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US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Over half DWP disability assessors leave in a year over feeling despised'

Over half of health professionals assessing disability benefits left their roles in a year due to feeling despised and deskilled, causing significant workforce losses.
#reproductive-rights
#uk-politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
UK politics

Starmer hits out at shadow attorney general for acting as lawyer for Abramovich

Keir Starmer criticised Lord Wolfson for representing Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich while sitting in the Conservative shadow cabinet; Lord Wolfson recused himself from Russia-related advice.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
UK politics

Fresh humiliation for Starmer as Labour falls into third place in polls

Labour has fallen to third place in recent polls, with Nigel Farage's Reform and the Conservatives leading, intensifying leadership speculation for Keir Starmer.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Labour warns Reform candidate is extreme' as he's endorsed by Tommy Robinson

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
Media industry
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Breaking the News? Journalism in the Age of AI

Journalism is essential to information ecosystems and must be protected and financed as a public good amid generative AI, unregulated tech giants, and disinformation.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Bayeux tapestry move at risk' due to UK potholes

French conservationists legally challenge plans to transport the Bayeux tapestry to the British Museum, citing road vibrations that could damage the fragile 11th-century relic.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

50,000 prisoners to be freed early in bid to tackle overcrowded jails

An emergency early-release scheme freed 48,931 prisoners in England and Wales by September 2025, allowing release after 40% of fixed-term sentences to ease overcrowding.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Best places in UK to live in 2026 revealed and some might surprise you

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
UK news
California
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Gavin Newsom Cancels His Own $250 Million Deal to Save California Newspapers

Governor Gavin Newsom terminated a previously arranged $250 million tech-company-funded program to support California local newspapers, removing the subsidy from the 2025-27 budget.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Fury as PM promise to clamp down on damp and mouldy homes pushed back to 2035

Labour watered down plans, delaying enforcement of decent homes standards until 2035 and capping leaseholder ground rent reforms at £250.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Badenoch mocks Reform defectors as she tries to get Tories back on track

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. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.Your support makes all the difference.
UK politics
fromExchangewire
4 days ago

Ad Fraud, an Elephant's Grudge, and a Milchmadchenrechnung - ExchangeWire.com

Elephants, those magnificent behemoths of the wild, have long captivated our imagination with their intelligence, intricate social lives, and, most intriguingly, their phenomenal memory. They remember water sources, recognise individuals, and retain trauma, cruelty, and specific threats for decades. And they are truly masters at holding grudges. Now imagine if the advertising industry had the memory of an elephant. Imagine if we actually remembered scandals for more than two weeks. If we held grudges. If we drew conclusions from repeated failure, acted accordingly, and held others accountable. Instead, we forget. Constantly and/or conveniently.
Marketing
#journalism
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Pornhub to restrict access for UK users from next week with one exception

Aylo will block new UK registrations to Pornhub from February, citing the Online Safety Act as a "failed system," while existing age-verified users retain access.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Angela Rayner declares I'm not dead yet' as supporters plot Starmer's downfall

Angela Rayner signals readiness for a Labour leadership bid, claiming support from around 80 MPs after Andy Burnham was blocked from returning to Parliament.
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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Minister refuses to say if UK HIV funding will be fully protected from aid cuts

A UK minister refused to confirm protection for global HIV funding as the government plans a 40% cut to foreign aid.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

What are the major police reforms and how will they affect Britons?

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

Gold price at record high: Should you be buying or selling?

Gold has surged above $5,000 per ounce amid geopolitical uncertainty, driving investors toward precious metals as safe-haven assets.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Labour at war over Andy Burnham as deadline for Commons comeback bid looms

Andy Burnham may return to Westminster, risking a Labour leadership challenge amid waning party popularity and internal conflict.
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

I wanted a designer vagina since I was 14 but I now live in excruciating pain'

A woman now seeks a ban on labiaplasty after severe pain, while campaigners urge treating cosmetic labiaplasty as FGM amid TikTok-driven increases.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Wes Streeting makes new NHS pledge amid cancer care postcode lottery'

Government plans expand cancer specialist training and assess new diagnostic technologies to reduce regional care disparities and accelerate detection across England.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Shabana Mahmood to slash number of police forces in major overhaul

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
US politics
fromPoynter
1 week ago

Even amid setbacks, public funding for local news is expanding at the state level - Poynter

State-led initiatives have become the primary route for government support of local news after federal efforts failed, producing mixed, uncertain results.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

US deeply concerned' after Chinese super-embassy' approved in London

US officials are concerned about the UK approving a Chinese 'super embassy' in London because of security risks near financial data cables and hidden rooms.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
UK politics

Nigel Farage failed to declare 380,000 external earnings' on time

Nigel Farage failed to declare 17 breaches registering financial interests totaling more than 380,000 in outside earnings.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
UK politics

Nigel Farage cannot be trusted with national security, says defence secretary

Defence Secretary John Healy says he would not trust Nigel Farage with Britain's national security due to Farage's stance on Ukraine and ties to Russia.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

New Zealand election scheduled for Nov. 7 with the costs of living and housing the top issue

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
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

US tariffs have had a huge impact on my small business. Now our future is at risk'

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
Fundraising
fromNieman Lab
1 week ago

Craig Newmark explains why he's pulling back on funding journalism

Craig Newmark is reducing journalism funding after concluding many grants were less effective than hoped and will refocus on cybersecurity and military-family support.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Doomscrolling breaks and curfews considered as part of social media crackdown plans

A three-month government consultation will consider banning social media for under-16s and raising the digital age of consent to better protect children online.
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#chagos-islands
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

TikTok to roll out enhanced age checks as social media ban pressure grows

TikTok will implement enhanced age verification across Europe to detect and remove under-13 accounts using automated profiling and human moderation.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Voting Reform is now like voting Conservative': Readers slam Tory defectors

Many readers condemned Conservative defections to Reform UK as self-serving, urged by-elections for defectors, and criticised Reform for recycling ex-Tories and repeating Conservative policies.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

National Lottery website and apps to shut down for 24 hours here's when

National Lottery online services will be offline from 11pm on Saturday 24 January for approximately 24 hours for essential maintenance; retail outlets remain open.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Stellan Skarsgard slams Trump's absurd' Greenland threats as megalomania'

Stellan Skarsgard denounced Donald Trump's threats to annex Greenland as absurd and criminal, accusing him of megalomania and resource-driven motives.
#investigative-journalism
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Criminals in hospital to lose benefits as Labour closes loophole'

Labour plans to close a welfare loophole so offenders under hospital orders lose universal credit, aligning their benefits with imprisoned offenders to protect taxpayers.
#robert-jenrick
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Twenty-two English councils expected to delay elections amid fears of Labour wipeout

Around a third of eligible English councils plan to delay local elections amid Labour's reorganisation, drawing opposition criticism and claims of cancelling democracy.
Education
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Reform UK should be banned from speaking at universities, 1 in 3 students say

The Independent solicits donations to fund open-access, on-the-ground journalism; a HEPI poll finds most British undergraduates support free speech despite rising concerns about campus tolerance.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Nottingham attack families fear further disasters as NHS trust deemed not safe'

Families demand special measures after a CQC inspection found Nottinghamshire mental health services failed standards following murders by a former patient treated by the trust.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

About Us: Global Health and Development

NPR's global health and development team tells stories about life in our changing world, focusing on low- and middle-income countries also referred to as the Global South. And we keep in mind that we're all neighbors in this global village. NPR receives financial support for this team from the Gates Foundation. NPR is solely responsible for all content. Find more about NPR's standards and practices at NPR.org/ethics, as well as a list of our philanthropic supporters in our annual report.
Public health
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

The UK is watering down plans for mandatory digital ID cards after a backlash

The British government has scaled back mandatory digital ID plans, dropping the requirement to show it to get a job and launching a public consultation.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

One in five older people cutting food and hygiene to make ends meet

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. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum.
UK news
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Lebanon ex-central bank chief's corruption case being sent to top court, officials say

Riad Salameh's corruption case has been transferred to Lebanon's Court of Cassation, with bail previously set at $14 million and charges including embezzlement and illicit enrichment.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

It's a shambles': Anger grows as thousands still without water in mass shortage

Calls for South East Water chief executive David Hinton's resignation escalate after prolonged water outages leave tens of thousands in Kent and Sussex without supply.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

New Home Office TikTok account showing immigration raids branded laughable gimmick'

UK Home Office launched a TikTok account showcasing immigration enforcement and deportation statistics, drawing criticism as a gimmick.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Will X be banned in the UK and how would it happen?

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

Starmer considering sending military to Greenland as Trump ratchets up rhetoric

Keir Starmer may deploy British troops to Greenland amid rising tensions with US claims; The Independent urges public support to fund paywall-free investigative journalism.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Government says changes to Grok insulting' and urges Ofcom to update in days'

UK government urges Ofcom to act and may block X over Grok-created deepfake sexualised images, while X restricts such prompts to paid subscribers.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Government issues major update on Lifetime ISAs held by 1.5m Britons

Existing Lifetime ISA holders can continue contributing indefinitely and use funds for a first home or retirement despite government plans to replace LISAs.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

PM: Grok changes insulting' after deepfake creation restricted to paying subscribers

Downing Street called X's decision to restrict its Grok AI image tool to paying users insulting to victims and inadequate to prevent unlawful deepfakes.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Councils to be given new powers to fine drivers parking on pavements

Councils will receive broader legal powers to restrict and fine pavement parking, with enforcement discretion left to local authorities' officers.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

King's White House visit threatens to be overshadowed by Portaloo

White House plans a South Lawn tent with portable toilets for the King's visit and proposes a $400m East Wing teardown to build a ballroom.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

UK faces 28 billion defence funding shortfall', top military chief warns Starmer

UK Ministry of Defence faces a reported 28 billion funding shortfall through 2030 as defence investment planning is delayed.
Film
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Jennifer Lawrence shares why on-screen sex scenes are easier' with strangers

Jennifer Lawrence prefers filming intimate scenes with unfamiliar co-stars because it reduces awkwardness and eases her pre-movie anxiety.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Starmer accused of delaying ethnic pay gap law because of fears of Farage backlash

Ethnicity Pay Gap Steering Committee accuses Keir Starmer's government of delaying mandatory ethnicity pay-gap reporting due to fear of political backlash from Nigel Farage's Reform.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Musk's AI chatbot faces global backlash over sexualized images of women and children

AI image generators like Grok are producing sexualized, non-consensual deepfakes of women and children, prompting global regulatory backlash and investigations.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Trump was morally right' to attack Venezuela and seize Maduro, says Kemi Badenoch

Kemi Badenoch praised the US seizure of Venezuela's President Maduro as morally justified, welcomed Maduro's removal, and cited her Nigerian upbringing as shaping her view.
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