Scots comedian Fern Brady investigated by watchdog after claims tour poster ‘mocks Christian faith’

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with workers and wards of The Defenders of the Fatherland Foundation in Moscow, Russia on March 6, 2025. Amid global tensions over the war with Ukraine, the UK has dismissed Russia's claim that it is the "main instigator" of conflict worldwide. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is working on a peace plan with Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and Emmanuel Macron to address the situation. Full Article

Your support helps The Independent to cover important stories like reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech developments on the ground. Donations enable journalists to provide unbiased reporting and analysis across the political spectrum without paywalls. Amidst market turmoil and recession fears sparked by President Trump's trade policies, The Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq are facing significant losses, with the latter on track for its worst day since 2022. Full Article

Mike Amesbury, the MP for Runcorn and Helsby in Cheshire, faces a suspended 10-week prison sentence for assaulting a man in the street. He has announced he will "step aside at the earliest opportunity" after being given the sentence, following his guilty plea in January. Amesbury, expelled by Labour after the incident, won the seat last July and is now facing a by-election, potentially timed to coincide with local elections on May 1. Full Article

Dan Walker and Nadiya Bychkova's close friendship, formed during their time on Strictly in 2021, has continued to thrive three years later with regular outings, award ceremonies, and red carpet events. The pair's bond is the talk of the Strictly cast, who are reportedly 'obsessed' with their relationship, highlighted by their use of the lobster emoji as a secret code. Despite being married to his wife Sarah for 23 years, Dan's public friendship with Nadiya...

In a Reddit post, a user questioned why airplane passengers must put their seats upright during takeoff and landing. Experts explained that these are the riskiest parts of the flight, with 49% of deaths occurring during landing. Seats must be upright for impact protection and ease of evacuation in case of emergencies, as reclined seats reduce space for occupants to escape quickly. Following plane safety protocols, such as reading safety briefings and knowing emergency procedures,...

Keir Starmer's spokesman dismissed Donald Trump's claim that Ukraine could cease to exist after its war with Russia, emphasizing the UK's commitment to supporting Ukraine as a sovereign territory for European and British security. The UK government has positioned itself as a diplomatic mediator between the US and Europe, advocating for a lasting peace in Ukraine despite differences with the White House, which has halted military aid to pressure Ukraine into negotiations. Cabinet Office minister...