UK households to face sharper rise in inflation than previously thought, IMF warns
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is also now expected to see UK economic growth slow down next year, according to fresh forecasts British households face a steeper increase in inflation than…
How significant are Burnham’s remarks on Kremlin interference in Brexit vote?
Andy Burnham unexpectedly reopened an old Brexit debate when he said he had been told after becoming prime minister that Russia had interfered in the 2016 EU referendum. It was…
Yorkshire tiger latest: Man killed was visiting park alone, say police, as investigation launched
A council responsible for licensing Yorkshire Wildlife Park, where the man was killed by a tiger on Saturday, has started a health and safety investigation The man killed by a…
Stellantis and Renault back UK to get EU car industry protection
Stellantis and Renault have backed the UK car industry for inclusion in proposed rules to protect EU industry, but urged the British government to consider limiting imports of Chinese cars.…
Three in four Britons believe it is becoming harder to think freely today
As The Independent marks its 40th anniversary, we look at the challenges facing today’s society and find social media is just one aspect hampering free thought. Dan Haygarth and Bryony…
Mahmood orders urgent security review after killing of Ann Widdecombe
Security arrangements for high-profile public figures including politicians and members of the royal family are to be urgently reviewed after the killing of Ann Widdecombe, the home secretary has said.…
What happened in the Yorkshire tiger attack? Police issue update on man killed in enclosure
The man was pronounced dead at the scene, South Yorkshire Police have said A man was fatally attacked by a tiger after he climbed into the animal enclosure at Yorkshire…
Andy Burnham promises ‘serious dialogue’ over UK’s relationship with EU
Andy Burnham has promised a “serious dialogue” over the UK’s future place in Europe, saying the existing relationship is “not good enough” as he framed next month’s Brussels summit as…
English councils warn of ‘catastrophic’ Send debts forecast to hit £10bn by 2028
Councils are warning of potentially “catastrophic” debts, which are forecast to reach a record £10bn over the next 18 months, as a result of rapid growth in demand for special…
Threat of AI share crash puts world financial stability at risk, says IMF
The threat of an AI share price crash rippling out across global markets is putting world financial stability at risk, the International Monetary fund has warned. In its twice-yearly Global…