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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Starmer should have done more to tackle rise of Reform, Green Party leader claims

Zack Polanski, newly elected Green Party leader, criticizes Keir Starmer's leadership and seeks to attract disillusioned Labour voters amid rising Reform UK.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Labour attacks Reform's racist' policies that will make UK a cultural wasteland'

Labour accuses Reform UK and Nigel Farage of racist, immoral plans to abolish indefinite leave to remain, risking deportation of settled non-EU migrants.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Mystery drone sightings reported over critical infrastructure in northern Germany

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

Zarah Sultana drops legal threat in bitter feud with Corbyn over Your Party

Zarah Sultana will call off legal action and seek reconciliation with Jeremy Corbyn to protect their fledgling party and address supporter demoralisation.
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Trump tells Starmer to use the military to stop illegal migration and small boats

Trump urged Starmer to use the military to stop small-boat migration while leaders celebrated a 150bn UK–US technology partnership and disagreed over recognising Palestine.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Who is Michelle Mone? Firm linked to Baroness at heart of Covid PPE contract dispute

PPE Medpro, linked to Michelle Mone, must repay nearly £122 million after supplying allegedly non-sterile surgical gowns during the Covid-19 pandemic.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Miliband tells Musk: Get the hell out of our politics and our country

Ed Miliband has told Elon Musk to get the hell out of our politics and our country in a dramatic intervention on the main stage of the Labour Party conference in Liverpool. The energy secretary's criticism of the tech billionaire came as part of a wider attack on Reform leader Nigel Farage, who he claimed is part of a global network who together want to destroy the ties that bind our communities and our way of life.
UK politics
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Drivers suffer delays on M5 after lorry transporting electric cars catches fire

A stretch of the M5 in Devon is closed after a car transporter carrying electric vehicles caught fire, causing major traffic delays and diversions.
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

GP practices across England now have to offer online booking

All GP practices in England must offer online appointment bookings from 1 October, prompting BMA concerns about missed serious conditions, staffing shortages, reduced face-to-face care.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

As outrage over the war in Gaza grows, Europe's relationship with Israel falters

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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

JK Rowling hits out at ignorant' Emma Watson in candid statement

JK Rowling publicly attacked Emma Watson over Watson's support for trans rights, called her ignorant, and rejected Watson's claim of enduring friendship amid the dispute.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Warning Britain is becoming unattractive' place to hire new staff

Britain is increasingly becoming an "unattractive" environment for businesses seeking to hire permanent staff, according to a stark warning from recruitment giant Hays. The firm attributes this shift to mounting wage pressures and recent tax hikes, which are compelling companies to explore automation and offshoring strategies. Hays, one of Europe's largest recruitment agencies, has previously voiced concerns regarding weaknesses across the global jobs market. However, it highlighted specific challenges within the UK that are diminishing its competitiveness as a place to work.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Ofgem energy price cap rises as winter approaches

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

Easy for Burnham to snipe': Readers defend Starmer amid leadership questions

Public reaction to Andy Burnham's potential Labour leadership bid is sharply divided, reflecting concerns about procedure, loyalty, and risk of political turmoil.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago
UK politics

Burnham comes out fighting as he warns Starmer's Labour faces peril'

Andy Burnham rejects simplistic loyalty demands, warns of Labour's electoral peril, criticizes Keir Starmer's suspension of MPs and seeks to reform Westminster's whips system.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Business news live: UK economy grew 0.3% in second quarter but production in decline

UK GDP grew 0.3% in Q2 with July showing zero month-on-month growth, while Jaguar Land Rover restarts production and GSK faces a CEO change.
Germany news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

From prison to social media star: How one man is taking on sports betting at German soccer games

Thomas Melchior stages risky, confrontational protests at German soccer matches to raise awareness about the dangers of sports betting after a history of gambling problems.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

NHS online hospital' will help cut waiting lists, Starmer to announce

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3 days ago

Burnham says he hopes UK rejoins EU as he hits back at Reeves and Starmer on economy

Andy Burnham wants the UK to rejoin the EU in his lifetime, urges Labour to denounce Brexit's economic damage, and rejects abandoning fiscal rules.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Tommy Robinson accused of theft' after using anti-apartheid anthem at rally

Labi Siffre has issued a cease-and-desist to Tommy Robinson for using his song 'Something Inside So Strong' and has accused him of theft.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Reform proudly embracing' anti-abortion politics, experts warn

Reform UK is becoming a political refuge for anti-abortion politicians, risking US-style politicisation of abortion in the UK.
Berlin
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Danish defense ministry reports renewed drone sightings at military facilities

Unexplained drones have repeatedly been observed over Danish defense facilities and airports, prompting security concerns in northern Europe.
#investigative-journalism
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Man who died after falling from hot air balloon is named

A 33-year-old man fell from a Virgin balloon in West Sussex; his body was found and police are not treating the death as suspicious.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Ex-Reform UK leader in Wales pleads guilty to Russian bribery charges

Nathan Gill pleaded guilty to eight bribery charges for receiving payments to make statements benefiting Russia while serving as a Member of the European Parliament.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

What we know about plans to introduce digital IDs

Digital IDs will become mandatory to prove the right to work, but people will not be required to carry the document or be asked to produce it. All UK citizens and everyone who wants to work in the UK will have to have one. The Government will make sure everyone has one in the same way that every citizen of the UK has a national insurance number, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said.
UK politics
Education
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Compulsory reading test to be introduced for 13-year-olds

Government plans mandatory Year 8 reading assessments with results shared to the Department for Education and Ofsted, prompting teaching union criticism.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Boost for Starmer as top aide Morgan McSweeney avoids investigation over donations

The Electoral Commission found no evidence of further offences after rejecting a Conservative request to reopen the investigation into undeclared donations linked to Morgan McSweeney and Labour Together.
Business
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Co-op reveals financial impact of malicious' cyber attack

The Co-operative Group reported a 75 million half-year underlying pre-tax loss, driven mainly by an 80 million earnings hit from a malicious April cyber attack.
Berlin
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Arrest made over cyber attack' that caused disruption at Heathrow

A man was arrested on suspicion of a cyberattack that disrupted check-in and boarding systems at major European airports linked to Collins Aerospace.
#journalism
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Farm Workers Feed America. It's Time to Protect Them.

Vice President JD Vance publicly attacked The Nation, prompting abuse; The Nation affirms reader-funded status and calls for donations to defend independent progressive journalism.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Farage falsely accuses eastern European migrants of eating swans from London parks

Nigel Farage falsely accused Romanian migrants of eating swans in Royal Parks, while Royal Parks denied any incidents and called the claim unfounded and misleading.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Mounjaro manufacturer blasts UK as worst country in Europe' for drug prices

Eli Lilly warns that the UK's low drug prices may deter new medicines and investment, criticizing pricing under the VPAG and citing recent industry pullbacks.
Social justice
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

I'm a father-of-two in my 40s and I've had to move back in with my mother'

Rising housing costs are forcing adults across ages to return to live with parents, causing financial strain and loss of independence.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Reeves must scrap manifesto tax pledges, think tank says amid 30bn Budget black hole

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
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Kimmel Canceled

Vice President JD Vance attacked The Nation, prompting abuse; The Nation affirms reader-funded progressive independence, denies false funding claims, and urges donations to defend freedom.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Gas storage project being eyed to help boost UK capacity by up to 50%

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
1 week ago

Inflation to surge and growth to drop in fresh economic blow to Reeves

OECD warns Reeves' high tax-and-spend policies and Trump's tariffs will slow UK growth and push inflation among the highest in the G7.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Farage to vows to expel hundreds of thousands of legal migrants from UK: Live

Reform UK plans to abolish indefinite leave to remain, require five-year visa renewals, potentially forcing hundreds of thousands to reapply and risking deportation.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Social media should have cigarette packet-style health warnings, Lib Dems to say

The Liberal Democrats propose mandatory cigarette-style health warnings and a doomscrolling cap on social media to protect under-18s from addiction-related harms.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Wind farms paid to turn off power in 1bn racket' pushing up bills

Insufficient grid infrastructure forces UK wind farms to be paid to curtail production, increasing consumer energy costs as operators pay for alternative generation.
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Khan has more important things to worry about' after Trump's worst mayor' dig

Sadiq Khan says he is indifferent to Donald Trump after Trump claimed to have asked that Khan be excluded from state visit events.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Gavin And Stacey star Joanna Page says she was groped by TV show host

Joanna Page was groped by a TV show host during filming after a producer warned she might be touched; legal advisers warned against naming him.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Former navy chief slams Trump's plan to tackle small boats as load of nonsense'

Former Royal Navy head says military deployment would not solve Channel small-boat crossings because the UK cannot easily return boats to France.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Where you went to school may decide how you vote

Former pupils of state schools predominantly support Reform UK (32%), while privately educated voters show higher support for both the government and Labour.
#independent-journalism
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Theresa May branded deeply insensitive' after assisted dying intervention

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
2 weeks ago

Home Office quietly blocks modern slavery challenges under France deportation scheme

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
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Unclaimed benefits reach new high with households missing out on 24 billion

More than 24 billion in unclaimed benefits will be lost in 2025–2026, leaving seven million households missing an average yearly boost of 3,428.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

First migrant deported to France under Starmer's one-in one-out deal

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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France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

France faces day of strikes as disruption to hit travel, hospitals and schools

France faces widespread strikes and street protests as unions oppose austerity measures and pension reforms amid government efforts to reduce the deficit.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Read the King's state banquet speech to Donald Trump in full

King Charles urged long-term environmental protection while President Trump promoted an energy-first agenda, and The Independent seeks donations to fund paywall-free journalism.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

From parmesan shortbread to poached plums: The full menu for Trump's state banquet

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

Why UK savers withdrew 70bn from retirement pots last year

Pension savers in the UK withdrew more than 70 billion in 2024/25, a 35.9% increase; annuity sales rose while regulated pension advice slightly fell.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Sadiq Khan says Trump has fanned the flames of far-right politics

Sadiq Khan accuses Donald Trump of promoting far-right, scapegoating minorities, and using autocratic tactics during his state visit; The Independent seeks donations to fund reporting.
fromNew York Focus
2 weeks ago

ICE Detentions in New York County Jails Have Exploded

Since that time, our reporters and editors have been vigorously scrutinizing every facet of the Empire State's criminal justice institutions, investigating power players and the impact of policy on state prisons, county jails, and local police and courts - always with an eye toward what it means for people involved in the system. That system works hard to make those people invisible, and it shields those at the top from scrutiny.
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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Republican gala dinner in Windsor disrupted by climate protesters

Climate protesters disrupted a Windsor gala for Republicans celebrating Donald Trump's state visit while Republicans Overseas chair Greg Swenson urged a 'Maga revolution' in Britain.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Cryptocoins, merch and Elon Musk: How Tommy Robinson pulled off his biggest march yet

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
fromNieman Lab
2 weeks ago

The Gen Z newsroom covering Europe (and ruffling some continental feathers along the way)

The European Correspondent began with a game of telephone between two college students, one in Amsterdam, one in Basel. As the friends passed updates about their countries back and forth, the thought dawned on them - hey, wouldn't it be great to have friends all over the continent, sharing news just like this? So they started a daily newsletter, recruited a stable of unpaid volunteers from every country in Europe, established a Swiss business association, and got to work on their pan-European venture.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

France sends jets to Poland as the UK ramps up sanctions in a signal to Russia

France is deploying Rafale jets to Poland while the UK imposes sanctions on vessels and firms tied to Russia after a drone incursion into Poland.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Mark Hamill nearly turned latest role because of gun violence

Mark Hamill opposes widespread gun availability, cites reduced shootings without AR-15s, and The Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

UN urges UK government to scrap welfare cuts over human rights concerns

UN experts warn planned UK disability-benefit reforms risk breaching human-rights obligations and will halve and freeze universal credit health payments for new claimants.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Yvette Cooper frustrated' by Home Office move amid Starmer reshuffle

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
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Multiple Labour MPs considering defecting to Greens, says Zack Polanski

The Green Party has had conversations with multiple dissatisfied Labour MPs and would welcome defectors who share Green values.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Eight in 10 Britons think politicians should publish how much tax they pay

Eighty percent of Britons want senior politicians to publish yearly tax paid, amid scrutiny of Angela Rayner's stamp duty and Nigel Farage's tax arrangements.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Government rules out plan to block out the sun after warning of severe' risks

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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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Peter Mandelson asked Jeffrey Epstein for help vetting an Israeli adviser

Lord Mandelson solicited Jeffrey Epstein's help vetting an Israeli political adviser years after Epstein's conviction.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Labour MPs turn on Starmer as he backs Mandelson despite Epstein links

Sir Keir Starmer rejected calls to sack ambassador Peter Mandelson despite revelations of Mandelson's close ties to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein and growing Labour pressure.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Starmer creates Budget board to boost economic growth and keep businesses onside'

Keir Starmer launched a pro-growth Budget board chaired by Baroness Minouche Shafik to coordinate ministers, Treasury and business ahead of the 26 November Budget.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

The best and worst performing water companies revealed

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
3 weeks ago

MPs and military figures urge Trump to intervene and block Starmer's Chagos deal

Senior politicians and military figures urged Donald Trump to block the Chagos islands deal over security risks to Diego Garcia and disputed legal justifications.
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Olivia Colman and Mark Ruffalo among 1,300 refusing to work with Israeli film firms

More than 1,300 film workers, including high-profile actors, pledged to boycott Israeli film institutions accused of genocide and apartheid, citing a profound moral duty.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Boris Johnson accused of profiting from contacts while in office

Allegations claim Boris Johnson profited from contacts made in office, prompting calls to suspend his former‑prime‑minister allowance pending investigation.
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