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

Rachel Reeves calls for Labour unity as make-or-break Budget looms

Rachel Reeves urged Labour MPs to unite and back an expected Budget with tax increases to address slowing growth, rising unemployment, and fiscal shortfalls.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Women twice as likely to lose jobs to AI' amid warning they could get left behind

Women are being warned they could get left behind by advancements in technology after a study revealed they are twice as likely to hold jobs under threat from AI. The findings showed that female-dominated roles, such as administration, bookkeeping, cashiers, and office staff, are more vulnerable to job loss as a result of automation. To compound the issue, women were also found to be 20 per cent less likely to engage with generative AI tools than men,
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US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Alabama rot: Urgent warning for dog owners over deadly virus with 90% cases in winter

Alabama rot (CRGV) can cause skin lesions and potentially fatal kidney failure in dogs; pet owners should be vigilant, especially November–May.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Martin Lewis launches tool for millions of drivers who may be owed car finance payout

Millions of motorists may be eligible for payouts after motor finance firms breached rules on dealer commission disclosure, with average compensation about 700 per agreement.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

One million young people will soon not be in education or employment

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 month ago

Judge blasts lawyer for using AI after he cited entirely fictitious' cases

An immigration barrister allegedly used AI-generated false legal citations, prompting a disciplinary probe after fabricating cases in asylum hearings for two Honduran sisters.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Car finance scandal: What happened and are you eligible for 700 compensation payout?

Approximately 14 million people may claim average 700 compensation for unfair motor finance deals, potentially creating an 8.2bn bill for lenders.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Labour takes fight to Reform on diversity as Kendall backs scheme for women in tech

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 months ago

Burnham calls for two-child benefit cap to be axed in direct challenge to Starmer

Andy Burnham urges Sir Keir Starmer to scrap the two-child benefit cap, calling the policy arbitrary and indefensible.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Nearly two-thirds of young adults fear AI will take their jobs

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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