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‘So what?’: Farage dismisses Reform candidate’s misogyny as ‘a few laddish things on social media’
The Way Back. Join our community exploring how Britain can rebuild its future in Europe Join the debate with our pro-Europe newsletter Join the debate with our pro-Europe newsletter Nigel Farage has defended misogynistic comments made by his Makerfield by-election candidate Robert Kenyon as “the sort of thing you’ll hearContinue Reading
FTSE 100 rises but profit warning rocks WH Smith
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 FTSE 100 made steady progress on Wednesday, outperforming US and European peers, despite ongoingContinue Reading
World Cup opening ceremony under threat and match at risk of being abandoned
More than 10,000 security staff have been drafted in amid fears that mass protests could threaten the start of the World Cup. The 2026 tournament begins on Thursday, with co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa at Mexico City’s Banorte Stadium, better known as the Azteca. And protestors have warned thatContinue Reading
‘I’m 37 and ready to start a family, but my crippling student loan debt is holding me back’
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 “How long am I going to have to put my life on hold?” This is the question TobiasContinue Reading
Strictly Come Dancing reveals EastEnders star Lacey Turner as first celebrity contestant for 2026
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 Fake tan and sequins at the ready – the BBC has revealed that EastEnders star Lacey Turner will beContinue Reading
Why pint prices have jumped by almost a quarter since last World Cup
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Only way to keep British energy prices down is closer ties with Europe, says Starmer’s top negotiator
The Way Back. Join our community exploring how Britain can rebuild its future in Europe Join the debate with our pro-Europe newsletter Join the debate with our pro-Europe newsletter Deepening our relationship with the European Union is essential for our energy security and the best way to keep Britons’ energyContinue Reading
Footballer Christian Eriksen’s ICD kept his heart beating after he collapsed on the pitch – here’s how these devices work
Eriksen was fitted with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator after suffering a cardiac arrest in 2021. Vitalii Vitleo/ Shutterstock When Danish footballer Christian Eriksen collapsed during a friendly match recently, many people would have been surprised to see the footballer walk off the pitch after regaining consciousness. The event brought backContinue Reading
Rare and potentially more serious Lyme disease bacteria found in New York ticks
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 rare but potentially more dangerous bacterium behind Lyme disease has been detected for the first time in ticks in theContinue Reading
Fuller’s boss slams ‘government interference’ for pub closures
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 Fuller’s pubs has warned that “unprecedented government interference” has damaged pubs, leadingContinue Reading