Alister Jack, the Scottish secretary, tells MPs that cabinet secretary considering issue related to independence referendum Simon Case, the head of the UK civil service, …
Exclusive: Doctors suffering ‘moral distress’ at their powerlessness to help most vulnerable, says head of the Royal College of GPs Ill patients are refusing sicknotes …
While new Tory leader’s rise reflects positive progress, reality of life in UK for ethnic minorities remains complex picture In 1969, the late Queen’s chief …
Cost-of-living crisis: As The Independent shines a spotlight on the challenges facing the UK, we speak to older people who can’t afford to enjoy their …
Exclusive: Eight firms that received pandemic contracts to be urged to withdraw due to ‘clear conflicts of interest’ Families bereaved by Covid will write to …
The 85-year-old British artist plays with traditional still life in his latest exhibition – and stars in its enigmatic centrepiece “Fresh pictures of a very …
UK and Ireland agree to do ‘everything possible’ to restore power sharing in Northern Ireland The UK and Ireland have agreed to do “everything possible” …
Treasury minister in charge of welfare changes made comments in 2013 Politics live: latest updates The Treasury minister responsible for welfare changes wrote a paper …
Singer moved to tears as US president awards him National Humanities Medal after White House performance Elton John was moved to tears after being awarded …
Government policy faces opposition, with many saying that selection does not improve social mobility Academics, education unions and politicians of every hue have attacked government …
Trussonomics: Can it work? Truss and chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng are promising a fresh start, clearly demarcating themselves from their predecessors, writes Emily Carver
Aid agencies say the number of children working in Afghanistan is growing ever since the economy collapsed following the Taliban takeover more than a year …
New UK chancellor aims to reverse inactivity in labour market, especially among over-50s Kwasi Kwarteng will tighten benefit rules for part-time workers, requiring them to …
Chris Cornelius says geology is too challenging and government’s support is merely ‘soundbites’ Why fracking won’t work for the UK – Chris Cornelius and Mark …
Mark Fullbrook was interviewed as witness in proceedings against Julio Herrera Velutini Mark Fullbrook, the new Downing Street chief of staff, has been interviewed by …
A program in central Virginia is aimed at getting people struggling with drug addiction into treatment by giving them support from recovering addicts who have …
Simon Armitage’s poem, which spells out the late monarch’s name acrostically, pays homage to ‘a promise made and kept for life’ Floral Tribute, a poem …
Change to registration process will pave way for thousands of staff trained overseas to come to UK, says government Ministers will introduce legislation as soon …