54 m. ago Davina McCall secretly marries hairdresser fiancé Michael Douglas in a small ceremony attended  by 'everyone who is special in their lives'

McCall has married her devoted partner after he supported her through surgery to remove a benign tumour from her brain and a recent breast cancer diagnosis.

Society

66 m. ago Coronation Street cast rush to support Jane Danson after emotional marriage announcement

Coronation Street star Jane Danson has been flooded with support after sharing a marriage announcement online

Politics

3 h. ago Justice Secretary David Lammy considers plans to wipe childhood criminal records

The Justice Secretary is considering simplifying the current system to prevent people still being affected by petty crimes in later life.

Society

3 h. ago South Lanarkshire services help support people during cost of living crisis

The Money Matters Advice Service (MMAS) has helped people claim more than £14 million.

Events

3 h. ago Tom Hiddleston is supported by his glamorous fiancée Zawe Ashton at The Night Manager series 2 premiere

Tom Hiddleston was supported by his fiancée Zawe Ashton at The Night Manager series 2 premiere on Wednesday night - after the pair confirmed they'd welcomed their second child.

Politics

4 h. ago Fed cuts interest rates by a quarter point amid apparent split over US economy

Vote to lower rates to a range of 3.5% to 3.75% was divisive among committee that tends to vote unanimously The US Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that it was cutting interest rates by a quarter point for the third time this year, as the embattled central bank appeared split over how best to manage the US economy.The Fed chair, Jerome Powell, has emphasized unity within the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the board of Fed leaders that sets interest rates. But the vote to lower rates to a range of 3.5% to 3.75% was divisive among the committee that tends to vote in unanimity voting nine to three for the rate cut. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Gogglebox star Baasit Siddiqui and wife supported after emotional family announcement

Gogglebox star Baasit Siddiqui and his wife Melissa have been flooded with support from fans after sharing a heartwarming update

Politics

4 h. ago MacKenzie Scott has given $26B to nonprofits since 2019. Here's what she supported in 2025

The billionaire and author MacKenzie Scott revealed $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits Tuesday, bringing her overall giving since 2019 to $26.3 billion

Economics

5 h. ago Inside Mohamed Salah's inner circle he'll turn to as huge Liverpool decision looms

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah will rely on wife, family and agent for support after being omitted from the squad following his controversial comments about the club

Politics

5 h. ago Why we cannot abandon children who grew up in care when they begin journey into adulthood

Every young person deserves to grow into adulthood with the support of someone who’s there when they need them

Politics

5 h. ago A daily glass of OJ could reshape your heart health, say experts

New research shows orange juice influences genes tied to blood pressure, inflammation and cholesterol.

Science

5 h. ago Residents battling 'cruise liner' warehouses now fighting floods as The King pitches in

The King has now pitched in with words of support for residents

Events

5 h. ago Kate Winslet reveals Helen Mirren broke ‘two personal rules’ to star in her directorial debut

‘Goodbye June,’ about a messy family forced to reunite to support their ailing mother, is out Friday on Netflix

Politics

6 h. ago Brits say high streets have declined as calls grow for more support for businesses

LOW business rates, slashing energy bills and reducing corporation tax are the key measures Brits want to see implemented to help small businesses. Some 77% of adults agree small businesses deserve more support from government and local authorities. A poll of 2,000 adults found reducing red tape (41%), simplifying the tax code (35%) and lowering...

Politics

7 h. ago Starmer, Merz and Macron take phone call with Trump on Ukraine peace talks – Europe live

European leaders confirm that they spoke with the US president earlier today about ‘the state of talks’ Jørgen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, is now delivering his opening speech.It’s a damning verdict on Maduro’s authoritarian rule in Venezuela, as he talks about a number of figures facing repression and torture from the regime.“As we sit here in Oslo City Hall, innocent people are locked away in dark cells in Venezuela. They cannot hear the speeches given today – only the screams of prisoners being tortured.”Venezuela has evolved into a brutal, authoritarian state facing a deep humanitarian and economic crisis. Meanwhile, a small elite at the top – shielded by political power, weapons and legal impunity – enriches itself.“A quarter of the population has already fled the country – one of the world’s largest refugee crises.Those who remain live under a regime that systematically silences, harasses and attacks the opposition.”“Venezuela is not alone in this da...

Politics

7 h. ago The Chase's Jenny Ryan inundated with support as she shares update away from quiz show

The Chase star Jenny Ryan has been inundated with support as she shared an exciting update

Politics

7 h. ago Matt Willis issues two word message as wife Emma supports 'unexpected' career move

The husband and wife duo confirmed some exciting news on their social media

Politics

8 h. ago Alistair Petrie urges public to ‘protect young people from harm’ as he backs The Independent’s SafeCall campaign

Alistair Petrie has given his backing to The Independent’s SafeCall campaign, which aims to raise £165,000 to support the 70,000 children who go missing every year in the UK.

Politics

8 h. ago As AI floods our culture, here’s why we must protect human storytelling in games

Buying the Zombies, Run! studio wasn’t part of my plan, but a post-apocalypse game with stories that make people feel seen pulled me in• Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereA few days ago, I clicked a button on my phone to send funds to a company in Singapore and so took ownership of the video game I co-created and am lead writer for: Zombies, Run! I am a novelist, I wrote the bestselling, award-winning The Power, which was turned into an Amazon Prime TV series starring Toni Collette. What on earth am I doing buying a games company?Well. First of all. Zombies, Run! is special. It’s special to me – the game started as a Kickstarter and the community that grew up around it has always been incredibly supportive of what we’re doing. And it’s special in what it does. It’s a game to exercise with. You play it on your smartphone – iPhone or Android – and we tell stories from the zombie apocalypse in your headphones to encourage you to go further, faster, or just ...

Events

8 h. ago Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac make major change they swore would never happen at Wrexham

Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac made some big promises to ease supporters' fears when they bought Wrexham

Politics