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UK economy set to contract after strong start to summer, say experts
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in The UK economy is forecast to have shrunk in August on the back of a decline in the services sector, according to experts. The OfficeContinue Reading
The 17 best football stadiums to visit before you die
From some of the game’s greats to lesser-known stadiums around the world.Continue Reading
Nicolas Cage lets slip potential True Detective role at New York Comic Con
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in Nicolas Cage has seemingly confirmed that he will appear in the next season of True Detective. It was first reported last year that the 62-year-oldContinue Reading
Director goes from The Incredibles to ‘forgettable’ with Sam Rockwell-Scarlett Johansson dud: reviews
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in Brad Bird’s animated noir Ray Gunn has divided critics after screening at the BFI London Film Festival. The 69-year-old filmmaker is considered one of theContinue Reading
Gary Neville calls out two Man Utd stars after Tottenham draw – ‘Get a grip’
Two players have come in for criticism after Man Utd failed to hold on for victory against Tottenham.Continue Reading
Michael Carrick failed to keep Man Utd promise in tepid Tottenham draw
Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw by 10-man Tottenham at Old Trafford.Continue Reading
Prue Leith says she’s ‘sick of people assuming that you’re miserable because you’re old’
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in Dame Prue Leith has criticised the stigmas surrounding old age during an appearance at the 2026 Henley Literary Festival. The former Great British Bake OffContinue Reading
Verstappen outdoes Hamilton as FIA decide Norris punishment at Singapore GP
Live updates following a chaotic first day at the Singapore GP with the sprint race and qualifying to comeContinue Reading
Labour voters overwhelmingly want Andy Burnham to commit to rejoining the EU, poll shows
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in Nearly three-quarters of Labour voters want Andy Burnham to include talks to rejoin the European Union in the party’s next manifesto, according to a majorContinue Reading
Scientists mimicking the Big Bang accidentally turn lead into gold
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in Medieval alchemists dreamed of transmuting lead into gold. Today, we know that lead and gold are different elements, and no amount of chemistry can turnContinue Reading