Police chief considers joining legal action over PC Harper killers’ early release
The chief constable of Thames Valley Police says he will consider joining legal action to block the release of two of PC Andrew Harper’s killers. Chief Constable Jason Hogg told…
Farmers warn shoppers face smaller and more expensive vegetables due to hot weather
This year’s harvest could be the worst on record as farmers warn the exceptionally dry spring and summer could lead to “shrinkflation” in UK supermarkets. England and Wales saw their…
Badenoch defends decision to allow man jailed for antisemitism to stand as councillor
Kemi Badenoch has defended her party’s decision to allow a former neo-Nazi who was jailed for subjecting a prominent Labour politician to antisemitic abuse to stand as a councillor. Badenoch…
Next upgrades profit outlook again as it benefits from summer spending
Next has raised hopes that UK shoppers are still willing to spend despite pressures on household budgets, as it upgraded its profit guidance for the third time this year. The…
Best savings accounts in August to earn up to 5% on your money
Earning over 4% while inflation remains elevated is a must to protect the buying power of your cash The Independent Money channel is brought to you by Trading 212. Interest…
Rainfall and thunderstorms finally reach UK ahead of another potential heatwave
July was the driest month ever recorded in southern England – and meteorologists have said there may not be significant rainfall in the area for some time Parts of the…
Antisemitic incident reports rise by a fifth in first half of 2026
Special correspondentPublished8 minutes agoThe number of antisemitic incidents recorded across the UK since the start of the year is up by a fifth compared to last year, figures show. The…
Man charged over death of nine-year-old girl on industrial estate
A man has been charged in connection with the death of a nine-year-old girl in Arbroath. Officers were called to the Elliot Industrial Estate shortly after midnight on Sunday following…
Afghan boxer arrives at Greek court in connection with death of Scottish woman
The man suspected of killing a Scottish aid worker in Greece has arrived at court in Athens. The body of Elisabeth Jane Ross was found in a suitcase at an…
Man charged in relation to death of 9-year-old girl on family camping trip in Arbroath
A 35-year-old man has been charged in relation to the death of a nine-year-old girl in Arbroath, police say. This is a breaking news story. More follows. Subscribe here to…