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Kate's carol service will focus on love and empathy

The Princess of Wales will deliver a heartfelt Christmas message about the importance of love - \"the greatest gift we can receive\" - to those attending her annual carol service.

Woman faces near £2k fine for failing to pay for parking tickets within five minutes

A woman has been landed with a £1,906 bill after she took longer than five minutes to pay for parking at a site in Derby.

BBC warned of Wallace's alleged comments in 2017

The BBC was warned of Gregg Wallace allegedly making lewd comments and asking for the personal phone numbers of female production staff in 2022, it has been claimed.

Sturgeon joins mourners at Godley's Glasgow farewell

The funeral of comedian Janey Godley was brought to a close yesterday with her catchphrase \"Frank, get the door\", and former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was among the mourners.

I can't tie my shoelaces due to dementia, says Stewart

Alastair Stewart has described how he struggles to tie his own shoelaces in his battle against dementia.

Touring Europe for British musicians after Brexit is 'not viable', admits minister

Brexit has made touring in Europe \"simply not economically viable\" for many artists, a minister has admitted.

Blairites are in despair over Starmer's flailing leadership

Someone close to Tony Blair says that Keir Starmer's problem, apart from the fact that his ministers and aides are not very good, is that they are \"a bunch of librarians and academics in charge of a government\".

Top pollster doubts PM's reset will win over public

Sir John Curtice says Keir Starmer ‘lacks a story' and this week's 'plan for change' might not be enough to change that

Fierce rivalry in best British flyweight fight for decades

This time last year, Sunny Edwards was on his way to the USA for a unification world title fight, and Galal Yafai was a five-fight novice.

Wiegman faces twin issues in tactical battle with Hayes

Sarina Wiegman had already highlighted where England need to improve long before Emma Hayes and the United States landed in London ahead of today's marquee clash at Wembley.

Crisis at City has shades of Mourinho's Bridge too far

For all the comments on Pep Guardiola's scratches, some senior figures in football were a bit shocked by the image.

Our favourite brands are at risk from changing demand

Constantly evolving consumer habits are threatening even the biggest names - factor in a competitive marketplace and rising overheads, and they're goners, says Chris Blackhurst

Insurgents fighting Assad's Syrian regime enter Aleppo

Surprise offensive is first time city is attacked since 2016

Macron praises those who helped rebuild Notre-Dame

President visits cathedral as it prepares to reopen next week

Three main Irish parties set for election photo finish

Sinn Fein, Fine Gael and Fianna Fail are virtually neck-and-neck in terms of first preference votes in the Irish general election, according to an exit poll last night.

Ukraine could cede land for peace deal, says Zelensky

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has suggested he would temporarily cede Ukrainian territory to Russia in exchange for joining Nato.

Russia suffers record 2,000 losses in one day, says Kyiv

Claims of unprecedented military casualties for Moscow come as Putin’s forces make advances in eastern Ukraine

Police name mother killed in hit-and-run e-bike crash

A young mother who was killed after she was knocked off an ebike in a hit-and-run crash has been named.

Charity ditches Wallace amid further accusations

Further accusations have been made against TV presenter Gregg Wallace in the wake of him stepping away from hosting hit BBC show MasterChef while a review into complaints is carried out.

Kneecap win legal challenge over Badenoch grant block

Irish language rap group Kneecap have won their legal challenge over a decision by former business secretary Kemi Badenoch to refuse them a £14,250 funding award.

Millions face mortgage bills hike, says Bank of England

Roughly 4.4 million UK households could see hikes to their mortgage repayments over the next three years, the Bank of England has warned.

Mauritius orders review of PM's Chagos Islands deal

The new Mauritian government has ordered an independent review of the Chagos Islands agreement, The Independent understands, throwing the future of Sir Keir Starmer’s deal into even greater uncertainty.

World in most danger for 40 years, MI6 chief warns

The world is at its most dangerous point for 40 years, the head of MI6 has warned, accusing Russia of waging a \"staggeringly reckless campaign\" of sabotage in Europe to undermine support for Ukraine.

Starmer has no other option but to attempt a relaunch

Louise Haigh's resignation from cabinet will mark a return to more disciplined, joined-up government, says Andrew Grice

Alexander handed transport brief after Haigh resigns

Heidi Alexander has been appointed the new transport secretary following yesterday’s surprise resignation of Louise Haigh.

After MPs gave the bill their backing, what comes next?

MPs have voted to approve historic legislation that will pave the way for legalising assisted dying in England and Wales for terminally ill patients.

A day of prayers, heartfelt tales and pin-drop moments

It was a mark of how earnestly MPs approached the assisted dying bill that, I can reveal, some of the most firmly secular members of the House of Commons stood up during the private morning prayers rather than, as some do, sitting down in order to bag a seat without taking part in a religious ceremony.

Assisted dying bill passes second reading by 55 votes

Result paves way for historic change in British social policy

'Sometimes tears come out, you have to be an animal'

Whether you want him to or not, 40-year-old heavyweight Derek Chisora isn’t ready to stop yet

Legacy of 'transcendent' Senna finds another gear

There’s something about sport, and the global fandom the lead protagonists generate, which triggers a propensity to heroworship.