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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 hours 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
19 hours 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
1 day 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.
US politics
#investigative-journalism
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day 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
2 days 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.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

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

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.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days 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.
UK news
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days 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 days 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 days ago

Starmer now one of the West's more unpopular leaders even ranking lower than Trump

Keir Starmer's approval rating plunged to -44% after a chaotic cabinet reshuffle and deputy PM resignation, making him one of the West's most unpopular leaders.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days 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.
#nigel-farage
#climate-change
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Armed group linked to al-Qaida sets fuel trucks ablaze as it blockades imports to Mali

Al-Qaeda-affiliated JNIM attacked and torched fuel tankers from Ivory Coast in Sikasso, seeking to tighten control by banning fuel imports and blockading Mali.
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Why is France on the brink of collapse, again?

France faces potential government collapse as Prime Minister Francois Bayrou faces a confidence vote likely to fail, risking another leadership change under President Emmanuel Macron.
#journalism
#royal-family
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Pictured: Total Blood Moon' lunar eclipse in the UK

A total lunar eclipse produced a Blood Moon visible across parts of the UK; donations fund The Independent's on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism on major issues.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Deputy leader contest will be Labour referendum' on Starmer's government, PM warned

Labour's deputy leadership contest risks becoming a referendum on Sir Keir Starmer amid internal anger, policy disputes, and weak poll standings, prompting calls for a party reset.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Prince Harry returns to UK but it's unclear if he'll meet Charles and William

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

Dorries' defection is a major scalp for Reform even if the Tories won't miss her

Nigel Farage's Reform is attracting high-profile former Conservatives like Nadine Dorries, signaling a shift of Boris Johnson loyalists toward Reform, appealing to red wall voters.
#angela-rayner
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Lenders urged to make mortgage rule changes to help first-time buyers

A carefully measured relaxation of mortgage lending criteria could open the door for more first-time buyers without triggering a significant rise in loan defaults, a leading banking and finance body has suggested. UK Finance's analysis indicates that a modest increase in lending, facilitated by reduced stress rates, could enhance mortgage accessibility, particularly for those entering the property market for the first time, without substantially increasing arrears.
Real estate
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

I am Cornish, not English,' MP says in staunch defence of Cornwall

Perran Moon declares his Cornish identity, urging Cornish people—especially young people—to be proud and calls for Cornwall's status to be respected in devolution plans.
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Leading genocide scholars organization says Israeli action in Gaza is genocide

International Association of Genocide Scholars determines Israel's actions in Gaza meet the legal definition of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Former Tory MP David Warburton found dead in London flat aged 59

Former MP David Warburton, accused of sexual misconduct and cocaine use, has died aged 59; police describe the death as unexpected but not suspicious.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Police launch investigation after newborn baby found dead in Tonypandy home

Police are investigating the sudden death of an 11-week-old baby in Tonypandy, South Wales, with an increased police presence while circumstances remain unclear.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Domestic abuse victims advised how to opt out of emergency alert drill

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

Even Reform voters now want to unpick this one Brexit measure, shock poll reveals

Majority of Reform UK supporters and many Conservatives now back a youth mobility scheme, indicating increasing support for closer UK-EU ties after Brexit.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Archbishop of York accuses Nigel Farage of kneejerk' response to migrant crisis

Archbishop Stephen Cottrell criticizes Nigel Farage's proposed mass deportations as an isolationist, short-term response that fails to address root causes driving Channel crossings.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Why are there growing calls for UK to quit the ECHR and would it make a difference?

UK membership in the European Convention on Human Rights faces renewed scrutiny due to migrant-related protests and concerns about asylum housing and legal obligations.
Medicine
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Shingles vaccine may lower the risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds

Herpes zoster (shingles) vaccination is associated with 18% lower risk of heart attack or stroke in adults 18+, and 16% reduction in adults 50+.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Why is the NHS offering the chickenpox vaccine and is my child eligible?

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

Mounjaro weight-loss jab to be offered at discounted prices to pharmacies'

Eli Lilly's planned international price rise for Mounjaro prompts a proposed discounted cost that still doubles current prices, triggering UK shortages and suspended wholesaler sales.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Farage's mass deportation plans are beneath us as a nation', UK's top bishop says

Reform UK proposes removing 600,000 asylum seekers and expanding detention to 24,000, while the Archbishop of York condemns mass deportation as contrary to British compassion.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Warning Labour's benefit changes will create two-tier system lasting decades'

Planned reforms will cut universal credit for new claimants from 423.27 to 217.26 from April 2026, creating a lasting two-tier benefits system.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Fertility rate plummets to record low this is how UK compares with rest of world

Fertility rate in England and Wales fell to a record low of 1.41 in 2024, below replacement level, with births barely outpacing deaths and substantial regional variation.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

The office v home working debate that is dividing workers

Return-to-work tensions reflect deeper questions about how people work best and what modern organisations need, amid a large, sustained shift toward hybrid and remote work.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

New winter fuel payment laws show who is eligible and who will miss out

New winter fuel rules make pensioners earning 35,000 or less eligible, require higher earners to repay via tax or self-assessment, and raise complexity concerns.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Elon Musk launches fresh attack on weak' Nigel Farage

Elon Musk publicly condemned Nigel Farage as incapable of enacting real change and endorsed Advance UK along with figures such as Rupert Lowe and Ben Habib.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Family pay tribute to beloved' funfair worker who died in fairground accident

A fairground worker, Corrie Lee-Stavers, 28, died from serious head injuries at the Spanish City Summer Funfair in Whitley Bay; police are investigating.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Plastic bag use rising in Britain for first time in a decade due to online shopping

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

Corbyn's new party in chaos as co-leaders squabble over antisemitism remark

Jeremy Corbyn responded to Zarah Sultana's criticism over his Labour leadership on antisemitism and Brexit while both confirm launch plans for a new left-wing party.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Cafe worker wins 20,000 after being made to work with the door open in winter

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

Warning far-right has hijacked' women's safety for political gain

Far-right groups are hijacking concerns about violence against women and girls to advance a racist, anti-migrant political agenda.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Rachel Reeves considers cutting tax-free pension lump sum to raise billions

Rachel Reeves could consider cutting the amount savers are allowed to withdraw in a lump sum from their pension pots as she seeks to plug a multi-billion-pound hole in the public finances. The chancellor will look at proposals from civil servants that could raise around 2bn by lowering the limit on how much people are allowed to take out of their pension without paying tax. Currently, pensioners can take out a quarter of their pension pot tax-free, with a cap of 268,000.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Explained: How much is the government paying to house asylum seekers in hotels?

Misleading viral claims inflate the per-night cost of housing asylum seekers in hotels, fueling protests and public anger despite lack of evidence.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Is Labour really failing on immigration and asylum hotels?

Labour significantly reduced hotel costs for housing asylum seekers from £3.1bn to £2.1bn while councils pursue legal challenges and criticism over immigration continues.
#capital-gains-tax
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Why wasp numbers are booming in the UK - and why it's actually a good thing

The UK is experiencing an abundance of wasps after a warm, dry spring; experts say increased wasp numbers benefit ecosystems as pest controllers and pollinators.
#local-journalism
fromPoynter
4 weeks ago
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After 100,000 stories, the lesson is clear: America needs more local news - Poynter

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4 weeks ago
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After 100,000 stories, the lesson is clear: America needs more local news - Poynter

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fromNZ Herald
1 month ago

Multi-millionaire stops funding Sean Plunket's The Platform - but there's more to the story

The main investor of Sean Plunket's The Platform has announced no further funding, raising concerns over its future.
#npr
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
US politics

NPR's editor-in-chief to step down days after Congress cuts $1.1bn in funding

Edith Chapin is stepping down as NPR's editor-in-chief amid federal funding cuts to public broadcasting.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
Podcast

NPR CEO Katherine Maher on suing Trump administration over order to cut funding

NPR is suing Trump over his executive order cutting federal funding to public broadcasting.
Podcast
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

NPR CEO Katherine Maher on suing Trump administration over order to cut funding

NPR is suing Trump over his executive order cutting federal funding to public broadcasting.
#public-broadcasting
US news
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Trump Signs Executive Order to Defund PBS and NPR

Trump's executive order threatens funding for NPR and PBS, risking closure of local stations and curbing media diversity.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

PBS chief Paula Kerger warns public broadcasting could collapse in small communities if Congress strips federal funding

PBS does not operate like a traditional network such as CBS or NBC; rather, it is a collection of over 300 local member stations that independently control their programming.
Public health
US politics
fromThe Center Square
2 months ago

Internet advertising could bring big bucks in state taxing

Pennsylvania legislators propose a 5% tax on digital advertising to raise revenue for public services, arguing for fairness within the industry.
SF politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Democrats oppose Trump public media cuts request as GOP plans vote to defund NPR & PBS

Senate Democrats are opposing proposed cuts to public media funding, emphasizing its importance for local stations.
US news
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

NPR sues Trump admin over executive order to cut federal funding

NPR and affiliates sued the Trump administration over an executive order to defund public broadcasting, claiming violation of First Amendment rights.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Trump tried to shutter Radio Free Europe. The EU threw it a lifeline

EU provides emergency funding to aid Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty amid financial challenges.
The funding crisis is a result of the Trump administration withholding previously allocated funds.
Europe news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

EU to sustain Radio Free Europe with emergency funding after Trump cuts

The EU steps in to support Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty after the US cuts funding.
Funding aims to preserve independent journalism amid aggressive media cuts by Trump.
Critics view the cuts as a politically motivated move against dissenting media.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Dining across the divide: He asked what I think of Trump. He's a dangerous idiot'

Debate on the BBC's funding model highlights contrasting views on its relevance and services in the modern media landscape.
fromwww.thelocal.se
4 months ago

Sweden to donate $2 million to Radio Free Europe after Trump pulls funding

"Free and independent media are essential for vibrant and prosperous democracies but not something we can take for granted," said Sweden's EU Minister Jessica Rosencrantz.
Europe news
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
4 months ago

The Culture-War Furies Behind Trump's Film-Tariff Plan

Trump's edicts highlight his agenda against public broadcasting and foreign films, reflecting his contentious culture war approach.
fromThe Nation
4 months ago

Trump's Assault on PBS and NPR Chooses Oligarchy Over Press Freedom and Democracy

Trump's directive to halt federal funding for NPR and PBS coincides with World Press Freedom Day, reflecting his antagonism towards independent media.
Right-wing politics
Media industry
fromModesto Bee
4 months ago

Tech platforms have an obligation to save California's local newsrooms | Opinion

California's journalism crisis sees a significant newsroom closure rate and job losses among journalists, prompting urgent funding actions.
Non-profit organizations
fromPoynter
4 months ago

Houston Landing will shut down by May due to 'financial challenges' - Poynter

The Houston Landing nonprofit will close by mid-May 2023 due to financial difficulties after almost two years of operation.
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