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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
9 hours ago

Nearly 60,000 migrants and criminals deported' since Labour came to power

Almost 60,000 illegal migrants and convicted criminals have been removed or deported from the UK since Labour took power in 2024, with continued pressure from Channel crossings.
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#reproductive-rights
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

ITV to screen ads before scrums during Six Nations games

Independent seeks donations to fund free, on-the-ground journalism; ITV will trial split-screen in-game advertising during the France-Ireland Six Nations opener.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Labour rebels force Starmer into humiliating climbdown on Mandelson files

Keir Starmer faces integrity and judgment questions after appointing Lord Mandelson as US ambassador despite knowing of his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
17 hours ago

MPs warn of catastrophic' consequences if UK does not pause aid cuts

UK plans to cut overseas aid from 0.5% to 0.3% of GNI and restructure the FCDO, risking severe global harm and prompting calls to pause.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
16 hours ago

BoE holds interest rates but close vote shows inflation risk has eased

Bank of England held interest rates at 3.75% in a narrow 5-4 vote, expecting inflation to reach about 2% by spring and allowing future cuts.
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15 hours ago

Survivor of deadliest Channel boat tragedy recalls his six-hour swim to safety

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World news
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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Could Labour lose Gorton and Denton? Here's what the polls say

The Independent provides unfettered, on-the-ground journalism funded by donations while a high-stakes Gorton and Denton by-election threatens Labour's long-held seat.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Palestine Action activists cleared of aggravated burglary at Israeli factory

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.
UK news
#peter-mandelson
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Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Private investigator tells court he did unlawful stuff' related to Prince Harry

A private investigator admitted to having engaged in unlawful information-gathering linked to Prince Harry while working for Associated Newspapers, which denies wrongdoing.
#reform-uk
Higher education
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

UK's first super-university' to be created under merger

Greenwich and Kent are merging into the UK's first 'super-university', London and South East University Group, launching 1 August 2026 while preserving separate academic identities.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Haiti's athletes at the Winter Olympics shine a positive light for a troubled nation

Haiti's two Winter Olympic athletes will compete in Stella Jean-designed uniforms altered to remove Toussaint Louverture imagery after the IOC banned political symbols.
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Lebanon's relations with Syria have made a dramatic positive shift post-Assad, deputy PM says

Lebanon's relationship with Syria has become less dominated by Syrian interference since Bashar Assad's fall, with Syria no longer seeking hegemony over Lebanon.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Teacher in critical condition after being stabbed by teenager at school in France

A 60-year-old art teacher in Sanary-sur-Mer, southern France, was critically injured after being stabbed multiple times by a 14-year-old pupil; the pupil was arrested.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Starmer urged to take charge of courts crisis with system on brink of collapse'

Sir Brian Leveson urges the Prime Minister to take direct leadership and proposes a Prime Minister's criminal justice adviser amid severe court backlogs and prison overcrowding.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Net zero migration would need major tax rises to plug 37bn black hole, experts warn

Net migration cut to zero would shrink the UK economy and create a 37bn funding shortfall requiring large tax rises or increased borrowing.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Andrew moves out of Royal Lodge home' amid Epstein controversy

Prince Andrew moved from Royal Lodge in Windsor to Sandringham Estate while his permanent property undergoes renovations after revelations about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
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2 days ago

Starmer and Trump agree to put differences aside for Chagos Islands military base

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. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground.
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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

MPs resoundingly vote to scrap two-child benefit cap

Parliamentary vote advances abolition of the two‑child Universal Credit limit, potentially restoring child payments for all children while urging donations to fund independent reporting.
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2 days ago

Mandelson facing police probe over Epstein emails as he quits House of Lords

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.
UK politics
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2 days ago

Half of Japan's samurai were women, groundbreaking exhibition at British Museum says

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.
History
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US news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

One million people face fines as HMRC tax deadline passes

About one million taxpayers missed the self-assessment deadline and face automatic £100 penalties while The Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism.
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2 days ago

A-road at Devon beauty spot washed into sea by storms

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US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Almost half of Britons think some or all student debt should be written off

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.
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EU data protection
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Data regulator investigating X over sexual images created by Grok chatbot

The ICO has opened formal investigations into X and xAI over breaches of UK data protection law after Grok generated sexual deepfake images without consent.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Emergency services rush to light aircraft crash near Manchester

Emergency services are responding to a light aircraft crash on the moors near Littleborough, Greater Manchester, with two people onboard and enquiries ongoing.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Thousands call for former Labour MP to resign his seat as he faces fresh claims

Former Labour MP Dan Norris has been arrested again on multiple sexual offence allegations and faces intensified calls to resign from his West Country seat.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Nearly 23 million extra deaths worldwide by 2030 as aid cuts bite, study says

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. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground.
US politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

MPs to vote on lifting two-child benefit cap after Reeves Budget pledge

Ending the two-child benefit cap is projected to lift about 400,000 children out of poverty in April, but sustained poverty reduction requires additional measures.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

NHS support staff in affluent areas offered more career opportunities, report finds

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Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

How forever chemicals' in drinking water could be reduced under new government plans

Government unveils first-ever strategy to limit PFAs in drinking water while critics say it fails to ban all PFAs manufacturing and use.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

The industrial town that's set to become a UK tech and AI hub

Barnsley designated the UK's first 'Tech Town', receiving government and corporate support to expand AI training, school tutoring trials, NHS tools and shape AI rollout.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Sarah Ferguson's charity to close after Epstein file revelations

Sarah Ferguson's charity, Sarah's Trust, will close for the foreseeable future after documents revealed continued contact between Sarah, Andrew, and Jeffrey Epstein.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago
UK news

Police sergeant sacked for threatening driving school after son didn't pass test

Kent Police sergeant Gabriel Chandler was dismissed for gross misconduct after threatening and abusing driving school bosses following his son's failure to meet course requirements.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago
Television

Netflix films Chock and Bates for a docuseries as US skaters prepare for Milan Cortina Olympics

Donations sustain The Independent's non-paywalled, on-the-ground journalism across major issues while supporting authentic documentary coverage like Netflix's ice-dancing series.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Striking NHS doctors vote to continue action for another six months

NHS resident doctors in England voted overwhelmingly (about 93%) to continue industrial action, with turnout around 52–53 percent.
Cars
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Nearly 60 car models to face 5,690 car tax in April check if you are affected

First-year Vehicle Excise Duty will rise in April 2026 for nearly 60 models, with first-year charges reaching up to 5,690 based on CO2 emissions.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

France's Capgemini to sell subsidiary working with ICE during anger at US immigration crackdown

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.
US politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Social media users who tout illegal routes into UK face up to five years in prison

UK authorities will criminalize online promotion of illegal migration routes and deploy new powers and NCA account-trawling to curb small boat crossings.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Met Office issue weather warnings with ice and rain set to hit storm-battered regions

Met Office warns of ice, heavy rain and possible flooding across the southwest, Wales and Northern Ireland, risking homes, roads and travel.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

My ground rent increased by 9,000% after I bought my flat'

The government will cap ground rents at £250 per year in England and Wales, relieving leaseholders facing massive retrospective increases.
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Niger's junta leader accuses France, Benin and Ivory Coast of being behind airport attack

Armed attackers attacked a Nigerien Air Force base in Niamey, causing casualties; Nigerien forces killed and arrested attackers while leadership accused foreign involvement.
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

UN nuclear watchdog discusses risks to Ukraine's nuclear safety after relentless Russian strikes

The Independent covers major issues across the U.S., funds reporting through donations instead of paywalls, and warns of mounting nuclear safety risks in Ukraine from Russian attacks.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Epstein files reveal Ghislaine Maxwell emailed Sweet Pea', believed to be Andrew

Ghislaine Maxwell emailed an address believed to be Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor calling him "sweet pea" in DOJ-published Epstein files and The Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground reporting without paywalls.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor set to close one of his last remaining businesses

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's Pitch@Palace is being struck off Companies House, closing less than a decade after its 2017 founding amid controversy.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Nearly three-quarters of musicians fear AI will threaten their careers

Unregulated generative AI is replacing creative jobs and scraping artists' work without consent, threatening livelihoods and prompting calls for government intervention.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

HMRC to introduce new penalty points' system in 2026

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. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum.
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6 days ago

US plane dubbed the nuke sniffer' lands in UK amid growing tensions with Iran

A US Air Force WC-135R 'Constant Phoenix' nuclear-detection plane landed at RAF Mildenhall amid escalating US-Iran tensions and speculation of a possible US strike.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Jeremy Corbyn backs iconic Hackney music venue in battle against local development

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. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Millions of families to receive 150 off energy bills every year to 2030

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.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

King Charles gets go-ahead for slurry pit on Sandringham estate despite concerns

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. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
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UK news
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1 week ago

Desperate search for missing British girl, 7, swept out to sea on holiday in Morocco

A seven-year-old British girl, Inaayah Makda, is missing after being swept into the sea in Casablanca; family and officials are urgently seeking help.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Petrol prices drop to lowest level in almost five years

UK petrol prices have fallen to 131.91p per litre, the lowest since July 2021, delivering savings for drivers while diesel prices have also decreased.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Scotland's first-ever deputy first minister Jim Wallace dies aged 71

Jim Wallace, Scotland's first deputy first minister and former Liberal MP, died from unforeseen complications following a scheduled major operation.
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