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5 hours ago

MoD does not know how much has been spent on bringing data-leak Afghans to UK

The UK government cannot calculate the total cost of a secret relocation plan created after a MoD data breach exposing thousands of Afghan resettlement applicants.
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8 hours ago

Sainsbury's starts facial recognition of customers to tackle shoplifters

Sainsbury's is trialing facial recognition in UK supermarkets to tackle rising shoplifting, prompting privacy campaigner opposition amid record retail crime increases.
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18 hours ago

Met Office issues weather warning for heavy rain as parts of UK brace for flooding

The Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism while the Met Office warns of heavy rain and coastal gales across southern England and Wales.
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1 day ago

Badenoch slams Labour for treating oil and gas sector as a relic of the past'

Kemi Badenoch pledges Conservatives will maximize North Sea oil and gas extraction, lift the ban on new licences, and boost Britain's economy.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
11 hours ago

Reeves' tax hikes have hit one in five job vacancies' at small firms

Employer national insurance increases coincided with an 18% fall in small-business job vacancies and prompted demands to reverse the related business tax.
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12 hours ago

Grandfather, 89, died after skin cream caused his clothes to set on fire

Residues of emollient moisturisers on clothing can ignite near open flames, causing fatal burns, with about 50 deaths in England over five years.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
16 hours ago
UK politics

Unpicking Brexit?' Readers debate EU youth mobility scheme

Accessible, well-funded journalism enables on-the-ground reporting of critical issues while public debate intensifies over youth mobility, Brexit consequences, and political accountability.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago
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Queen Elizabeth II was a Remainer, new book claims

Queen Elizabeth II privately favored remaining in the EU while criticizing Brussels bureaucracy, reportedly saying 'It's better to stick with the devil you know.'
#asylum-seekers
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
17 hours ago

Zack Polanski elected Green Party leader in landslide vote

Zack Polanski won a landslide to become Green Party leader, pledging bold action including nationalising water and aiming to replace Labour.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
18 hours ago

How and where to see Northern Lights tonight after dazzling display above UK skies

A powerful solar storm meant the Northern Lights were visible across parts of the UK and Ireland overnight, with them possibly being visible again on Tuesday. The solar phenomenon is typically most visible in the auroral oval - a ring of light around Iceland and the polar caps - although it can sometimes be witnessed in the North. Only under rare and more severe space weather conditions can the lights be seen throughout the whole of the UK.
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20 hours ago

Female politicians and artists reject attempts to link migration and sexual abuse

Politicians reject far-right claims linking sexual violence to asylum seekers, saying there is no evidence refugees are more likely to commit such crimes.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Five takeaways from world class' Universal Studios theme park planned for UK

The Independent solicits donations for on-the-ground journalism; Universal Studios plans a Bedford theme park with blockbuster-based rides and 8.5 million annual visitors by 2031.
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1 day ago

What to know about Indonesia's nationwide unrest over lawmakers' perks

Nationwide violent protests in Indonesia challenged President Prabowo Subianto, prompting firm security measures and cancellation of his China trip.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

PM's reshuffle and stories about Rayner reveal trouble at the top of the Labour party

Labour faces intense internal conflict over Angela Rayner and Keir Starmer amid a mini-reshuffle, polling worries, and challenges to leadership authority.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Met Office confirms summer 2025 was UK's hottest on record

The UK recorded its hottest summer on record in 2025 with a mean temperature of 16.10C, driven by back-to-back heatwaves that caused droughts and wildfires.
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1 day ago

Jim Jarmusch disappointed' by distributor Mubi's ties to Israeli military

Mubi accepted investment linked to Israeli military-associated firm, prompting filmmaker Jim Jarmusch to express disappointment and concern about the streamer’s investor connections.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Harry Potter director gives firm answer on reunion after JK Rowling controversy

Chris Columbus says a Harry Potter reunion is impossible because JK Rowling's controversial trans views have divided the original cast.
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1 day ago

Avengers: Doomsday trailer leak' rocks internet

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2 days ago

Jude Law reveals positive' part of portraying Putin in The Wizard of the Kremlin

Jude Law portrays Vladimir Putin in Olivier Assayas's The Wizard of the Kremlin, avoiding prosthetics and a Russian accent while The Independent highlights on-the-ground reporting funded without paywalls.
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1 day ago

Average UK house price falls as market catches its breath'

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2 days ago

Flu jabs rolled out for pregnant women and children in England ahead of winter

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2 days ago

Deliveroo launches new meal deal in 30 UK towns and cities here's where

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2 days ago

Starmer criticises Reform and Tory scaremongering' as MPs return to Westminster

Sir Keir Starmer condemns scaremongering by Reform and the Conservatives and vows to deliver policies that improve living standards and security.
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2 days ago

Schoolboy, 12, pictured after being killed in park incident as family pay tribute

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3 days ago

Musk appears to compare UK police to Nazi war criminals amid refugee protest arrests

Elon Musk compared U.K. police to Nazi war criminals while intensifying anti-immigration rhetoric amid heated clashes over asylum housing and protests in the U.K.
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3 days ago

Masked men attempt to enter London asylum hotel as protests take place across UK

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3 days ago

Reform UK council removes St George's flags and bunting over public safety fears

Durham County Council is removing flags and bunting that compromise public safety by obstructing visibility or posing physical hazards.
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3 days ago

Meet the van dwellers living in a beautiful park and the locals who want them out

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4 days ago

Finland to remove swastikas from the flag of its air force after awkward situations'

Finland's air force is phasing out swastikas from some flags because the symbol's modern Nazi associations create awkwardness with Western allies.
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4 days ago

Irish missionary among 8 people freed in Haiti after being kidnapped during attack on orphanage

Eight people, including an Irish missionary and a three-year-old, were freed after a month in captivity following an Aug. 3 attack on a Haitian orphanage.
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4 days ago

Outraged over Russian strike on Kyiv, European defense leaders pledge pressure to end the war

European ministers debate seizing frozen Russian assets and increasing military support for Ukraine after a deadly Kyiv airstrike; donations fund on-the-ground journalism without paywalls.
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4 days ago

Minneapolis, a series of shootings and the grim realities of a tough summer

Minneapolis experienced a summer surge in shootings and violent incidents, including attacks on politicians, public gatherings, schools, and a church with child casualties.
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4 days ago

2nd suspect arrested in a knife attack in Germany that wounded an American man

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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4 days ago

Styling your hair could make your morning routine as polluting as standing in traffic

Your morning hair routine might be exposing you to as much pollution as standing in dense traffic, research has suggested. A study found heat-based hair styling, such as straightening, curling or blow drying, emits chemicals when used with hair creams, lotions and serums. Researchers found that a 10- to 20-minute heat-based hair care routine exposes a person to upward of 10 billion nanoparticles that are directly deposited into the lungs - that's the equivalent pollution of standing in motorway traffic.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Has Angela Rayner broken any rules by dodging stamp duty on her 800k Hove flat?

A deputy prime minister faces criticism for buying a third home while proposing extra council tax on second homes amid a severe UK housing crisis.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

What you need to know about inheritance tax and the planned changes

Inheritance tax rules may change in the Autumn budget; seek professional advice and avoid rash decisions when planning estates.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Canary Wharf submits plans for Olympic-sized lido in heart of financial district

Canary Wharf proposes a floating, lifeguarded Olympic-sized lido with saunas, clubhouse, fitness classes, and restaurants planned to open summer 2026 pending planning approval.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Buyers hate stamp duty so why hasn't it been scrapped already?

The UK may change stamp duty to apply only to homes over 500,000 and shift payment to sellers, likely hitting London and the south‑east hardest.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

The key traits people define as having lived a good life' after death

A study of 38 million obituaries shows major crises reshape which traits societies value, with references to caring dropping during the Covid pandemic.
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4 days ago

The five side hustles that may earn you extra money

Many Britons pursue side hustles to supplement income—motivated by luxury spending and rising living costs—while experts offer guidance on viable revenue-generating options.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Gen Z running out of fuel in their cars because they're scared to fill them up

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.
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5 days ago

Why more people are travelling to coastal areas than ever before

Rail travel to Britain's coastal destinations rose this summer, with large increases in the South East, East Anglia and North East linked to warmer temperatures.
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5 days ago

How Tropical Storm Fernand and Hurricane Erin will hit the UK with heavy downpours

Tropical Storm Fernand and Hurricane Erin will send low-pressure systems to the UK, causing an unseasonable rainy weekend with Met Office warnings.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Chris Philp accused of courting Musk over grooming gangs scandal social media post

A shadow home secretary publicly engaged with Elon Musk's offer to fund private prosecutions over a grooming gangs scandal, raising questions about evidence handling and police referrals.
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5 days ago

Teacher banned after trying to take photos of female changing rooms through a window

Assistant head filmed a colleague in a women's shower, was dismissed, convicted of observing a person for sexual gratification, given unpaid work and sex-offender registration.
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5 days ago

Parents warned of HMRC deadline that could see them miss out on 1,354 a year

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.
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5 days ago

Starmer to replace third top aide in less than a year' as PM conducts another reset

Sir Keir Starmer is replacing the principal private secretary in No 10, marking the third senior Downing Street staff departure in under a year.
UK politics
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6 days ago

Could this one move solve Starmer's migrant hotel crisis within six months?

Offering a one-off temporary amnesty to asylum seekers from countries with high grant rates could end reliance on migrant hotels within six months.
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6 days ago

IAEA chief gets special police protection over threats as deadline approaches over Iran sanctions

The IAEA chief receives special Austrian police protection as inspectors return to Iran amid mounting tensions and possible UN sanctions over inspection restrictions.
US politics
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6 days ago

Mum wins 3,500 payout after police laughed at her sex toys during drugs raid

Suffolk Police officers laughed at sex toys and moved a woman's underwear during a drugs raid; she received 3,500 in compensation after an internal investigation found the actions unacceptable.
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6 days ago

Chick-fil-A set to open first UK restaurant years after anti-LGBT+ controversy

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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6 days ago

Brexit was never debated properly, minister says, unveiling new plan for EU trade

Nick Thomas-Symonds proposes a pragmatic permanent UK-EU deal to rebuild Britain, protect borders, reduce bills, secure jobs, and restore business freedoms and sovereignty.
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6 days ago

Princess Diana's time capsule dug up at hospital revealing nineties relics inside

Princess Diana’s time capsule at Great Ormond Street Hospital was unearthed, revealing 1990s memorabilia and supporting fundraising for a new Children's Cancer Centre.
Science
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6 days ago

Why longer thumbs in primates were pivotal to human evolution

Long thumbs and larger brains co-evolved across primates, linking manual dexterity to brain size and enabling tool use, culture, and environmental colonization.
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6 days ago

An early look at Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025

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.
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Cancer
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1 week ago

One person could be diagnosed with cancer every two minutes until 2040

Over 6 million people in England could be diagnosed with cancer by 2040 due to ageing and lifestyle factors, prompting prevention and early-diagnosis action.
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