Reeves Denies North Sea Job Loss Figures
Chancellor Rachel Reeves dismisses report of 1,000 monthly oil and gas job losses, drawing furious backlash from industry leaders who accuse her of being 'in total denial'. Read the full story.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves dismisses report of 1,000 monthly oil and gas job losses, drawing furious backlash from industry leaders who accuse her of being 'in total denial'. Read the full story.
A UK inquiry into foreign political interference will investigate Iran's alleged use of fake accounts to influence the Scottish independence debate. Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander confirms the probe.
As festive plans shrink post-Covid, soaring turkey costs hit £100. A writer embraces a solo Christmas, exploring affordable, delicious alternatives to the traditional bird. Read for tips and trends.
A Colombian businesswoman accused of killing two schoolgirls with poisoned raspberries was rescued from the Thames after her UK location was revealed by a bottle of Buxton water in an interview. Read the full story.
New weather maps predict up to six inches of snow could blanket parts of the UK from December 30, with Scotland and northern England first in line. Discover the latest forecast and potential travel disruption.
MPs warn UK's zero-tariff pharmaceutical deal with the Trump administration is 'built on sand' as no legal text exists. Concerns mount over NHS costs and suspended tech pact. Read the full analysis.
Kylie Minogue is ahead in the race for Christmas number one, with Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' trailing. A charity single for Gaza is also climbing the charts. Who will win?
The UK government's £120m bailout saves the vital Grangemouth ethylene plant, but experts question the lack of a coherent strategy for the nation's shrinking heavy industry. Read the analysis.
The UK's Defence Investment Plan is delayed until 2026 amid a £2.6bn budget shortfall and the troubled Ajax programme. Read the full analysis of the military spending crisis.
Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, was killed in a tragic accident in Ukraine. In a poignant final letter, he asked his loved ones to remember him with pride for serving a cause he believed in.
UK police forces announce arrests for 'globalise the intifada' chants, welcomed by Chief Rabbi as a crackdown on hate speech. Critics call it repression of protest rights.
Britain's return to the Erasmus+ scheme offers a flicker of hope for internationalism amid a rising nativist tide across Europe. Discover the programme's significance.
Plan your festive shop with our complete guide to Christmas and New Year opening hours for Tesco, Sainsbury's, Aldi, Asda, Lidl, M&S, Morrisons, Waitrose and Co-op. Avoid locked doors!
Plan your festive shop with our complete guide to UK supermarket opening hours from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day. Find times for Tesco, Sainsbury's, Aldi, and more to avoid disappointment.
We blind-tested 8 top supermarket pizzas to find the best. Discover the overall winner, best for cheese, flavour, and dough. Your night-off dinner, sorted.
Shoppers can save a fortune on Christmas Eve 2025 as supermarkets slash prices. Expert reveals the exact 'golden hours' for yellow sticker deals at M&S, Tesco, Sainsbury's and more. Plan your trip now!
Discover the best supermarket sourdough bread for 2025. Our expert taste-test reveals the top loaves for flavour, toast, and everyday value from Waitrose, Asda, and more.
Discover which supermarket wines are worth your money as Independent's experts taste-test hundreds of bottles to bring you the definitive guide to affordable excellence.
A viral TikTok trend reveals how savvy shoppers are discovering hidden supermarket deals and scoring free items using a simple scanning trick that's taking retail by storm.
New research reveals which UK supermarkets are genuinely cheapest as cost of living crisis continues - with some surprising results that challenge traditional perceptions.
In a dramatic shift that's shaking British households, Aldi has been dethroned as Britain's cheapest supermarket. New research reveals which budget retailer has now taken the top spot in the ongoing cost of living battle.
Aldi reveals why certain shoppers are being redirected from self-service tills to traditional checkouts in stores across the UK.
Discount supermarket giant Aldi reveals ambitious expansion plans with 16 new locations set to open, creating hundreds of jobs and bringing bargain groceries to more communities.
Discover the humble Coles product that's taken Australia by storm, beating thousands of competitors to win the prestigious Product of the Year award 2024.
Tesco has dramatically reduced the price of its bestselling Zonin Prosecco to just £8, making celebrations more affordable ahead of key events. The 25% price cut offers significant savings for sparkling wine lovers.
Exclusive investigation reveals Aldi's covert quality control teams are secretly visiting stores nationwide to maintain their price advantage over competitors.
Discover which supermarket sourdough breads are worth your money and which ones fall flat in our comprehensive taste test of UK's leading retailers.
Woolworths supermarkets across Australia face unprecedented potato shortages, leaving shoppers staring at empty shelves and rationing popular products. Discover what's causing this national supply chain crisis.
An honest review of the controversial supermarket 'Good to Go' bag containing £35 worth of food for just £7.49. Discover what's really inside and whether it's worth your money.