Shaun the Sheep could lend his name to UK storm as Met Office opens vote
The public is being asked to choose between Shaun and his cousin Timmy the lamb The public is being asked to think woolly hard about the name for a future…
UK inflation rises to 2.9% as Iran war fuels living costs squeeze
UK inflation rose to 2.9% in July as the impact of the Iran war on energy prices triggered a renewed cost of living squeeze for British households. Underscoring the challenge…
UK inflation rises to 2.9% in blow for Burnham
The rise in energy bills has driven a sharp increase in inflation, moving further away from the Bank of England’s target Inflation rose to 2.9% in July amid higher energy…
Premium dog food recalled as dozens of pets develop serious eye issues
Years said that as of Sunday, it had received reports of 57 suspected cases of dry eye A high-end pet food brand has initiated a recall following dozens of reports…
UK relies on heat-stressed countries for fruit and veg it could grow itself – report
The UK is vulnerable to food price shocks because of its dependence on imports of fruit and vegetable from countries even more exposed to the climate crisis, researchers say. Much…
‘Prolier-than-thou!’ Burnham accused of ‘desperate’ attempt to play up working class roots by novelist
Robert Harris tells The Independent editor-in-chief Geordie Greig that the Labour prime minister’s ‘desire to be liked’ risks making him look ‘facile and glib’ Andy Burnham has been accused of…
Demand for degree apprenticeships quadruples in three years
Competition for degree apprenticeships in England has quadrupled over the past three years, the BBC has found. The popularity of degree apprenticeships – which offer a paid-for university degree along…
Heavy rain on dry ground may cause UK floods but will not reverse drought
Floods and drought could hit the UK at the same time this week, with heavy rain forecast to fall on hard, parched soil. While some parts of the UK will…
John Irvin, British film-maker who directed Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, dies aged 86
John Irvin, the British film-maker who directed the Bafta-winning BBC miniseries Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, as well as films including Hamburger Hill, The Dogs of War and Raw Deal, has…
Christopher Berry-Dee dropped by publisher after allegations of abuse made against him
The main publisher of the bestselling true crime writer Christopher Berry-Dee has dropped the author after a Guardian investigation into allegations of violence and sexual abuse against him, which he…