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Mandelson-Epstein latest: Starmer refers dossier on ‘shocking’ emails to police
‘Dismissive’ Mandelson embodies ‘heart of Westminster’s problem’, journalist says A journalist has described Peter Mandelson as “dismissive rather than charming“, with this going “to the heart of Westminster’s problem”. Sky News’ lead politics presenter Sophy Ridge said in a post on X: “People who look at Westminster, in the sameContinue Reading
Union hits out as Mossmorran plant ends production
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 Unite trade union has criticised oil giant ExxonMobil as it shuttered its Mossmorran plant.Continue Reading
Ultra-processed foods have more in common with cigarettes than vegetables, study finds
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 Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) should face stricter regulation, a study has argued, after it found that they were more similar to cigarettesContinue Reading
Molly-Mae Hague and Jojo Siwa among star-studded contestants for Celebrity Bake Off
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 A host of familiar faces, including radio DJ Scott Mills, social media sensation Molly-Mae Hague and singer Rag’n’Bone Man,Continue Reading
Top 10 free agents without clubs including Lingard, Origi and Sterling
The January transfer window has now shut for all Premier League and EFL teams, leaving a number of high-quality free agents still without a club. The recent window was relatively subdued, with top-flight teams spending just over £400million in total. Few big names made moves, with the most significant transferContinue Reading
Is cracking your neck bad? And why can it feel so good to crack your back, knuckles and knees?
Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock Joint cracking is one of those habits most of us acquire without thinking about it. A knuckle popped mid-sentence. A back twisted as we stand up. A neck gently crunched while the kettle boils. It is common, oddly satisfying and, for anyone sitting nearby, faintly alarming. It is alsoContinue Reading
Ancient Romans used human poo as medicine, scientists 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 A 1,900-year-old Roman vial has revealed a surprising medical practice: the use of human faeces. Dark brown flakes discovered inside theContinue Reading
Mandelson-Epstein latest: Ex-minister insists he won’t ‘hide under a rock’ despite ‘shocking’ email revelations
Police receive misconduct in public office reports after Mandelson allegations Sign up to our free Brexit newsletter for our analysis of the continuing impact of Brexit on the UK Sign up to our free newsletter for the latest analysis on Brexit’s impact Sign up to our free newsletter for theContinue Reading
UK shoppers eye bargains as grocery price inflation drops
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 Grocery price inflation eased to 4 per cent in January, reaching its lowest point sinceContinue Reading
Ricky Gervais criticises celebrities for making political speeches at 2026 Grammys
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 Ricky Gervais has again called out celebrities for making political speeches at a big awards show. The Grammy AwardsContinue Reading