Youri Tielemans speaks his mind on Marcus Rashford and tells Man Utd what to do
Marcus Rashford could make an appearance for Man United vs AC Milan after returning from a loan spell with Barcelona.Continue Reading
2026-08-14
How to master personal finance basics: Saving, budgeting and planning your future
From managing unexpected bills to how best to handle getting a raise at work, getting to grips with your money is key to financial security. A person’s financial picture is rarely smooth for long and having knowledge of how the basics work this Financial Awareness Day on August 14 canContinue Reading
2026-08-14
Britain’s quarter century: experts in sex, mental health, nutrition and addiction assess the nation’s changing wellbeing
In this fourth part in our series on how the UK has changed in the past 25 years, we look at health. Life expectancy and illness Michael Murphy, Emeritus Professor of Demography, London School of Economics A good way to follow the health of a nation is to glance atContinue Reading
2026-08-14
Aviva boss urges Chancellor to clamp down on pre-budget policy rumours
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The boss of insurer Aviva has urged the new Chancellor not to “fly kites” withContinue Reading
2026-08-14
Reporter gets stranded on ‘Farage fest’ ferris wheel in Clacton
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 A GB News correspondent found himself stranded on a fairground ferris wheel last night as he reported onContinue Reading
2026-08-14
Prunella Scales: Fawlty Towers star left more than £3m in her will, probate records show
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 Prunella Scales, best known for Fawlty Towers, left more than three million pounds in her will following her deathContinue Reading
2026-08-14
Meta glasses banned from courts in England and Wales
His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service has banned Meta smart glasses from court buildings across England and Wales, with security staff instructed to confiscate the devices on entry and return them when the wearer leaves. “There are clear restrictions on taking images or videos within courts and tribunals which isContinue Reading
2026-08-14
Harvey Nichols sold to Frasers Group in pre-pack deal
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has acquired the department store chain Harvey Nichols through a pre-pack administration covering about 1,000 jobs, the retailer’s six UK stores and its online and international franchise operations, according to administrators FTI Consulting. FTI said the deal “safeguards a 200-year-old institution”. Frasers, the FTSE 100 retailer,Continue Reading
2026-08-14
Jack Draper left devastated as US Open doubts emerge after another bruising loss
Jack Draper lost the last five games of his match against Martin Landaluce at the Cincinnati Open.Continue Reading
2026-08-14
Aviva earnings jump by 24% amid swift progress on Direct Line turnaround
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Insurer Aviva has seen half-year earnings surge by nearly a quarter as it cheered actionContinue Reading
2026-08-14