"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."
"Rachel Reeves is facing a backlash over plans to impose VAT on taxi fares, with critics warning the charge will hit rural residents and make it more expensive for disabled people to attend medical appointments. Campaigners have warned the chancellor that hiking tax on cab journeys will push up the cost of trips outside of London, hitting those living in the countryside hardest."
The Independent emphasizes field reporting across issues such as reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, prioritizing fact-based journalism without paywalls and relying on donations to fund reporters. The outlet investigates political financing and produces documentaries like 'The A Word' about American women fighting for reproductive rights. Meanwhile, chancellor Rachel Reeves faces backlash over proposals to standardize VAT on taxi fares, which would require some drivers and companies to charge VAT and could raise costs for rural residents and disabled people attending medical appointments. Campaigners warn that VAT on cab journeys could increase non-urgent NHS transport costs and strain health service budgets.
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