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Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:54:22 GMTAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor latest: Starmer considering law to remove former prince from line of succession
Several politicians have called for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to be removed from the line to the throne
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:49:02 GMTBritish line of succession: Who will inherit the throne and is Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor still in line?
From Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to Prince William and Prince Harry, here is everyone in line to be the next king or queen of Britain
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:30:00 GMTAnalysis: Labour’s recent U-turn-gate shows just how difficult governing really is
“The prime minister recently said, ‘I feel like I pull these levers and nothing happens,’ and you think: wrench the lever off and whack someone over the head with it, Keir!”
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:28:04 GMTWhy this forgotten corner of Manchester could signal a turning point in British politics
A by-election in Gorton and Denton next week could see a new left and right emerge in British politics, as Dan Haygarth finds out
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:08:36 GMTHow the royal family is weathering its worst crisis in 90 years
The House of Windsor is fighting for survival as Andrew’s arrest threatens to undermine public support
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:46:33 GMTBishop of Lincoln arrested on allegation of sexual assault
The Right Reverend Stephen Conway has been suspended from duties
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:37:49 GMTTell us what you saw or heard, police urge Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s protection officers in Epstein probe
Keir Starmer is understood to be considering a law change that would remove the former prince from the line of succession after police have finished their investigation
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:34:07 GMTSuspect with loaded gun in rucksack runs into crowded nightclub
London police who stopped a man on suspicion of drink-driving found that he was armed with a loaded gun in his rucksack after he tried to flee through a crowded nightclub.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:25:53 GMTUnsafe levels of cancer-causing radon gas detected at 16 UK prisons
High levels of radon gas, which can increase the risk of lung cancer, were detected at HMP Exeter and HMP Lindholme five years ago
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:28:57 GMTMoment fake animal rehoming centre owner who abused pets in his care is arrested by police
This is the moment an fake animal rescue centre owner who abused pets in his care was arrested.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:15:38 GMTCharles Bronson releases letter from prison ahead of parole hearing
‘I have to expose this unlawful sentence and treatment,’ he said in a letter
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:01:00 GMTScottish independence ‘within reach’ as Westminster ‘unravelling’ amid scandals, Swinney says
A survey by More in Common this week projected that the SNP would win 64 seats after May
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:01:00 GMTEnergy bills set to fall across the UK – but experts issue future warning
Energy bills could drop by more than £200 for some households from April
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 23:29:07 GMTFather murdered by teenagers in ‘unprovoked’ racist attack after dropping groceries at his mother’s house
Marcus Staniforth, 17, and a 16-year-old boy who cannot be named for legal reasons, were sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 23:27:07 GMTTributes paid to teen couple found dead after suspected carbon monoxide poisoning
Two men aged 33 and 42 have been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter over their deaths
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:30:08 GMTPlaygrounds would become ‘crack dens’ if Greens were in power, policing minister says
The Green Party has previously campaigned to decriminalise drug possession
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:58:11 GMTAncient oak tree felled by Toby Carvery owner was still alive, investigation finds
Felling prompted widespread public anger with restaurant chain now facing eviction from site
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:42:03 GMTUK joins European powers to build cheap drone defences inspired by Ukraine
The allies are pledging a speedy process to build the weapons together,
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:40:15 GMTBritain expects ‘privileged’ trade with US to continue despite fresh tariffs ruling
The Supreme Court’s decision raises questions over whether previous deals between Britain and the US still stand
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:12:59 GMTSupreme Court ruling on Trump’s tariffs ‘will not bring relief to Europe’, experts say
Businesses, investors and households could face a period of fresh uncertainty following the decision in the US’s highest court
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:00:53 GMTCould Labour lose Gorton and Denton? New polling puts Greens ahead for first time
Pollsters are offering mixed predictions of the final result
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:00:55 GMTEpstein accusers say Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest shows that ‘power can be toppled’
Exclusive: ‘I’m really in shock that anything this magnificent could occur,’ Epstein accuser Maria Farmer told The Independent
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:03:23 GMTFake animal rehoming owner told to ‘rot in prison’ after 41 pets found dead
One veterinary surgeon saw masses of bodies riddled with maggots with rats around the kennels
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:41:41 GMTBoris Johnson and Liz Truss ‘lobbied Trump to block Starmer’s Chagos deal’
The two former British prime ministers are said to have raised concerns over the deal with the US president
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:25:41 GMTTwo charged with murder after death of three-year-old boy
Tanisha Henry, 28, and Mikael Williams, 30, were charged with murder and causing/allowing the death of a child
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:52:32 GMTStarmer’s Chagos Islands deal hits new crisis after judge blocks removal of islanders
Exclusive: A judge has ruled from 25,000ft in the air that a temporary injunction should be placed to block the UK government from removing Chagossians who landed on their islands this week
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:43:04 GMTVillagers warned not to drink tap water after oil spills into river
Authorities will distribute bottled-water, as tap water ban set to ‘last several days’
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:13:24 GMTOne arrested after report of ‘man carrying guns’ on train at Gatwick Airport
Sussex Police officers met the train at Gatwick Airport and carried out arrest
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:07:31 GMTVoices: ‘Misinformation is rife’: Readers on why parents are skipping the measles vaccine
Our community is alarmed by the UK’s growing measles outbreak, citing social media misinformation and widespread distrust of experts for falling MMR vaccination rates
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:29:20 GMTAsos pays tribute to co-founder Quentin Griffiths after death in Thailand fall
Mr Griffiths co-founded Asos in 2000 as a site for fashion aficionados seeking clothes at discount prices
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:16:25 GMTAviva Arena confirmed as Bristol’s new 20,000 live events venue – in an old Concorde hangar
The complex is expected to contribute £1bn to the local economy in its first decade
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:07:58 GMTLove Island and Towie stars plead guilty over illegal Instagram finance scheme
Lauren Goodger was among the celebrities who admitted breaking the law
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:55:33 GMTFear of investing mistakes could cost Millennial women almost half a million pounds, claims research
Women tend to make good investors, but the data suggests many are anxious about getting started
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:29:14 GMTVoices: If you think Westminster is a boring boys’ club, why not join ours?
‘In The Room’, a podcast from Cleo Watson, former deputy chief of staff to Boris Johnson, and Helen MacNamara, deputy cabinet secretary, launches this Friday exclusively from The Independent. Here they explain why it’s a must-listen for those w...
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:27:49 GMTIn The Room | Starmer, psychos, and the symptoms of a PM in trouble
What does it feel like to be inside Number 10 when the PM’s power is fading?
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:13:02 GMTRoyal Mail boss admits delivery delays ‘still not good enough’
MPs have raised concerns about ‘chaos’ in the postal service since Christmas
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:51:54 GMTNew ‘drones squad’ to gather evidence at illegal waste dumps
This new aerial surveillance initiative aims to bolster efforts to track and prosecute environmental offenders
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:43:22 GMTRehomed pets roamed among rotting carcasses in ‘inhumane conditions’
Police officers, alongside the RSPCA and Basildon Council, discovered 37 deceased dogs
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:41:04 GMTMajority of Britons call for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to be removed from royal line of succession
Findings come as police confirm disgraced former prince released under investigation following arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:37:44 GMTLobbying firm co-founded by former UK ambassador Mandelson stops trading over Epstein fallout
The lobbying firm co-founded by former U.K. ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson has collapsed into a form of bankruptcy in the wake of the scandal surrounding his links to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:26:33 GMTGlobal Counsel: Mandelson’s lobbying firm collapses into administration after Epstein scandal
Documents released in recent weeks laid bare the apparent extent of Lord Mandelson’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:27:41 GMTPhotographer behind viral photo of slumped Andrew leaving police station speaks out
The photographer travelled six hours to Norfolk to cover the major ongoing story
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:23:09 GMTHow the climate crisis threatens our food — and the people that grow it
Data shows why NGOs, politicians, and businesses are urgently calling on the government to introduce legislation that will shore up supply chains as the climate crisis escalates, Nick Ferris writes
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:13:46 GMTRare boost for Reeves as government gets record £30bn borrowing surplus ahead of spring statement
Chancellor secures surplus billions larger than OBR prediction
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:10:09 GMTMeta’s plans for AI facial recognition smart glasses ‘threatens safety of all women and girls’
Domestic abuse charities said the feature could pose a ‘direct and serious’ risk to survivors
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:52:13 GMTInside the police’s secret operation to arrest Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Former prince spent much of his 66th birthday in police custody and would have been treated like any other suspect, experts say
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:51:19 GMTTimeline of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s scandals as royal arrested on his birthday amid Epstein allegations
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has seen his reputation destroyed over his friendship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:34:15 GMTUK to be warmer than Istanbul this weekend as Britons get break from wintry weather
Some parts of the UK will enjoy 13C on Sunday whilst it’s only 5C in Istanbul
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:29:47 GMTUK Athletics admits causing death of Paralympian hit on head by metal pole during training
Father-of-five Abdullah Hayayei, 36, was preparing to represent the UAE at the World Para Athletics Championships in London in 2017 when part of a throwing cage fell on him and he died at the scene
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:06:08 GMTIs the royal family above the law? Why Andrew can be arrested – but not the King
The British monarch is protected by sovereign immunity, a wide-ranging constitutional principle that exempts them from all criminal and civil liability