63 m. ago Starmer refuses to rule out tax rises in budget after questioning by Badenoch

Prime minister fails to answer Tory leader’s questions about manifesto pledge not to raise income taxUK politics live –latest updatesKeir Starmer has refused to rule out tax rises in next month’s budget, which would breach Labour’s manifesto promises, boosting speculation that Rachel Reeves is considering raising income tax to reduce a shortfall.The prime minister pointedly ignored questions posed to him by Kemi Badenoch in the Commons about the manifesto pledge, something the Conservative leader said he had not done when asked before. Continue reading...

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76 m. ago Major fashion retailer introduces first ever loyalty scheme across all 338 UK stores

Members who sign up will receive a 25 percent welcome discount, alongside a host of other benefits.

Politics

78 m. ago Shoppers dash to major supermarket as fake tan bottles are slashed to £1.75 in massive discount

The supermarket giant has slashed the price of several brands of self tan, with one shopper managing to bag five bottles for less than £10 - and they're all different formulas

Economics

83 m. ago HMRC issues update for state pensioners over £83 payment reductions

A person asked if their tax code would be affected

Economics

89 m. ago Skincare fans who snap up luxurious advent calendar get £804 worth of 'free' items

Beauty fans who spend £89 can pick up £804 worth of products for 'free' with the skincare advent calendar containing a cryo-exfoliator and much more

Economics

91 m. ago Fake tan fans 'run' to major supermarket as bottles are reduced to £1

Tesco shoppers have been racing to the aisles to snap up bottles of fake tan that have been reduced to as little as £1 – but you’ll have to be quick to get your hands on them

Economics

2 h. ago The herb linked to reduced inflammation, lower anxiety, and reduced blood sugar

One of the world’s oldest herbs, use of cilantro dates back to Ancient Egypt

Events

2 h. ago Boots shoppers race to buy heavily reduced Dyson as Black Friday 2025 sale goes live early online

Boots' 'biggest ever' Black Friday sale has gone live a month before expected - and it's not a glitch

Economics

2 h. ago 'I'm a beauty expert and these are my nine top deals in Boots' early Black Friday sale'

Beauty Writer and enthusiast Rachel Williams has brought her unmissable deals in the early Boots Black Friday sale.

Economics

2 h. ago What NFL fans think about the league's efforts to reduce injuries, according to a new poll

Many NFL teams have lost star players to season-ending injuries this season, or played without them for significant stretches — but a new poll finds that most football fans want more games, even if it means more risk

Sport

2 h. ago Richard D North, The Independent’s first environment editor, dies aged 79

North was a pioneering green voice who later challenged the movement he helped shape, championing progress, free thought and the value of hard-won scepticism

Events

2 h. ago Victoria Beckham says she's a 'girl's girl' amid rumoured feud with son Brooklyn and wife Nicola Peltz

Victoria also told Andy Cohen she wants to ‘empower women’ and that’s why she has her fashion and beauty empire

Politics

2 h. ago Nvidia Black Friday 2025: reductions already live on graphics cards and gaming laptops

Nvidia has a history of discounting its graphics cards on Black Friday, so here's what to expect from the 2025 shopping event

Politics

3 h. ago Eating cheese once a week could reduce risk of dementia, study finds

Scientists believe nutrients in dairy products may support neuronal maintenance

Events

3 h. ago Scottish Election 2026: Overnight vote counts axed for next year's Scottish Parliament election

The move is a bid to reduce costs and increase public engagement around the election.

Politics

3 h. ago Popular high street retailer introduces new rule for all shoppers this Christmas

The move will come as welcome news to busy shoppers this Christmas.

Politics

3 h. ago Vicky Pattison's £5 under eye patches 'hydrate and brighten' tired eyes during Strictly training

Vicky Pattison has been using a pair of brightening under eye patches to tackle her tired eyes after early starts and long hours spent training for Strictly Come Dancing

Economics

4 h. ago Dear Donald Trump, here’s how you can win that Nobel peace prize | Mehdi Hasan

Make Israel release Marwan Barghouti, the ‘Palestinian Mandela’. The future of peace in the region depends on itDear Donald Trump,You still want that Nobel peace prize, right? You believe you deserve it, don’t you? Even as you send the world’s biggest warship towards Venezuela, promise to just “kill people that are bringing drugs into our country they’re going to be, like dead”, and threaten further national guard invasions of Democratic-run cities here in the United States.Mehdi Hasan is a broadcaster, author and a former host on MSNBC. He is also a Guardian US columnist and the editor-in-chief of Zeteo Continue reading...

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4 h. ago The Ordinary ‘most loved’ set saves £30 and it’s packed with bestsellers

The deal sees savings of more than 55 per cent

Economics

5 h. ago Home Bargains reduces £60 serum for 'visibly clearer skin overnight' to £5

The discount store has slashed the price of the skincare product, offering shoppers over 90% off

Economics