Mapped: Which UK areas are in drought – and what does that mean?
Officials said the south east and south west have suffered their driest April to September for more than 100 years Severe drought has been declared in parts of southern England…
Doctors struck off after helping graduates cheat on medical exams
Statements from former students reveal they knew the exam ‘word by word’ and were ‘spoon-fed’ the answers Two doctors who helped medical graduates cheat on their entrance exams have been…
Why does the BBC have to cut roughly 10% of its staff? An expert crunches the numbers
Compounding real-terms cuts in funding to the broadcaster’s national, regional and local UK services have driven the BBC into a full-on crisis In the run-up to the renewal of the…
Care home nurse conned 99-year-old out of £750k then ‘spent it on plastic surgery’
Care home deputy manager Rebecca Burwood bought a car, a campervan, and a house extension with the funds A nurse who stole more than £750,000 from a “vulnerable” 99-year-old woman,…
John Healey vows to give ‘breathing space’ to consumers and businesses in first budget
John Healey has promised to use his first budget in a fortnight’s time to offer consumers and businesses a “breathing space” while sticking to Labour’s fiscal rules. Speaking to journalists…
Airport fee ‘rip-offs’ to be reviewed after ministers raise price changes
The average drop-off cost had increased by a third to £7 Ministers are set to examine airport drop-off fees following a significant surge in costs. The decision follows research by…
Bob Geldof, Grayson Perry and Tom Hollander join The Independent’s star-studded 40th celebrations
A host of high profile celebrities attended the Independent’s glamorous anniversary event at the British Museum, enjoying a private viewing of the Bayeux Tapestry A host of celebrities, politicians, actors…
Severe drought declared across parts of England after record-breaking hot summer
Environment Agency says ‘severe drought’ is the most critical stage of dry conditions and can have lasting effects on the environment Severe drought has been declared in parts of Cornwall,…
Pensioners ‘spending their children’s inheritance to go on more holidays’
The trend, known as ski-ing – meaning ‘spending the kids’ inheritance’ – could be down to older people being fitter and wealthier than younger generations Older people are spending their…
Watch: Harry and Meghan at first joint engagement since UK return
CloseThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex have arrived in Nottingham to cheers from crowds in their first joint engagement since returning to the UK. Harry and Meghan were pictured arriving…