"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 fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging."
"The UK's borders chief was unable to answer when asked by MPs to name any way in which Brexit has helped control our borders. Martin Hewitt, the new border security commander, said he did not immediately have an answer to the question. The pro-Brexit campaign promised that the UK could take back control of its borders, but since then the number of migrants crossing the Channel in small boats has not decreased."
"As the number of crossings hit a record high last month, US president Donald Trump even advised Sir Keir Starmer to call out the military. Border security commander Martin Hewitt rejected the idea it was a fool's errand' to go after smuggling gangs (PA) Mr Hewitt, who has been in post for a year, told MPs on the Commons home affairs committee that the number of arrivals on dangerous small boats was frustrating and really challenging. More than 36,000 people have made the perilous journey so far this year, around a third higher than at the same point in 2024."
The Independent funds reporters to cover developing stories across reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech and asks for donations to keep journalism free of paywalls. The outlet states quality journalism should be available to everyone and paid for by those who can afford it. Martin Hewitt, the UK's new border security commander, said he could not immediately name any ways Brexit has helped control borders and described small-boat arrivals as frustrating and challenging. More than 36,000 people have crossed the Channel so far this year, about a third higher than at the same point in 2024.
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