Harry and Meghan set for first public appearance after Thomas Markle allegations
Harry and Meghan are due to appear together in the wake of allegations made against the Duchess’ father
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Tattie or Tunnock? Edinburgh Zoo wants your help in naming its newborn capybara triplets
The triplets come just months after baby Bru, the first capybara to be born in Scotland in 18 years
Farage pinned his fortunes to Trump – now it’s triggered his downfall
Voters fearing the UK might be Trumpified by Farage can breathe a sigh of relief, writes political editor David Maddox, who says Donald Trump’s defeat in the midterms is linked to Reform’s dramatic decline in the UK
M&S chief attacks Labour over scale of tax increases
M&S said its business costs have been pushed higher due to policies from the Budget
World’s largest military airshow announces move to Boscombe Down
The event has been running for more than 50 years
Man killed 'soulmate' and kept body in freezer with her guinea pigs for almost three years, court told
George Gordon is accused of murdering Delia McInerney days before she was due to move to Portugal in April 2023
Prison in lockdown as ‘bad drugs batch’ kills two inmates in major incident
Exclusive: Two people have died and multiple medical emergencies have been reported at a men’s prison in Nottinghamshire, sources claim
Cook at famed fish and chip shop wins £34,000 compensation after finding flies in box of scampi
Elizabeth Booth had a long service at La Mirage Restaurant in Helmsdale, Sutherland
Liz Truss pictured at Mar-a-Lago on night of midterms as Trump's Republicans wiped out
The UK’s shortest-serving prime minister was seen at Donald Trump’s Florida getaway on the night of the midterm elections
Kent town pokes fun at Gianni Infantino with 11-metre Bonfire Night effigy
A wheelie bin also stands in front of the statue, containing a Manchester City shirt and a traffic light
Hackers steal 320,000 UK school files and publish them on dark web
Specialist investigators discovered a ‘significant number of files’ posted to the dark web
Mapped: Where the new Wetherspoons will be in the UK as six locations confirmed
Pubs will open in London’s West End, West Bromwich, Edinburgh and Amersham
Smart glasses ‘monetising misogyny through secret filming of women and girls’
The government said it is considering banning smart glasses ‘in certain settings’ and restricting the sale of them to certain users
NHS patients to get blood tests designed to detect several different cancers at once
Work on one test suggests it can detect seven types of cancer
Man arrested in London over TikTok account advertising illegal UK-Europe crossings
The Afghan national was arrested and bailed
Expert explains the hidden costs of setting off fireworks on Bonfire Night
Fireworks have a broader impacts not reflected in the price on the box
Edinburgh Zoo calls on public to name newborn capybara triplets
The new litter of capybara pups comes just months after baby capybara Bru, who was born in May, catapulted to viral fame
Burnham says ‘world has an opportunity’ to resolve Iran war after Trump’s US midterms disaster
‘That’s what the voters, in my view, are saying in the United States,’ PM said in a damning indictment of the humiliating results for Donald Trump and Republicans
Educating Cardiff teacher spared jail after sexually assaulting teenage girl
Gareth Ritter, 44, initially denied the offence but changed his plea to guilty in October after giving evidence at trial
New EU deal worth billions must be ‘launch pad’ to rejoin bloc, Burnham told
As Andy Burnham prepares to reveal a deal on border checks and a new youth mobility scheme, campaigners argue he must use it to persuade sceptics in Labour that the party needs to commit to rejoin the bloc
Could Ebola reach the UK? A microbiologist explains the risk
Ebola has reached Britain before, and history tells us it can happen again
Could Russell Brand go to prison if convicted – and how long would he be jailed for?
The maximum sentence for rape is life in prison, but custodial punishments vary widely
British pubs are disappearing. Here are three reasons why
When the last pub in a village closes, residents lose far more than just another place to drink
Fatal train derailment could have been avoided, inquiry finds
Three people died after the train left the tracks
Falkland Islands tensions ‘causing perfect storm of greed’ in south Atlantic
Lack of management has resulted in ‘fishing free for all’ but an expert warns the frenzied activity will ‘end in tragedy’
Hampshire bakery owners banned from food trade over dead ants and rotting lettuce
An inspection found ‘freezers thick with dirt’ and finger marks in the margarine
Westminster at risk of ‘Notre Dame-style fire’, MPs warn
The committee chair warned that if inaction continued, the King could be plunged into darkness during an event such as the State Opening of Parliament
Prince William praises Welsh firefighters as he warns of ‘terrifying’ wildfires
The visit, which was not announced at the time, took place on the day William visited Aberfan with the King and Queen
From curfews to £90 fines: Your legal rights explained ahead of Bonfire Night
The UK has strict firework laws in place, which can result in hefty fines and even imprisonment
NHS to trial new blood tests designed to detect early signs of cancer
The initiative aims to help identify cancer earlier through a simple blood test ordered by a GP
What is sad nipple syndrome? Symptoms and causes of rare condition
There are no official studies into sad nipple syndrome, but it’s been linked to the feeling of ‘impending doom’
Thousands of NHS patients to get new blood tests designed to detect earliest signs of cancer
Work on one test suggests it can detect seven types of cancer
Jailed NHS sexual health doctor who took explicit photos of patients is struck off
Dr Timothy Girling was banned from entering the county of Dorset
Best rate savings accounts and cash ISAs in November
You can earn up to 5% in an instant access account - that will give you £150 across a year on £3,000 in savings
‘I went into Boots Opticians for a routine eye test and was rushed to hospital’
Dami Amoo, 28, thought she would be sent on her way with eye drops when she visited her local Boots Opticians branch in August
Nigel Farage said he ‘understood’ why ‘rational’ Vladimir Putin annexed Crimea
The Reform UK leader said he did not think Putin would launch an all-out assault on Ukraine, but ‘understood’ why he acted in Crimea and the Donbas region
Scientists crack code to 400-year-old padlock from shipwreck
Researchers find four-letter combination to padlock sealed since 1583 shipwreck
King Charles reunites with Queen Camilla to go litter picking in Antigua
The pair walked along the sands of Fort James Beach as their tour of the Caribbean drew to a close
Minister apologises to Ukrainian children forced to take Russian GCSE
Education minister Georgia Gould said she was ‘really sorry’ children had been ‘pushed’ into studying Russian
Shipwreck padlock code cracked after CT scan solves 400-year-old mystery
The Ann Francis vessel was caught in a ferocious storm and blown off course on 28 December 1583
Wetherspoon set to open 25 more pubs after sales boom
UK judge elected to the International Court of Justice for first time in a decade
The campaign to secure his election began under Sir Keir Starmer's premiership and was backed by Andy Burnham
In The Room | Has Shabana Mahmood gone soft on immigration?
While Andy Burnham was playing cricket in Antigua, a storm was brewing at the top of the Labour Party.
Actor 'homeless' after being cut of of mum's will in £1.2m inheritance fight with sister who got everything
Robert Rajhpaul appeared in court with his dog Twinkle in tow
Why lemon and lime zest could be bad for your health
These pesticides have negative health associations and some are classified as highly hazardous
Slavery apology will not bring cost for UK taxpayers, Miliband insists
The Foreign Secretary accused previous governments of having had a tendency to ‘sweep under the carpet’ the issue of slavery
Snap and crackle: Kellogg’s Rice Krispies have removed the rice
The new recipe means the cereal contains wheat gluten
Will El Nino and the polar vortex mean more snow for UK this winter?
The polar vortex could hit earlier than expected according to forecasters
Rebel Wilson prosecuted in the UK over insurance lapse while awaiting birth of child
The actor has now been charged with a criminal offence
What are the Brexit laws that could be scrapped in a new EU deal?
The government has estimated that a deal could add up to £5.1 billion a year to the economy
From dried chillies to tomato powder and military catering packs: Readers’ best stockpiling tips
As the government suggests stocking up on supplies, from sell-by-dates to tricks learnt from a wartime era, Independent readers and members have offered their own advice on how best to prepare for an emergency
What would freedom of movement mean for the UK in 2026?
The prime minister has said previously that Brexit has caused “more harm than good”
UK fridges hacked in cyberattack targeting several counties – here’s what you need to know
The attack caused millions of Euros worth of fresh and frozen food to be spoiled
Hackers already targeting UK supermarket freezers, cybersecurity chief warns
Dr Richard Horne said AI has allowed Britain’s adversaries to easily find and exploit vulnerabilities
World of David Walliams permanently closed at Alton Towers
Closure of attraction comes after HarperCollins announced it would no longer print author’s books
‘Mogging’ is the Collins English Dictionary’s word of the year — but what does it mean?
Slang term beat words including bixie, Manchesterism and ghost job
UK housing market recovery set to be delayed amid Middle East conflict
A new report has revealed how a rebound in Britain’s housing market is likely to be delayed
Four weight loss adverts banned: ‘We won’t hesitate to take action’
The ruling by the Advertising Standards Authority relates to the promotion of prescription-only weight loss pills to the public
Autism diagnoses rise among those with ADHD, anxiety and depression
Experts identified an increase in people being diagnosed with autism who also suffer from things like stress, eating disorders, headaches and chronic fatigue
Lamborghini driver who tried to blame friend killed in 143mph crash jailed for 10 years
Mohammed Shaan Hussain, 20, died after Humaira Batool hit barrier while speeding on M62
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor ‘summoned to give evidence’ in High Court fraud trial
It will be the first time the former prince faces a public questioning in six years
Henry Nowak's family say he 'would have hated' riots that followed his death
Henry Nowak’s family has spoken out in an ITV documentary following his death last year
Child sex abuse images among material found in Thomas Markle investigation
Police were granted a warrant to examine the alleged stash of child sex abuse material last Thursday
Burnham says Britons would expect him to take up new EU deal 'with both hands'
Prime minister says billions more than previously thought could be added to UK economy
UK government rules out permanent return of Elgin Marbles to Greece
There are ‘no plans’ to change the law to allow the sculptures to be given back
Man who drugged and raped wife found strangers online who ‘wanted to abuse an unconscious woman’
The man took more than a million photos and videos cataloguing his wife being abused, a court heard
UK meat suppliers’ fridges heat up after cyber attacks hit Europe
The National Cyber Security Centre said it is working with the firms affected and that the national impact is ‘minimal’.
MP to highlight girl’s tragic story to urge parents to report councils to police over special needs failures
Lib Dem MP Chris Coghlan is set to raise the case of Eivie White in PMQs as he warns of ‘epidemic of suicide’ of children with special needs (SEND)
Jewellery sold as sterling silver on Amazon and Temu found ‘to contain toxic chemicals’
Eight of 25 pieces of jewellery bought from Amazon, Temu and other outlets contained cadmium, the BBC found
Timeline of famous man’s injunction bid over reporting of allegations
The judge made his ruling on the injunction on Tuesday
Duchess of Edinburgh dons heart-shaped glasses for good cause during Antigua summit
Sophie’s visit coincided with the King and Queen’s tour of the Caribbean nation
What is the Brexit food red tape that could be scrapped in a new EU deal?
The government has estimated that a deal could add up to £5.1 billion a year to the economy
British grandmother, 105, says this daily habit is her secret to a long life
Dora Horsfall celebrated her 105th birthday on Monday
Burnham considers ban on ketchup sachets from restaurants and cafes
Packets are being outlawed in Northern Ireland under post-Brexit arrangements
UK meat suppliers’ fridges heat up after cyber attacks hit Europe
The National Cyber Security Centre said it is working with the firms affected and that the national impact is ‘minimal’.
UK meat processing firms hit amid fridge and freezer cyber attacks
It has emerged that the cyber attack on French supermarket fridges involved legacy technology connected to internet with default passwords.
King Charles brands UK slave trade ‘monstrous’ – but stops short of offering apology
Monarch’s comments came just hours after ex-former Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby told The Independent that forcing millions of ordinary Britons to fund huge sums in slavery reparations would be a ‘moral evil’
Reform UK councillor charged with 12 counts of rape and making indecent images of child
George Madgwick has been bailed to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates Court on 25 November
Devon water supply in ‘crisis’ as locals urged to follow steps to protect vulnerable residents
Devon County Council has urged residents to cut water use following dwindling supplies
‘Famous’ man loses legal bid to keep name secret over sex claims
The man will remain anonymous to allow any appeal bids to be lodged
Badenoch is thriving – but Farage is barely surviving
Political editor David Maddox says the latest YouGov poll has made Nigel Farage an also-ran – with the contest now clearly between Kemi Badenoch and Andy Burnham
Dorset homeowner wins 14-month battle over illegal wall blocking her sea view
Liz Bates says the ordeal has caused ‘a huge amount of stress and disruption’
UK fridges hacked in cyberattack targeting several counties – here’s what you need to know
The attack caused millions of Euros worth of fresh and frozen food to be spoiled
A third of UK workers don’t think their job is interesting
Survey shows 60 per cent of workers are worried digital technologies, such as AI, will take over jobs currently done by humans
Primark owner ‘cautious’ about the future as profits fall again
Profits across Primark’s retail business weakened by around 11%, before the brand’s planned de-merger
Centenarian credits daily habit for long and happy life as she turns 105
Dora Horsfall celebrated her 105th birthday on Monday
England's childhood obesity crisis in numbers as 'deprivation gap' widens
Data also showed a gender divide, with girls in primary school more likely than boys to be a healthy weight
UK meat processing firms hit amid fridge and freezer cyber attacks
It has emerged that the cyber attack on French supermarket fridges involved legacy technology connected to internet with default passwords.
What would freedom of movement mean for the UK in 2026?
The prime minister has said previously that Brexit has caused “more harm than good”
Supply teacher banned after threatening to rip children’s vocal cords out on first day
Anton Van Der Watt was taken to a professional tribunal where he was struck off
All the new rules and UK law changes coming into force in November
This is when the new rules, laws, and policy changes will come into effect
Banks see record cash withdrawals after government stockpiling advice
Exclusive: Average ATM withdrawals hit a record £106.20 on Friday as Britons heed to government advice to prepare for emergencies
David Potts: Asda appoints former Morrisons boss as its new chief executive
Current chief executive Allan Leighton will step down to a non-executive chairman role
World of David Walliams permanently closed at Alton Towers
Closure of attraction comes after HarperCollins announced it would no longer print author’s books
Tech stocks are crashing. Will AI kill my ISA and pension?
Google, Intel and AMD are among the big-name firms to have seen their share prices plummet over the past week
Hackers already targeting UK supermarket freezers, cybersecurity chief warns
Dr Richard Horne said AI has allowed Britain’s adversaries to easily find and exploit vulnerabilities
Slavery reparations would be ‘a vast unjust fine on the British people’, says ex-Archbishop of Canterbury
Justin Welby writes for The Independent that reparations on the British people would be ‘for a crime they did not commit’
Former Morrisons chief David Potts appointed as Asda chief executive
Potts will take on the role with immediate effect as current chief Allan Leighton steps down to non-executive chairman
Cook at famed fish and chip shop wins £34,000 compensation after finding flies in box of scampi
Elizabeth Booth had a long service at La Mirage Restaurant in Helmsdale, Sutherland
Burnham rejects claims proposing slavery talks put King Charles under pressure
The Prime Minister expressed an openness to an apology regarding slavery, while firmly ruling out reparations