"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."
"Millions of parents in the UK will be able to access 30 hours of free childcare a week from Monday as a government-backed scheme is expanded. Working parents of children between nine months and four years old are now eligible for the full 30 hours. This is up from 30 hours for just three- to four-year-olds and 15 hours for all other children."
The Independent deploys reporters across major issues—including reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech—emphasizing fact‑based coverage and cross‑spectrum trust. Donations enable ongoing on‑the‑ground reporting and allow reporting to remain free of paywalls, supported by those who can afford it. A UK government-backed expansion delivers 30 hours of free weekly childcare from Monday for millions of parents. Children aged nine months to four years are now eligible for the full 30 hours, increasing previous age-based allocations. The scheme is estimated to save working parents an average of £7,500 per year. To apply, parents need to set up an account.
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