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1 hour ago

Disabled people effectively stop earning from today due to pay gap

Disabled workers face a persistent pay gap averaging 2.24 an hour (15.5%), leaving them over 4,000 less a year while facing higher living costs.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 hour ago

Why a group of wealthy Brits have urged Reeves to introduce a wealth tax

Wealthy Britons urge higher taxes, including capital gains and a wealth tax, to raise 36 billion annually to reduce child poverty and rebuild public services.
#uk-politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Keir Starmer refuses to say if he stands by pledge not to raise taxes

Keir Starmer declined to confirm he will keep his manifesto pledge not to raise income tax, national insurance, or VAT before the 26 November Budget.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Kemi Badenoch calls for Rachel Reeves to get the sack if she raises taxes

Kemi Badenoch will urge Keir Starmer to sack Rachel Reeves if she raises taxes at next month's Budget, accusing Reeves of preparing punishing tax hikes to fill a £20bn-plus gap.
#prince-andrew
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Campaign to free London Sea Life penguins trapped in basement' backed by MPs

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.
Environment
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

UK military help Belgium combat suspected Russian drone flights

The UK is deploying RAF specialists and military support to Belgium after suspected Russian drone incursions disrupted Brussels airspace, airports, and military bases.
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#independent-journalism
Environment
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3 days ago

Prince William hits out at businesses for falling short' in tackling climate change

Prince William says major corporations lack courage and are failing to provide meaningful action or support in tackling climate change, rarely publicizing genuine progress.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

England faces worst drought in decades as companies prepare to take drastic measures

England faces its worst drought in decades, with depleted reservoirs prompting potential extreme water-use restrictions and dry spells expected to continue into 2026.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Reeves targets tax raid on employee pension contributions at Budget'

Rachel Reeves plans to cap pension salary-sacrifice tax breaks and consider a 2p income tax rise offset by a 2p NI cut to raise billions.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

The 3 ways government could reduce energy bills for UK households without

Green Alliance recommends removing renewables subsidies, reducing system costs and enforcing landlord efficiency standards to cut household energy bills and reduce fuel poverty.
#reproductive-rights
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4 days ago

Senior police officer investigated after drone crash injures child

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
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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Mistakenly released prisoner hands himself in amid fresh pressure on Lammy

A wrongly released prisoner surrendered amid criticism of justice mismanagement while the justice secretary faced scrutiny over clerical errors and strained systems.
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

King Charles formally removes Andrew's prince title after Epstein scandal

King Charles officially removed Prince Andrew's HRH style, prince title, and dukedom from the Roll of Peerage via Letters Patent and Warrant.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Unjust' grooming child prostitution' convictions to be pardoned

Victims of child exploitation and grooming will have their child prostitution convictions disregarded after years of appalling injustice. New measures announced by the government this week will see victims who were convicted or cautioned as children for loitering and soliciting for prostitution offences automatically have these disregarded and pardoned. Announcing the scheme, the Home Office acknowledged that instead of being supported as victims, those affected were criminalised for actions that occurred under duress, fear and coercion.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Interest rates live: Bank of England to vote on potential cut today

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UK news
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6 days ago

How Rachel Reeves can break Britain's tax-and-spend doom loop' as Budget looms

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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6 days ago

Gordon Brown to issue warning on shameful epidemic' of child poverty in Britain

UK child poverty has reached emergency levels, creating social division and long-term economic threat; calls for lifting the two-child benefit cap and taxing gambling companies.
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6 days ago

Drone sightings disrupt flights at Belgium's main airport

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.
Berlin
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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

DWP confirms when two major benefits will be scrapped

Income Support and Jobseeker's Allowance will end on 1 April 2026; claimants must switch to Universal Credit via managed migration before deadlines.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

London Tube workers agree new pay deal after strikes

London Underground staff secured a three-year pay deal including fatigue-friendly rosters, further staff travel talks, a £400 Boxing Day payment, and long-term RPI-linked inflation protection after RMT strikes.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Here's why the UK's state pension is the least generous across the G7

UK state pension supplies about 22% of pre-retirement income, lowest among G7, while pension systems and funding mechanisms vary widely across nations.
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1 week ago

Is queer media in crisis? A new report shows the way forward

As the political backlash grows, these gaps become even more important to try to fill with some creative supports. That could be partnering with local LGBTQ+ community centers, community colleges and universities, or even mainstream media willing to do coverage of their local LGBTQ+ communities.
LGBT
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Millions forced to make lifestyle changes to afford household essentials

Over half of British households altered spending to cover essentials, revealing growing cost-of-living vulnerability while independent journalism relies on donations for on-the-ground reporting.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Nigel Farage suggests young people on minimum wage earn too much

Nigel Farage proposed lowering the minimum wage for young workers or raising the NIC threshold; Reform UK abandons tax-cut plans and questions the triple lock.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

A House of Dynamite has already aged like milk for one key reason

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

Timeline of Kemi Badenoch's first year leading the Conservative Party

Kemi Badenoch won Conservative leadership in November 2024; The Independent seeks donations to fund ground reporting and maintains free access without paywalls.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Starmer to face cabinet backlash if he breaks manifesto pledge on income tax

Senior Labour ministers warn raising income tax would break a manifesto pledge, risk voter trust and trigger cabinet backlash, jeopardizing political recovery.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Rachel Reeves considers exit tax' for wealthy Britons fleeing the country

UK chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering a 20% "settling-up charge" on business assets of departing wealthy Britons to raise about £2bn.
#digital-id
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
UK politics

Starmer's digital ID plan could be jeopardised by Irish jobs agreement

UK digital ID plans risk conflicting with Common Travel Area rights, provoking opposition from Sinn Fein, Northern Ireland parties, and potential legal obstacles.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
UK politics

Starmer admits he has no idea how much digital ID scheme will cost

Digital IDs will not be required to access hospitals and will be mandatory only for proving right to work, while scheme costs remain unclear.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

New EU border check system paused for tourists, port officials say

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

Thousands of families will be torn apart by Labour's asylum crackdown

Labour's temporary ban on refugee family reunion applications will separate thousands of families, affecting at least 4,900 families and 6,300 children, including 1,500 unaccompanied.
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Opposition leaders in Cameroon contest official election results as protests continue

Opposition leaders in Cameroon contested official Oct. 12 presidential results after protests and violent clashes followed the Constitutional Council's declaration of Paul Biya as winner.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

UK aid cuts a tragic mistake that will put national security at risk, MPs warn

UK aid cuts endanger Britain's national security, risk worsening global crises, and critics urge restoring overseas aid to 0.5% of national income.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Vietnam leader's visit overshadowed by interrogation' of BBC journalist

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

Brexit sees another international institution abandon Britain for Europe

Brexit is prompting major institutions like the WTTC to consider relocating their UK headquarters to mainland Europe for cost, market access, and talent reasons.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Boost for UK households as 500 million energy bill debt to be written off

Ofgem will write off up to £500 million of historic household energy debt, benefiting about 195,000 customers amid record household energy debts and rising averages.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Why deported migrants get paid 3,000 to leave the country

A migrant sex offender wrongly released from HMP Chelmsford threatened to disrupt his deportation, was paid 500, re-arrested, and deported to Ethiopia.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

How 1.9 million households can reclaim 240m in energy credit

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.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

UK house price growth slows as buyers wait and see' before Budget

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 news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Virginia Giuffre family celebrates her extraordinary courage' as Andrew loses title

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 news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Early tallies suggest Catherine Connolly is leading candidate in Ireland's presidential election

Catherine Connolly led early counts in Ireland's presidential election against Heather Humphreys after Jim Gavin withdrew from the race.
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Thailand mourns as Queen Mother Sirikit dies at 93

Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit, who led royal projects aiding the rural poor and protecting the environment, died at 93 after a prolonged blood infection.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

King Charles greets Zelensky with ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle

King Charles welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Windsor Castle with ceremonial honours before coalition talks to increase pressure on Russia and bolster Ukraine.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Target to slash 1,000 jobs as retailer deals with stagnant sales

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

Grooming gang inquiry may not take place till next year'

A long-awaited grooming-gangs inquiry is delayed amid withdrawals of chair candidates and advisory panel resignations, while The Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground reporting.
#immigration
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
UK politics

Migrant who returned to UK after one in, one out' deal to be fast-tracked to France

A migrant returned to Britain under the 'one-in, one-out' deportation deal re-entered the UK and will be fast-tracked back to France and removed swiftly.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
UK politics

Rising star Tory MP under fire over deport legal migrants' comment

A Tory MP called for deporting legally settled families to make the UK culturally coherent, prompting cross-party condemnation and political leaders’ demands for condemnation.
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US news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Firearm suspect' turns out to be boy in fancy dress with toy gun

A 14-year-old in fancy dress with a toy gun triggered a police lockdown of schools near Firth Road in Bognor Regis.
Chelsea
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Gambling ads featuring Lewis Hamilton and Chelsea badge banned

Gambling adverts featuring Lewis Hamilton and a Chelsea FC logo were banned by the ASA for likely strong appeal to children.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Robert Jenrick accused of being anti-British' as he backs burqa ban

Robert Jenrick faced criticism for suggesting he would ban the burqa, with party leader Kemi Badenoch and Labour MP Sam Rushworth opposing the move.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

UK elderly population at record high as life expectancy for men continues to increase

Men in the UK are reaching very old ages at a faster rate than women, increasing their share of the elderly and centenarian populations.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

We let down a lot of kids', Boris Johnson admits to Covid inquiry

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
UK politics
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3 weeks ago

Oxford Union president ousted after Charlie Kirk controversy

A vote of no confidence against incoming Oxford Union president George Abaraonye passed by two-thirds, but results face allegations of compromised polling and pending complaints.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Woman wins right to work from home every day in landmark case

An Australian retail bank employee won a tribunal ruling allowing permanent remote work after Westpac sought to reinstate mandatory office attendance.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

We must turn Labour around, deputy leadership frontrunner warns Starmer

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

Stark plea for UK not to cut aid funding to fight biggest killer infections

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

Travel bosses warn holidays will become too costly' for some if taxes are raised

Proposed UK tax rises to address a £50bn deficit could force tour operators to raise holiday prices, making vacations unaffordable for some consumers.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Nigel Farage appoints right-wing anti-abortion theologian as Reform senior adviser

Reform party faces criticism for bringing in James Orr, a right‑wing theologian linked to Maga politics and anti‑abortion views, prompting Labour condemnation over migrant policies.
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