UK Independent

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:57:16 GMT
Charles to tell Congress that US-UK relationship is one of ‘reconciliation and renewal’
Monarch will nod to recent transatlantic disagreements over the Iran war in address to policymakers

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:46:58 GMT
Starmer-Mandelson latest: I was told to ‘get on with’ appointment but PM knew risks, ex-Foreign Office chief says
The top civil servant at the Foreign Office at the time of Peter Mandelson’s appointment is being questioned by MPs

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:46:41 GMT
When will King Charles and Trump meet today? Full schedule for US state visit
King Charles III and Camilla will stay in the United States for a four-day visit that many hope will strengthen the ‘special relationship’

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:42:42 GMT
BP profits more than double as oil trading booms on soaring crude prices amid Iran war
The FTSE 100 firm’s preferred profit measure soared to a better-than-expected $3.2bn in the first quarter

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:30:53 GMT
The Independent’s Pride list of LGBTQ+ changemakers to return for June
In partnership with Pride in London, we will celebrate some of the UK’s biggest trailblazers from the LGBTQ+ community

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:19:06 GMT
Man tells judge his dog stops him working in court fight over late designer partner’s £1m estate
Tibor Matyas is seeking ‘maintenance’ payments from the estate

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:01:39 GMT
Fly-tipping gang sentenced for massive London waste-dumping spree after Environment Agency probe
CCTV showed the men breaking into sites and directing tipper trucks of rubbish

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:54:45 GMT
‘It’s all hot air’: Starmer under attack from theft-hit shopkeeper for ‘tougher punishment’ pledge
Sir Keir Starmer claimed ‘the tide could be turning’ against shoplifters during a speech to shopkeepers on Monday

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:33:10 GMT
DWP announces Pip changes affecting all 4m claimants
Exclusive: The reforms will remove ‘unnecessary pressure’ from claimants, Labour minister says

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:27:28 GMT
King Charles US visit live: Monarch to promote ‘reconciliation’ of UK-US relations in historic Congress address
Operational adjustments will be made to some of monarch’s engagements in the US after a gunman stormed a dinner attended by the president

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:23:44 GMT
Government promises to impose social media restrictions on under-16s: ‘The status quo cannot continue’
The move has been hailed as a ‘huge step forward in keeping children safe’

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:23:13 GMT
Man with schizophrenia who killed British father-of-two in Australia declared unfit for trial
British father-of-two Royce Mallett died after being stabbed in the chest while visiting an Australian town in July 2024

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:20:33 GMT
Social media restrictions for children ‘need to stand test of time’ – Phillipson
The Education Secretary said it is ‘not a question of whether we take further action to protect young people, it’s the shape of that action.’

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:19:48 GMT
Who is Morgan McSweeney? Starmer’s former right-hand man set to face Mandelson scandal grilling
Starmer’s right-hand man was considered the driving force behind Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:09:00 GMT
Falklands veteran Simon Weston blasts Trump’s threat to withdraw US support a ‘cruel joke’
Writing for The Independent, Simon Weston warned that Donald Trump’s latest intervention could ‘spark his friends in Argentina’ into restarting another similar conflict

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:49:20 GMT
First teenage suicide linked to domestic abuse recorded in police data
Assistant commissioner Louisa Rolfe attributed the rise to ‘toxic influencers’ online and access to violent pornography

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:31:09 GMT
Starmer warns Iran war could put holidays and food shopping habits under threat
Sir Keir Starmer told Britons not to panic over the economic impact of the Iran war

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:18:04 GMT
Go back to England, Argentina’s vice president tells Falkland Islands residents
A leaked Pentagon memo suggested the US could review position on Britain’s claim of the territory

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:01:00 GMT
UK schools in ‘desperate situation’ as headteachers say areas out of use or unfit for purpose
More than half of headteachers across the UK report that significant portions of their schools are either unusable or unfit for purpose, a new survey has revealed.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:01:00 GMT
‘Significant gaps’ in UK aid strategy in wake of cuts, MPs warn – as they call for more transparency
New report from parliament’s International Development Committee – which includes evidence from The Independent – says that the government needs to clearly outline how it will monitor and evaluate its new strategy around foreign aid

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:01:00 GMT
UK shops heavily reduced prices to lure in shoppers amid Iran war
Shop prices overall are now 1 per cent higher than last April

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:53:01 GMT
French coastguard rescues more than 100 migrants after boat breaks down
A total of 119 people were taken to safety during multiple rescue operations

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:25:37 GMT
Archbishop of Canterbury joins Pope Leo for ‘moment of prayer’ during historic Vatican visit
Dame Sarah Mullally is on a four-day pilgrimage to Rome which Lambeth Palace says is designed “to strengthen Anglican–Roman Catholic relations

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:59:45 GMT
MP’s website sees cyberattack ‘traceable to China’, sending users to gambling pages
While the majority of traffic appeared to come from China, Sir David’s office has identified a small number of hits from other countries

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:41:10 GMT
Lorry carrying 20 tonnes of prosecco involved in motorway crash in Berkshire
Boxes of the Italian sparkling wine spilled across the carriageway, leaving "significant debris" and "smashed glass throughout"

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:40:03 GMT
Mandatory civil defence duty ‘should be on the agenda’ in Britain, Lord Robertson says
Lord George Robertson said “there is a case” for the UK to adopt a Swedish model

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:21:51 GMT
Drones, special forces and undercover agents: Inside the King’s ‘ring of security’ during his US state visit
A suspect has been charged with the attempted assassination of Trump after the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:57:44 GMT
Starmer calls wife Victoria ‘absolute rock’ before Commons vote on Mandelson row
Sir Keir Starmer has described his wife, Victoria as “an absolute rock”, saying she is encouraging him to continue as prime minister, despite mounting criticism.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:20:58 GMT
Labour MPs face a ‘lose-lose’ vote on Starmer sleaze inquiry
As Starmer faces a crunch vote in parliament, political editor David Maddox talks to Labour MPs and those involved with the Boris Johnson Privileges Committee inquiry to find out what could happen next

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:17:53 GMT
Starmer makes plea to Labour MPs to ignore Tory ‘stunt’ in bid to avoid sleaze inquiry
The prime minister will face a Commons vote on Tuesday which could trigger an inquiry into claims he misled MPs

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:36:04 GMT
Archbishop of Canterbury backs Pope Leo calls for peace amid Trump criticism
Dame Sarah Mullally would not be drawn on whether Trump, who has been publicly critical of the pontiff in recent weeks, was discussed during their conversation

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:16:53 GMT
National Coal Mining Museum strike ends after several months
Members of Unison had been on a continuous strike since mid-August

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:16:01 GMT
Met Police assessing evidence on donations to Robert Jenrick’s Tory leadership campaign
Robert Jenrick ran to be Tory leader in 2024, before his defection to Reform UK earlier this year

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:04:21 GMT
Reform UK bus and taxi the only vehicles at Jenrick’s ‘national fuel protest’ as march called off
Billed as ‘national fuel protest’, the demonstration was shared on senior Reform UK members’ social media

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:25:36 GMT
Why the King’s visit to meet Trump is crucial for Starmer
Political editor David Maddox looks at how King Charles will be able to repair the damaged relationship between the UK and US following Trump’s outbursts against Starmer and rows over Iran, Greenland and the Chagos Islands

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:24:55 GMT
Claire’s immediately shuts all UK stores as fashion chain goes bust
Modella said it had made the ‘tough decision’ to kickstart insolvency proceedings for the businesses after ‘last-ditch’ measures failed

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:13:28 GMT
All banks to make major account closure changes under Labour rules
The government announced the plans last year

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:11:38 GMT
‘The roof was like a matchstick’: Club goer opens on fire at LGBT+ nightclub near Milton Keynes
A 51-year-old man from Bletchley was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and remains in custody, Thames Valley Police said

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:01:16 GMT
Police federation consider legal action against Met over use of Palantir AI tool to monitor officers
The Met said it had launched a probe into hundreds of officers flagged by the AI tool

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:50:57 GMT
Gordon Ramsay one of the first celebrity chefs to bring US-style 20% service charge to London
A discretionary service charge of 20 per cent was added to diners’ bills at Gordon Ramsay’s Lucky Cat restaurant on New Year’s Eve

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:08:39 GMT
Birmingham bin strike set to end after major breakthrough in long-running pay dispute
John Cotton, the council leader, said the end is ‘within sight’

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:40:17 GMT
Local elections mapped: Where Labour is facing a ‘calamity’ and the key seats to watch
The governing party could see its worst-ever results on 7 May, experts have warned

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:27:18 GMT
Polanksi says he feels ‘really sorry for the King’ over Trump visit
Zack Polanski is blaming Sir Keir Starmer for the situation

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:03:13 GMT
Mass recall of more than 30 UK toys amid asbestos contamination fears
Since discovery of possible cancer-causing fibres in coloured sand late last year, the number of cases has grown, sparking calls for tighter regulation

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:56:54 GMT
Households fork out £3,400 more for bills in five years due to war impact on energy prices
Ofgem will announce on 27 May the price cap for the three months covering 1 July to 30 September

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:50:18 GMT
Activist defends ‘crustacean jailbreak’ after throwing restaurant’s pet crayfish into the ocean
Emma Smart has described the court proceedings as a ‘witch hunt’

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:45:18 GMT
High Court hearing for UK’s biggest environmental pollution claim begins
More than 1,300 people have joined the claim over pollution in the River Wye and River Usk

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:21:29 GMT
Zack Polanksi tells Ed Balls that he is ‘why people hate the media’ in heated Good Morning Britain clash
Zack Polanski clashed with Ed Balls in a heated Good Morning Britain interview, during which the Green Party declared that “this is why people hate the media”.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:36:21 GMT
Starmer to chair meeting on economic impact of Iran war
Starmer warns economic impact of war could continue ‘for some time’

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:32:32 GMT
Mahmood’s plans to detain and handcuff children during deportation are ‘abhorrent’, 150 charities warn Starmer
Fostering groups, social care workers and refugee charities accuse government of ‘sustained attack on children’s rights’

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:24:17 GMT
UK set for 24C scorcher this week before heavy downpours
Above-average temperatures are forecast for much of the UK later in the week

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:50:09 GMT
Minister casts doubt on King Charles’s public walkabout during US state visit after White House press dinner shooting
The King and Queen’s security was reviewed following an attempted attack on Donald Trump at a dinner on Saturday night

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:16:38 GMT
India and New Zealand sign a free trade agreement to deepen economic ties
India and New Zealand have signed a free trade agreement to deepen economic ties and expand market access

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:14:13 GMT
Man arrested on suspicion of arson after blaze at LGBT+ nightclub
People were evacuated from the packed-out nightclub in the early hours of Sunday morning

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:51:49 GMT
Drug use in England spikes during World Cup football matches and Eurovision, study finds
Cocaine, ketamine and MDMA use was linked to summer heatwaves, sporting events and bank holidays

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:39:20 GMT
Brianna Ghey’s mother ‘devastated’ Keir Starmer met tech bosses before families campaigning for online safety
Esther Ghey says she hoped that she and other families would be the PM’s priority

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:05:41 GMT
Madness star Suggs sings at emotional Primrose Hill vigil for stabbed student
Suggs sang ‘It Must Be Love’ as balloons were released in memory of Finbar Sullivan

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:01:45 GMT
Paddington and Attenborough revealed as public’s top banknote designs after ‘woke’ criticism
The Bank of England is set to replace historical figures on its next series of banknotes

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