37 m. ago Alexander Isak breaks his silence as he hits out at Newcastle and publicly confirms desire to leave in bombshell statement after going on strike to force Liverpool move

The Swedish star has gone on strike to force a move to Arne Slot 's side but remains in limbo over his future.

Events

76 m. ago ICE adds two Mustang GT Fastbacks to its fleet – at Trump’s request – in latest move to entice recruits

Exclusive: The deportation agency believes the vehicles will serve “as a bold, high-performance symbol of innovation, strength and modern federal service,” according to federal procurement documents reviewed by The Independent

Politics

2 h. ago Thousands urge watchdog to block Tesla from supplying electricity to UK homes

Many UK residents want Ofgem to block the move due to Elon Musk’s ‘clear political agenda’

Politics

2 h. ago County councils say rural taxpayers to face unfair burden under funding reforms

Concerns have been raised about the Government’s plan to boost resources at councils with lower council tax receipts.

Economics

2 h. ago Listeria outbreak linked to cheese sold worldwide as two dead and dozens ill

There are now fears that the infection could have spread to the UK.

Events

2 h. ago Alejandro Garnacho sticks to his word as Man Utd receive new offer for Chelsea target

Manchester United outcast Alejandro Garnacho has his heart set on a move to Premier League rivals Chelsea this summer, after falling out of favour under Ruben Amorim

Events

2 h. ago ‘Red lines’: Ukraine fears more Russian aggression if it gives up land

Zelenskyy’s anxiety over territorial concessions increases in the face of Putin’s maximalist demands

Politics

2 h. ago RB Leipzig step up Nkunku interest to provide Chelsea boost for potential signings

Nkunku’s former club are looking into permanent dealLondon club unwilling to pay £50m for GarnachoRB Leipzig have stepped up attempts to sign Christopher Nkunku on a permanent deal, potentially paving the way for Chelsea to accelerate their search for attacking reinforcements.Chelsea need sales before pressing ahead with moves for Leipzig’s Xavi Simons and Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho but their hopes of shifting Nkunku appeared to have hit a dead end when Bayern Munich’s move for the forward stalled. Bayern had an offer of a loan with an option to buy for the Frenchman rejected over the weekend and have so far shown little inclination of wanting to pay enough to buy him. Chelsea’s preference is a permanent sale rather than a loan for Nkunku as he is not part of their long-term plans. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Mountain rescuers scrambled to save 30kg dog who 'refused to move'

The dog and two walkers were taken to safety by boat

Events

3 h. ago Reeves’s new homes levy slammed as a ‘tax on ordinary Londoners’ that will hit families hardest

A property expert who has campaigned against stamp duty says the new tax will make it harder for Londoners to start families

Society

3 h. ago Parent fears new UK Universal Studios theme park 'could put children at risk'

Concerns have been raised over a planned Universal Studios theme park in Bedfordshire - one resident, a parent, is worried about strangers in the area where their child plays

Society

3 h. ago The Guardian view on Trump and Zelenskyy: Ukraine deserves better than 'better than we feared' | Editorial

In Washington, European leaders helped steer the US president away from his embrace of Vladimir Putin’s talking points. But for how long?The verdict on Donald Trump’s meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European leaders on Monday depends entirely upon the metric used. The great fear was that this might prove a disaster along the lines of the US president’s dressing down of the Ukrainian leader in February – a scenario so plausible that Sir Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz and other key European leaders dropped everything to dash to the White House themselves in support.Following his red carpet welcome for Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday, Mr Trump reportedly backed the idea that Ukraine should hand over the Donbas to achieve a peace deal. Even if one were naive enough to think that the Kremlin would see that as an end to conflict, rather than a staging post for a later offensive, it would not be a “land swap” but a land grab that Ukraine – for go...

Politics

3 h. ago Families going abroad warned against using popular cash service

Travel experts have shared some tips for keeping your costs down

Events

4 h. ago Elon Musk's baby mum Ashley St Clair reveals next move after 'career suicide'

Ashley St Clair is said to be the mother to the Tesla mogul Elon Musk's 13th child. She has now launched a podcast after calling having a child 'career suicide'

Events

4 h. ago Jadon Sancho ripped up Pep Guardiola agreement and was at centre of Man Utd drama

Jadon Sancho has been linked with a move away from Manchester United this summer, and it is not the first time that the winger has been involved in a transfer saga

Events

4 h. ago Man Utd dealt Rasmus Hojlund transfer blow as £40m striker deal falls through

Rasmus Hojlund could leave Manchester United this summer, but a potential move to Fulham has suffered a blow after a £40million deal for Rodrigo Muniz to join Atalanta fell through

Economics

4 h. ago Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers avoids commenting on Jamie Vardy rumours

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has tempered expectations for any last-minute additions to his squad ahead of the crucial Champions League play-offs, while pointedly refusing to address speculation linking veteran striker Jamie Vardy with a move to Parkhead.

Politics

4 h. ago SARAH VINE: Rachel Reeves' property tax is the latest proof of Labour's nasty and disturbing vision for Britain. They despise hard

Owning represents security. I look at friends who are struggling financially in a cruel and challenging job market, and I think: however bad it may be, at least they've got somewhere to live.

Politics

4 h. ago Home Depot becomes the latest company to raise their prices due to Trump’s tariffs

CFO Richard McPhail warns of ‘modest price movement’ to mitigate ‘significantly higher’ import taxes

Politics

4 h. ago Premier League ace to snub 'dream' Rangers transfer in favour of £8million deal

Rangers have reportedly missed out on signing Manchester City youngster Callum Doyle, with the defender reportedly set to make an £8million move to an EFL Championship side

Economics