Suspect in murder of British woman in Athens ‘posed as jihadist who killed her over Christian faith’
The body of Elisabeth-Jane Ross was discovered in a suitcase A man accused of killing a Scottish woman and disposing of her body in a suitcase in Athens reportedly used…
Count Binface and the serious political message behind the UK’s ‘joke’ candidates
A man in a bin costume standing against a Reform politician once considered a ’fringe’ candidate offers a window into the shifting boundaries of British politics Reform UK leader Nigel…
Who is Joshua Bonehill-Paine? The former neo-Nazi activist picked to stand for the Tories
Former neo-Nazi activist Joshua Bonehill-Paine is set to stand as a Tory candidate in council elections after the party gave him a “second chance”. The 33-year-old spent three years in…
UK millionaires’ biggest fear is higher taxes would hit them harder than war
Ahead of the autumn Budget, potential tax hikes under Andy Burnham are worrying the ultra-wealthy Higher taxes are now the biggest perceived threat to Britain’s millionaires, according to a new…
Body found in search for boy, 13, missing at sea
A body has been found in the search for a teenager who went missing off the East Yorkshire Coast, police have confirmed. Emergency services were called to Hornsea at about…
British mother dies weeks after being trapped in raging Spanish wildfires
Lisa Fryett’s partner, Simon Batchelor, remains in critical condition A British woman badly injured in a massive wildfire in Spain has died, while her partner remains in a critical condition.…
The seven banks and finance firms who might call you to invest your money
Some banks and financial service providers may get in touch with you to suggest a different use for your savings The Independent Money channel is brought to you by Trading…
Teen told ‘nothing doctors can do’ after tonsillitis led to cancer diagnosis
Kaitlyn Hurlstone experienced overgrown gums, fatigue, leg pain and vomiting before her diagnosis at 16 A Staffordshire mother is hoping to raise £150,000 for an alternative treatment for her daughter…
Prince Harry’s childhood friend launches new company to slash cost of household bills
Tom Inskip’s plan to charge an £195 membership fee for the service could lead to up to £1,000 savings, he says A new company launched by Prince Harry’s childhood friend…
Food shortage fears as UK farmers warn of worst harvest on record after hot, dry summer
The exceptionally hot, dry spring and summer could cut the country’s cereals and oilseed harvest by 2.5 million tonnes British farmers are facing a “completely brutal” year, with analysis suggesting…