Sainsbury's becomes first major UK retailer to replace plastic flower bags with paper packaging
The trial scheme forms part of their commitment to reduce plastics by 50 per cent by 2025
The trial scheme forms part of their commitment to reduce plastics by 50 per cent by 2025
The Independent picks is best XV from the opening eight fixtures at the Rugby World Cup
Prices for remaining flights soar, with a one-way Gatwick-Turkey flight costing £100 more than a return to Sydney
'Taking off my hijab isn't the same as taking off any other article of clothing; it's like taking off a limb'
Centre-back joined north London club from Chelsea this summer for a fee of £8million
Plant-based patrons are in for a treat
'This proposal does not eliminate billionaires, but it eliminates a lot of the wealth that billionaires have, and I think that's exactly what we should be doing'
Campaigners welcome move but say it 'should have happened a long time ago'
'Donald Trump will once again severely affect the natural habitat and landscape of Scotland, a country that he is interested in only for its economic value'
Momentum for action is growing on Capitol Hill
University offers applicants halls in Wales to cope with rise in demand
US authorities investigating more than 500 cases of lung disease linked to e-cigarettes
Tech giant says it 'has the potential to open up new creative possibilities and reimagine 19th century inventions in a 21st century world' – but not everyone is happy
Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey's lawyers have responded to the news
Prime minister suggests second suspension possible after Brexit plans left in ruins
PM makes slew of crude sexual innuendos and suggests women are incapable of map-reading
I went on holiday recently, came off my plan and gained 11lb. So have I still got this famed moral quality? Or am I feckless and fat once again?
The Pacific islanders scored six tries but did themselves no favours in a game that saw Rey Lee-Lo and Motu Matu'u shown yellow cards for high tackles within two minutes of each other
Audit prompted by concerns company is not meeting reporting rules aimed at fighting crimes such as child sex exploitation
'If a family member dies, we can't even bury him with dignity... how can this be our reality?'
Game. Set. Match. Caught. Bowled. The Chequered Flag. The White Flag. The Towel. The Lot. In every single way, in every single aspect of the case, the government was defenestrated with explosive force
When an nonagenarian left-winger electrified party members with his defence of the NHS, he began a spectacular career campaigning for social justice. That included embracing the Remain cause
A strong 5.8 magnitude tremor has hit the Pakistani capital Islamabad and other cities in the eastern Punjab province, leading people to rush into the streets.
Extraordinary World Rugby statement criticising the standard of refereeing at the World Cup came an hour before two more high-profile incidents during Samoa's 34-9 victory over Russia saw Poite fail to red card two high tackles
'Mr Extinguisher' Alex Jamison posts rambling Facebook message both apologising and defending actions