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fromwww.independent.co.uk
19 hours ago
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Union leaders issue new leadership ultimatum to Starmer

UK union leaders issued an ultimatum to Sir Keir Starmer, warning his direction risks electoral disaster and criticizing his block of Andy Burnham's Westminster return.
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1 week ago
UK politics

Rayner wields the knife that could finish Starmer but will she take the crown?

Angela Rayner voted with the Tories against Sir Keir Starmer, triggering a humiliating U-turn and intensifying scrutiny of Starmer's judgment and vetting process.
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4 days ago

Ex-Daily Mail editor claims phone numbers was low on Richter scale of unlawfulness'

The Independent funds on-the-ground, paywall-free investigative journalism covering issues from reproductive rights to climate and media ethics, relying on donations.
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4 days ago

Paedophile-linked Lord did not give full account of actions', Starmer says

Sir Keir Starmer says Matthew Doyle did not fully account for ties to a paedophile councillor; Doyle was suspended and had the whip removed.
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8 hours ago

Baroness Cass claims children have been weaponised' in gender debate

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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20 hours ago

Four new astronauts arrive at the International Space Station to replace NASA's evacuated crew

SpaceX delivered the U.S., French and Russian astronauts a day after launching them from Cape Canaveral. Last month's medical evacuation was NASA's first in 65 years of human spaceflight. One of four astronauts launched by SpaceX last summer suffered what officials described as a serious health issue, prompting their hasty return. That left only three crew members to keep the place running one American and two Russians prompting NASA to pause spacewalks and trim research.
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1 day ago

Keir Starmer to deploy UK warships to the Arctic following Trump's Greenland threats

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 days ago

Church of England bishop apologises for pain' over same sex blessings row

Church of England bishops apologised as the General Synod wound up the Living in Love and Faith process addressing same-sex relationships.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

How fasting can dramatically reduce symptoms of stomach condition

Intermittent fasting within an eight-hour window can significantly reduce symptoms of Crohn's disease, a new study has found. Crohn's disease, according to the NHS, is a long-term condition where part of the gut becomes inflamed. It cannot currently be cured and the common symptoms include: diarrhoea, blood or mucus in your poo and stomach pain. Researchers at the University of Calgary found that time-restricted feeding can reduce disease activity by 40 per cent and halve abdominal discomfort in over 12 weeks in people living with Crohn's disease.
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2 days ago

Ratcliffe apologises for claiming UK colonised' by migrants as FA looks into remarks

Sir Jim Ratcliffe apologized after saying migrants had 'colonised' the UK and now faces an FA inquiry, potential penalties, and widespread political backlash.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Reform candidate calls for young girls' to be given biological reality' check

Reform UK's candidate Matt Goodwin urged educating young women about biological limits, warning many have children too late and previously suggested penalising the childless.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Creator of world-first brain chip says technology is at a tipping point'

Brain-computer interfaces like BrainGate and Neuralink are approaching a tipping point, enabling control of computers and restoring functions lost to neurological injury.
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3 days ago

Full list of Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland branch closures

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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4 days ago

Gisele Pelicot recounts moment she was told of husband's rape crimes for first time

Gisele Pelicot revealed being drugged by her husband and assaulted by dozens of men, leading to his imprisonment and her new book and global advocacy.
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3 days ago

Cost of living crisis laid bare as almost half of Britons have 25 at end of week'

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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4 days ago

UK to double number of troops in Norway in response to Putin's Arctic threat

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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5 days ago

Afghan data breach was wake-up call' for government's data security

Government data handling changed significantly after an Afghan breach exposed thousands' details, and a national news outlet stresses free, on-the-ground journalism funded by donations.
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5 days ago

Dozens of small boat migrants rescued from the Channel after engine failure

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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5 days ago

Britons working harder for less' as living standards see historic slowdown

Lower-income families face historic stagnation: living standards now double every 137 years rather than every 40, with rising in-work poverty and falling incomes.
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5 days ago

France sends letters to 29-year-olds telling them to get on with having children

The Independent solicits donations to fund on-the-ground journalism; France will send informational letters to 29-year-olds encouraging childbearing and egg-freezing amid declining birth rates.
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1 week ago

Daily newsletter 2/6

➡️ Virginia's new Governor Abigail Spanberger is on a roll, signing legislation that will allow voters to weigh in on the state's ban on same-sex marriage, as well as a proposed reproductive rights amendment. We also have an encouraging update on Florida's funding cuts for HIV medication, and Republicans in Utah are ignoring research they commissioned themselves to pass a ban on gender-affirming care for youth.
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6 days ago

William and Kate speak out for first time over Andrew involvement in Epstein files

The Prince and Princess of Wales expressed deep concern for victims amid renewed Jeffrey Epstein revelations that sparked allegations against Prince Andrew and related investigations.
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6 days ago

Several flood warnings and alerts for rain across the UK

The Independent funds accessible journalism through donations while widespread UK flood warnings and a Met Office yellow rain alert threaten properties and travel.
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1 week ago

It distorts reality': How 16-year-olds really feel about a social media ban

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
UK politics

Starmer's deputy warns Mandelson scandal will impact crucial by-election

A Gorton and Denton by-election is being framed as a referendum on Keir Starmer amid fallout from Lord Mandelson's appointment and Epstein-related controversy.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
UK politics

Starmer vows to defend decent Britain' as he faces fury over Mandelson appointment

Sir Keir Starmer seeks to present himself as defender of a decent, tolerant Britain amid criticism over his judgment and integrity after Mandelson appointment controversy.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Experts warn against worrying' rise in dangerous weight-loss jab hacks'

Many people on weight-loss injections are resorting to microdosing or unlicensed sources as costs rise, creating significant safety risks.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Reform by-election candidate suggested people who don't have kids should pay more tax

Reform UK candidate Matt Goodwin proposed taxing childless people and offering tax breaks to mothers, prompting criticism and comparisons to The Handmaid's Tale.
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1 week ago

Ofsted school inspection shake-up will include one major change

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

Will Starmer resign over Mandelson-Epstein scandal and who could replace him?

Sir Keir Starmer faces intense political backlash and a leadership challenge after appointing Peter Mandelson as US ambassador despite Mandelson's association with Jeffrey Epstein.
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fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

You Don't Need an Emergency Fund. Because of Trump, You Need Something Else.

Women face severe financial harm from restricted abortion access; individuals should build personal abortion funds to cover travel, procedure, and economic loss.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Co-op ad banned over misleading' price-match scheme claims

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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