Labour MP Amanda Hack calls for a national heart screening programme after her niece's partner died. 12 young people a week die from undiagnosed cardiac conditions. Read the urgent call for action.
Labour MP Amanda Hack calls for a national heart screening programme as 12 young people under 35 die suddenly each week from undiagnosed conditions. Learn about the push for preventative care.
A groundbreaking UK initiative is putting AI tools directly into the hands of the public. Discover how this project is tackling the digital divide and empowering communities.
Discover how a groundbreaking UK initiative is making AI accessible to everyone, from students to pensioners. Learn how you can get involved and shape the future of technology.
The death of 24-year-old Andre Yarham prompts experts to urge young Brits not to dismiss subtle dementia signs like personality changes. Learn the key symptoms.
The death of 24-year-old Andre Yarham prompts experts to warn young Brits not to dismiss subtle personality or behaviour changes, which can signal young-onset dementia.
Beat the January blues with our pick of six charming UK country house hotels, each featuring a spa and rooms for under £160 per night. Perfect for a post-festive reset.
New powers allow UK officers to seize mobile phones from migrants to target smuggling gangs. The move is part of Labour's accelerated plan to close asylum hotels. Read the full story.
UK authorities can now confiscate mobile phones from small boat arrivals without arrest. The move aims to dismantle smuggling networks as Channel crossings hit 41,472 in 2025. Read the full story.
From Monday, UK border officials can seize phones from small boat arrivals to combat people smuggling gangs. The new legal powers aim to save lives and disrupt trafficking networks. Read the full update.
From Monday, UK border officials can seize phones and SIM cards from small boat migrants to combat people smuggling gangs. The government says the move will save lives. Read the latest.
Charities warn of a sharp rise in pensioners facing homelessness due to soaring rents and a lack of social housing. Read the human stories behind the statistics and what experts say must change.
A viral TikTok community created by four London fathers is offering vital support and advice to young dads struggling with fatherhood, amassing over 75k likes. Discover how they're breaking the stigma.
Feeling daunted by New Year's resolutions? Psychology explains why change feels harder now due to climate anxiety, economic stress, and 'change fatigue'. Discover a more realistic approach.
Alexandra Hicks has spent 39 Christmases hoping for news of her brother Kevin, who vanished aged 16 in South London. She refuses to accept he is dead without proof.
New Lloyds data reveals the UK's top property hotspots for 2025, with Plymouth seeing a 12.6% surge. Discover where values soared and where they fell sharply. Explore the full regional analysis now.
An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.
An American woman moving to the UK shares her surprising packing mistakes, from ill-fitting bed linen to wrong-sized baking trays. Discover the everyday items that aren't standard globally.
Mary Flanagan vanished aged 16 on New Year's Eve 1959. As The Independent's SafeCall launches, we revisit Britain's most enduring missing person mystery. Donate to help vulnerable children.
UK music consumption hits an 11-year high, driven by a new wave of British female talent like Olivia Dean and Lola Young. Discover how they're taking the global charts by storm.
Warwick Davis, famed for Star Wars and Harry Potter roles, is made an OBE for services to drama and charity. Read the full story of his career and advocacy.
Harry Potter and Star Wars actor Warwick Davis appointed OBE for services to drama and charity. The honour follows his BAFTA Fellowship and recognises his decades-long career and advocacy work.
Veteran actor Warwick Davis, famed for Star Wars and Harry Potter, is appointed OBE for services to drama and charity. Read about his career and tribute to his late wife.
The Independent's SafeCall campaign has raised £165,000 to launch a free, 24/7 national service for the 72,000 young people who go missing in the UK each year. Donate now to support vulnerable children.
Alexandra Hicks shares her 39-year heartache after her brother Kevin vanished aged 16 in Croydon. The Mirror's Missed campaign with Missing People charity supports families.
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.
A landmark UK study finds 79% of 18-24 year olds use AI companions, with 9% engaging in intimate interactions. Experts warn of urgent need for regulation to protect vulnerable users.
New German law imposes 10-year prison terms for smugglers targeting the UK. The move boosts UK-Germany cooperation to tackle illegal migration and organised crime.
Actor Vinette Robinson supports The Independent's SafeCall campaign to raise £165,000 for Missing People charity, offering a lifeline to young people in crisis.
Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.