The Latest Breaking News from Comic Relief

For commuters, shoppers, retailers and the hospitality industry, it is shaping up to be the nightmare before and after Christmas. The RMT union has announced further rail strike action to take place at peak shopping and office party season, as part of a continuing dispute over pay.

Radio presenter and mental health campaigner, Roman Kemp, took to the streets of London to encourage Brits to share how they are really feeling

The cost of living crisis is biting as never before with more facing stark choices. Read these harrowing accounts and join our appeal

On The Breadline: Back The Independent’s Christmas appeal as Comic Relief pledges £1m to help the disadvantaged. Campaigns editor David Cohen reports

The festival will celebrate 40th anniversary in 2023 with London shows featuring the actor talking to Rob Delaney, plus host of standup acts

As Jodie Whittaker hands the baton to Ncuti Gatwa, we reflect on how embracing diversity has led to some of the show’s most unflinching and affirming tales

Legendary British actor Robbie Coltrane's CV boasts an impressive 114 acting credits

The popular chat show host has once again been nominated for Best TV Presenter, with the Graham Norton Show also being nominated for the Bruce Forsyth Entertainment Award

Sir Lenny Henry will be recognised for his almost 50-year career as a comedian and actor at tonight's National Television Awards in London