50 h. ago Urgent warning over record highs of deadly infection spread by dodgy cheese

In response to the surge in cases, the UK Health Security Agency has issued key safety measures for businesses and households.

Events

3 d. ago RFK Jr grilled on vaccine policies and healthcare fraud in bruising House hearing

US health secretary faced hours of questioning over budget cuts and accusations he lied to senatorsRobert F Kennedy Jr, the US health secretary, faced a bruising day on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, including being forced to retract accusations against a Democratic congressman after claiming the lawmaker’s vaccine stance was bought by $2m in pharmaceutical contributions.In a hearing held by the House health subcommittee, Kennedy was met with hours of contentious questioning over budget cuts, massive healthcare fraud and accusations he lied to senators to secure his confirmation. Continue reading...

Society

4 d. ago Influencer gets emotional admitting she has to shop at H&M amid financial struggles

Former ‘Wild’n Out’ cast member B. Simone says she’s ‘nitpicking every little thing’ when shopping now

Economics

1 week ago Elon Musk posts drug test results after alleged addiction ruined his gig at Trump's White House

Elon Musk has posted his anticipated drug test results after a bombshell report accused him of a crippling addiction that ruined his ties to the White House.

Events

1 week ago ‘Hundreds of people’ could deserve jail over grooming gangs cover

Chris Philp, the shadow home secretary, says there was deliberate action by some police, council leaders, social workers and prosecutors to hide abuseStarmer launches new grooming gangs investigationIn a recent report the Commons defence committee said that the armed forces covenant, a legal promise to veterans saying that they should not lose out when accessing government services because of their service in the military, should be extended. It said:While some people had positive experiences to share, a worrying number [of veterans] felt that the covenant had been ineffective—or worse yet, had been disregarded—when they had cited it. As a result, many continued to face disadvantages as a result of their service in areas like healthcare, education, employment and welfare .We welcome the government’s intention to extend the covenant legal duty, which currently requires some public service providers to give due regard to the covenant’s principles when providing certain housing, health...

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2 w. ago Michael Sheen opens up on financial struggles as he admits to 'juggling debt'

Michael Sheen set the record straight about what he insists is a huge misconception about his finances, as he opened up about the true reality of his earnings

Economics

2 w. ago Government Spending Review 2025: Economy shrinks as NHS spending surges and struggling councils miss out

From a surprise economic slump and warnings of a “National Health State”, to council funding concerns, a 74 per cent house price surge, and rising Tesco sales - here are today’s top UK business stories.

Politics

2 w. ago Rachel Reeves seized her moment – whatever the future brings, Labour’s economic course is now set | Martin Kettle

The chancellor is no mere technocrat: her spending review revealed a visceral commitment to social and economic mobilityThe consensus has long been that the 2025 spending review would be a defining moment for Keir Starmer’s government. For once, the consensus proved spot-on. The government’s main priorities were set out on Wednesday in a blizzard of Commons announcements from Rachel Reeves, some economically substantive, others more for show. The upshot is that the shape of the British state, as Labour intends it, is now decided until the eve of the next election.There are further crossroads still to come, some of them major, as the years covered by the review unroll. Taxes are likely to rise, probably as soon as the autumn budget, to pay for Reeves’s big ticket boosts on Wednesday for defence, health and housing. Council tax could rise too, with possibly dramatic results. The review’s emphasis on capital spending means current spending could be squeezed again, perhaps heralding pay...

Economics

2 w. ago Police forces face financial struggle as cost of borrowing set to spiral

Gavin Stephens, chairman of the National Police Chiefs’ Council, said local forces have had no capital investment for 10 years.

Economics

2 w. ago Helen Flanagan puts on a busty display in saucy black lingerie as she takes vicious swipe at ex Scott Sinclair after slashing price of their former family home amid financial struggles

The ex Coronation Street star, 34, who shares Matilda, nine, Delilah, six, and Charlie, three, with the footballer, 36, posed up a storm in the skimpy Nikki Inmates set.

Society

2 w. ago Voices: Has Rachel Reeves got the balance right in her first spending review? Join The Independent Debate

Rachel Reeves’ first multi-year spending review as chancellor delivers major investment pledges in health, housing and infrastructure, but critics have raised questions and warn that ‘sharp trade-offs are unavoidable’

Economics

2 w. ago UK households told to close windows and doors from 10am until 3pm

Hay fever season is currently in full swing and sufferers are being urged to take preventative measures to try and minimise their symptoms - including keeping windows and doors shut

Politics

2 w. ago Donald Trump health fears surge as 'catheter' spotted during White House event

Donald Trump's health is once again the subject of speculation after some eagle-eyed social media users spotted a strange bulge in his pants leg while he was speaking in the White House's Rose Garden

Politics

2 w. ago Helen Flanagan drops asking price of luxury mansion by a massive £305k less than a month after putting it on the market for £1.5M

The former Coronation Street star, 34, has admitted that she's 'really struggling financially' after making a fortune from appearing in the soap and various reality TV shows.

Economics

2 w. ago Real Housewives Of Cheshire's Tanya Bardsley reveals health battle 'more agonising than labour' that left her 'panting in pain' on Loose Women

The Real Housewives Of Cheshire star, 44, featured alongside her mum Julie on Monday's instalment of the ITV show.

Society

2 w. ago 9 of the most memorable events that brought the nation together during the 1980s

The 1980s were a difficult time for many in the UK as mass unemployment left millions of people struggling financially.

Politics

3 w. ago ‘Stress crisis’ in UK as 5m struggle with financial, health and housing insecurity

Exclusive: Levels of ‘multi-stress’ at highest since 2008 crash, study says, with people feeling profoundly powerlessMore than 5 million UK adults are experiencing a triple whammy of financial, health and housing insecurity as British households hit levels of “multi-stress” not seen since the global economic crash well over a decade ago, research shows.One in 10 working-age adults are juggling low income and debt, insecure tenancies and high rents, and problems accessing NHS care. They are at least twice as likely as the rest of the population to report mental stress, sleeplessness and isolation. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Damp & Mould Action and Awareness Week to return for second year

The UK’s first ever Damp & Mould Action and Awareness Week is returning for a second year - promising even more resources, expert insights, and practical solutions to combat one of the most pressing housing and health crises.

Events

3 w. ago As Trump decamps to his 'Summer White House' inspectors flag serious health code violations in the club's kitchen

As President Donald Trump settles into spending his summer weekends at his Bedminster, New Jersey golf resort, he may want to peek into the club's kitchen.

Society

3 w. ago Jeremy Clarkson addresses financial woes of farm as he predicts 'worst year yet'

The presenter has been open about the financial struggles of running a farm, despite the success of his Amazon Prime TV show Clarkson's Farm, which is currently on its fourth series

Politics