Former husband of Nicola Sturgeon sentenced to more than five years behind bars after making extravagant purchases with party funds

The Makerfield by-election winner has spoken out on income tax, stamp duty and more – so what might change?

Ten years ago today, on 23 June 2016, the UK narrowly voted to leave the European Union in a referendum that sent shockwaves across Britain and the rest of Europe.

The Independent relives the EU referendum night 10 years ago – from the moment the polls closed to the dawning realisation that the Leave campaign had won

The survey, conducted by Merlin Strategy for The Independent, found that 55 per cent of people want a return to freedom of movement, while just 16 per cent said they oppose it

The Met Office has issued a rare ‘red warning’ for temperatures which are expected to reach 39C

Andy Burnham is preparing for a Labour leadership contest that could make him Britain's prime minister within weeks

Swathes of the UK are to see record-breaking temperatures of up to 40C

Both former defence minister Al Carns and Sir Keir Starmer’s chief secretary Darren Jones have not ruled out a leadership bid

The watchdog discovered that the ticket resller was employing an unlawful method known as ‘drip pricing’

Keir Starmer took office in July 2024 following a landslide victory at the general election but has since overseen a massive decline in popularity for the government as discontent with his leadership grew

Our community reflects on the night of the Brexit referendum ten years on, sharing sharply contrasting memories shaped by shock, celebration and everything in between as the result came in and a country changed overnight

Northern leaders say the Tory government’s post-Brexit Levelling Up programme to spread wealth across the UK has failed

The RAC warns drivers not to travel unless necessary as car breakdowns will also be far more likely

Charities have also warned about caring for cats in the heat

Teachers and unions say schools can become unbearably hot for students and staff

Soaring temperatures should be seen as public health threat, expert warns as temperatures expected to smash records set in June 1976

Brexit fractured the European Union, and it broke British politics

The letter set in motion the negotiations that led to the 1783 Treaty of Paris, when Britain formally recognised the independence of the United States

The Met Police hailed a six-month pilot programme in Croydon as a success

A new survey has revealed that 27 per cent of UK families do not have a summer holiday booked

Gas prices for winter are more volatile than in recent years following the conflict in the Middle East and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz

Counter-terrorism officers were brought in to investigate the attacks, which are suspected to have an anti-Muslim motivation

Thalha Jubair, 20, and Owen Flowers, 18, hacked TfL’s network between August 29 2024 and September 6 2024

The majority of British prime ministers over the years have been Anglican

Donaldson was found guilty at Newry Crown Court of 18 historical sexual offences against two women when they were children

Smiling ‘King of the North’ makes triumphant return to Westminster as PM steps down ‘with good grace’

The trial was originally intended to involve about 226 people aged between 10 and almost 16 when it was launched in November

One person died in Friday’s crash, while others remain in critical condition

Amar Ilyas, 41, used the nickname ‘Killer’

Yousef Algasim warns about the rise of ‘racist and hateful rhetoric’ in Britain after his son Mohammed was murdered in Cambridge last year, adding that a tourist or student who ‘does not feel safe will see no reason to stay’

Jeffrey Donaldson was found guilty at Newry Crown Court on Monday

Thousands gathered before dawn at Stonehenge to welcome the summer solstice, celebrating the year’s longest day with music, dancing and quiet reflection as the sun rose over the ancient stone circle.

Our community was split on what brought down the prime minister – with some arguing he was undone by a series of damaging mistakes, while others said his lack of connection with voters made his downfall inevitable

Nutritionists warn this marketing tactic gives products a ‘health halo’ effect and many of these foods aren’t necessarily healthier

Some schools have also relaxed uniform rules during the heatwave

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has become the sixth leader to announce they are stepping down in a decade of turbulent U.K. politics

Decision comes as royal household prepares to release a new report aimed at increasing ‘clarity and accessibility’

The former minister could run for the Labour leadership uncontested after his return to the Commons

In The Room co-host and former No 10 special advisor Cleo Watson has reacted to Keir Starmer’s emotional resignation speech, drawing parallels to her former boss Theresa May’s departure.

Starmer was not popular the day before he walked into 10 Downing Street

A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder but has been bailed

Starmer announced his resignation on Monday morning outside Downing Street

A tearful Sir Keir unveiled his resignation plan in an address outside Number 10 this morning

Reform UK’s claim to be the nation’s anti-establishment party is undermined by the number of former Conservative ministers in its ranks – a weakness Restore Britain looks set to exploit.

Nigel Farage has been busy.

‘Manchesterism’ underpins veteran politician’s plan for Britain. Here’s what Burnham says he would do as PM

A smiling Duke of Sussex is kneeling and hugging Archie and his daughter Princess Lilibet in the image posted by his wife

From farmers and veterans to judges and pensioners, Helen MacNamara and Cleo Watson ask whether the prime minister’s legacy will be defined by the very groups he alienated on the road to reform, as reported by Athena Stavrou and Maja Anushka

Upcoming heatwave and warm weather in May set to cause rise in pollen levels across England and Wales

The Independent looks at all the times Keir Starmer has U-turned on his promises since taking office

Labour leader bows to growing pressure following Andy Burnham’s dramatic victory in Makerfield by-election

A rare red heat warning has been issued as tempeatures could reach up to 40C

The prime minister’s statement was about preserving his dignity – but became a rare display of emotion from a leader whom the public has struggled to warm to, writes political editor David Maddox

Here’s what could happen in a Labour leadership contest and when a new prime minister would take office

The former New Labour minister has previously contested the leadership twice. Nicole Wootton-Cane looks at the life and career of the Greater Manchester mayor, who hopes to be Britain’s next prime minister

Message allegedly read ‘snap up these deals quicker than a croc can catch a kid’

The heat could bring disruptions to rail, road and air travel, with the possibility of some tarmac melting

When the UK voted (narrowly) for Brexit on June 23 2016, nobody really knew what would happen next

Charles will welcome the fourth prime minister of his reign – after Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer

Rik Rok teamed up with Shaggy on the 2001 hit, but has now been pulled into a family feud