Exclusive: Two decades after the 9/11 attacks, a British volunteer who spent months at Ground Zero receives a devastating aggressive cancer diagnosis, revealing the long-term health crisis facing first responders.
British tourists are being warned about Dubai's strict zero-tolerance drug laws, which can lead to decades in prison for even trace amounts found in the system or on clothing.
A UK delivery driver reveals the brutal truth of working 70-hour weeks with no sick pay, pension, or job security. His story exposes the human cost of the gig economy.
A shock new poll for the Daily Mail shows plummeting public support for key Net Zero policies, with most Britons now against the ban on new petrol and diesel cars and higher taxes to fund the green agenda.
Explosive new report reveals the staggering economic value of North Sea oil versus climate targets. Discover the fierce political battle raging over the UK's energy future.
A damning new study exposes how the UK government is spending billions in taxpayer money to subsidise fossil fuels, undermining its own net-zero commitments and global climate leadership.
Mexico City, one of the world's most populous megacities, faces an unprecedented water crisis. With reservoirs at historic lows, authorities are preparing severe rationing measures as the countdown to a potential 'Day Zero' begins.
An exclusive insider account reveals the shocking instability and financial insecurity faced by zero-hours contract workers in Britain's tourism sector, exposing the human cost of precarious employment.
Discover The Independent's definitive ranking of the 100 most powerful and impactful leaders in Britain's climate sector, from policymakers to green innovators shaping our sustainable future.
Labour Leader Keir Starmer has executed a significant shadow cabinet reshuffle, appointing former leader Ed Miliband as the new Shadow Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary. This strategic move signals a renewed focus on green energy and cost-of-living p
Labour's Deputy Leader Angela Rayner pledges the biggest expansion of workers' rights in a generation, vowing to ban zero-hour contracts and strengthen union power within 100 days of a Labour government.
Keir Starmer faces internal rebellion after diluting £28bn green pledge and promoting Blairite allies, triggering accusations of abandoning Labour's core principles for electoral gain.
Unite the Union issues a stark warning to Keir Starmer's Labour Party over its diluted New Deal for Working People. Sharon Graham demands red lines on zero-hours contracts and fire-and-rehire practices as tensions rise.
Outcry at Sheffield secondary school as new 'zero-tolerance' behaviour policy, including silent corridors and immediate detentions, leaves children distressed and parents furious. The drastic measures have been compared to a prison regime.
Sir Keir Starmer's net zero ambitions threaten to turn Aberdeen from a booming energy hub into a 'doom town', with massive job losses and economic decline feared as North Sea oil faces the axe.
South Australian Liberal Senator Andrew McLachlan launches an impassioned defence of Australia's net zero target and calls for stronger action to protect endangered species, putting him at odds with his own party's climate sceptics.
Reform UK launches a fierce assault on Ed Miliband's climate policies, pledging to scrap net zero targets, fast-track North Sea drilling, and axe green levies in a major pre-election energy policy showdown.
New analysis reveals how mainstream political parties are exploiting far-right opposition to green policies as a convenient excuse for their own climate inaction, while experts argue we possess far more agency to act than commonly believed.
Deputy Labour Leader Angela Rayner vows to revolutionise UK workers' rights with transformative employment reforms immediately upon taking office, targeting zero-hour contracts and fire-and-rehire practices.
Google issues critical alert for a severe, actively exploited Android vulnerability. Millions of UK users are urged to update their devices immediately to protect against potential cyber attacks.
Energy giant Shell has abruptly cancelled construction of its flagship biofuels facility in Rotterdam, dealing a significant blow to European sustainable fuel ambitions and raising questions about the company's decarbonisation commitments.
Volkswagen confirms the development of an all-electric ID. GTI, promising iconic GTI performance with zero emissions. Discover the future of the hot hatch.
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch issues a stark warning that blocking new North Sea oil and gas projects could trigger catastrophic blackouts, soaring bills, and severe economic damage, as she clashes with net zero ambitions.
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch declares new North Sea oil and gas licences essential for UK energy security, warning of 80% import dependency by 2030 without domestic production.
Groundbreaking research exposes a critical misjudgment by UK politicians who significantly underestimate public appetite for bold climate action, creating a damaging 'perception gap' hindering effective policy.
In a landmark environmental decision, the UK government has halted its routine North Sea oil and gas licensing, signalling a major shift towards renewable energy and net-zero commitments.
Wild Swans author Jung Chang reveals the tragic story of her 90-year-old mother's solitary death in Chengdu, barred from a final reunion by China's relentless zero-Covid policies. A searing indictment of a system that sacrifices humanity for control.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese faced a furious farmer revolt during a regional visit, as dozens of tractors chased his motorcade in a dramatic protest over energy policies.
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced an end to new oil and gas exploration licences in the North Sea during a speech in Aberdeen, marking a major shift in energy policy towards renewables and net zero targets.
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch argues new fossil fuel licensing is essential for UK energy security and a pragmatic transition, drawing criticism from climate campaigners.