Defence spending plans in chaos as key strategy delayed
The UK's Defence Investment Plan is delayed until 2026 amid a £2.6bn budget shortfall and the troubled Ajax programme. Read the full analysis of the military spending crisis.
The UK's Defence Investment Plan is delayed until 2026 amid a £2.6bn budget shortfall and the troubled Ajax programme. Read the full analysis of the military spending crisis.
Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, was killed in a tragic accident in Ukraine. In a poignant final letter, he asked his loved ones to remember him with pride for serving a cause he believed in.
UK police forces announce arrests for 'globalise the intifada' chants, welcomed by Chief Rabbi as a crackdown on hate speech. Critics call it repression of protest rights.
Britain's return to the Erasmus+ scheme offers a flicker of hope for internationalism amid a rising nativist tide across Europe. Discover the programme's significance.
Plan your festive shop with our complete guide to Christmas and New Year opening hours for Tesco, Sainsbury's, Aldi, Asda, Lidl, M&S, Morrisons, Waitrose and Co-op. Avoid locked doors!
Plan your festive shop with our complete guide to UK supermarket opening hours from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day. Find times for Tesco, Sainsbury's, Aldi, and more to avoid disappointment.
We blind-tested 8 top supermarket pizzas to find the best. Discover the overall winner, best for cheese, flavour, and dough. Your night-off dinner, sorted.
Hanging festive lights on a shared fence without permission could be classed as criminal damage, leading to fines up to £2,500. Always seek neighbourly consent to avoid legal trouble.
Shoppers can save a fortune on Christmas Eve 2025 as supermarkets slash prices. Expert reveals the exact 'golden hours' for yellow sticker deals at M&S, Tesco, Sainsbury's and more. Plan your trip now!
Billionaire Nelson Peltz and his wife Claudia face mounting daily fines after building a padel court without approval on their Palm Beach estate. Discover the details of the code violation and the potential £1.6m cost.
The AA warns drivers could face a £5,000 fine for incorrectly transporting their Christmas tree. Follow these expert tips to avoid a costly festive mistake.
Discover the best supermarket sourdough bread for 2025. Our expert taste-test reveals the top loaves for flavour, toast, and everyday value from Waitrose, Asda, and more.
Discover which supermarket wines are worth your money as Independent's experts taste-test hundreds of bottles to bring you the definitive guide to affordable excellence.
A viral TikTok trend reveals how savvy shoppers are discovering hidden supermarket deals and scoring free items using a simple scanning trick that's taking retail by storm.
New research reveals which UK supermarkets are genuinely cheapest as cost of living crisis continues - with some surprising results that challenge traditional perceptions.
In a dramatic shift that's shaking British households, Aldi has been dethroned as Britain's cheapest supermarket. New research reveals which budget retailer has now taken the top spot in the ongoing cost of living battle.
Aldi reveals why certain shoppers are being redirected from self-service tills to traditional checkouts in stores across the UK.
Discount supermarket giant Aldi reveals ambitious expansion plans with 16 new locations set to open, creating hundreds of jobs and bringing bargain groceries to more communities.
Discover the humble Coles product that's taken Australia by storm, beating thousands of competitors to win the prestigious Product of the Year award 2024.
Tesco has dramatically reduced the price of its bestselling Zonin Prosecco to just £8, making celebrations more affordable ahead of key events. The 25% price cut offers significant savings for sparkling wine lovers.
Exclusive investigation reveals Aldi's covert quality control teams are secretly visiting stores nationwide to maintain their price advantage over competitors.
Discover which supermarket sourdough breads are worth your money and which ones fall flat in our comprehensive taste test of UK's leading retailers.
A London council faces backlash after issuing a £150 penalty to a commuter who briefly left his car to buy coffee, raising questions about parking enforcement fairness.
Woolworths supermarkets across Australia face unprecedented potato shortages, leaving shoppers staring at empty shelves and rationing popular products. Discover what's causing this national supply chain crisis.
An honest review of the controversial supermarket 'Good to Go' bag containing £35 worth of food for just £7.49. Discover what's really inside and whether it's worth your money.
A savvy shopper's eye-opening comparison reveals which supermarket giant delivers better quality and value for your weekly fruit and vegetable shop. The results might just change where you grocery shop forever.
We blind-tasted roast chickens from all major UK supermarkets to crown the ultimate champion. The results will surprise you - and might just change your Sunday dinner forever.
Discover which supermarket sourdough breads are worth your money and which ones fail to rise to the occasion in our comprehensive taste test.
Aldi announces sweeping price reductions on 23 essential items as part of its ongoing commitment to help shoppers struggling with rising living costs across the UK.
Good Housekeeping Institute reveals which UK supermarkets deliver the best Christmas feast - with surprising winners and high street disappointments in this ultimate festive food test.