Dodgy texts, calls and emails on the rise as UK economic outlook becomes ever bleaker

Dodgy texts, calls and emails on the rise as UK economic outlook becomes ever bleaker

The children’s laureate said he was ‘looking forward’ to honouring those who died.

Prime minister faces warnings of rebellions to come as MPs return to Commons

Next instalment of grant for low-income families due this autumn

Next instalment of grant for low-income families due this autumn

Festival’s design and execution ‘has been an unadulterated shambles,’ MP says

Festival’s design and execution ‘has been an unadulterated shambles,’ MP says

Older people will receive a further discount on their energy bills this autumn

Older people will receive a further discount on their energy bills this autumn

The Government promised to publish a tobacco control plan “later this year” but the Guardian said ministers are expected to break the commitment.

A surge in cases is indicating a new wave has started in the UK

A surge in cases is indicating a new wave has started in the UK

Households will start receiving money off their energy bills from October

Households will start receiving money off their energy bills from October

Poorer households are expected to be hardest-hit, while eldery people have reported having to choose between heating or eating

Poorer households are expected to be hardest-hit, while eldery people have reported having to choose between heating or eating

Sir Jeremy Fleming said Vladimir Putin’s generals were worried about the state of Moscow’s war machine.

‘Material risk to UK financial stability’, warns central bank

Government also said to be considering plan to drop affordable housing requirements

The Independent partners with the Food Foundation to call on the government to give meals to all schoolchildren living in poverty but who are not currently eligible, writes David Cohen

IFS issues warning to chancellor on tax and spend plans as BoE steps in again to calm market turoil caused by chancellor’s ‘mini-Budget’, writes Matt Mathers

Nurses across the UK are currently casting their votes on whether to take industrial action over pay and conditions.

‘This investigation may well have spared more animals, and humans, from coming to incredibly serious harm,’ say police

Liz Truss will urge G7 leaders to remain steadfast in support of Ukraine during crisis talks later.

Ashley Wadsworth travelled across the Atlantic to see Jack Sepple in person after they met online

Motorists urged to ‘not panic’ when they see emergency services on the road

Motorists urged to ‘not panic’ when they see emergency services on the road

From a total mobile phone ban to low emission zones, don’t be caught out by new motoring rules

From a total mobile phone ban to low emission zones, don’t be caught out by new motoring rules

The programme will be aired on BBC Radio One, Radio One Extra and the Asian Network.

Scotland’s first minister said Truss’s recent fiscal decisions were ‘unconscionable’

The King and Queen Consort will attend a reception to thank people involved in plans following the death of Queen Elizabeth last month.

Funeral services for Jessica Gallagher and Martin McGill will be held at St Michael’s church.

The newspapers are led by the court trial of the baby ward ‘poisoner’.

A panel of five judges will start hearing evidence from the Scottish Government.

The UK and Scottish governments are on opposing sides in a key constitutional question.

Party intends to use parliamentary processes to force the Tory chancellor to reverse his budget

Research indicates overall warming of attitides towards immigration, with minority of British public now wanting numbers cut

Traders will be caught between breaking UK regulations or international rules

Britain has among lowest rates of statutory sick pay in Europe

The government must slash spending by £60bn and risk political turmoil to get debt under control unless it abandons plans for lower taxes, a leading economic think tank has warned

The Government invested £120 million in the event, which has been described as an ‘unadulterated shambles’.

More than two fifths of firms affected by labour shortages think the Government should loosen its immigration rules.

For many providing care “work is not a reliable route out of poverty”, the Health Foundation warned.

The comedian and screenwriter has long been a vocal supporter of the political party.

The Institute for Fiscal Studies said efficiency savings and ‘trimming the fat’ will not be enough to get debt falling.

At almost 11%, care worker vacancy rates are twice as high as the national average, according to Skills for Care.

Thousands of lorry drivers are forced to park in laybys and industrial estates each night due to a severe shortage of purpose-built facilities.

Newly-released MI5 files give an insight into Ward’s state of mind, in a situation where some have claimed he was made a scapegoat.

The latest BRC-KPMG retail sales monitor for September showed that price inflation offset a decrease in transactions by shoppers over the month.

The British postage service company has teamed up with Bristol-based animation studio Aardman Animations.

Let’s Chat Menopause has been launched by health charity Wellbeing of Women, and aims to normalise conversation about the menopause.

The controversial Bill proposed an effective amnesty for Troubles crimes for people who co-operate with an information body.

Parliament returns on Tuesday, after a remarkable recess punctuated by Tory infighting and market turmoil.

Consequences of Vladimir Putin’s ‘war of choice’ are felt by ordinary people in Russia, the GCHQ head is to say

Jas Athwal will go forward as the party’s candidate for Ilford South at the next general election.

Researchers said more needs to be done to spot tumours at an early stage when curative surgery is still possible.

Sam Tarry was sacked from Labour’s front bench after giving interviews from RMT picket line

Scotland Yard are seeking Stefan Sylvestre after he was recalled to jail for breaching his licence conditions.

Scotland Yard are seeking Stefan Sylvestre after he was recalled to jail

The funerals of two of the ten victims of the service station explosion in the Co Donegal village will be held on Tuesday.

G7 leaders will hold a virtual meeting on Tuesday, with the PM also expected to call for a full meeting of Nato leaders in the coming days.

The Resident Evil star was born in Ukrainian capital Kyiv.

Crowds of people turned out for a candlelit vigil in Letterkenny.

Twenty-two researchers have so far reportedly made plans to leave but the government has urged experts to stay

The duo had arranged to leave the stash, hidden in two bags, in airport toilets after touching down in the UK, Isleworth Crown Court was told.

Ms Piper suffered horrific injuries in the acid attack that left her permanently scarred

A group of at least 40 people sang the national anthem together while hiding from Russian bombing.

Three people taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries

Specialist officers used debonding liquid in plastic syringes to unglue campaigners

The victims did not suffer life-threatening injuries in the attack in Bishopsgate on Thursday.

Abigail’s Footsteps trains midwives, supports bereaved parents and raises funds to create bereavement suites and provide cold cots in hospitals.

The royal couple announced on Monday evening’s BBC Radio One’s Newsbeat show that they would lead discussions on the importance of mental health.

Letby was working in the neonatal unit of the Countess of Chester Hospital in Chester at the time

Special Investigation: Headteachers and youth workers highlight an increasing hunger crisis among families living in poverty but who are not eligible for free school meals

Exclusive: Police initially closed investigation into stranger who claimed ‘rough sex’ defence

Russian missiles and drones hit cities across Ukraine, including the capital Kyiv.

Unique Events and Assembly Festival’s joint company has been awarded a one-year contract to run the Scottish capital’s Christmas celebrations.

Scotland’s First Minister addressed delegates as she closed the SNP conference in Aberdeen on Monday.

Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross said the SNP conference speech was ‘narrow’ and ‘independence-obsessed’.

Lucy Letby denies murdering five boys and two girls and attempting to murder another five boys and five girls at the Countess of Chester Hospital.

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on the case this week.

Exclusive: Former employee claims to have been bullied by managers and paid less than white colleagues, which the company strongly denies

Prime minister to speak with Zelensky and G7 leaders in emergency call

Friends and family members of those killed in the blast stood metres from the Applegreen shop and handed over floral tributes to Garda members.

The duke held a video call with winners of the WellChild Awards after missing the ceremony when fears grew for the late Queen’s health.

The First Minister spoke of Scotland’s solidarity with Ukraine as she addressed the SNP conference in Aberdeen on Monday.

One hotel in the city has given “discounted” prices to Ukrainians to see the song contest next year.

The event this year celebrated the work of teachers, inventors and poverty campaigners.

Jack Sepple, 23, stabbed 19-year-old Ashley Wadsworth to death at the one-bedroom flat they shared in Chelmsford, Essex, on February 1.

Families of around 145,000 children will receive additional support as bridging payments are doubled this winter.

Violation of ‘natural justice’, says ex-trade minister suspended by party

Sinn Fein’s Stormont leader was preparing to meet senior US official Derek Chollet.

Lyne Barlow’s offending totalled £2.6 million, a court heard, and was one of the biggest frauds investigated by Durham Police.

Ten people were killed in the blast at a service station and convenience store in the Co Donegal village on Friday afternoon.

Victims told of partners deliberately moving objects to make them fall over and hiding medication

Central bank plans ‘orderly’ close to scheme after mini-Budget chaos

Police escalated attempted murder case to murder probe after man’s death

Justice Secretary Brandon Lewis said he is ‘glad that barristers have now agreed to return to work’ and described the development as a ‘breakthrough’.