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2 days ago

Fire near Euston station sparks major disruption to UK rail services

A commercial building fire near London's Euston has blocked the West Coast Main Line, causing widespread rail cancellations, delays and a large emergency response.
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2 days ago

Met Office issues fresh rain warnings in parts of UK hit by Storm Chandra flooding

The Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground journalism without paywalls while southwest England faces renewed flood warnings after Storm Chandra.
Public health
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6 hours ago

Major incident declared and patients evacuated after hospital fire

A major fire at University Hospital Southampton prompted evacuation and deployment of over 110 firefighters; the fire was contained and no injuries were reported.
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US politics
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3 days ago

Starmer insists Trump backed Chagos deal as White House holds meetings with opponents

The Independent funds on-the-ground journalism, avoids paywalls, and seeks donations to report on issues from reproductive rights to geopolitics.
UK news
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4 days ago

Trump's man in London hits out as UK's clean energy deal

The Independent funds on-the-ground reporting through donations to provide paywall-free coverage of reproductive rights, climate energy policy, Big Tech and political finance.
UK news
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1 day ago

Cost of pint to rise under new alcohol duty changes

Alcohol duty rose 3.66% to match RPI, prompting industry warnings that businesses will likely raise consumer prices.
UK politics
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1 day ago

Epstein sent 10k to Mandelson's husband after his release from prison, files reveal

Jeffrey Epstein sent 10,000 to Lord Mandelson's husband two months after his 2009 prison release.
Social justice
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1 month ago

Comedian Kaytlin Bailey Revives the Forgotten Histories of Sex Workers | KQED

Kaytlin Bailey's one-woman show blends comedy and sex-worker history while advocating decriminalization and expanded rights to reduce sexual and gender-based violence.
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US politics
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2 days ago

US plane dubbed the nuke sniffer' lands in UK amid growing tensions with Iran

A US Air Force WC-135R 'Constant Phoenix' nuclear-detection plane landed at RAF Mildenhall amid escalating US-Iran tensions and speculation of a possible US strike.
UK news
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2 days ago

Desperate search for missing British girl, 7, swept out to sea on holiday in Morocco

A seven-year-old British girl, Inaayah Makda, is missing after being swept into the sea in Casablanca; family and officials are urgently seeking help.
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3 days ago

Hero' bus driver sacked after chasing down thief who stole passenger's necklace

The Independent funds on-the-ground journalism without paywalls and covers events such as a London bus driver who subdued a necklace thief and faced consequences.
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3 days ago

Full list of water bill increases across the country

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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3 days ago

I was violated and put in extreme danger': women denied abortions sue over Arkansas ban

Arkansas's near-total abortion ban prevented medically necessary care, forcing women to endure miscarriages, seek legal help, and file lawsuits challenging the law.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

The Independent joins 120 high-profile names backing calls to end silencing lawsuits

UK campaigners demand anti-SLAPP legal protections to stop abusive lawsuits that silence speech, with 127 prominent signatories urging inclusion in the next King's Speech.
UK news
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4 days ago

Mapped: The UK areas where the cost of living is hitting hardest

UK city-level analysis shows significant income deprivation in Blackburn, Hull, Birmingham, and Bradford, while national average incomes rose about 8% in the decade to 2025.
UK politics
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4 days ago

Join Q&A with John Rentoul on Labour's civil war and Starmer's grip on power

The Independent reports on major issues, relies on donations to fund on-the-ground journalism, and highlights Labour's internal conflicts under Keir Starmer.
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4 days ago

Liverpool is wonderful, warts and all': Readers on swapping London for other cities

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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1 week ago

What to Know about California's Law Expanding IVF Access in 2026 | KQED

The new law, Senate Bill 729, dictates that large insurance groups (defined as 101 or more employees) must expand their services to cover infertility treatments and diagnoses. In addition, according to the bill's text, large health insurance groups also must be able to cover "a maximum of 3 completed oocyte retrievals." Keep in mind that some of these services are for "medically necessary" cases of infertility - like egg freezing before cancer treatment.
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4 days ago

GOP Candidate Steve Hilton Would Extradite California Abortion Doctor to Louisiana | KQED

California protections and advocates oppose extradition of abortion providers, asserting state shield laws and gubernatorial duty to defend reproductive freedom and providers.
Public health
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2 weeks ago

California Lawmakers Defend Doctor as States Clash Over Abortion | KQED

California political leaders are defending a Sonoma County doctor targeted by Louisiana in an interstate abortion enforcement dispute that tests cross-border reach of abortion bans.
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4 days ago

Keir Starmer and his team to take burner phones to China to prevent spying'

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 news
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5 days ago

UK's poorest still getting poorer' as Labour urged to act on millions in poverty

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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6 days ago

Storm Chandra map: Where snow, wind and heavy rain will batter Britain this week

Storm Chandra will bring strong winds, heavy rain and snow across much of the UK, prompting amber and yellow warnings and risk of structural damage.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Body found on Devon beach after swimmers went missing on Christmas Day

Emergency services recovered a man's body on Exmouth Beach after two swimmers went missing on Christmas Day; formal identification is pending and family notified.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Outrage' is driving rapid social media law changes Baroness Kidron

Donations fund on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism covering reproductive rights, climate change, Big Tech, and child online safety, enabling investigations and broader public access.
Public health
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1 week ago

Genetic tests for cancer on NHS to help families detect Jolie' gene

The NHS will build a 120-gene database to improve cancer prevention, enabling earlier screening and personalised treatments for patients and at-risk family members.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

EU Commission indicates it's ready to implement Mercosur trade deal despite parliament vote to delay

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

Royal Navy tracks Russian warship and oil tanker through English Channel

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

Mapped: Which councils have postponed May's local elections? Check if you can vote

29 of 136 scheduled English council elections have been postponed until 2027 due to capacity constraints amid a local government reorganisation.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Why mayor Zohran Mamdani was sent a baby box by the Scottish Government

The Scottish Government sent a baby box to New York mayor Zohran Mamdani to support development of a 'baby basket' program modeled on Scotland's scheme.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

More people have adopted the four-day work week here's why

UK adoption of a four-day working week expanded in 2025, benefiting over 6,000 employees across 253 accredited businesses.
UK news
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1 week ago

Wes Streeting makes new NHS pledge amid cancer care postcode lottery'

Government plans expand cancer specialist training and assess new diagnostic technologies to reduce regional care disparities and accelerate detection across England.
US politics
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1 week ago

One Battle After Another is a ferocious masterpiece review

Donations fund independent, paywall-free journalism that supports on-the-ground reporting; Paul Thomas Anderson's film depicts living resistance against white supremacy.
California
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1 week ago

What to Know about California's Law Expanding IVF Access in 2026 | KQED

California enacted Senate Bill 729 requiring large employers' health plans to cover infertility diagnoses, treatments, and up to three completed oocyte retrievals.
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1 week ago

Heavy downpours brings threat of flooding as Met Office issues weather warnings

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.
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