A fourth-generation farmer described his fears that he would have to sell a quarter of his farm if Labour introduced their proposed agricultural inheritance tax hikes. Tom Edwards told The Independent his family has been farming since 1906. He brough ...

Labour’s first big reform in reversing the 40-year legacy of Margaret Thatcher is set to come into place with the legislation to renationalise the railways passing through parliament

Police issue urgent appeal after baby’s body discovered near M61 in Little Hulton, Salford

Critics say President Javier Milei’s plan to privatise river management will cause environmental damage

 

Woman treated by therapist Aicha Dehdouh says French-Algerian author’s prize-winning book Houris uses her story

Angela Rayner hands Andy Burghart his arse on a plate at PMQs, but sounds unconvincing on farmers tax row

 

From pro athletes to Parkrun enthusiasts, runners of all stripes told us what gifts they would love to unwrap on Christmas Day

The Australian’s book about his parents’ love and his father’s horrific experience of Burma’s Death Railway won the illustrious nonfiction award. Here he talks about finding beauty and hope in the age of extinction and despair

At summing up, lawyers say Gisèle Pelicot wanted to show how people still defend rape in France in 2024

After Whitehall protest, Labour MPs in rural areas request advice and guidance for farmers over changes to inheritance tax

Amos Hochstein to meet Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday after Beirut discussions over deal to end fighting

John Healey says some vessels had in effect been retired already but Tories claim UK’s military strength will be affected

Giggs handed out hundreds of new limited-edition cake and custard kits known as Custard by Giggs

The driver was detained by police shortly afterwards

The venue currently only has very limited outdoor space

The new technology allows buses to be charged in as little as six minutes

The shiny new store will also be selling fresh bread and pastries alongside hot drinks to takeaway

The building has been unoccupied since 2017