80 m. ago Labour 'secretly sabotaged Chinese spy trial' after withdrawing star witness who had been set to label China an 'enemy' of Britain

Christopher Cash, 30, from Whitechapel, east London , and Christopher Berry, 33, of Witney, Oxfordshire, were each charged with the offence of spying under the Official Secrets Act.

Politics

95 m. ago Rail firm is fined £1million over death of woman who was killed by a tree branch while sticking her head out of an open train window at 75mph

Bethan Roper, 28, died after hitting her head on an overhanging tree branch on a Great Western Railway (GWR) train travelling at 75mph near Twerton, Bath, in 2018.

Economics

2 h. ago A jet setting family, private school and work as a 'corporate trainer': Why the Left's new poster boy Zack Polanski isn't the working class hero he'd have you believe

The charismatic 42-year-old vegan is being feted as a sort 'Farage of the Left', who argues that the economy has been 'rigged' for the super-rich.

Economics

2 h. ago Met Police sergeant at Charing Cross police station is arrested after undercover footage revealed racism and misogyny behind closed doors

The Met has confirmed that a sergeant attached to the Central West Basic Command Unit was arrested following an 'incident' on Thursday October 2.

Events

3 h. ago Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl review – lazy big screen cash

The megastar’s underwhelming new album gets a suitably sub-par cinematic accompaniment offering very little for even the most devoted of fansJust as the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, fans of Taylor Swift will heed the call for new content. Long before the economy-lifting, paradigm-shifting global domination of her Eras Tour, Swift had cultivated a uniquely intense and personal relationship with her fans, even within the reverential world of pop music. That relationship, sustained through Easter eggs, years long parasocial narratives and arguably her own metaverse, can be real and special and nutritive, a steady raft through life’s storms – I’ve been there. But years into her imperial era, Swift’s cyclical feeding of the fan base has started to seem less like an act of mutual devotion and more nakedly exploitative, the many one-off re-releases and special vinyls and limited-edition Target drops like a billionaire’s tax on her most loyal.The latest of these is the Life o...

Politics

3 h. ago It is Global Pet Adoption Weekend and these very cute pets are looking for a forever home

Can you help some of these cute UK pets get a new home this Global Adoption Weekend?

Politics

4 h. ago Enzo Maresca reveals Romeo Lavia plan as Chelsea star returns to pitch after lengthy injury layoff

The Belgian returned to the pitch as the Bleus were beaten by Brighton last weekend

Events

4 h. ago Jim Goodwin has Dundee United game plan for under the wind as Storm Amy set to batter Scotland

The Tanndice gaffer is hoping the forecasted wild weather doesn't impact top-flight games this weekend

Events

4 h. ago Stephen Robinson knows life comes at you fast as St Mirren's star shows met with caution

The Paisley outfit have enjoyed a fantastic start to the campaign and head to Kilmarnock this weekend.

Politics

5 h. ago Strictly's Ross King almost quit after receiving lowest score in over 20 years

LA-based Scot Ross King came bottom of the leaderboard in last weekend's live show but ahead of week two, he's feeling more confident with a waltz than the Cha Cha

Politics

5 h. ago HMRC urgent deadline this Sunday for workers who earn more than £1,000

A major deadline this weekend could see some workers face severe penalties from HMRC

Economics

6 h. ago Storm Amy brings flight chaos as Manchester Airport passengers face delays and cancellations

Flights to and from Ireland and Scotland are being affected as the storm batters the UK

Events

6 h. ago Jason Manford forced to cancel gig due to Storm Amy just hours before taking to the stage as flight diverts

Jason Manford has been forced to cancel a gig due to extreme weather, just hours before taking to the stage.

Events

6 h. ago Sergeant arrested following Panorama secret filming of Met police officers

A BBC documentary secretly filmed officers making racist and sexist comments.

Events

6 h. ago Comedian Jason Manford shares Storm Amy 'Final Destination' moment on flight

The comedian was unable to get to Belfast for a gig tonight which has now been cancelled.

Events

6 h. ago Serving Met Police officer arrested for ‘perverting course of justice’ at Charing Cross station

Scotland Yard said the allegation relates to an incident that took place on October 2 - the day after BBC Panorama aired

Events

6 h. ago Jason Manford forced to cancel show at last minute after plane makes U

Comedian Jason Manford has issued a statement as he was forced to cancel his Belfast show tonight at the last minute due to Storm Amy making his plane turn back around

Politics

6 h. ago Closed for the weekend — Senate vote fails to break bitter partisan deadlock on government shutdown: Live updates

Trump threatens mass layoffs as Republicans and Democrats appear nowhere close on a deal

Events

7 h. ago Severe train delays at London station after ‘emergency incident’

Severe train delays at London station after ‘emergency incident’  The Independent

Politics

7 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing favourite bags major role on BBC show as co

Strictly: It Takes Two star Fleur East was joined by a celebrity panel on the show, but before she dived into the competition, she had some exciting news to share.

Culture