Reform UK councillors and candidates filmed making racist and extreme comments
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy feels ‘betrayed’ by Donald Trump over Starlink access
Ukrainian president accused US president of picking the other side over four years of war
OpenAI’s London staff receive average of £2.3m per person annually
Accounts for the Westminster-based company behind ChatGPT show that 110 staff shared £87m in salaries and £168m in shares last year
Drop-off charges at UK airports to be reviewed after sharp increase
Confirming the review, the government said it was "vital to ensure travel remains accessible and that passengers are treated fairly".
Could AI ‘change the stakes’ in the development of bioweapons?
Experts say the technology could help terrorists and nation states with production but that significant hurdles remain
PM: We need The Independent more than ever
Marking the milestone in a letter celebrating four decades of The Independent, Andy Burnham praised how it always seeks ‘different points of view’
Hackers stole records dating back almost 50 years in legal aid cyber attack
Data taken may include ‘basic personal details such as names, addresses and dates of birth, as well as information relating to legal aid applications and cases...’
We are behind you and that will not change, PM tells Zelensky
The Ukrainian president visited London in an effort to bolster support among European allies following a row with Donald Trump.
The Archers cast ‘angry’ at BBC decision to scrap new Birmingham studio
Ben Norris says cost-cutting measure that means show will be recorded outside its home city risks ‘extraordinary burden’ for crew
Russell Brand was a ‘manipulative’ predator with a ‘voracious’ sexual appetite, court told
The celebrity, who denies all the allegations, told friends he aspired to sleep with 5,000 women, the court heard
Burnham told to apologise over Ann Widdecombe murder case comments during PMQs
Mr Burnham referred in the House of Commons to the “individual responsible for the murder”, despite the legal process still being in its early stages
Safeguarding police visited mother before she and 4 children killed in firebombing, inquest hears
A mother who was murdered along with four of her children in a petrol-bomb attack was visited by police from a safeguarding unit before the fatal incident, an inquest heard.
I do not have confidence UK is safe from Russian threats, says Swinney
The first minister speaks to BBC Scotland News ahead of the SNP's annual conference in Aberdeen.
New UK sanctions powers will enable action against supporters of illegal Israeli settlements
Global human rights commitments adopted by government extend reach to enablers of unlawful activity
Plan unveiled to increase share of land farmed organically in England to 10%
Government says ambition for 2036 will be good for food and climate resilience, but concerns remain over funding
London police introduce new punishment for cyclists who run red lights
Police have issued 1,315 fixed penalty notices to cyclists during 2025-2026 for offences including going through red lights
Andrew Bailey calls for clampdown on ‘downright criminal’ social media scams
Andrew Bailey, head of the British central bank, told an audience in Bangkok that there has been ‘no real liability’ for some social media firms.
To unlock Britain’s innovation potential, Labour needs to think outside the box | Letters
Kate Fleming says the government must look beyond the models it rewards today, while Jenny Haigh says unlocking potential means recognising that creativity and science are partners
London Mayor’s office resolves legal dispute with AI giant Palantir over £50m contract
Sadiq Khan in May blocked a deal commissioning US tech giant Palantir to supply the Metropolitan Police with AI technology to automate analysis in criminal investigations
Midwives struck off after bleeding pregnant woman left waiting nearly 40 minutes and lost her baby
An inquest in July 2024 found that midwives’ neglect had contributed to his death
British soldier who had 'homemade cannon' and promoted extreme right-wing views is jailed
A British soldier who made explosives and a "homemade cannon" while promoting extreme right-wing views and talking of raising a militia has been jailed.
Tech giant Palantir and Sadiq Khan settle legal battle over police contract
Palantir and London Mayor Sadiq Khan's office have settled Palantir's lawsuit over a decision to block a £50m ($66m) contract with the Metropolitan Police.
Teen shot friend by mistake, inquest told
Connor Bell, 17, died two days after being shot with an air rifle at a party in Chineham.
Semenyo 'froze' after alleged racist abuse, court told
A Liverpool fan denies racially aggravated behaviour during a match against Bournemouth in 2025.
Driving test waits fall to two-year low - but still average 20 weeks
Learner drivers in September had to wait an average of 19.7 weeks, or around five months, for a practical test.
Russell Brand was a 'sexual predator', prosecution alleges as rape trial begins
The comedian and actor faces charges including rape and sexual assault from six female complainants who have never met each other, a court is told.
Premier League star 'froze' after alleged racial abuse, court hears
Footballer Antoine Semenyo "froze" after he was allegedly racially abused by a fan during a Premier League match last year, a court has heard.
Woman died after suffering 55% burns when paint can exploded in fire
Katie Louise Marshall suffered sever burns to her body as a result of the fire.
'Heartbroken' family 'in complete shock' after man charged with murder of grandmother
The family of a grandmother found fatally injured near Bristol say they "remain in complete shock" after a man was charged with her murder.
Bookies in last-ditch plea to Healey to avert budget tax bombshell
Britain's biggest bookmakers are stepping up their efforts to avert a budget tax bombshell in a last-ditch letter warning that half of the betting shops in the prime minister's constituency would be at risk from a further raid.
One dead and two missing after fishing boat disappears off Scotland
A man's body has been recovered and two more are unaccounted for after a fishing boat went missing off the Outer Hebrides.
Winds up to 70mph predicted as weather warning comes into force
A windy weather warning has taken effect in Scotland, with gusts of up to 70mph expected.