"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."
"Kent County Council (KCC) unveiled its draft budget for 2026-27 on Thursday evening, revealing a 3.99 per cent council tax increase. Reform UK took control of the authority after the local elections in May, where it overturned a 30-year Tory majority, winning 57 out of 81 seats. It comes just days after Reform-led Staffordshire county council proposed a 3.99 per cent council tax increase under its budget proposal for 2026/27."
The Independent covers a range of issues including reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech, investigates financials such as Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC and produced the documentary 'The A Word' highlighting American women fighting for reproductive rights. The outlet emphasizes the need for reporters on the ground and solicits donations to fund journalists and avoid paywalls, arguing quality journalism should be freely available and supported by those who can afford it. Reform UK-led local authorities plan near-maximum council tax increases for 2026-27, with Kent County Council proposing a 3.99 per cent rise despite pre-election pledges to cut taxes. Several other Reform-controlled councils have indicated 5 per cent rises.
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