Reform’s path to No 10 is being overhyped, says former Downing Street adviser
The Independentby Maja Anushka·25 Aug 2026
Nigel Farage's chances of becoming prime minister are being overstated, according to a former Downing Street adviser, who believes the next general election remains "Labour's to lose".
Lakeland’s 10-in-1 pan looks like the always pan pro – I put it to the test
The Independentby Lois Borny·25 Aug 2026
No doubt kick-started by the wildly popular Our Place always pan, which does everything from boil a mountain of penne to roast a whole chicken, multi-purpose cookware has really caught on.
Target apologizes and pulls children’s Halloween costume after racism backlash
The Independentby Tom Murray·25 Aug 2026
Target has apologized and pulled a children’s Halloween costume that it acknowledged was “offensive” after facing backlash on social media.
I taste-tested 8 of the best supermarket pizzas – here’s my honest verdict
The Independentby Alice Reynolds·25 Aug 2026
Pizza is one of the best dishes for a quick meal. Whether you’re hosting friends, or simply having a break from cooking, the choice often lands on one of the best supermarket pizzas.
Best supermarket olive oils, taste-tested by a food editor
The Independentby Emma Henderson·25 Aug 2026
As the rising price of olive oil edges the drizzling commodity ever closer to ‘special occasion’ status, choosing the right bottle has become tricky.
Beauty technician fired because she was struggling with menopause wins £32,000 payout
The Independentby Dylan Bilyard·25 Aug 2026
A top beauty therapist has won over £32,000 after she was was fired because she was struggling with the menopause.
Leader of fringe New Zealand religious group jailed over 70-year-old follower’s death
The Independentby Maroosha Muzaffar·25 Aug 2026
The leader of a fringe religious group in New Zealand has been sentenced to more than 10 years in jail over the death of a 70-year-old woman who had travelled from China to live in his house called...
Budget airline targets older workers in new recruitment drive
The Independentby Alan Jones·25 Aug 2026
A new campaign has been launched by easyJet as the airline seeks to recruit more mature workers for its cabin crew positions.
These high street bags give a nod to Mulberry, Goyard, DeMellier and more
The Independentby Sabrina Sahota·25 Aug 2026
Finding the perfect work bag that’s comfortable, stylish and fits all of your essentials, from your lunch to gym kit, can be a challenge.
Iran claims there is a $10 million bounty on Barron Trump
The Independentby Brendan Rascius·25 Aug 2026
Iranian state media has claimed there is a $10 million bounty on Barron Trump, President Donald Trump’s 20-year-old son, according to a new report nearly six months into the U.S. war with Iran.
Lindsay Clancy trial: Mother reveals how postpartum psychosis stole her reality
The Independentby Laura Ungar·25 Aug 2026
About two weeks after giving birth, Bridget María Chesterton was found curled up on her bathroom floor, confused and saying things that made little sense.
Israel’s Netanyahu claims Iran tried to murder one of his sons
The Independentby Andreea Popescu·25 Aug 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that Iran tried to kill one of his sons. However, he gave no details about when the alleged plot took place, which son was targeted or how...
Australia bans fully AI-generated songs from music charts after Madonna cover
The Independentby Shahana Yasmin·25 Aug 2026
Australia has banned wholly AI-generated songs from its official music charts, with a controversial cover of Madonna’s “Like a Prayer” set to become one of the first casualties of the new rules.
Heartbreaking Lindsay Clancy trial comes down to one question
The Independentby Paul Farrell·25 Aug 2026
Jurors in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial are expected to hear from the final witnesses Tuesday after nearly a month of testimony centered on her mental state when she killed her three young...
The long wait for answers one year after Israel strike killed journalists in Gaza
The Independentby Sam Mednick·25 Aug 2026
It’s been a year since Israeli soldiers killed 22 Palestinians, including journalists and rescue workers, in a double strike on a hospital in Gaza. No one has been held accountable.
Melrose unveils £73m compensation programme after US chemical incident
The Independentby Holly Williams·25 Aug 2026
Melrose has revealed plans to launch a compensation programme worth up to 100 million US dollars (£73.4 million) following a chemical incident at its GKN Aerospace site in California earlier this...
NRL makes a special rule change to help Jai Arrow reach 100 Rabbitohs games
The Independentby Via AP news wire·25 Aug 2026
Motor neurone disease is not likely to stop Jai Arrow trying to bring up a career milestone in Australia's National Rugby League.
Home office updates to upgrade your WFH routine
The Independentby Sam Wylie-Harris·25 Aug 2026
With the switch in seasons and start of a new term, comes that back-to-school vibe… with thoughts turning to the perfect work-life balance.
Lisa Riley hits out at ‘absolutely horrendous’ AI pregnancy posts
The Independentby Carla Feric·25 Aug 2026
Emmerdale star Lisa Riley has hit out at a series of “absolutely horrendous” AI fake posts suggesting she is pregnant.
Burnham refuses to rule out tax rises in upcoming autumn Budget
The Independentby Rich Booth·25 Aug 2026
Andy Burnham has refused to dismiss potential tax increases in the upcoming Budget, stating he "won’t be unrealistic" regarding the state of public finances.
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