South East Water warns over survival as funds dry up
South East Water has warned that there is “material uncertainty” over its survival, after a disastrous year in which the lossmaking company paid millions of pounds in fines and its…
Jackdaw gasfield would create only 27 full-time jobs, green campaigners say
More people can fit on to the top deck of a standard London bus than will be directly employed on the new Jackdaw gasfield in the North Sea, industry documents…
Network Rail bans steam trains from running after ‘Harry Potter’ train sparks wildfire
The grounding has led to service cancellations, and diesel engines being brought in as last-minute replacements Network Rail has imposed a nationwide ban on steam trains over fears they could…
Man appears in court charged with causing death by dangerous driving
A 22-year-old man has appeared in court charged with causing death by dangerous driving in a hit-and-run collision in north Belfast. Pedestrian Raven Adams, 24, from County Tipperary, was hit…
Boy, 3, attacked by crocodile at zoo able to play using his feet after seven surgeries
The boy’s parents admitted they feared their son ‘wasn’t going to make it’ after multiple operations The family of a three-year-old boy who was seriously injured in a zoo’s crocodile…
What Burnham’s policies might mean for your taxes, mortgage and money as he becomes prime minister
The Makerfield MP has spoken out on income tax, stamp duty and more – so what might change? The Independent Money channel is brought to you by Trading 212. Andy…
I’ve covered business for decades – ask me anything as Andy Burnham becomes PM with big plans for the economy
Renowned business journalist Chris Blackhurst answers your questions on Andy Burnham’s £38bn tax raid, the wealth tax he won’t rule out, his ‘King of the North’ label, and whether business-friendly…
Andy Burnham becomes Labour leader in final step towards becoming UK PM
Andy Burnham has become the leader of the Labour party, paving the way for him to take over as British prime minister on Monday. The former mayor of Greater Manchester…
What Shabana Mahmood as chancellor could mean for your money and taxes
From income tax to capital gains levies – we examine how Andy Burnham’s likely new chancellor could impact your wallet Andy Burnham’s cabinet is starting to become a little clearer,…
Killer who stabbed ‘unsuspecting’ man he lured on dating app jailed for life
A man who murdered a father of three in a knife attack has been jailed for life. Connor Manners, 27, used a dating app to lure Gary Nicol to meet…