Cyber security officials have confirmed they are aiding an investigation after a minister said the UK government had been hacked. Trade Minister Sir Chris Bryant said earlier that investigations were ...

Downing Street says the UK remains in "active conversations with US counterparts at all levels of government" about a wide-ranging tech deal. The BBC understands talks over the Technology Prosperity ...

The UK is "rapidly developing" plans to prepare the whole country for the possible outbreak of war, the armed forces minister has said. Underlining the role civilians would have to play in a major ...

The latest CBI Economic Forecast finds businesses swimming against the powerful tides of weak demand, elevated labour and energy costs, and ongoing domestic and global uncertainty. In spite of these ...

SHAUN MURPHY beat John Higgins in a huge last-16 clash at the UK Championship. The Magician won a deciding frame thriller to progress, while Elliot Slessor was whitewashed by Barry Hawkins. Please ...

Figure of 204,000 in 12 months to June 2025 is lowest since 2021, statistics body says Net migration to the UK has fallen by more than two-thirds to 204,000 in a single year, the lowest annual figure ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

There were 257,000 British nationals who left the country in the year ending December 2024, compared with the previous estimate of just 77,000. The numbers were revised on Tuesday after the Office for ...

The United Kingdom has announced a drastic reduction in the protections for asylum seekers and refugees under a new plan aimed at slashing irregular immigration and countering the far right. The ...

UK economy shows growth of 0.1% in Q3, versus forecasts for 0.2% GDP in September contracts by 0.1% Data underline weak growth picture for Reeves' November budget JLR hit drags on economy Motor ...

Taylor Swift’s Eras tour among the big events driving spending, as British artists perform well overseas and job numbers rise The music industry contributed a record total of £8bn to the UK economy in ...

Starting January 2026, English proficiency requirements for Skilled Worker and High Potential Individual visas will rise to B2 level, while the High Potential route will expand to include more ...