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Medicine
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Weight-loss drugs found to slash cancer death rates

GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are associated with substantially lower five-year mortality in colon cancer patients in a large UC San Diego analysis.
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Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Fears of Christmas dinner turkey shortage after bird flu warnings

Bird flu outbreaks in multiple English counties threaten poultry supplies and could eliminate thousands of Christmas dinners by forcing culls and 12-month restocking bans.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Criminals get legal help but I alone had to fight for my daughter'

The Independent funds on-the-ground, free-access US reporting across major issues and relies on reader donations instead of paywalls to support investigative journalists.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Mandelson still in contact with Epstein in 2016, newly-released emails show

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

Kirstie Allsopp calls for stamp duty to be abolished in Reeves' Budget

A proposal to abolish stamp duty argues it forces young buyers into unaffordable purchases and encourages extending smaller houses rather than moving.
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fromGijn
4 days ago

The Case for Free Access to FOIA-Based Public Documents Reporting

News outlets should remove paywalls for reporting based on FOIA and public records to maximize public access, government accountability, and trust.
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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.
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

The UK has duty to protect HIV care for LGBT+ people, global activists tell Starmer

Donations sustain independent, paywall-free journalism that reports on reproductive rights, climate, Big Tech, and global HIV funding gaps.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week 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.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Abuse victims in debt set to be better protected after government scraps fee

A government fee forcing domestic abuse survivors to pay to hide their address during debt relief proceedings will be scrapped from November.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Don't tell me where you were when Diana died, Earl Spencer says

Earl Spencer feels uncomfortable when strangers recount where they were at Princess Diana's death, and he marks the anniversary privately with family at Althorp.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Why a German freight lift has become the viral star of Louvre heist

A Louvre jewellery heist inadvertently boosted German lift maker Bocker Maschinenwerke while The Independent seeks donations to fund ground reporting without paywalls.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Shabana Mahmood says Home Office not fit for purpose' after secret report emerges

The Home Office is not fit for purpose due to systemic failings, poor inter-agency hand-offs, and a culture of defeatism on immigration.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Inside Royal Lodge, Prince Andrew's 30-room mansion

Prince Andrew hasn't paid substantive rent on Royal Lodge for over two decades, prompting calls for him to relinquish the Grade II-listed 30-bedroom mansion.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Discarded like a used tissue': Readers on ageism forcing over-50s out

Older workers face widespread age discrimination, losing jobs or forced into low-paid, precarious roles, early retirement, or self-employment, causing financial strain and lost confidence.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

HMRC to begin taking money from bank accounts in bid to close 47bn tax gap

HMRC will use Direct Recovery of Debts powers to withdraw money directly from bank accounts to recover unpaid tax from those deemed able to pay.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Nancy Meyers pays emotional tribute to friend of almost 40 years' Diane Keaton

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.
Film
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Man charged with sparking the most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles history will remain jailed

Jonathan Rinderknecht was ordered jailed on charges related to the deadly Palisades Fire amid prosecutors' claims of arsonist traits, mental decline concerns, and flight risk.
Germany news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

German mayor brutally stabbed at home names daughter as attacker

Newly elected mayor Iris Stalzer was apparently stabbed by her teenage daughter and sustained life-threatening injuries; both children were detained and knives were found.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Prince Harry warns silence is killing people' amid growing 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. 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
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Two million pensioners could have to repay 300 to HMRC - here's how they'll repay it

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

Conservatives to reveal how they'd save 47bn from public spending if elected

The Conservative shadow chancellor proposes £47bn in cuts across welfare, foreign aid, and housing, emphasizing welfare reforms and retaining the two‑child benefit cap.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

The age your brain works best at - and it's later than you think

Human cognitive ability peaks between ages 55 and 60, with accumulated knowledge, judgment, and life experience shifting overall peak into the late fifties.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
1 month ago

"The AI-ification of email" keeps 404 Media's Jason Koebler up at night

404 Media required reader emails and paywalls after AI-spun replicas stole original reporting, driving a rapid subscription growth that saved its business model.
US news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Schoolboy, 13, arrested after four people hit by Range Rover in separate incidents

A 13-year-old schoolboy was arrested and bailed after a Land Rover struck four people across multiple Lincolnshire locations; police appealed for information.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Badenoch expected to back ditching human rights convention after review

The Conservative Party is expected to support withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights after a review found the ECHR exceeds its original intent.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Horror film star claims his movie is ahead of the curve' despite negative reviews

Marlon Wayans urges audiences to see his horror film Him despite negative reviews and low box office, asserting critics' opinions are subjective.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Sir James Dyson says Brexit was worth it even if it's made people poorer

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

What happened to Madeleine McCann? Timeline of the 18 year missing girl mystery

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
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Only half of people with cancer are diagnosed within NHS target time, analysis finds

Cancer diagnosis times in NHS England have worsened, with only about half meeting the 28-day target and significant delays for many cancer types.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Biblical scholar' suing after Walking Dead used his name for depraved' character

Born-again blogger Thomas Richards filed a federal lawsuit seeking a public clarification that a Walking Dead character sharing his name is not him.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Why gossiping with your partner could be key to a healthy relationship

Gossip between romantic partners correlates with increased relationship happiness and bonding, with partners spending substantial daily time sharing gossip per University of California research.
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