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It would be would the largest win so far this year for a UK player

Shabana Mahmood promises ‘the most significant changes to our asylum system in modern times’ in Monday speech

UK set to limit refugees to temporary stays  BBC

Younger people aged 16 to 24 year olds tend to eat a total of 135g of sugar on Christmas Day - a staggering 106g more than usual, which equates to devouring half a box of Celebrations chocolates

Jonathan Carley will appear in court next week over incident at remembrance event in Llandudno

Chao Xu had offered guests at his networking events and parties a drink called ‘The Spirit of Life’ - but unbeknownst to his victims, he had spiked them with ‘date-rape’ drugs

Water minister warns prolonged dry weather poses risk to farming and the environment

Cold weather alerts come in the wake of Storm Claudia

In almost constant use by prime ministers for 300 years, the topsy-turvy townhouse at the heart of government has a plethora of frustrating issues due to its age and design

Larry Fraser, 49, stole the limited edition painting from the Grove Gallery in Fitzrovia, central London, in September 2024

Brandt sent at least 17 emails and three phone messages to Ms Mordaunt, as well as turning up at her Portsmouth constituency office out-of-hours

Our community is split over Rachel Reeves’ upcoming Budget, with many frustrated by speculation and uncertainty, while others defend her cautious approach

Jon Ruben asked the children to play a ‘sweet game’ before drugging them

A nursery worker has been detained for 10 years for rape and sexual abuse against boys as young as three.

Presenter Sara Cox crossed the finish line on an epic 135-mile run which has so far raised more than £7.6m for Children in Need.

Adnan Hussain said on Friday he would step out of the ‘steering process’ for the new party

Arrest comes after man photographed wearing high-ranking uniform and 12 medals at war memorial

Chao Xu had also filmed and upskirted hundreds of other victims around London

Chao Xu had also filmed and upskirted hundreds of other victims around London

The Independent is offering 10 pairs of tickets to Bel Trew’s eye-opening screening and panel discussion at the Institute of Contemporary Arts

‘This is an environmental catastrophe,’ charity head says

Royal Mail said it was taking action to improve the reliability of its services

Fast-flowing, deep floodwater and gust winds are set to cause travel disruption and power cuts

In the 13th walkout by doctors since March 2023, resident doctors are at the picket line again in disputes over pay

Bike trials rider Charlie Rolls spoke to the BBC ahead of his win at the UCI Urban Cycling World Championships in Riyadh.

The incident halted the car firm’s production in September for five weeks

US president had given corporation until Friday to respond to his lawsuit threat with compensation

The incident halted the car firm's production in September for five weeks

Chancellor reported to have abandoned plans over fears they could anger both voters and backbench Labour MPs

The chancellor has ditched plans to increase income tax, leading to fears she will not be able to create the buffer zone needed to protect the UK from economic shocks next year

It is hard to distinguish the waste as it appears to have been shredded with earth mixed in.

Fast-flowing, deep floodwater and gust winds are set to cause travel disruption and power cuts

Bladder cancer is the ninth most common cancer in the world, the fourth most common cancer in men, and the 11th most common cancer in women

The chancellor has ditched plans to increase income tax leading to fears she will not be able to create the buffer zone needed to protect the UK from economic shocks next year

Navkiran Dhillon-Byrne didn’t convince a judge she wasn’t properly informed about the risks

Its devastating failure killed 19 people

Its devastating failure caused Brazil's worst environmental disaster and killed 19 people

Dogs developed stockier faces and shorter snouts shortly after the last Ice Age

Transport for London spent almost £14.2m cracking down on fare dodging across the Tube network

Dr Mohamed Atef Hakmi argued that medical errors had left him with brain damage

There are many options on the table as the chancellor looks to raise considerable sums

US president had given corporation until Friday to respond to his lawsuit threat with compensation

Chancellor set to abandon income tax hike plan amid fears move could anger voters

In its first week, the SafeCall campaign launched by The Independent and charity Missing People received a staggering £35,000 from two readers, which will go directly towards funding a free service for children who go missing and need support

More than 50 flood warnings and alerts were issued on Wednesday as the UK braces for more heavy rain

More than 50 flood warnings and alerts were issued on Wednesday as the UK braces for more heavy rain

BBC latest: Corporation apologises to Trump for Panorama speech edit  Sky News

Ukrainian capital comes under 'massive' attack  Yahoo News UK

UK Unveils Accelerated Roadmap to Phase Out Animal Testing  Global Cosmetics News

Hour-by-hour forecast as Storm Claudia hits Suffolk  Yahoo News UK