The Latest Breaking News from Comic Relief

‘We hoped things would improve after lockdown. But they are getting worse’

One charity worker gives her searing account of the impact of the cost of living crisis to Maryam Zakir-Hussain

Lenny Henry, who co-founded Comic Relief, backs our campaign saying ‘together we can make a difference’

On The Breadline: Donation from Amazon brings total raised by The Independent’s Christmas Appeal to more than £1.8m

On The Breadline: ‘It gives me confidence to know I’m not alone,’ says Parent Club regular

Radio presenter and mental health campaigner, Roman Kemp, took to the streets of London to encourage Brits to share how they are really feeling

For commuters, shoppers, retailers and the hospitality industry, it is shaping up to be the nightmare before and after Christmas. The RMT union has announced further rail strike action to take place at peak shopping and office party season, as part of a continuing dispute over pay.

Radio presenter and mental health campaigner, Roman Kemp, took to the streets of London to encourage Brits to share how they are really feeling

‘This is our most important appeal, we must offer help to those in need’