BBC ‘wrap up deal’ to show 38 live football matches free next season
The BBC has agreed a deal to show 38 live Serie A matches with games set to be broadcast free-to-air on TV and BBC iPlayer across the UK.Continue Reading
2026-08-19
Shattered 700-year-old skeleton could be earliest-known victim of popular siege weapon
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email A shattered skeleton found in the ruins of Scotland’s Stirling Castle likely belongs to the world’s earliest-known trebuchet victim, according toContinue Reading
2026-08-19
Taylor Sheridan reveals previously announced Yellowstone spin-off now cancelled
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent email Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Yellowstone fans excited to explore the Four Sixes Ranch for its long-awaited spin-off will be sorely disappointed, with creatorContinue Reading
2026-08-19
Martin Lewis offers £100 in grocery vouchers for opening new Santander bank account – for a limited time
Sign up to our free money newsletter for investment analysis and expert advice to help you build wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth A major high street bank is offering customersContinue Reading
2026-08-19
UK inflation rises to 2.9% after energy price cap increase
UK inflation rose to 2.9 per cent in the year to July, up from 2.6 per cent the previous month, the Office for National Statistics said on Wednesday, after a 13 per cent increase in the energy price cap pushed up household bills. The rise was in line with analysts’Continue Reading
2026-08-19
Andy Burnham to lead UK growth from No 10 North in major power shift
Stay on top of the latest political news with our View from Westminster newsletter Get the latest political headlines with our free email Get the latest political headlines with our free email Andy Burnham has outlined plans for the new No 10 North to assume control over economic growth fromContinue Reading
2026-08-19
Red Bull driver to be replaced at Dutch GP with axed star returning
Red Bull look set to make a huge decision which will have big implications for their team at the Dutch GPContinue Reading
2026-08-19
Sugary drinks found linked to stomach cancer for first time
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email People who drink sugary beverages daily are at a higher risk of developing stomach cancer, a new study warns while hintingContinue Reading
2026-08-19
‘Prolier-than-thou!’ Burnham accused of ‘desperate’ attempt to play up working class roots
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Andy Burnham has been accused of being “prolier-than-thou” by using his working class roots to winContinue Reading
2026-08-19
The one middle age health rule that can keep you working for longer, experts say
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Maintaining good sleep habits in middle age could help people stay in the workforce for longer, research suggests. By contrast, regularlyContinue Reading
2026-08-19