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Why The Independent’s evidence from last September is a problem for Starmer
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 the latest analysis on Brexit’s impact As he set out hisContinue Reading
John Higgins put in awkward spot by BBC after Ronnie O’Sullivan comment
Steve Davis put John Higgins on the spot during his post-match interview (Image: BBC) John Higgins laughed off a question from Steve Davis after booking his spot in the last 16 of the World Snooker Championship as he was put under the microscope. The Scot, ranked fifth in the world,Continue Reading
Consumers face record savings options in final year of £20,000 cash ISA allowance
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 Savers across the UK are being offered aContinue Reading
FTSE 100 falls back amid renewed US-Iran tension
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 started the week on the back foot on Monday as hopes forContinue Reading
Heathrow Airport can recover up to £320m in early expansion costs – regulator
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The 10 pence pill that underpins diabetes care – and may do much more besides
pimpampix/Shutterstock Metformin has a strong claim to being one of the most influential medicines of the past century. For decades, it has underpinned the treatment of type 2 diabetes, helped millions of people control their blood sugar, and inspired a second life in research on everything from ageing and cancerContinue Reading
London Tube Strikes April 2026: Dates, Lines Affected and the Impact on SMEs
London’s small and medium-sized businesses are bracing for a punishing week of disruption as London Underground drivers prepare to stage two 24-hour walkouts, in a dispute over working patterns that threatens to drain millions of pounds from the capital’s already fragile hospitality and night-time economy. Members of the Rail, MaritimeContinue Reading
Dakota Mortensen breaks silence after Taylor Frankie Paul told she won’t face new domestic violence charges
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 Dakota Mortensen has spoken out following the news that his ex, Taylor Frankie Paul, won’t face additional domestic violenceContinue Reading
Starmer-Mandelson latest: PM admits he inadvertently misled parliament over vetting scandal
No 10 ‘repeatedly’ asked Foreign Office questions on Mandelson vetting Political reporter Athena Stavrou reports: Downing Street has doubled down on blaming Foreign Office officials for the latest revelations around Peter Mandelson’s vetting. No 10 has said it the Foreign Office was asked “repeatedly” about details of Mandelson’s security clearanceContinue Reading
Mark Williams breaks silence on snooker announcer controversy after BBC backlash
Mark Williams has addressed the backlash surrounding his introduction. (Image: Getty) A grinning Mark Williams has brushed aside criticism of snooker emcee Rob Walker, insisting his close friend can say whatever he pleases. The Welsh legend is well acquainted with the man responsible for announcing players into the arena, andContinue Reading