The IndependentExtremism Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after knife attack on police officer in Londonindependent.co.uk - Zamira Rahim A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a female police officer was attacked with two knives. Officers were called to a …
The IndependentOpinion Boris Johnson turned up at PMQs, but how do you interrogate someone who's not even pretending to tell the truth?independent.co.uk - Tom Peck A novel experience, on Wednesday at noon, when the prime minister rose at the despatch box for what is known as Prime Minister’s Questions. Boris …
The IndependentUK News Thurrock deaths: 39 bodies found in lorry container at Essex industrial parkindependent.co.uk - Jon Sharman The bodies of 39 people have been found in a lorry container in Essex, police have said. One teenager was found dead alongside 38 adults at an …
The IndependentPascal Pascal Blasio: Businessman who blew up his shop in ‘colossal’ explosion to claim £50k insurance, injuring 81, jailedindependent.co.uk - Peter Stubley A businessman who blew up his furniture shop, injuring 81 people, and tried to claim £50,000 in insurance has been jailed for 20 years. Pascal Blasio, …
The IndependentUK News Boris Johnson news - live: Bid for pre-Christmas election gathers support, as PM holds surprise Brexit meeting with Corbynindependent.co.uk - Adam Forrest Boris Johnson has been forced to “pause” his Brexit deal legislation after MPs rejected his plans to fast-track his withdrawal agreement bill through …
The IndependentUK News Nicola Sturgeon hints SNP could vote with Boris Johnson for a general election 'before Christmas'independent.co.uk - Rob Merrick Nicola Sturgeon has backed a general election “before Christmas”, suggesting the SNP will vote for it if Boris Johnson tries to take the plunge. The …
The IndependentIcon version of the Flipboard logoIrelandBrexit: Boris Johnson accused of misleading parliament after saying there would be 'no checks' between Northern Ireland Britainindependent.co.uk - Lizzy Buchan Boris Johnson has been accused of misleading parliament after he claimed there would be "no checks" between Northern Ireland and Britain after Brexit. …
The IndependentUK News Boris Johnson in talks with Jeremy Corbyn over new timetable to push…independent.co.uk Boris Johnson has entered talks with Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn over a new timetable to push his Brexit deal through the House of Commons. But there …
The Independent Shane O’Brien: ‘Most wanted criminal’ jailed for murdering man in bar after three years on run throughout Europeindependent.co.uk - Zamira Rahim One of Britain’s most wanted fugitives has been jailed following a three-and-a half year global manhunt. Shane O’Brien was sentenced to life in …
The Independent Deaths linked to violent unrest over food, water and fuel insecurity to rise 'in coming years'independent.co.uk - Sam Russell The authors of a “Chaos Map” which charts deaths linked to violent unrest arising from food, water or fuel insecurity have suggested that the number …
The Independent UK weather forecast: Possible ‘danger to life’ as Britain faces torrential rain and flash floodingindependent.co.uk - Jon Sharman Fast-flowing or deep floodwater could pose "a danger to life" on Friday and Saturday as torrential rain batters much of Wales and northern England …
The Independent Britain should pay £39bn Brexit 'divorce bill' even if it leaves wit…independent.co.uk - Andrew Woodcock Britain should pay its £39 billion Brexit “divorce bill” even if it leaves the EU without a deal, a new parliamentary report has said. A House of …
The Independent Brexit: Ireland backs new Article 50 extension to delay EU exit until February next yearindependent.co.uk - Jon Stone Ireland has backed backed a further extension of Article 50 that would see the Brexit deadline delayed until February next year. Taoiseach Leo …
The Independent Woman’s breast cancer detected by thermal imaging scan at tourist attractionindependent.co.uk - Zamira Rahim A woman who noticed an unusual heat coming from her chest while using a thermal imaging camera at an Edinburgh tourist attraction has been diagnosed …
The IndependentUK News Thurrock deaths - latest: Murder investigation launched after 39 bodies found in lorry containerindependent.co.uk - Samuel Osborne A murder investigation has been launched after 39 bodies were found in a lorry container on an industrial estate in Essex. The victims, which include …
The IndependentUK News General election before Christmas moves step closer as key Tory and …independent.co.uk - Rob Merrick A pre-Christmas general election has moved a step closer after a government minister said it was the only way to break the Brexit deadlock and Labour …
The IndependentUK News Child sex abuse survivors ‘traumatised again’ by facing attackers in court buildings before hearingsindependent.co.uk - Jane Dalton Survivors of childhood sexual abuse are forced to come face-to-face with their tormentors in court buildings while waiting for cases to be heard, a …
The IndependentUK News Parents of children with special educational needs attempting suicide as schools lock them out, report suggestsindependent.co.uk - Eleanor Busby Parents of children with special educational needs (SEND) have attempted suicide amid a battle to secure school places and adequate support for their …
The IndependentUK News Decriminalising drug possession could save lives, say MPsindependent.co.uk - May Bulman Ministers must consider decriminalising the possession of drugs, MPs have said in a new report that calls for “radical change” to the UK’s …
The IndependentUK News Mystery of Cornish island strewn with rubber bands solved by seabird expertsindependent.co.uk - Jane Dalton When an uninhabited island became littered with thousands of brown, yellow and green elastic bands, experts were initially baffled. Especially …
The IndependentUK News Government criticised for failing to provide sustainable funding solution to domestic abuse refugesindependent.co.uk - Maya Oppenheim The government has been criticised for failing to offer a sustainable funding solution to refuges providing support to women fleeing domestic abuse …
The IndependentUK News For seventeen spectacular minutes, the House of Commons actually had an opinion on Brexitindependent.co.uk - Tom Peck If you’re confused by all this, then take comfort from the fact you’re meant to be. None of this is meant to make any sense. That’s the whole plan. If …
The IndependentUK News Boris Johnson news - live: Brexit bill ‘paused’ after MPs vote for it but kill off plan for Halloween exitindependent.co.uk - Adam Forrest MPs have voted in favour of a Brexit withdrawal bill for the first time – but killed off Boris Johnson’s proposal to ram it through Parliament, …
The IndependentBrexit MPs, if you won't kill off Boris Johnson's Brexit bill then give us the Final Sayindependent.co.uk - Alastair Campbell Regardless of whether you voted Leave or Remain, you’re almost certainly frustrated that Brexit dominates the agenda, day after day, with the country …
The IndependentIcon version of the Flipboard logoUK News How your MP voted for Boris Johnson's Brexit dealindependent.co.uk - Lizzy Buchan Boris Johnson's Brexit deal has cleared its first Commons hurdle after the prime minister secured a 30-strong majority for his blueprint. In a Commons …
The IndependentUK News Brexit: More than 300,000 sign letter demanding Final Say referendum in just three daysindependent.co.uk - Chiara Giordano More than 300,000 people have signed a letter in just three days demanding a Final Say referendum on Brexit. The open letter, organised by the …
The IndependentUK News Brexit vote: Boris Johnson slams brakes on his deal after MPs reject three-day timetableindependent.co.uk - Rob Merrick Boris Johnson has been forced to slam the brakes on his Brexit deal after suffering another damaging Commons defeat and after hinting at a general …
The IndependentIcon version of the Flipboard logoBrexit MPs vote down bid to ram Brexit bill through Commons, throwing Boris…independent.co.uk - Lizzy Buchan Boris Johnson has suffered a spectacular blow to his Brexit plans after MPs voted down a bid to ram his deal through the Commons before Halloween. The …
The IndependentIcon version of the Flipboard logoUK News Brexit deal approved by Commons for first time as Boris Johnson wins…independent.co.uk - Rob Merrick MPs have approved Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal in principle, taking the country closer than ever before to leaving the European Union. The withdrawal …
