Emma Thompson, Gisèle Pelicot and Dawn French will be among the headliners at Hay Festival when the annual celebration of ...

New research challenges the notion that mental and physical decline is inevitable in old age, finding that many people over ...

Charles attended the annual Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey with the Queen and Prince and Princess of Wales.

The Cheltenham Festival is back and the 2026 edition promises to be action-packed and, perhaps, a little unpredictable though there is sure to be four incredible days of racing culminating in Friday’s ...

Business and Money Editor Karl Matchett explains how Middle East instability could push up energy bills and mortgage rates – and what it might mean for your finances – in the latest Independent Money ...

Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has reconciled with ex-teammates Andrew Strauss and Matt Prior since his retirement.

But in a humiliating development, he flew around 4,500 miles – and never actually met Mr Trump during his visit. The ...

Conflict in the Middle East has been unleashing turmoil in the world’s financial markets and has pushed wholesale oil prices ...

Collins is one of the most memorable I’m a Celebrity campmates, having spent just 72 hours in the jungle before leaving in ...

Pietersen reportedly had a difficult relationship with Swann and Prior during the latter stages of his playing career ...

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East poses an increasing threat of economic damage to the UK, Sir Keir Starmer has warned.

France flanker Oscar Jegou has been cited and faces a disciplinary hearing after an alleged gouging incident during his ...