Committee say use of WhatsApp should be banned on official devices unless there is transparency

Insurers report rise in cases of photos being manipulated with ‘shallowfake’ technology

Reform UK politician condemned over ‘disgusting’ post featuring paparazzi photograph of Narinder Kaur

Activists have been warned that they could face arrest but said they were ‘determined’ to stop the coach from leaving

SNP insiders have revealed a long term succession strategy to ensure controversial former finance minister Kate Forbes does not become leader.

West Yorkshire Police constable Mohammed Adil shared quotes from Hamas military chief with WhatApp contacts, court told

GoFundMe page launched as man accused of murder is remanded in custody by London magistrates

Marcus Monzo appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday after fatal incident in east London

Twelve hour thunderstorm warning has been put in place for much of central England and Wales on Thursday

Labour MP Bell Ribeiro clashed with former Sainsbury’s CEO Justin King over supermarket profits. The pair appeared on ITV’s Peston show on Wednesday to discuss UK supermarkets. Ms Ribeiro said: “I heard earlier supermarkets are profita ...

Left-wing think-tank IPPR said Shell ‘can’t be trusted to drive the green transition’

Exclusive: Asylum seekers in northern France say crackdowns push them to risk the dangerous crossing with more than 700 arriving in a single day

We would like to hear from people who have been affected by postponements and cancellations at the Co-op Live arena

In the US and the UK, what is the real picture on the mass marches and campus rallies? Plus: the fall of Hunza Yousaf

Individuals could win £25,000 or more if they are successful in claim Uber broke taxi booking rules

A police van arrived at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday, 2 May, where Marcus Aurelio Arduini Monzo is appearing charged with the murder of 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin in Hainault. The teenager died on Tuesday as he walked to school. The 36- ...

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), downgraded its forecast for UK growth from 0.7 per cent to 0.4 per cent

Current Mayor of London and Labour Party candidate Sadiq Khan arrived with his wife Saadiya Khan and their dog to cast his vote at the local elections on Thursday (2 May). Mr Khan arrived early at the polling station at St Alban’s Church in south L ...

Mr Swinney announced his candidacy at an event in Scotland this morning after days of speculation

The Independent’s chief political commentator John Rentoul is here to answer all your questions