DWP urged to close ‘widening’ gap between new and basic state pensions

[ad_1] Labour MP Neil Duncan-Jordan calls for a universal system of retirement income and equal uprating for all pensions to address the widening gap between New and Basic State Pension rates Linda Howard Money and Consumer Writer 21:00, 13 Feb 2026 The annual uprating will see those on the full New State Pension receive £241.30 […]

Doctor Shares How The Endless UK Rain Is Impacting Mental Health

[ad_1] Not to be the most typical Brit possible but, can you believe the weather we’ve been having? Even by British weather standards, it is absolutely bloody miserable out there and I don’t think I can possibly stomach another day of rain. Cold weather is my favourite, but rain? All the time? Come on, man. […]

Trump team has spent millions to send migrants to third nations: report

[ad_1] Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women […]

Pinterest stock sinks nearly 17% as tariffs hit earnings. Here’s what’s happening

[ad_1] Pinterest shares closed nearly 17% lower on Friday, after the company cited tariff-related shocks in disappointing fourth-quarter earnings. The social media company’s Q4 earnings came in below analysts’ expectations, with revenue of $1.32 billion compared with LSEG consensus estimates of $1.33 billion. Net income for the quarter plunged 85% to $277 million from $1.85 […]