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Prince William warns military must do more to make women feel safe and respected
The Prince of Wales has heard how they faced inappropriate comments, malicious rumours and intoxicated harassment in barracks
British salmon to lose organic status in blow to the fishing industry
The Soil Association withdrew the ‘high bar’ status from British salmon after more than two decades of work
What is polygamous working? Hundreds of public sector staff found to be working multiple jobs
It comes as civil servant Kashim Chowdhury was convicted of nine counts of fraud after using remote working and sick notes to juggle up to five full-time government jobs at the same time
The £50 fine UK drivers need to know about as weather warnings come into effect
Drivers risk a £50 warning if they don’t switch their fog lights off once visibility is clear
Kemi Badenoch says welfare bill is 'crushing our economy' as Tories pledge to slash £36 billion
The Conservative leader will say the welfare bill is ‘more than the entire GDP of Ukraine’ as she outlines how her party will make the cuts
Metropolitan Police officer dismissed for accessing Wayne Couzens custody records
Clare Tett had no ‘proper policing purpose’ to access Couzens’ files the day after he was arrested and detained on suspicion of kidnap, according to a tribunal ruling
What life will be like in prison for Russell Brand
Russell Brand will spend at least the next six years of his life behind bars - here’s what he can expect
Russell Brand’s ex Jemima Goldsmith accuses rapist of ‘violence, coercive control and abuse’ against her
Writing on social media after Brand had been sentenced at Southark Crown Court, Jemima Goldsmith said called police to remove him from her home eight years ago
Judge's remarks in full as Russell Brand sentenced to more than 10 years in prison
Mr Justice Bennathan says the disgraced comedian became a ‘sexual predator’ who possessed ‘staggering arrogance’
Woman who killed vulnerable teen and lived off her benefits payments for 18 years dies in prison
Avril Jones and her partner Edward Cairney were convicted of murdering Margaret Fleming, who was last seen alive aged 19, at a family party in December 1999
‘Dirty’ Trump deserved to be thrashed in the US midterms, says Kemi Badenoch
In a wide-ranging and revealing exclusive interview for ‘The Talk Show’ with Geordie Greig, Badenoch also criticises Tory predecessors Boris Johnson and Liz Truss for their ‘mistakes’ in government
Meghan pulls out of child safety speech with Harry after father’s arrest
A source said Meghan is ‘not strong enough’ to deliver public speeches
Judge blasts Russell Brand’s ‘staggering arrogance’ as rapist jailed for 10 years
Mr Justice Bennathan accused the disgraced star, who was supported by his wife during his sentencing, of showing a ‘casual, arrogant disregard for any woman’s right to say no’
Deliveroo's top 10 most delivered items – with an unexpected order in top spot
Premium Ice Cubes sold by Iceland beat every other dish and grocery item on the platform
Gloucestershire councillor admits harassing businessman outside bar on night out
The court heard the dispute broke out after Alastair Chambers’s friend was refused entry by door staff
EU sues IBM after troubled new border system sparks delays
Extensive queues have caused severe disruption for some travellers since the system’s launch
Breakthrough treatment for Celine Dion's condition sees patients walk again
Canadian singer Celine Dion has suffered since 2022 from stiff person syndrome, a rare and incurable neurological condition
Prince Harry steps back from top role at mental health company BetterUp
The announcement comes less than three months after Harry and Meghan relocated back to the UK
Martin Lewis clarifies he hasn’t been arrested as he hits out at scam ads
Nigel Farage complained to X about similar AI-generated scam ads showing him fighting with BoE governor Andrew Bailey
My mother slept with an AK47 by her bed to protect us. Now I want to make London’s streets safer
Sara Gezdari was a child refugee from Albania whose father tried to defect to the UK to play professional football – now she hopes to be the Tory candidate for London mayor. She explains it all to political editor David Maddox
Civil servant who juggled multiple government jobs found guilty of fraud
At one point, Chowdhury was contracted to work 183 hours a week – more hours than actually exist in seven days
Russell Brand’s father suggests his rapist son is the real victim
Ron Brand said both his son and daughter-in-law are ‘strong’ when asked how the disgraced comic would cope in prison
Petition for public inquiry into UK’s ‘complicity’ in Gaza hits 100,000 signatures
The Chilcot-style inquiry would explore ‘British involvement in Israeli operations in Gaza, including the sale, supply or use of weapons, surveillance aircraft and Royal Air Force bases’
Russell Brand’s father defends son in heated exchange with press outside court
Russell Brand ’s father defended his son in an exchange with journalists outside Southwark Crown Court after the disgraced comedian was jailed for more than 10 years after being convicted of raping one of his fans and sexually assaulting three other women.
Amazon driver's death at level crossing blamed on confusing green lights
The lights ‘almost certainly’ led Brandon Hatcher to believe it was safe to enter the crossing, investigation finds
Asda headquarters evacuated after 'suspicious package' sent to supermarket offices
An Army explosive ordnance disposal team is also at the scene
Laura Brand leaves court after husband Russell Brand jailed for rape and sexual assault
Laura Brand was filmed leaving Southwark Crown Court on Monday (9 November) after her husband, disgraced comedian Russell Brand, was jailed for more than 10 years after being convicted of raping one of his fans and sexually assaulting three other women.
Andy Burnham should spearhead a debt justice law and end this shameful global crisis now
It is within our reach to create a system that supports low- and lower-middle income countries to build resilient economies and to provide strong public services, writes Bambos Charalambous
Investigators pinpoint cause of house fire that killed mother and children on Boxing Day
Husband Tom Shearman tried to rescue his family from their burning home on Boxing Day
Watch Russell Brand sentencing in full: Disgraced comedian jailed for rape and sexual assault
Watch in full as disgraced comedian Russell Brand was sentenced at Southwark Crown Court on Monday (9 November), to more than 10 years in prison after he was convicted of raping one of his fans and sexually assaulting three women.
Watch the moment Russell Brand is sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison on Monday (9 November) after he was found guilty at Southwark Crown Court of raping a woman in 2009, as well as sexually assaulting female TV and radio workers between 2004 and 2009.
Yet another poll shows Reform UK falling to third place behind Tories
The party has faced a difficult few months, following controversy over a £5m donation and a series of undercover stings
James Bulger's killer Jon Venables to remain behind bars
Venables has been in prison since 2017 for possessing indecent images of children
Mass brawl erupts at influencer boxing event attended by Tommy Robinson
Robinson was attacked by a boxer before entering the ring to throw punches
Russell Brand’s wife Laura Gallacher is standing by him, court hears
Russell Brand has been jailed for 10-and-a-half years after he was found guilty of rape and three counts of sexual assault
Andrew Sachs’ granddaughter issues statement in support of Russell Brand before sentencing
Georgina Baillie, a former girlfriend of Brand, was at the centre of the infamous Sachsgate scandal which rocked the BBC
Man jailed after telling Kemi Badenoch ‘I would have shot you dead’
Kieran Kyle was on Monday sentenced to 20 weeks’ prison after earlier pleading guilty
Boy, 12, among 17 arrested after police officers pelted with bricks and fireworks on Bonfire Night
The building, falsely claimed to be turned into an HMO, was attacked with fireworks
Huntingdon train attack survivor feared suicide bomber was on board, court hears
One witness said fleeing passengers tried to use items of luggage to shield themselves
'Do not eat' warning issued for soup sold at Tesco, Sainsbury's and Waitrose
The Food Standards Agency says the cans may ‘swell and potentially rupture’ due to a manufacturing fault
Prince Harry steps down from top role at mental health company
BetterUp made the announcement less than three months after Harry and Meghan relocated back to the UK
Customer spending on Oxford Street up since pedestrianisation, data shows
Mayor Sadiq Khan has hailed the ‘staggering’ results of pedestrianisation, with retail spending up by 28%
What Andy Burnham’s GCSE curriculum shake-up means for pupils
Many secondary schools start teaching GCSE-level material early to pupils in Year 9
UK households urged to prepare for emergencies and ‘attacks’. Here’s what to buy
Wes Streeting wants the public to prepare for extreme weather, cyber attacks, and war
Burnham: Bravery shown by Brand’s victims will ‘change the system’
The PM spoke out as the disgraced comedian faces a lengthy jail term
Met Office issues verdict on where snow will fall in the UK this week
Temperatures have plummeted across the UK
Woman rumoured to be Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s new girlfriend denies they are romantically involved
Aliba Bellingham has insisted they are ‘just acquaintances’ who spend time together discussing horses and dogs
Watch Russell Brand sentencing live: Disgraced comedian sentenced for rape and sexual assault
Watch live as disagreed comedian Russell Brand is sentenced at Southwark Crown Court on Monday (9 November), after he was convicted of raping one of his fans and sexually assaulting three women.
Avoid washing your laundry at dinner time – it could help reduce your bills
New research developed a time-of-use score that rates a home on when it draws power from the grid
Blow for first-time buyers as fine print of Labour’s new scheme emerges
The government’s property price cap means the majority of new build homes won’t qualify under the scheme
Woman says she was drugged and sexually assaulted by Mohamed al-Fayed’s brother
Woman says she was kept prisoner at Fayed estate in Scotland in the 1990s
Storm in a teacup? Shoppers’ fury over changes to Yorkshire Tea boxes
Yorkshire Tea said it understood that the price rise ‘may not be welcome news’ for shoppers
The tenants winning legal battles against rent hikes
It’s been six months since the Renters’ Rights Act was introduced. Alex Ross looks over tribunal cases where tenants have fought their landlord over rental increases – and won
White working-class children promised 'lasting change' by major inquiry
The inquiry will look at how to give children a stronger start in primary school and examine their routes through education and into the world of work
Royal Navy to deploy autonomous boats to tackle Russian interference in UK waters
The squadron of unmanned and remotely controlled boats will be used to help the Royal Navy’s fleet of vessels to tackle Russian interference in UK waters
DVLA could be scrapped as Andy Burnham plots huge shake-up
The changes could see DVLA merged with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
Millionaire and ex in High Court battle over £6m home he 'promised would be hers'
The couple were together for 45 years, but never married
How Russell Brand’s dramatic fall from grace unfolded
Comedian Russell Brand has been jailed for 10-and-a-half years after being found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault
Suspended Reform councillor convicted over Facebook post about melting down Nigerians
Glenn Gibbins was found guilty of posting a grossly offensive message
Suspended Reform councillor Glenn Gibbons to face trial over Facebook post about melting down Nigerians
Northumbria Police investigated after the social media post was uncovered
UK could ban under-16s from eBay, Depop and Vinted, Nandy says
Then-prime minister Sir Keir Starmer announced a ban on social media for under-16s back in June
List: All the types of pornography that are now banned in England and Wales
The content has been accused of normalising violence against women and girls
Thick fog threatens Monday morning travel as yellow warning issued
The warning was in place from 6pm on Sunday and remains until 11am on Monday
Labour ‘plans to cut EV targets’ despite backlash from MPs
Louise Haigh is due to meet ministers from business, energy and transport departments for a crunch meeting on Wednesday
List: Deliveroo's top 10 most delivered items in 2026 – with an unusual order at number one
The firm delivered more Premium 2kg Ice Cubes from Iceland to UK households than any other item this year
Russell Brand guilty: Inside his dramatic rape trial in court sketches and pictures
Key images of Russell Brand’s trial show the comedian’s dramatic court arrivals and sketches in the dock
From Katy Perry to drug addiction: What the Russell Brand rape trial jury didn’t hear
The matters were deemed to be ‘sensitive’ and were removed from the prosecutor’s speech
What time will Russell Brand be sentenced and will he go to prison?
The maximum sentence for rape is life in prison, but custodial punishments vary widely
Russell Brand sentencing live: ‘Predator with no remorse’ jailed for 10 years for rape and sexual assaults
Judge tells disgraced comedian he showed ‘staggering arrogance’ towards victims as he was jailed
‘Climate change is no longer a warning about the future. It is here in Britain now’
Exclusive : Ahead of the crucial Cop31 summit in Turkey, the secretary of state for energy and net zero – Miatta Fahnbulleh – tells The Independent that attending the talks ‘is about Britain’s national interest’
‘The currency of war is death’: Former SAS commander on the brutal deal soldiers must accept
As the UK government pushes the controversial Northern Ireland Troubles Act through parliament, one former SAS commander tells Sam Kiley how he told soldiers their lives were less important than peace
Lord Cameron leads calls to approve dementia drugs for NHS
Lord Cameron joins dozens of dementia specialists in the plea
Royal Navy launches its first autonomous squadron of uncrewed boats
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said the force has been created in response to the changing face of modern warfare
Greggs opens permanent luxury suite inside five-star UK hotel
The Greggs Suite includes a world-first ‘ring for a sausage roll’ concierge service
Deliveroo's 10 most delivered items in 2026 – and number one may surprise you
The firm delivered more Premium 2kg Ice Cubes from Iceland to UK households than any other item this year
UK military sends specialist ‘hunt’ missions overseas to thwart hostile hackers
Military bosses say they are taking the defence of Britain’s military systems against hackers abroad
Burnham admits NHS faces difficult winter as he unveils £40m to help keep patients out of hospital
Health secretary Yvette Cooper said the NHS had already had a ‘heavy summer’ as a result of a series of heatwaves
Man arrested on suspicion of murder also under investigation over five aggravated burglaries
A man in his 70s was found dead at an address in Oldham
Government could ban under-16s from eBay and Vinted over online safety fears
Nandy’s comments come after the government announced a social media ban for under-16s back in June
Prince Harry spotted in low-key appearance at market town’s Remembrance Sunday memorial service
The Duke of Sussex spent his first Remembrance Sunday back in the UK at a town service in Brackley while his family, the King and brother Prince William, attended the national service at the Cenotaph
Chessington World of Adventures evacuated as police respond to incident
Chessington World of Adventures issued a statement on the closure on social media
Farage fury after poll puts Reform eight points behind Kemi Badenoch’s Conservatives
Finding is a major boost for the Tories, who remain five points behind Labour
Tommy Robinson caught up in mass brawl at Irish boxing event as two arrested
Tommy Robinson attended a boxing event in Kilkenny, Ireland, on Saturday night
Home Office accused of using knife laws as ‘deflection tactic’ to cover Henry Nowak case ‘failings’
Henry Nowak was stabbed to death by Vickrum Digwa in Southampton last December
Farage suggests he expects damning verdict on £5m ‘gift’ from parliament’s sleaze watchdog
Reform UK leader could face Commons suspension if found to have broken parliamentary rules over donation
Record ten prime ministers line up at Cenotaph for Remembrance Sunday
Andy Burnham led his predecessors at the Cenotaph today, marking his first ceremony as prime minister
UK could rejoin the EU within four years, Barnier suggests
But Britain should not expect to secure Thatcher’s budget ‘rebate’ again, says former French prime minister, once dubbed the bloc’s Mr Brexit
Serbia's Parliament to meet on Nov. 17 after student-led movement won election over strongman Vucic
The first session of Serbia’s new Parliament, which will be dominated by a student-led movement following its election triumph last month, will be held on Nov. 17
Mould, broken blinds and cold showers: How tenants are making a winning case in fight over rental hikes
It’s been six months since the Renters’ Rights Act was introduced. Alex Ross looks over tribunal cases where tenants have fought their landlord over rental increases – and won
Russell Brand’s crimes are ‘probably happening today’ in entertainment industry, says Nandy
Culture secretary said women had approached her personally from organisations including the BBC ‘to allege that things have happened to them’
King Charles leads two-minute silence as thousands gather for Remembrance Sunday
A sea of poppies, military uniforms and berets could be seen at ceremony in central London
Two seriously injured after 30-vehicle crash in fog on the M20
Eleven people were treated by paramedics following the collision
Labour’s ‘absurd’ energy bill scheme to give £350m to the richest households
Exclusive: While 3.5 million of the top earning households cash in – just under 700,000 of the poorest households will miss out, new figures show
King Charles to be joined by Burnham and thousands of veterans for Remembrance Sunday service at Cenotaph
King Charles is set to lead Sunday’s service
Nandy ‘horrified’ by Tory claim she used Remembrance Sunday for ‘EU membership pitch’
Remembrance Sunday is not a time for ‘politicking’, culture secretary says
Huge M20 crash involving more than 30 vehicles leaves two people seriously injured
Police were called to the scene on Saturday evening
Five teenagers rushed to hospital with serious injuries after Peak District car crash
The crash occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning
‘Loud music’ could have caused bridge collapse in Bristol
Pero’s bridge is one of the most popular foot crossings in Bristol Harbour
Clutching prayer beads, with only his wife to defend him: How Russell Brand’s defence unravelled before our eyes
After claiming to be the victim of a media witch-hunt, Russell Brand was found guilty of rape and sexual assault by a jury who have never seen the explosive documentary which he claims ‘devastated’ his life – and more victims could still come forward, as Amy-Clare Martin reports