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

Children's football coach removed from role after drugs menu' posted in group chat

Funding preserves accessible journalism across political spectra and supports reporters covering key US issues; Belfast youth club dismissed coach after drugs-menu image circulated.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Martin Lewis issues verdict on Rachel Reeves's 26bn tax-raising budget

Freezing income tax thresholds will act as a stealth tax, reducing real-term earnings and pushing more people into higher tax bands.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Higher fees for foreigners visiting US national parks stokes tourism concerns

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. A $100-per-person charge for foreigners entering Yellowstone, Grand Canyon and other popular national parks is stoking apprehension among some tourist-oriented businesses that
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Teen arrested after shooting incident leaves 16-year-old boy fighting for his life'

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

Mansion tax wouldn't fill Budget black hole, economists warn Reeves

The Independent depends on donations to fund on-the-ground journalism and keeps reporting free via no paywalls, aiming to provide quality journalism accessible to all.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Piers Morgan hints at potential run for prime minister: It's time to get tough'

The Independent funds accessible journalism without paywalls; Piers Morgan hints at a tough prime ministerial bid proposing a 1% NHS tax and punitive import tariffs.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Boris Johnson had a four-day break in crucial period before Covid pandemic struck

Boris Johnson took four days off during critical February 2020 pandemic preparations and refused to apologise for delays linked to an estimated 23,000 excess deaths.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Defence Secretary John Healey underpaid tax on second home after council error'

John Healey underpaid second-home council tax in London, attributed the error to the local authority, and has now paid the owed amount in full.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Reform UK councillor suspended over WhatsApp group

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 politics
Mobile UX
fromAndroid Authority
2 weeks ago

I'm tired of 'free' apps that are just trying to bully me into paying

Freemium apps increasingly degrade free tiers to force upgrades, making "free" misleading and often unusable without a subscription.
Medicine
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks 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.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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.
Media industry
fromGijn
2 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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.
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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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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.
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