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Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:25:34 GMT
The recurring nightmare that haunts British 9/11 survivor who escaped south tower
Janice Brooks escaped the 84th floor of Two World Trade Center on 11 September 2001 after the first plane struck next door. Sixty-one of her colleagues did not make it out alive. She tells Caspar Barnes her story

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:17:48 GMT
Ex-banker loses fight to sue Ferrari for millions over claims failed brakes caused Hong Kong horror crash
The London-born banker served 14 months in jail and says his career was ruined by the crash

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:08:47 GMT
Andy Burnham to hand mayors unlimited powers to impose tourist tax
Hospitality bosses warn the move could put jobs at risk

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:46:52 GMT
Senior rabbis show support for Burnham’s sanctions on illegal Israeli West Bank settlements
One rabbi described the recent settler violence as ‘violation of God’s name of the worst order’

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:11:07 GMT
Primark to finally offer home delivery in the UK
The fashion retailer's owner has purchased a new warehouse in Sheffield to support the plans

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:40:48 GMT
Martin Lewis’ charity to work with Barclays, HSBC and other banks to support those at suicide risk
Television expert to work with banks such as Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, and Monzo to help those who are struggling

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:29:32 GMT
NHS ‘deliberately delaying patient care’ in England, investigation finds
Analysis by the British Medical Journal (BMJ) found minimum waits of up to 16 weeks for hip, knee and cataract surgery

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:01:00 GMT
Londoners far less likely to be victims of crime than public believe, study shows
Researchers said the ‘London in decline narrative’ is fuelling misconceptions about the capital

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:01:00 GMT
‘There might be a few less Porsches’: Union boss urges Burnham to bring in bank tax to ease cost of living
The general secretary of the TUC Paul Nowak called on the Labour leader to go ‘further and faster’ on cutting bills

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:01:00 GMT
Labour peer spoiled her ballot at 2019 election to write ‘antisemite’ in protest at Jeremy Corbyn, new book reveals
Margaret Hodge says she did not swear at then Labour leader during infamous showdown in the House of Commons

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:28:28 GMT
British national charged with assisting Russian intelligence services
Joshua Cammidge, 31, has been charged with National Security Act offences as part of an investigation led by Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) London

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:25:36 GMT
AI poses risks to national security, Burnham says after Anthropic expert says tech ‘could kill all humans’
The Prime Minister was questioned in the Commons over the potential hazards of artificial intelligence

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:23:45 GMT
Labour names candidate to stand in by-election for Starmer’s old seat
The by-election, which takes place on October 8, comes after Sir Keir Starmer revealed his plans to quit Parliament earlier this month

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:11:42 GMT
What are the allegations Reform UK is facing on illegal donations as police launch probe
Nigel Farage has insisted he and his aides ‘had done nothing illegal’ – but the Met says ‘there are potential offences requiring investigation’

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:30:09 GMT
Trump says he will ‘speak to Israel’ after UK trade ban on West Bank settlements
The US president seemed unusually hesitant to elaborate on the joint sanctions from Britain, Canada and France

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:57:54 GMT
West Bank trade ban is Britain showing ‘leadership on world stage’, Burnham says
The ban, announced by Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband on Tuesday, has triggered a diplomatic row with Israel and drawn criticism from opposition figures at home

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:32:29 GMT
Archbishop issues verdict over UK sanctions on Israeli settlements in West Bank
Speaking in the House of Lords on Wednesday, Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell said he welcomed Mr Miliband’s statement

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:20:33 GMT
Majority of Britons back UK sanctions on Israeli settlements in West Bank, poll finds
Survey finds more than half of British public back ban on imports from Israeli settlements

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:07:27 GMT
Flight chaos that left thousands stranded and could cost aviation industry £70m ‘was avoidable’
Downing Street said the government still had confidence in the boss of National Air Traffic Services, Martin Rolfe

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:07:23 GMT
Police launch criminal investigation into Reform UK donations after undercover sting
Nigel Farage has insisted he and his aides ‘had done nothing illegal’ and that no money changed hands – but the Met says ‘there are potential offences requiring investigation’

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:01:24 GMT
Tate brothers lose bid for release from Miami jail amid UK extradition fight
A federal judge ruled on Wednesday that the Tate brothers must remain in custody in Miami

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:30:31 GMT
Bungling anti-immigrant protesters confuse Pakistan cricket team for migrants in Portsmouth hotel
Drones were seen circling the hotel after protestors mistook the sports team for asylum seekers

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:10:03 GMT
Private hospital’s failures contributed to death of Richard Branson’s wife, inquest finds
Lady Joan Branson, 80, died on November 24 after suffering a cardiac arrest at the private Lister Hospital in Chelsea, west London, which is owned and operated by HCA Healthcare

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:01:39 GMT
Inside the IT ‘glitch’ that triggered UK flight chaos – and the warnings issued three years ago
With problems mounting again for the UK’s air traffic control provider, Alex Ross looks at the warning signs from the last major meltdown in 2023

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:57:21 GMT
Tommy Robinson could face criminal probe over perjury and fraud allegations after Channel 4 investigation
Tommy Robinson has denied the allegations in a written statement

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:10:04 GMT
Police launch probe after RNLI volunteers called ‘traitors’ and addresses leaked online in wake of anti-migrant protests
Members of a lifeboat operation rescuing people crossing the English Channel on Sunday have been targeted in a vicious online hate campaign

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:53:01 GMT
Container ship arrives in UK after 25-day voyage from China via Arctic shortcut
The Arctic voyage is intended to be the start of a regular container service to Europe via the so-called North Sea Route

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:37:08 GMT
Dawn French banned from driving for six months for speeding
The Vicar of Dibley star, 68, was caught breaking a 30mph speed limit by a camera last July

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:33:53 GMT
In The Room: How Badenoch’s reshuffle highlights Labour’s woman problem
Kemi Badenoch has been making some major changes to her shadow cabinet. One which caught particular attention was the appointment of Claire Coutinho, who is currently pregnant, to shadow business secretary.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:24:38 GMT
I won’t fund national security at the expense of social security, Burnham says
The prime minister was grilled on his commitment to reach 3 per cent for defenced funding by 2030

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:06:42 GMT
More voters think Restore Britain’s Rupert Lowe is doing a good job as leader than Greens’ Zack Polanski, new poll shows
More than 4 in 10 (43 per cent) of voters believe the Green Party leader is doing a bad job, compared to 24 per cent who think the same of the Restore Britain leader

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:02:00 GMT
Michael Sheen to address MPs over Welsh chemical contamination claims after BBC documentary
BBC documentary Buried with Michael Sheen investigated toxic contamination across Wales

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:54:51 GMT
Reform was told there was ‘nothing in’ Channel 4 sting before aides quit
It certainly isn’t the first time Reform’s finances have landed the party in hot water. But the latest scandal does show a changing Nigel Farage, says Helen MacNamara. Reported by Maja Anushka

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:21:00 GMT
Giveaway: Claim free tickets to see Bel Trew’s compelling new documentary at ICA London
The Independent is offering 10 pairs of tickets to the screening of ‘Hard Labour: Inside the global crisis killing mothers and babies’ followed by a panel discussion at the London ICA

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:35:40 GMT
Man arrested over ‘assault’ at funeral of A66 crash victim
Police officers were in the area to provide reassurance

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:23:22 GMT
Harry and Meghan ‘caught off guard’ by King’s decision over their status
The couple were reportedly ‘surprised’ by the memorandum issued by King Charles

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:18:22 GMT
Hundreds of police officers line streets for funeral of colleague killed in A66 crash
Pc Blades died alongside his colleague, Pc Tom Clough, in a horrific crash near Middlesbrough

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:04:51 GMT
Biggest supermarket food price rises revealed – with costs set to go up even more
An average food shop could rise to almost £150 by next summer the Food and Drink Federation warned

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:54:33 GMT
Mother who falsely accused 10 men of raping her has prison term increased
She made false reports causing men to be held in custody at police stations, lose jobs and partners, and be separated from their children

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:18:23 GMT
Farmers warn British food security at risk after ‘hardest summer in a generation’
NFU published a report revealing the UK’s self-sufficiency had fallen in 10 out of 11 key commodities over the past 30 years

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:41:47 GMT
Actor Noel Clarke charged with string of sexual offences
The actor will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 21 October

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:21:13 GMT
Waiter awarded £7,000 compensation after asking his boss to speak to him ‘nicely’
The Indian restaurant has been ordered to pay the worker a total of £7,185

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:15:25 GMT
EastEnders star Shane Richie denies drink-driving after petrol station incident
Police attended a Tesco petrol station in Harlow where Richie was arrested

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:06:19 GMT
Do you remember where you were on 9/11? Share your memories 25 years on
As the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks approaches, we want to hear from readers about where you were and what you remember of that historic moment in 2001

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:58:48 GMT
Man shot by police after woman stabbed in Luton home
The incident has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:06:55 GMT
Learner drivers still facing 20-week wait to book practical test
While the number of tests taken have reached a record-high, waiting times remain “too long” for some

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:51:16 GMT
Balaclavas to be banned from major UK city as wearers face instant £70 fine
Evidence gathered by police identified more than 180 city centre incidents involving face coverings or balaclavas

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:49:15 GMT
Air traffic control issues latest: Why are flights delayed and which airports are affected?
Airports have warned of further disruption as flights continue to be cancelled on Wednesday morning

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:41:39 GMT
Soaring cost of living means it’s now cheaper to live in Milan than Manchester
One month of living costs in London equates to five months in Thailand’s Chiang Mai

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:34:20 GMT
UK voters urge Burnham to change post-Brexit relationship with EU
New research shows just one in five voters think Brexit has been a success, heaping pressure on the new prime minister to improve Britain’s relationship with Europe

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:28:45 GMT
Firms fined over £1 million after ‘horrifying’ death of worker buried alive in Surrey ditch
Gheorghita Arsene was buried alive after a ditch collapsed on him in June 2020

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:18:26 GMT
In The Room | Farage’s scandal-hit conference and Burnham’s next big test
Westminster is back, and so is conference season, beginning with Reform’s scandal-hit gathering in Birmingham.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:48:23 GMT
Drinking very hot tea and coffee can triple your risk of cancer, Oxford study finds
The new study said the temperature at which coffee and tea is drunk in Western populations is around 60C

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:33:09 GMT
Martin Lewis tells all teenagers how to get £50 for free
Money Saving Expert’s Martin Lewis has urged parents to look at high interest savings accounts and Junior ISAs

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:22:37 GMT
Nigel Farage is losing social media crown to Andy Burnham, analysis suggests
New research seen by The Independent shows that Andy Burnham’s social media videos on pub snacks, toy buses, the cost of Freddos and playing a guitar with a soldier are outdoing the Reform UK leader’s efforts

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:20:54 GMT
UK weather forecast: Experts on when warmer temperatures will return after heavy rain
Despite the wet weather, most of England and all of Wales is still in drought

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:17:43 GMT
Thousands of young people absent from college ‘slipping through the cracks’, new report warns
Colleges say there are multiple barriers preventing young people from attending college

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