Budget 25/26 will make a real difference to people’s lives, O’Dowd says MLAs in the Northern Ireland Assembly backed the 2025-26 Budget following a lengthy debate on Monday. The Independent UK · May 19, 2025
Uber ‘ready to launch’ driverless cars in UK The UK government has pushed back the approval date for self-driving vehicles to mid 2027 The Independent UK · May 19, 2025
In charts: What does the new Brexit deal mean for fishing? The PM was accused of surrendering to Brussels over the extension of fishing rights until 2038 The Independent UK · May 19, 2025
Federal officials investigating Mexican tall ship's crash into Brooklyn Bridge Federal officials are investigating a Mexican Navy vessel that crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge, killing two sailors and injuring 19 others The Independent UK · May 19, 2025
UK-EU deal hailed as milestone but is ‘just the beginning’, says industry The new deal was widely welcomed across business sectors for helping cut red tape and reducing checks on food exports. The Independent UK · May 19, 2025
Voices: Gary Lineker’s become too big for his boots – and it was time to go COMMENT: He is a footballing icon and an articulate and passionate presenter, writes Gemma Abbott – but as Lineker blurred the lines between advocacy and impartiality, the BBC’s integrity suffered. His departure was inevitable The Independent UK · May 19, 2025
Thailand and Indonesia announce strategic partnership, vow to boost economic and defense ties Indonesia and Thailand agreed Monday to elevate their relationship to a strategic partnership, during the first state visit by an Indonesian president in 20 years, and agreed to push for greater trade and investment The Independent UK · May 19, 2025
What we know about Joe Biden’s ‘aggressive’ prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment options Since the announcement, various world leaders have sent their good wishes and messages to the former US President The Independent UK · May 18, 2025
Manhunt for escaped New Orleans inmates escalates as seven remain at large Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick warned that the fugitives are dangerous but also urged the public ‘not to panic’ The Independent UK · May 18, 2025
Mel B Opens Up About Co-Parenting With Eddie Murphy After Years of Tension Mel B has opened up about how things with her ex, Eddie Murphy, have taken a turn for the better after years of difficulties navigating co-parenting their daughter, Angel. The Fashion Central · May 18, 2025
Starmer Hits Back After Critics Slam His Migration Speech Keir Starmer has come out swinging after being accused of echoing Enoch Powell’s infamous rhetoric in his recent speech on immigration. The Fashion Central · May 18, 2025
Sir Elton John ‘incredibly betrayed’ by Government’s path on copyright law Sir Elton is among hundreds of creatives who have urged the Government to protect copyright law. Evening Standard · May 18, 2025
Romanians cast ballots in a tense presidential runoff that pits nationalist against pro-EU centrist Romanians are casting their ballots in a tense presidential runoff between a hard-right nationalist and a pro-Western centrist The Independent UK · May 18, 2025
Children still ‘waiting far too long’ for mental health care, commissioner warns The most common reason for referral during the period was anxiety. Evening Standard · May 17, 2025
The Independent UK · May 17, 2025 Voices: I shed two stone on weight-loss drugs – then got ‘Ozempic tongue’ COMMENT: Although the drugs help me shift unhealthy weight, I was then presented with an unexpected side effect, writes Charlotte Cripps
The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2025 Britain has dropped down Europe’s LGBTQ+ rights rankings. Good – now we might have to face reality In 2015, the UK placed first on the rainbow map. But even then, as an 18-year-old gay man, I knew that wasn’t the whole story, says Guardian writer Jason Okundaye
The Independent UK · May 16, 2025 Voices: Readers call for compassion in assisted dying debate – ‘I should have the right to die if I want to’ THE INDEPENDENT DEBATE: Many argued for greater autonomy, referencing the suffering of loved ones and calling current restrictions cruel and outdated
The Independent UK · May 16, 2025 Takeaways from AP's report on Afghan refugees in Virginia Religious groups have long been at the heart of U.S. refugee resettlement work that is now in peril
The Independent UK · May 15, 2025 Here’s why the UK economy has grown so quickly, and what comes next Tax rises and Trump’s tariffs could lead to a very different picture soon
The Independent UK · May 14, 2025 Police ‘arrest’ care home resident in 97th birthday surprise Officers arrived at the care home with a set of handcuffs and a spoof arrest warrant
Evening Standard · May 14, 2025 TfL reveals why it shunned social media warning to passengers about Tube power cut chaos Passenger watchdog says more could have been done to warn passengers after thousands were stranded on Underground and Elizabeth line
The Independent UK · May 14, 2025 New Reform UK councillor was sacked from police for calling in sick before travelling to Spain Andrew Hamilton-Gray told voters he had ‘spent most of his life serving the crown’ following his election victory
The Independent UK · May 14, 2025 Driving test backlog surpasses 600,000 Some 603,352 future practical driving tests were booked as of the end of April, according to analysis of DVSA figures.
Evening Standard · May 14, 2025 Ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe says 'Farage must never be PM' as threats probe dropped Rupert Lowe insisted the accusations, and his suspension from Reform, were a politically motivated retaliation for his criticism of leader Nigel Farage
Evening Standard · May 13, 2025 Canary Wharf student rooms skyscraper gets go-ahead as City Hall overrules council Deputy mayor says project will help tackle housing crisis and boost economic growth, months after Tower Hamlets Council refused scheme