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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 hours ago

Royal Navy intercepts Russian warship and tanker off UK coast

Royal Navy patrol vessel HMS Severn intercepted and shadowed a Russian corvette and tanker near UK waters amid a 30% rise in threatening Russian vessels.
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US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
14 hours ago

M5 motorway closed northbound after car crash as vehicle leaves road

The Independent funds free, on-the-ground journalism covering reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, relying on donations rather than paywalls.
UK politics
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23 hours ago

Rachel Reeves pledges to support working families with looming Budget

Independent funds on-the-ground journalism without paywalls; Rachel Reeves proposes an autumn budget to help working families, cut NHS waiting lists, debt, and living costs.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 hours ago

Christmas turkeys could be in short supply this year due to bird flu surge

Avian HPAI H5N1 outbreaks are increasing in the UK, threatening poultry supplies and risking shortages of turkeys, chickens and ducks ahead of the festive season.
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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Boris Johnson could face legal action over pandemic failings after damning report

Independent provides free, on-the-ground journalism across major issues and seeks support to fund reporting while covering pandemic inquiry into Boris Johnson.
Film
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4 days ago

The new Wes Anderson exhibition ought to prove his haters wrong

Independent reports on major US issues and funds journalism through donations, while museums highlight filmmakers like Wes Anderson with exhibitions showcasing curated cinematic objects.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Burnham heads list of candidates to replace Starmer as PM preferred by Labour members

A Survation poll of Labour members favors Andy Burnham over Keir Starmer while The Independent seeks donations to fund paywall-free, on-the-ground journalism.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Andrew should give evidence on Epstein to Congress, Starmer suggests

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faces calls to share information about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein amid US investigations and criticism over his silence.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
23 hours ago

Rachel Reeves finds 1.5bn to subsidise electric vehicles in net zero drive

Rachel Reeves will announce a 1.5bn subsidy to lower electric vehicle costs while proposing a pay-by-the-mile EV tax, amid campaigner opposition to fuel duty rises.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Pensions could be worth tens of thousands of pounds less if Reeves

Applying national insurance to salary sacrifice schemes could substantially reduce workers' pension savings while most firms would not offset the new employer cost.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Peers move to ban sex-selective abortions to wreck' decriminalisation law

Peers propose a sex-selective abortion ban that critics say could undermine a Commons-backed effort to decriminalise late-term abortions.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Rare weather phenomenon that led to Beast from the East' returning to UK this winter

Sudden stratospheric warming may reverse the polar vortex and bring significantly colder weather to the UK within roughly two weeks.
fromJezebel
2 days ago

Jezebel Is the New Home of Splinter.com

Lauren Tousignant will continue serving as Jezebel's Editor-in-Chief, with former Splinter EIC Jacob Weindling continuing to write every week as Splinter's Editor-at-Large, as we attempt to preserve everything he poured into the site these last two years, as well as the great work that came before. The entire Splinter archive is now available under the Splinter tab of Jezebel.com, from its beginnings as part of Fusion TV to its latest iteration under Weindling's leadership.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Keir Starmer refuses to rule out manifesto-busting tax rises 12 times in TV interview

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
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Iran rejects UN atomic agency's resolution and threatens more reprisal actions

Iran called a U.N. atomic watchdog resolution anti-Iranian and threatened retaliatory actions after the IAEA demanded full cooperation and access regarding near weapons-grade uranium.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Keir Starmer opens up about brother's death: It hit me like a bus'

Sir Keir Starmer has revealed the profound personal toll of his brother's death, saying that the loss hit me like a bus. The prime minister shared the reflections in an interview for The Only Way Is Essex star Pete Wicks's Man Made podcast. Recorded at 10 Downing Street to mark Men's Mental Health Month, Sir Keir described processing the loss as intensely difficult.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Price cap: Why energy bills are going up when wholesale prices are down

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
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Neighbours attack Beckhams over planning applications at 6m Cotswolds home

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
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Children in Need boss quits after crashing his BMW into cyclist

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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3 days ago

Kevin Spacey's homelessness revelation: I literally have no home'

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
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Critics say Netflix's new Christmas romcom with Minka Kelly is repetitive'

Donations keep independent journalists on the ground and free access to reporting; Netflix’s Champagne Problems with Minka Kelly has been criticized as charmless and forgettable.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago
UK politics

Keir Starmer insists he will lead Labour into next general election

The Independent funds journalists through donations to report without paywalls; Sir Keir Starmer vows to lead Labour while focusing on the cost-of-living crisis.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

How school breakfast clubs can save families feeling sharpest squeeze' up to 450

The government will fund 500 free school breakfast clubs from April 2026 and 1,500 more in September to help families amid the cost-of-living crisis.
US politics
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4 days ago

South Carolina's Push for the Country's Most Extreme Abortion Ban Just Got Nuked in Committee

South Carolina's Senate subcommittee declined to advance SB 323, a proposal that would criminalize most abortions and impose decades-long prison sentences.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Starmer refuses to rule out freeze on income tax thresholds in Budget

Sir Keir Starmer refused to rule out freezing tax thresholds, potentially raising taxes via fiscal drag as Labour seeks funds to fill a multibillion-pound gap.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

With an eye on Russia, EU wants to make it easier to deploy tanks and troops at short notice

The EU proposed a €17.65bn military mobility plan to upgrade choke-point infrastructure and prioritize armed forces access amid concerns of Russian probing and deterrence.
US politics
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4 days ago

FDA Hit With 2nd Lawsuit Over Needless Abortion Pill Investigation

The FDA withheld information about its investigation into mifepristone and faces FOIA lawsuits from the ACLU and Center for Reproductive Rights.
Public health
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

The sex ed you get depends on your ZIP code - and your state's politics

Restrictions on comprehensive sex education are increasing, jeopardizing youth health, access to reproductive care, and contributing to teen pregnancies and educational disruptions.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

UK's net migration peak was 40,000 higher than previously thought, figures show

The Independent funds on-the-ground journalism, rejects paywalls, and reports shifting UK net migration with a 944,000 peak and subsequent decline to 345,000.
US politics
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5 days ago

World Cup winner to be voice of Heathrow Airport this Christmas

The Independent sends journalists to cover major issues and seeks donations to fund open-access, paywall-free journalism.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

UK asylum reforms spark backlash within Labour Party, support from rivals

The British government proposed sweeping asylum-tightening measures that prompted sharp intra-party backlash while receiving some support from political rivals amid divisive immigration debate.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Agency staff covering for Birmingham bin strikers vote for strike of their own

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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fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Budget gossip and U-turns to blame for UK's weak growth, says ex-Bank chief economist

Budget speculation and leaks have directly weakened UK economic growth by reducing business and consumer spending.
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6 days ago

Mahmood warns dark forces are stirring up anger' over migration ahead of reforms

It comes amid growing concern among senior party figures over the reforms, which the Home Office has billed as being the biggest changes to the asylum system in modern times and have been inspired by a strict approach taken by Denmark. Ms Mahmood is set to rewrite how Britain grants refuge to those fleeing conflict and upheaval with a statement in the House of Commons on Monday an overhaul she insisted is needed because the pace and scale of change destabilised communities.
UK politics
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Ex-BBC chief Tony Hall urges corporation not to pay money to Donald Trump

A former BBC director-general says the BBC should not pay Donald Trump public money after his lawsuit threats over an edited Panorama 2021 broadcast.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Jeremy Renner denies Yi Zhou's claim they reached agreement' amid harassment claims

Jeremy Renner is denying director Yi Zhou's claims that they reached a resolution after she made multiple allegations against him. Earlier this month, Zhou, 37, who collaborated on a documentary earlier this year with Renner, 54, accused the actor of sending her a string of unsolicited pornographic images of himself in June. She alleged that when she confronted Renner about this, he threatened to call Immigration and Customs Enforcement on her. Renner later denied those allegations,
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Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Met Office reveals where and when snow could hit in UK after Storm Claudia

Donation-funded, paywall-free reporting covers major issues while the UK recovers from Storm Claudia flooding and braces for an Arctic-driven cold snap.
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