UK Police Arrest 66 for Terrorism Links at Labour Conference

The arrest of 66 people outside Labour’s conference on suspicion of supporting Palestine Action reveals a troubling expansion of counter-terrorism powers into the realm of political activism. The Shifting Landscape of Dissent The mass arrests in...

Ingol in shutdown as explosive devices found in property

“We appreciate that this will be concerning for the local community, but we want to reassure all residents we are working extremely hard with all our partners to make the address safe and bring this matter to a swift conclusion.” Police say they...

Scotland's best Airbnb cottages for countryside escape named including 'fairytale spot'

The best cottages in Scotland for a cosy getaway have been named(Image: Airbnb) The top cottages in Scotland for a "countryside escape" have been named. With autumn in full swing, many people will be looking to book a cosy rural getaway. On...

Savage pension and property raids. Higher-rate taxes for all. Even confiscation of assets. Just some of the ways DAN HANNAN is told Rachel Reeves is trying to balance the Budget... and MUCH worse is to come

Tax rises are not a necessity. They are a choice – and an extremely unwise choice, given that the private sector is already groaning under the heaviest tax burden since the 1940s. This point cannot be stressed enough. In the run-up to next month’s...

What critical infrastructure does China own in the UK?

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

UK finance body outlines support for tokenized assets

Homepage > News > Finance > UK finance body outlines support for tokenized assets The United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the country’s top finance sector watchdog, has set out plans to support tokenization in asset management,...

Britons are told to brace for a surge in RATS thanks to an unusually high acorn season

It's been a bumper year for acorns, fruit and nuts. While this may sound like something out of an autumnal fairytale, experts have warned it could trigger a surge in pests. Specialists say the bumper season could lead to a spike in rat activity as...

Firms in England set for £1bn business rates hike next year

Businesses across England are expected to face a £1 billion increase in their property taxes next year, following the release of the latest inflation data. The Office for National Statistics confirmed on Wednesday that Consumer Prices Index (CPI)...

Secret triangular island next to Britain’s ‘poshest town’ could be yours for just a few quid next month

A SECRET triangular island next to Britain’s “poshest town” could be yours for just a few quid next month. What’s even better is that you could still enjoy London life while enjoying the self-contained island retreat. Sign up for the Money...

Cannabis farmer brought into the UK by people traffickers will be deported

An Albanian cannabis farmer who was brought into the UK by people traffickers will be deported. Mateo Caushi was arrested trying to run away from police when they raided an address on The Lanes in Darlington, County Durham, in June. The...

Hermès Fashion Success Spurs Steady Q3 Growth Ahead of Grace Wales Bonner Designer Changeover

PARIS – Can newly appointed menswear creative director Grace Wales Bonner maintain Hermès momentum? The news that the 35-year-old British Jamaican designer will take over from Véronique Nichanian, who has been in the post for 37 years, was...

I stayed at Celebrity Traitors star Charlotte Church's life-changing wellbeing retreat and the price might surprise you

Have a passion for homes? So does Jo, the Property Editor for WalesOnline who writes about dream homes, renovations, property news, and interiors, as well as epic property life stories and property celebrity interviews. Judge on BBC's Best House...

My First $1 Million: Real Estate Investor, 54, Rural Midwest

Welcome to Kiplinger's My First $1 Million series, in which we hear from people who have made $1 million. They're sharing how they did it and what they're doing with it. This time, we hear from a 54-year-old married real estate investor who lives...

Scotland First Minister visits historical Mandala House in Blantyre

* Along with Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital and Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) * The historic site located was formerly a residence built in 1882 by the African Lakes Corporation for their managers built in the colonial style *...

Ellen DeGeneres gives fans a rare glimpse inside her £24 million Cotswolds mansion after move to UK with Portia de Rossi

The former talk show host, 67, posted a clip to Instagram showing her dogs, Sport and Kid, racing around the living room of her ultra-modern countryside home — a striking, minimalist property estimated to be worth around £24 million.

Annual UK house price growth slows as London sees average property values fall

Annual house price growth slowed in August, with London being the only English region where property values fell, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures. The annual rate of growth in property values in August was 3.0%, according...

The Knowledge Economy: Nobel Laureates Highlight Innovation and Intellectual Property as Keys to Sustained Economic Growth

At a pivotal moment for the world economy, the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics rightly honors Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt for showing how the forces of innovation drive sustained economic growth and lift global living standards....

Real estate market heats up as investors flood in

Investors have been flooding back into Australia’s property market at an eight-year high, fuelled by low interest rates and tight rental supply, sparking fierce competition and hefty profits for sellers. Investor activity has surged over the past...

Brits' health at risk by 'silent killer' that could be lurking in your home

One doctor has shared a warning about a 'silent killer' lurking in homes (stock image)(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) As autumn progresses, many of us are turning up the heating and lighting fires to stay warm. However, a doctor has warned that...

'Incredible houses in a third-grade location': Why The Block failed to fire

The 2025 season of The Block brought a mixed bag of results, with three houses selling and two passing in at auction. While some agents were thrilled with the results, others weren’t as happy – and all agreed that the reserves of $2.99 million...