UK economy grew unexpectedly by 0.1% in August
The services sector led the stronger-than-anticipated GDP reading, with economists having forecast a contraction
Open at The IndependentUK
2325 stories
Fish and chip fans told to avoid two cod alternatives in threat to popular takeaway
Some fish stocks have seen their ratings upgraded, including some North Sea herring
Open at The Independent
International trains stopping at second major station in London backed by key Aslef union
The Aslef train drivers union has thrown its weight behind a halt in east London for international services
Open at Evening Standard
Super-rare Harry Potter book full of spelling mistakes sells for over £300,000
JK Rowling's name appears as 'Joanne Rowling'
Open at The Independent
Rare banknotes donated to charity shop sell for more than £85,000
An anonymous donation of 160 banknotes was made to a charity shop in Edinburgh
Open at The Independent
LGBTQ+ people go into hiding in Senegal as hundreds are arrested
At least 320 people detained for ‘acts against nature’ after law criminalising homosexuality toughened, HRW reports Mass arrests, forced HIV testing and barriers to legal representation are part of an escalating crackdo…
Open at The Guardian
Aaron Paul says Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte was ‘an inspiration for so many’
The actor died by suicide at the age of 34.
Open at Evening Standard
Woman charged after allegedly poisoning colleague’s curry lunch with snail pellets
Western Australian police say woman ‘experienced numbness to her tongue’ after tasting the curry at her workplace in Perth Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A woman has been charged after alleg…
Open at The Guardian
'Butt of the joke' Mike Tyson pulled out of giant pigeon video, £1.5m court battle hears
‘The name of the channel is 'Talking Pigeons'. Doesn't that suggest to you that the pigeon would speak?’
Open at The Independent
Body of missing fisherman identified as hunt continue for crew and boat
Police have identified the body of a man recovered during searches for a missing fishing boat and its crew off the Western Isles.
Open at Sky News
Hunt continues for missing fishing boat after body found as police name crew
Police have identified the body of a man recovered during searches for a missing fishing boat and its crew off the Western Isles.
Open at Sky News
Met Police ordered to reinvestigate arrest complaint from Father Ted co-creator
The Metropolitan Police have been ordered to reinvestigate a complaint over the arrest of Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan after a watchdog found failings in the force's handling of the case.
Open at Sky News
London travel news LIVE: Delays across Tube lines as commuters face disruption during rush hour
Various delays on the London Underground are causing issues for commuters during rush hour
Open at Evening Standard
£11m home of London’s oldest restaurant donated to the National Trust
The site at 34-35 Maiden Lane in Covent Garden, central London, has been home to Rules since 1798
Open at The Independent
Can Lena's Dunham new Girls do for 40-year-olds what she did for 23-year-olds? I know it can | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
I was in my early 20s when the classic series debuted and I recognised so much. I can’t wait to see how the reboot takes on a new – equally messy – stage of life HBO’s Girls is coming back, Lena Dunham and her fellow ca…
Open at The Guardian
Mike Tyson in £1.5m legal battle after refusing to appear on camera with giant pigeon
The boxer ‘lost interest’ in his deal, a court heard
Open at The Independent
'Show respect': Britain slams Donald Trump over tiger video after man mauled to death
Skills minister Baroness Smith says US president’s clip is ‘enormously hurtful’
Open at Evening Standard
Revealed: London's worst mobile internet black spots as Sadiq Khan unveils plan to tackle problem
A report and interactive map show how mobile performance varies across the capital, and sets out ten actions London boroughs can take to support better connectivity
Open at Evening Standard
UK economy unexpectedly grows in August despite fall in consumer spending
Latest data showing surprise 0.1% growth is boost to John Healey a fortnight before his first budget Business news – live updates The UK economy unexpectedly continued to grow in August despite a fall in consumer spendi…
Open at The Guardian
Family of man killed by tiger raise concerns about contact with mental health services, inquest hears
The family of William Chapman, who died after he was attacked by a tiger, have expressed concerns about his contact with mental health services before his death, an inquest heard.
Open at Sky News
Family of man killed by tiger raise concerns about his contact with mental health services, inquest hears
The family of William Chapman, who died after he was attacked by a tiger, have expressed concerns about his contact with mental health services before his death, an inquest has heard.
Open at Sky News
Revealed: London's worst internet black spots as Sadiq Khan announces plan to tackle problem
A report and interactive map show how mobile performance varies across the capital, and sets out ten actions London boroughs can take to support better connectivity
Open at Evening Standard
Fewer than 800 Scots have received jabs for weight loss on NHS, BBC finds
Only five of Scotland's 14 health boards currently offer the treatment specifically for weight loss, it has emerged.
Open at BBC News
My contraceptive coil saved my life after it revealed I had cancer
Caroline Bailey was diagnosed after suffering with "a stabbing pain in the middle of my abdomen".
Open at BBC News