was an extraordinary proposal. And it originated from a longtime friend of the president who would go on to acquire business interests in the Danish territory. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago 'I'm a shopping expert and these are my top 5 Tuesday deals'

Our shopping expert is back with her top five deals of the day for fashion, beauty and homeware.

Economics

6 d. ago Sky unveils 14p a day TV deal as streaming and broadband falls to Black Friday prices

Sky's January sale includes deals across TV, Netflix and broadband packages, with one that's less than £5 per month.

Economics

7 d. ago Chagossans ‘very hopeful’ Starmer’s Chagos handover deal will be stopped on crunch day for treaty

Exclusive: Louis Misley Mandarin, the interim first minister of the Chagossian government in exile, spoke to The Independent ahead of the Lords voting on the deal with Mauritius and a high court verdict on a legal challenge on Monday

Economics

7 d. ago Government faces call from teachers to ban social media for under

'Teachers are dealing every day with the fallout of a social media landscape not originally designed and not suitable for children'

Politics

1 week ago Inside Chelsea's decision to hire Liam Rosenior as six big reasons come to light

Chelsea have appointed Liam Rosenior as their new head coach on a five-and-a-half year deal following Enzo Maresca's departure on New Year's Day

Politics

2 w. ago Sky Sports Darts star Polly James's other job and message to trolls over neck tattoo

Polly James has discussed her day job and how she deals with comments about her distinctive tattoo

Politics

2 w. ago Holidaymakers can save up to 25% off Disney World 2026 trips with simple code

Shoppers can grab Disney World and Universal Orlando deals for summer 2026, with Disney Magic Tickets from £42 a day and up to 25% off with NEWYEAR code

Politics

2 w. ago I read books every day — these are the 10 books to look out for in January

If you're looking for some good reads to ease you into your New Year's resolution to read more, look no further than this list of the best new releases

Politics

2 w. ago Ukraine war briefing: 10% away from peace, Zelenskyy tells Ukrainians

US intelligence officials persuade Donald Trump that Ukrainians did not target Putin with drones – reports. What we know on day 1,408Ukraine was “10%” away from a peace deal, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday, and his country wanted an end to the war but not at “any cost”. The Ukrainian president, in his New Year’s Eve address, said any agreement needed strong security guarantees. “The peace agreement is 90% ready, 10% remains. And that is far more than just numbers.”As the Russian ruler, Vladimir Putin, pushes for full control of Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region as part of any deal, Zelenskyy said he did not believe Russia would stop there. “Pull out from the Donbas, and it will all be over. That is how deception sounds when translated from Russian – into Ukrainian, into English, into German, into French, and, in fact, into any language in the world.”Zelenskyy said he would not sign a “weak” peace agreement that would only prolong the war. “What does Ukraine want? Peace? Yes. At...

Events

2 w. ago Footballers have luxury of moving to dozens of clubs – but Scots voters stuck with four grim options

WHEN footballers are into the last six months of their contracts, they’re free to negotiate with other clubs. And as of Boxing Day, it’s been the same deal for millions of Scottish voters. It’s just that compared to your average left-back, our options are a lot more . . . well, let’s be polite and call them limited. See,...

Politics

2 w. ago Large storage box that keeps makeup ‘organised and neat’ gets 77% off in a Boxing Day sale

If you're looking for an affordable way to keep your vanity organised, whether it's makeup, perfume or skincare, look no further than this storage solution that's now on sale

Politics

2 w. ago Tributes to antiques dealer who went missing during Christmas Day swim while trying to help woman

Locals paid tribute to Matthew Upham on Monday, saying he was ‘a valued and upstanding member of the Budleigh Salterton community’

Economics

2 w. ago Winter wellbeing beauty box worth £245 now under £50 – including NEOM and silk pillowcase

Looking for a great deal in the Boxing Day 2025 sales? This luxe beauty box has just been slashed in price even further, and gets you nine full-size luxury products for £48

Economics

3 w. ago Kate Bush pays tribute to antiques dealer who is feared to have drowned on Christmas Day swim and says he 'lived life to the full'

Antiques dealer Matthew Upham, 63, had gone to the beach with friends on the morning of December 25 off the coast of Budleigh Salterton in Devon.

Economics

3 w. ago 'Excellent' dehumidifier that costs 1p to run gets whopping 53% off in Boxing Day sale

This Boxing Day sale has slashed the price of an 'excellent' dehumidifier that shoppers have hailed as the 'answer to damp' by an impressive 53% off

Economics

3 w. ago Best deals in the Next Boxing Day sale, chosen by shopping experts

Save on fashion, beauty and more in the Next Boxing Day saleFollow live: All the best Boxing Day 2025 deals

Economics

3 w. ago Skechers boots 'shoppers do 20,000 steps a day in' now £36 down from £75 in sale

Skechers are a brand many of us will be looking for in sales this Boxing Day but a surprising retailer has one of the best deals we've seen

Economics