The new prime minister vowed that his government would give people a ‘sense that help is coming’ as he attempts to deal with the cost of living

The 13 volunteers took turns to observe the nesting ledge, contributing around 150 hours of their time

Aidan Botha, of Porthleven, Helston, Cornwall ssayd he is now dogged by ‘chronic burner syndrome’

PC Harper’s mother said that the letter from the Ministry of Justice was an ‘insult beyond anything able to be put into words’

Newly appointed Chancellor John Healey said falling inflation is ‘news families want to hear’

The Defence Secretary made the remarks in a conversation with Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and the new Justice Secretary Alex Norris

It comes after the new prime minister vowed that his government would give people a ‘sense that help is coming’ in his first Cabinet meeting on Tuesday

As new research shows that UK bumblebees are in sharp decline as a result of summer heatwaves, Helen Coffey says there are a number of other changes coming too. So what will the new normal look like?

An estimated 7.4 million low-income UK households were not able to afford at least one essential item in the last six months, an anti-poverty organisation said

The new prime minister has been urged to ‘rebuild some optimism for the future’

Actress Dame Joanna Lumley, Born Free’s founder patron, has called for a change in the law

Mr Burnham’s phone call with the US president lasted 20 minutes, Downing Street said

Detective Inspector Mark Paterson said the scene was examined at the time and a forensic engineer attended

After weeks of speculation, Andy Burnham finally unveiled his first cabinet late on Tuesday, with John Healey the surprise choice as chancellor, Ed Miliband moving to the Foreign Office and Shabana Mahmood remaining as home secretary.

Water use soars during heatwaves as land, rivers and streams dry up

Anthony Durkan, 36, of Islington, north London, pleaded guilty to 19 charges of voyeurism at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday

Andy Burnham has been warned that the US president ‘will not forget’ Ed Miliband’s fierce criticism of him in the past and that he has some ‘serious diplomatic repair to undertake’ in his new role

As Andy Burnham unveils his first cabinet, readers are debating whether familiar faces in new jobs amount to real change

Brombil Reservoir became known for its turquoise blue water on social media during the Covid-19 pandemic and has since attracted a number of visitors

Richard Osman responded to The Independent’s article with a post on Instagram captioned ‘Richard Osman's House Of Commons’ in reference to his game show

The new prime minister promised to provide ’breathing space’ for households – but it comes amid speculation he will bring in a wealth tax

Former prime minister claims the ‘Kremlin will be delighted’ with Miliband’s appointment as foreign secretary

Andy Burnham has promised to make tackling rough sleeping a priority for his government, but how did he tackle the problem as Greater Manchester mayor?

Trade body warns there is not enough water for UK’s data centre plans

The homeowner would not face criminal charges in relation to the death

Police said he came off the motorbike and died at the scene despite medical assistance from police and paramedics

Joshua Kerry, 28, has been charged with murdering the Reform UK spokesperson at her remote Devon home

The brothers are accused of rape, sex trafficking, and charges relating to indecent images of a child

Gwynoro Jones insisted there was no ‘sexual motive’

First major move by new PM aimed at giving families ‘breathing space’

Andy Burnham purged a number of Sir Keir Starmer’s close allies on Monday as he unveiled his new cabinet - but how different really is his top team from that of his predecessor? Millie Cooke and Albert Toth take a closer look

The 28-year-old has been charged with murdering Ms Widdecombe in her remote Devon home

Prosecutors say the man charged with killing former politician and reality TV contestant Ann Widdecombe struck her 21 times in the head with a hammer

The appointment of Hamish Falconer to lead Brexit reset talks suggests Andy Burnham may end up reconsidering Keir Starmer’s red lines, political editor David Maddox writes

Mummified limbs, skull fragments, and loose teeth were discovered in bags in a river

Blue Cross has taken in three pets in the last week whose animal companions died during the hot weather

Renowned business journalist Chris Blackhurst answers readers’ questions on why Rachel Reeves had to go, whether Burnham can avoid a Liz Truss-style market reaction, and how he pays for the rough sleeping pledge he never delivered in Manchester

Breast Cancer drug Enhertu is not available on the NHS in England and costs about £20,000 for three months privately

Adeel Khan worked with Daniel Khalife in the prison kitchen

Forget six PMs. The UK on its eighth chancellor, ninth foreign secretary and 10th education secretary in a decade

The new prime minister has sought a compromise figure over the favourites from the right or left of the party, as political editor David Maddox explains

The number of small boat arrivals to the UK is down 42 per cent from the same period in 2025, at 12,214. Holly Bancroft reports

As a small 11-year-old boy, Mardoche Yembi was made to feel like he was something to be feared. Now, he is fighting to stop other children from suffering through the same abuse

Dozens of new appointments have been announced – including some surprising returns to cabinet

An inquest has opened into the former MP’s death as police charge man with murder

An estimated 20 million customers are now in regions hit by bans

’If anyone’s going to do it, it will be him’, says Manchester homelessness charity boss

The prime minister has conducted a brutal purge of Starmer loyalists and made some shock appointments to key government roles. Here, The Independent looks at the main winners and losers of Andy Burnham’s reshuffle

The hosepipe ban will come into effect later this week

More primates thought to be facing abandonment after new rules on keeping the animals as pets introduced

All the essential cost of living information whether claiming benefits or not

Andy Burnham has hinted at tax reforms, with some of his closest aides and allies publicly having called for wealth taxes

Defence could be one of the winners under the new chancellor, who is likely to increase military spending in Andy Burnham’s government

Researchers say Chester Castle defences have survived hundreds of years hidden inside newer construction

The MoneySavingExpert founder called John Healey’s appointment a ‘surprise’