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fromwww.independent.co.uk
9 hours ago

Windrush victim hospitalised' over stress of compensation battle with Home Office

A Windrush victim was hospitalised with stress after Home Office delays and a nil compensation offer for her husband, while she received a 40,000 offer.
#investigative-journalism
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

This how much parents will spend on children's clothes this winter

Parents across Britain will spend an average of 117 per child on winter clothing, with high percentages buying coats, jumpers and boots, per Clearpay survey.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Bank customer with phobia of Pride flags' loses case against NatWest

A NatWest customer alleging a phobia of Pride-related materials lost a legal claim that the bank's display caused severe psychological distress.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Cold weather payments triggered in over 400 postcodes check if you're eligible

Cold Weather Payments of £25 are automatically paid to qualifying households for each seven-day period when local temperatures are at or below zero.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Only way to be seen early': Readers on A&E visits for minor problems

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.
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Tom Hiddleston teases Loki's monumental' return in Avengers: Doomsday

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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Media industry
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6 days ago

Kids in tears as families turned away from immersive Jurassic World show at the door

A booking system error oversold Jurassic World: The Experience tickets at Battersea Power Station, leaving dozens of voucher holders, including children, turned away and distressed.
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US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

They wanted him to fail': CBS staff reacts to huge loss' as John Dickerson exits

The Independent depends on donations to fund on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism across political lines, enabling reporters to investigate and report developing stories.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Rachel Reeves considering 2p increase to income tax'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering raising the top rate of income tax by 2p while cutting national insurance by 2p ahead of the next Budget.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

James Cameron weighs in on controversial ending to ex-wife Kathryn Bigelow's film

James Cameron praises and defends Kathryn Bigelow's ambiguous ending in A House of Dynamite as the possible conclusion; The Independent seeks donations to fund reporting.
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1 week ago

Alleged abuse victim faces nine-year wait for justice amid court backlog

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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1 week ago

Police warning over sea swims after two men swept away off Devon on Christmas Day

Police in Devon advise against Boxing Day sea swims after two men were swept out to sea at Budleigh Salterton and remain missing.
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1 week ago

Surrey Police to examine child abuse claim in Epstein files that names Andrew

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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1 week ago

Kate McCann: SafeCall offers compassion and hope to families of missing people

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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2 weeks ago

Palestine Action activist on hunger strike taken to hospital

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2 weeks ago

Murder investigation launched after man shot dead in north-west London

A 55-year-old man was fatally shot in Stonebridge, Brent; police launched a murder investigation, increased patrols, and no arrests have been made.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

France's Doctor Death' jailed for life after poisoning 30 patients while working

Former French anaesthetist Frederic Pechier jailed for life after poisoning 30 patients, resulting in 12 deaths.
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2 weeks ago

Italy may not support EU-Mercosur free trade deal without changes

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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2 weeks ago

Rise in foreign criminals removed from UK in push to free up prison space

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2 weeks ago

Dozens treated after carbon monoxide leak' at M&S

An M&S store in Charlton, southeast London closed after a suspected carbon monoxide incident; 30 people were treated, 11 hospitalized and 19 discharged at the scene.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Founder of 20m Sherlock Holmes Museum in latest cataclysmic' family court fight

Founder of London's Sherlock Holmes museum faces legal battle over alleged transfer of the £20m business to his wife to avoid paying his sister's debts.
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3 weeks ago

Major new dentistry plan vows to end the postcode lottery' for care

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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3 weeks ago
US politics

Why Strictly star Amy Dowden says she is no longer 'emotionally attached' to her body

Donations sustain paywall-free journalism and reporting, while Amy Dowden describes ongoing breast cancer treatment, mastectomies, and an induced menopause.
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1 month ago
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French Senate backs new 15 per passenger cruise ship tax

Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground, paywall-free reporting; French Senate backed a cruise ship tax to fund coastal conservation, pending Assembly approval.
UK news
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3 weeks ago

Schools forced to close as teachers and children hit by flu outbreak

Widespread flu surges are forcing UK schools to close or shift to remote learning while The Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground journalism without paywalls.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor pictured in new release of Epstein case files

Images from Jeffrey Epstein's estate show Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, renewing scrutiny of his association with Epstein and preceding his attendance at a royal christening.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

UK will have to follow EU and delay ban on sale of petrol cars, experts say

EU pushback and industry pressure threaten to delay the UK's ban on new petrol and diesel cars due to insufficient EV production capacity.
Health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Experts explain why drinking tea may benefit you more than coffee

Tea consumption is associated with slightly higher bone mineral density in older women, while more than five coffees daily is linked to reduced BMD.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

The impact anxiety is having on school attendances

Nearly half of UK secondary pupils avoided school last year due to anxiety, with exam pressure and public-speaking fears cited as key causes.
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3 weeks ago

Urgent warning as 85,000 tumble dryers in UK risk catching fire

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
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Thousands of asylum claims unresolved after three years, damning analysis finds

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

Pedestrian crossings are too slow for elderly people, research warns

Most pedestrian crossings assume a 1.2 m/s walking speed, but the average adult aged 65+ walks 0.77 m/s, leaving typical green-man intervals insufficient.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Police apologise to Jewish community' over Tel Aviv fan ban claim

West Midlands Police apologised after implying some Jewish community members supported excluding Maccabi Tel Aviv fans; senior officers faced parliamentary questioning over the match exclusion decision.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Dog owners face unlimited fines under new Bill

Dog owners in England and Wales will face unlimited fines for livestock worrying, with llamas and alpacas newly protected under an amended livestock protection bill.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Who England could face in World Cup draw as possible opponents confirmed

FIFA's 2026 seeding places Spain, Argentina, France and England among the top four seeds and prevents them from meeting before the semi-finals.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Families demand refund after Christmas drone show flop

A West Sussex Christmas drone show failed as many drones did not take off, leaving spectators disappointed and demanding refunds.
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Antidepressant shows surprising impact in reducing domestic violence, trial finds

A double-blind trial randomized 630 impulsive men to sertraline or placebo to test whether sertraline reduces violent reoffending.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

All Birmingham bin collections suspended as agency workers walk out

Birmingham suspended all bin collections after agency staff joined refuse workers in a strike amid bullying allegations and escalating pickets.
Music
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Ethan Browne, son of musician Jackson Browne, dies aged 52

Ethan Browne, son of Jackson Browne and Phyllis Major, was found dead at 52 on 25 November 2025; he worked as an actor, model and musician.
#uk-budget
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Inquiry into rogue surgeon Sam Eljamel to hear opening statements

A public inquiry examines alleged patient harm by neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel and the response of NHS Tayside and Scottish health systems.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

A third of all rape charges linked to domestic abuse, new data suggests

The CPS finds overlap between domestic abuse and other serious crimes and launches a five-year strategy to tackle violence against women and girls.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

We have to stay calm': What it's really like to answer a call from a missing child

SafeCall will offer free support and safety for children, helping families and young people among the 70,000 who go missing annually.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Pensions could be worth tens of thousands of pounds less if Reeves

Applying national insurance to salary sacrifice schemes could substantially reduce workers' pension savings while most firms would not offset the new employer cost.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Rare weather phenomenon that led to Beast from the East' returning to UK this winter

Sudden stratospheric warming may reverse the polar vortex and bring significantly colder weather to the UK within roughly two weeks.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Mahmood to ban migrants without citizenship from claiming benefits

UK will restrict migrants' access to benefits and long-term residency, raising ILR qualifying period and imposing contribution-based settlement requirements including English, clean record, NI payments.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Nigel Farage showed racist and antisemitic behaviour at school, claim ex-pupils

Former schoolmates allege Nigel Farage used racist and antisemitic insults as a teenager, allegations he emphatically denies.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

AI tools are making repeated factual errors', major new research warns

AI search tools frequently produce inaccurate or risky information while independent, donation-funded journalism sustains on-the-ground reporting without paywalls.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Thousands of young people face homelessness this winter as crisis worsens

Some 23,500 young people aged 16 to 24 in England are expected to face homelessness this winter, with council demand and support failures increasing.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

The areas where housing developments will get a default yes' if based nearby

Government will fast-track housing developments near well-connected train and tram stations, including some green belt areas, to meet a 1.5 million homes target.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

The key points in the Home Secretary's asylum reform plans explained

UK government plans major asylum overhaul inspired by Denmark: temporary refugee status with 30-month reviews, longer path to settlement, and new safe legal routes.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Three schoolchildren taken to hospital after being poisoned in science lab

Three schoolchildren in Oxfordshire were hospitalized after classmates allegedly added copper sulphate from a lab into their water bottles, causing gastrointestinal symptoms.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Rachel Reeves will announce milkshake tax' in Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves may end dairy exemptions and cut sugar thresholds to impose a milkshake levy to raise revenue; The Independent solicits donations for reporting.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Tommy Robinson backs Shabana Mahmood's asylum reforms

Tommy Robinson welcomed sweeping UK asylum reforms inspired by Denmark while The Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Inquest opens into death of nine-month-old baby killed in XL bully attack

A nine-month-old, Jonte William Bluck, died after an XL bully dog bite; an inquest opened and adjourned pending police inquiries, with arrests made.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Justin Baldoni texts detail alleged showdown with angry' Ryan Reynolds

Justin Baldoni alleges an ambush by Ryan Reynolds over a Blake Lively dispute, reporting emotional paralysis after a confrontation at the couple's New York home.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Winter hosepipe bans on the cards as England faces drought

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.
Environment
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Rachel Reeves set to clamp down on high-end bike purchases in Cycle to Work scheme

Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans to restrict expensive purchases in the Cycle to Work scheme to stop wealthier commuters exploiting tax breaks.
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

British journalist Sami Hamdi on way home to UK after weeks in ICE detention

British commentator Sami Hamdi was detained by US ICE despite a valid visa, endured overcrowded detention, and was allowed to leave voluntarily without deportation.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

How ADHD awareness could lead to a false self-diagnosis

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.
Mental health
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Asylum seekers can stay at protest-hit Epping hotel after council fails in legal bid

Asylum seekers will remain housed at The Bell Hotel in Epping after a High Court judge denied the local council's injunction request.
#child-poverty
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK politics

Keir Starmer hints he could scrap two-child benefit cap in Budget

Keir Starmer hinted he may scrap the two-child benefit cap at the Budget to reduce child poverty, with government measures to be announced soon.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK politics

Reeves warned she must end child benefit cap altogether or face rise in poverty

Fully scrapping the two-child benefit cap is essential to prevent rising child poverty, costing about 3.5bn a year amid a 40bn budget shortfall.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Offshore workers must lose weight or face losing their jobs under new safety measures

OEUK will impose a 124.7kg maximum clothed weight for offshore workers to be winched by rescue helicopters; employers have a year to support staff.
#uk-weather
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

McDonald's staff to be protected from sexual abuse following complaints

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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2 months ago

Government's potential AI qualification may face teacher shortage challenges'

Planned level-3 data science and AI qualification faces teacher shortages, while quality, free journalism is financed by donations to support reporting.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Chinese giant Shein bans sex-dolls amid French probe into child-like' listings

Shein permanently banned sex doll sales globally after French authorities found child-like dolls, prompting a prosecutor referral and intensified scrutiny ahead of its Paris store opening.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Brazil's Lula puts forward new vision for protecting the Amazon rainforest

Brazil proposes a Tropical Forests Forever Fund to pay developing countries billions to preserve forests rather than rely on small donations from wealthy nations or philanthropies.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Mapped: Where 800,000 pensioners missed out on the winter fuel payment

Over 830,000 eligible UK households did not claim pension credit and missed linked winter fuel payments after the benefit-based restriction was applied.
US politics
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2 months ago

One in four new puppy owners have considered rehoming as pet abandonment soars

Pet abandonment in the UK is surging as new owners experience 'puppy blues'; The Independent relies on donations to fund on-the-ground journalism without paywalls.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

New study attempts to settle the debate between home vs office working

Homeworking and hybrid working produce mixed productivity results, offering flexibility but also risks like longer hours and reduced in-person relationships.
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

I'm not eligible for the Covid vaccine and I've caught it three times in six months'

A 27-year-old with severe lung disease contracted Covid three times after losing NHS booster eligibility and urges Covid boosters be prioritized like the flu jab.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Rachel Reeves eyes tax raid on expensive homes' in crunch Budget

Rachel Reeves is considering higher council tax bands targeting owners of expensive homes to raise several billion pounds ahead of the November 26 Budget.
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2 months ago

Rachel Reeves heads to Saudi Arabia on trade deal mission as Autumn Budget looms

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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2 months ago

Accidental release of sex offender is sign of broken' justice system, minister says

An accidental release of a convicted migrant sex offender exposed failures in the UK criminal justice and prison-to-immigration transfer processes.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Home Office could move migrants into pop-up buildings to end hotel crisis

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
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Sandringham estate: The Queen's favourite retreat where Andrew will live

Prince Andrew will relocate to King Charles's Sandringham estate, lose royal styles and titles, and Sarah Ferguson must find separate residence amid Epstein-related scrutiny.
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