#Brexit

#Brexit

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier made a rallying cry for Europe's future global competitiveness at a City of London banquet, as he wrapped up the second day of his UK state visit. Addressing guests inside the historic Guildhall in the British capital's financial district on Thursday, Steinmeier urged the continent to adopt some of the so-called Square Mile's innovative "spirit" to counter a narrative of decline.

But the scandal did not begin with a single programme or a single misjudgement. Close to the centre of this crisis is Robbie Gibb, a man who has spent more than a decade shaping the BBC's political coverage, zig-zagging between the BBC and the Conservative government while advancing his own partisan project that has distorted the corporation's journalism on Brexit, Trump and, eventually, Gaza.

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.

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's Super Dom! At a time of heightened worries about national security, who better than Dominic Cummings to shine a light on the murky world of spying? The man who turned a drive to Barnard Castle into an advert for SpecSavers. The man who gave us Brexit. Which one of us didn't vote for a 4% hit to GDP? The man who gave us Boris Johnson.

It's been nearly a decade since Manchester United last tasted victory against Liverpool at Anfield. Their 1-0 triumph in January 2016 marked the club's most recent success on the home turf of their fiercest rivals Liverpool and it has been a painful trip ever since. As we approach another huge clash between these two historic clubs, why not take a look back at what the world looked like during that time nine years ago?

The EU shocked the UK steel industry on Tuesday with an announcement of 50% import tariffs with no apparent carve-out for metal crossing the Channel. The EU is the UK's biggest customer: 78% of all UK steel exports, or 1.9m tonnes, went to the bloc in 2024. The prospect of punitive tariffs on a large chunk of that would make many British products uncompetitive overnight.

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.

Mairead McGuinness demonstrated true resilience and strength across her career in journalism and politics. Her fierce competitiveness was often balanced by her intrinsic kindness and unwavering commitment to hard work and excellence.

India's prime minister, Narendra Modi, is visiting London to sign a landmark free trade agreement between his country and the UK, expected to cut tariffs and increase market access.

The Summer Economic Statement outlines a budget package of €9.4 billion, highlighting ongoing uncertainties including Brexit, COVID-19, and the war in Ukraine.

Strategic incoherence gnaws at Britain's global actions, with its historical role intersecting diminished circles of the Commonwealth, Europe, and the US now offering no coherent strategy.

The wide-ranging new treaty between Germany and Britain will refer to the turbulent security situation that both countries face and include a mutual defence pact.

I do believe in the special relationship between the two countries. Trump added that he was convinced the UK would come to the US's aid if it were at war.