Wednesday’s Prime Minister’s Questions will be the last before Parliament is suspended, or “prorogued”, ahead of the start of a new session on May 13. The weekly grilling is likely to see Sir Keir face further questions from the Conservatives about Lord Peter Mandelson, following a day when Labour MPs were whipped to oppose a […]
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He expressed his “particular gratitude to you all for the great honour of addressing this Joint Meeting of Congress”. In the packed chamber, he thanked the American people “on behalf of the Queen and myself” for welcoming them to the US to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. His first remarks prompted […]
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A memorial wall in Golders Green, north London, has been targeted in a suspected arson attack. The Metropolitan Police said it received reports of a fire at the site in Limes Avenue on Monday, but the wall itself was not damaged. Counter Terrorism Policing is leading the investigation – but the incident is not being […]
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The Independent’s iconic Pride List, which recognises LGBT changemakers across the country, is returning to mark Pride month. In line with our commitment to championing the LGBT community, this publication has released its 2026 Pride programme, which spans editorial, events, commercial collaborations, and industry initiatives. We are proud to announce that we have again partnered […]
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Key Points AI-generated content UK restaurants are increasingly adding higher service charges, with 15% becoming common and some reaching 20% Legislation ensures service charges go directly to staff, but many diners are resisting changes to tipping norms Experts suggest patrons can ask for service charges to be removed if unsatisfied, but etiquette advises politeness Created […]
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Police are investigating a suspected arson attack at a memorial wall in north London. Scotland Yard said the investigation was being led by counter-terrorism policing, but it was not being treated as a terrorist incident. No arrests have yet been made and the memorial wall was not damaged. The memorial wall is a tribute to […]
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The police are probing a suspected arson attack at a memorial wall for the Iranian and Jewish community. Counter-terror police are investigating an attempt to set fire to the wall in Golders Green, north London, in the early hours of Monday morning. A ‘man dressed in black’ was said to have set fire to part […]
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Brooke Davies Published April 28, 2026 12:03pm Updated April 28, 2026 1:12pm A dad-of-one is facing huge financial strain after a London council fined him £1,000 for an envelope he left on top of a bin bag. Nidas Ratkevicius said he hardly remembers leaving the paper slip on top of the bin in Hounslow, which […]
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