Sydney beachfront properties have been flooded and coastal infrastructure was damaged after a large swell combined with a ...

Network Rail, which commissioned the poll of 2,000 UK adults, warned that coming into contact with it can have ‘catastrophic, ...

The Leicestershire firm said homeowner sales ‘remain subdued’ amid caution over spending heavily on major DIY projects.

Supermarket sandwich maker Greencore has agreed a possible £1.2 billion takeover deal for rival Bakkavor in a move set to create a food-to-go giant. The pair have reached an agreement in principle on ...

The Howden Melrose Sevens has announced the inclusion of a Borders U16s and U18s Rugby Sevens tournament as part of its 2025 Sevens Weekend.

The disappearance of a Dorchester couple who failed to return home after spending time with family in Essex is “out of character,” police say. Dorset Police said John and Joan, both aged 76, were last ...

In a statement to the New York Times, his daughter Mercedes confirmed the 65-year-old actor had died from pneumonia.

The Independent’s front page on 2 April 2025 warns of a looming trade war as Trump imposes new tariffs, threatening 25,000 UK car industry jobs and a £1.1 trillion global impact. A volcanic eruption ...

Democratic senator Cory Booker broke the record for the longest speech on the US Senate floor with a marathon critique of president Donald Trump. The New Jersey official took to the floor on Monday ...

Experts said they were ‘devastated’ by the findings, which also show 2024 was one of the worst years on record for ...

The number of contactless card transactions made in 2024 increased by 3.4% annually, according to UK Finance data. Some 18.9 billion contactless transactions were made in 2024 – a 3.4% increase ...

The Chancellor’s spring statement announced last week risks “serious social and economic damage”, Scotland’s Finance Secretary has said.