The Latest Breaking News from The Independent UK

Poundland takeover talks continue despite union concerns

Retail trade union Usdaw said it was concerned the retailer could be moving closer to administration.

The Independent UK · 14h ago

How can I protect my data after Hobbs and ASOS cyber attacks?

There’s little you can to avoid getting caught up in hacks – but plenty of ways to ensure you limit their danger

The Independent UK · 14h ago

Police car left dangling mid-air after crashing through railings on UK pier

Officers heading to suspected indecent exposure case involved in crash with another vehicle

The Independent UK · 14h ago

The internet is clowning Mark Zuckerberg for not liking Guinness

Mark Zuckerberg is being mocked online over his apparent dislike for Guinness.

The Independent UK · 14h ago

Suicide rates for men in their early 50s reach record high in England and Wales

Sonya Trivedy of the Samaritans described the latest statistics as ‘a wake-up call’ for the government

The Independent UK · 14h ago

The Saudi megaprojects at risk of collapse as war with Houthis escalates

IN DEPTH: Saudi Arabia’s image as a safe haven has been battered by Iranian and Houthi attacks. But could this threaten its much-touted Vision 2030? Alex Croft reports

The Independent UK · 14h ago

Man killed by tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park enclosure named as William Chapman

Footage believed to be belonging to William Chapman was posted to social media in the moments before the attack

The Independent UK · 14h ago

Israel returns 22 artifacts as Greece pushes to bring antiquities home

Israel has returned 22 ancient Greek artifacts that were illegally removed from Greece, marking the first such repatriation between the two countries

The Independent UK · 14h ago

Trump pick Zacharia gets off to bumpy start in unusual first press briefing: ‘My president, I mean my husband’

Newly-minted press secretary lasts less than 15 minutes in awkward debut before the White House press corps

The Independent UK · 14h ago

Salad chain Sweetgreen doesn’t want to be known for just salads anymore

The fast-casual chain has boosted portion sizes and is focusing on more affordable menu prices instead of deep discounts to bring customers back

The Independent UK · 14h ago