There are enough flu patients each day to fill the facilities of more than three hospital trusts

Neurodivergent individuals – particularly autistic people and those with ADHD – are overrepresented within prison populations, according to research

Health bosses are warning this winter could see the ‘most severe flu outbreak in decades’

The King has previously spoken of the ‘shock’ of his cancer diagnosis

Beloved tree has been a festive treat for residents for over a decade

Economy contracted by 0.1% in October, according to the Office for National Statistics

A rising trend of in-work poverty means many earners are struggling to get by

This is the terrifying moment a train passenger launches a bottle attack on strangers.

All the essential cost of living information you need in December

Celebrity doctor and former Strictly Come Dancing contestant backs launch of new national lifeline for young people in crisis after donations surged past £100,000 last weekend

This strategic overhaul follows revelations from the inquiry into the 2018 Novichok poisoning of Dawn Sturgess

Teaching unions have been calling for more investment in mental health services to help tackle the absence crisis

Almost half of adults, 25.9 million, report feeling lonely in the UK, but experts stress AI is not the answer

A suspected drink-driver fled the scene of a car crash whilst leaving a seriously injured passenger behind.

Sergeant Sevket Gurgur was dismissed without notice after a misconduct hearing

The deputy prime minister intervened after being subject to racist abuse from Reform UK politicians

Anthony Gilheaney is on trial at the Old Bailey accused of using his Mercedes to run over five pedestrians during the early hours of December 25 2024

National Cyber Security Centre revealed there had been recent ‘targeting against commercial messaging apps including Signal’

Christmas shopping is underway, but with prices rising, ideas about how much is acceptable to spend on presents have shifted.

Mohammed Ouslimane lost a racial and religious discrimination claim against his employer

The former prime minister praised the home secretary’s ‘radical’ style and the ‘political philosophy’ behind her immigration crackdown, comparing it to his own approach in power

Kevin Gosden tells Tara Cobham about the disappearance of his 14-year-old son Andrew almost two decades ago, as he backs The Independent’s SafeCall campaign

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Border Force officers seized more than 2,000 live tarantulas in one month, 302 of which were protected endangered species

Exclusive: Overseas aid money to be used to tackle illegal migration from Bangladesh by paying its government to crack down on rogue agents selling bogus visas

As a damning new report on Britain’s ‘two-tier’ stripping of citizen’s rights is released, Bel Trew reports on the legislation leaving swathes of Britons in the Middle East vulnerable

Barry Dawson, 60, was killed after being shot through his living room window

Northumberland County Councillor Shaun Knowles has been accused of ‘wasting taxpayer money’

Our community say the Commons’ dramatic 100–100 tie on plans for a bespoke UK–EU customs union has intensified the debate over Brexit’s economic fallout, with many arguing that renewed alignment is both necessary and politically overdue.

Freemasons swear an oath of loyalty to the fraternity's principles and to supporting fellow members

‘The fires can be so powerful they can decimate a room in seconds,’ charity says in warning over substandard e-bike batteries

Police are appealing for information following the robbery on 25 September

The council’s office was also damaged, with toilets and lifts vandalised

Roy Marsh, 86, has criticised officers’ ‘unnecessary’ behaviour after being made to pay £150

Soaring prices of ingredients has led many food companies to adapt their recipes to cut costs, as well as reducing serving sizes in a process sometimes referred to as “skimpflation”

Migrant rights groups call on the data watchdog to investigate ‘unresolved’ problems with eVisa rollout

The government-backed scheme could see firms direct customers towards better financial returns

Yellow weather warnings issued in Wales, Scotland and northern England over Saturday and Sunday

Nigel Farage recently batted off suggestions he was welcoming in too many ex-Tories

New research shows a fourfold increase in the numbers of young people using specialist mental health care in the last two decades

The adult content creator, real name Tia Billinger, said she is ‘not knowledgeable about politics’, but backed Reform UK’s policies on tax and immigration

The fast food chain noted ‘further signs of improvement’ throughout the current year

She wore a wig in an attempt to disguise herself as she stole seven bags of dog food

Hsiao Mei-Lin is now fighting a legal test case over when WhatsApp messages become legally binding

The 33-seater was last seen onscreen during last year’s Christmas Day finale

Eight brands are affected by the warning and are at risk of catching fire