Tottenham handed another £120 million capital boost from Lewis family
The Independentby Sam Brookes16 Sept 2026
Tottenham Hotspur have received a further £120m in capital from the Lewis family, it is understood.
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top 34%Inflation has jumped to 3.1%. Here’s why and what will happen next
The Independentby Henry Saker-Clark16 Sept 2026
Inflation increased to a five-month high last month on the back of rising fuel prices and air fares.
Australia may have had a much larger Indigenous population before Europeans arrived
The Independentby Vishwam Sankaran16 Sept 2026
Australia may have had a much larger Indigenous population before the arrival of Europeans than previously thought, a new study has found.
Trump administration has cut or frozen $177 billion in grants across every state, analysis shows
The Independentby Mike Catalini16 Sept 2026
The Trump administration has cut or frozen up to $177 billion in federal grants since the president took office for his second term, according to a tracking tool released Wednesday by a...
Large-scale data centres will require environmental assessment, says minister
The Independentby Katrine Bussey16 Sept 2026
Environmental impact assessments will have to be carried out before large-scale data centres can go ahead, the Scottish Government has said.
Saudi Arabia calls attempted attack on Mecca a 'red line' as Iran-backed Houthis deny they did it
The Independentby Samy Magdy,Suzan Fraser,Munir Ahmed and Cara Anna16 Sept 2026
Saudi Arabia accused Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels overnight of trying to attack Islam’s holiest city, prompting condemnation from countries in the region but no sign of military support.
Russian drone strike kills 5 and injures at least 7 on passenger bus in Ukraine
The Independentby Hanna Arhirova16 Sept 2026
A Russian drone struck a passenger bus in southern Ukraine early Wednesday, killing five people and wounding at least seven.
This is how much cash you should really keep in your SIPP for investing
The Independentby Lori Campbell16 Sept 2026
With markets swinging between rallies and setbacks - and savings rates still looking relatively attractive - many investors are holding more cash than they used to.
Thatcher’s ‘favourite council’ plans 94% tax rise after government cuts
The Independentby Athena Stavrou16 Sept 2026
A London council has confirmed it will raise council taxes by 94 per cent in the wake of an £84 million cut in government funding.
Honda HR-V vs Kia Seltos, a budget SUV Edmunds comparison
The Independentby Bradley Iger16 Sept 2026
Crossovers have become a popular choice for buyers who want the practicality of an SUV without the size and expense of a larger vehicle.
Charlie Kirk’s family raises questions over security failures before assassination
The Independentby Hannah Schoenbaum and Matthew Brown16 Sept 2026
Charlie Kirk’s family has accused Utah officials of failing to prevent the conservative activist’s assassination, taking the first step toward a potential wrongful death lawsuit over alleged...
Roger Waters dubs Ed Sheeran a ‘p****’ amid Macklemore controversy
The Independentby Adam White16 Sept 2026
Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters has dubbed Ed Sheeran a “p****” who has “done the wrong thing” amid the ongoing controversy over Macklemore being pulled as a support act from Sheeran’s tour after...
Monaco to stage sprint race for first time as 2027 F1 calendar released
The Independentby Philip Duncan16 Sept 2026
Formula One executives have published the 2027 schedule, confirming a 24-race calendar set to launch in Bahrain and featuring two events in Monaco.
EU opens door for Canada to become its first associate member
The Independentby Julia Payne16 Sept 2026
The European Union is opening the door for Canada to become its first "associate member", European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said.
Airlines should pay to reduce emissions if Heathrow’s third runway opens
The Independentby Amelia Neath16 Sept 2026
The third runway at Heathrow should not be approved unless the aviation industry commits to reducing carbon dioxide emissions, project advisers have said.
Nancy Mace wants to see Lindsay Clancy publicly executed
The Independentby Owen Scott16 Sept 2026
Representative Nancy Mace says that Lindsay Clancy should face “public execution” after killing her own children at her home in Massachusetts.
Protesters fight to save elephants from becoming ‘gifts’ for temples
The Independentby Shweta Sharma16 Sept 2026
Animal rights activists are trying to stop the proposed relocation of four young elephants from India’s northeast to be given as “gifts” to Hindu temples in the south, a process that will involve...
Aion UT review: my verdict on the posh-looking EV supermini taking on the Renault 5
The Independentby Steve Fowler16 Sept 2026
The Aion name probably means little to you, but its parent company is much larger than the unfamiliar badge suggests.
Is it safe to travel to Croatia during wildfires? Latest advice after evacuations
The Independentby Natalie Wilson16 Sept 2026
Wildfires continue to rage in Croatia during one of the country's worst-ever years for blazes. Around 500 people, including British tourists, have evacuated Brac island in Croatia following a major...
Andy Burnham will need to raise taxes or cut spending in Budget, economists warn
The Independentby Millie Cooke16 Sept 2026
Andy Burnham will need to find as much as £10bn in tax rises or spending cuts in his first budget as the impact of the war in Iran bites on Britain’s economy, it is claimed.