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Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

UK campaigners launch bill to give nature legal rights

A UK private member's bill seeks to grant nature legal personhood with inherent rights, a duty of care, and national and bioregional governance for sustainability.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
22 hours ago

Migrant sent back to France in one in, one out' deal returns to UK

A man returned to France under the one-in, one-out migration deal has returned to the UK on a small boat and is held in an immigration detention centre.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Downing Street's top civil servant on brink of being ousted'

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.
UK politics
#tax-policy
fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

Osborne warns Reform UK 'not fiscally fit to run the economy'

Former Chancellor George Osborne has warned that Reform UK "cannot be trusted to run the economy", accusing Nigel Farage's party of lacking fiscal credibility at a time when economic stewardship is likely to define the next general election. Speaking amid growing scrutiny of Reform's costed plans, Mr Osborne dismissed the party as economically unreliable, pointing to its proposals to lift the two-child benefit cap and nationalise water companies - policies that have already been branded "socialist" by Conservative critics.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Putin wants Farage to win to divide Europe, says Lammy

David Lammy alleges Vladimir Putin supports Nigel Farage and right-wing populists to divide Europe amid concerns over Reform UK ties to the Kremlin.
#journalism
#elon-musk
#green-party
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Starmer pledges to publish crucial evidence in collapsed China spy case

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

Sir Michael Cain and Alan Shearer among stars urging PM to ban harmful' smacking

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.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Powell made no decisions about evidence in China spy case, minister says

The government's national security adviser Jonathan Powell made no decisions about the content of any evidence provided in the collapsed case against two men accused of spying for China, a minister has said. Prosecutors unexpectedly dropped charges against Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry - who deny the allegations - in September. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch claimed the case collapsed because the government had refused to give the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) "vital information" as it wanted to "curry favour" with China.
UK politics
#reproductive-rights
#media-funding
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

How Britain's membership of the ECHR became a political hot potato

"I have not come to this decision lightly," the Tory leader said. "But it is clear that it is necessary to protect our borders, our veterans, and our citizens."
UK politics
#conservative-party
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

PM rules out opening up visas for Indian workers as he chases growth on trade trip

Sir Keir Starmer will resist calls to expand UK visas for skilled Indian workers, prioritizing engagement, investment and jobs while considering visa links to returns.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Students rally for Palestine on anniversary of Hamas's deadly attack on Israel

Hundreds of UK students staged pro-Palestinian protests on the Hamas raid anniversary, defying calls to cancel after a Manchester synagogue attack and political criticism.
#labour-party
UK politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Keir Starmer urges Labour to unite against Reform UK DW 09/28/2025

UK Labour Party seeks unity to reset, rally support, and defeat Reform UK while denouncing plans to deport legally resident refugees as immoral and racist.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Labour conference: Starmer vows to see off Reform UK threat as MPs gather

Next election will be a battle for the country's soul as Starmer vows to defeat Reform UK while Labour faces polling pressure and internal tensions.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

It starts with Palestine protests. But where will the crackdown on Britain's democratic freedoms end? | Owen Jones

Protest in Britain has been reduced from a right to a government-controlled privilege, with new rules and penalties restricting dissent and criminalizing defiance.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Starmer urges university students to halt pro-Palestine protest planned for October 7

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 politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Politics latest: Tories bid to counter Farage with migrant benefits threat

The shadow chancellor will propose £47 billion in government spending cuts, including £23 billion from welfare targeting low-level mental health claimants and non-citizens.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Lib Dems will almost undoubtedly' win more votes than Tories, says top pollster

Geographically concentrated Liberal Democrat support could translate into more parliamentary seats than Conservatives under current polling and the existing electoral system.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Explorer Dwayne Fields replaced Bear Grylls in what role? The Saturday quiz

Answers identify landmarks, biological facts, cultural references, sports teams, economic thresholds, and historical burial sites.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Conservatives would take UK out of ECHR, Badenoch confirms

A Kemi Badenoch-led Conservative government would withdraw the UK from the European Convention on Human Rights to strengthen border control and immigration policy.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Mapped: The areas threatened by Reform's controversial pro-fracking agenda revealed

Reform UK's pro-fracking agenda could put over 180 constituencies at risk of shale development, including 141 Labour seats.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

We are heartbroken after synagogue attack, says senior UK Jewish politician

UK Jewish community feels heartbroken, frightened and angry after Manchester synagogue terror attack; leaders call for stronger protections and bipartisan condemnation of antisemitism.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Michelle Mone told us business isn't easy' during Covid. How are things now, your ladyship? | Marina Hyde

Nigel Farage and Michelle Mone both claim victimhood from inflammatory language, but Mone’s legal troubles, analogies and style make her politically incompatible with Farage.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

May warns Badenoch's plan to axe Climate Change Act would be catastrophic mistake'

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 politics
#keir-starmer
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Party leaders condemn attack on Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur

I'm appalled by the attack at a synagogue in Crumpsall. The fact that this has taken place on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, makes it all the more horrific. My thoughts are with the loved ones of all those affected, and my thanks go to the emergency services and all the first responders. I am on my way back to London. When I arrive, I will chair an emergency Cobra meeting.
UK politics
#journalism-funding
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
UK politics

MP's baby subjected to racist abuse online just hours after birth: Beyond depraved'

The Independent provides paywall-free, donation-funded reporting; MP Adnan Hussain received vile online racist abuse toward his newborn and vowed to fight racism.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago
UK politics

Farage will roll back gun laws and turn Britain into Trump's America, Ed Davey claims

The Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground journalism covering reproductive rights, climate, Big Tech, and warns Nigel Farage could roll back gun laws.
#andy-burnham
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Labour accelerates UK fracking ban as Ed Miliband counters Reform push

The government will fast-track legislation to permanently ban fracking in the UK, requiring parliamentary repeal for any future restart.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Lammy backtracks on Farage Hitler Youth claim

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy withdrew a claim that Nigel Farage "flirted with Hitler Youth" after Farage denied the allegation.
#fiscal-policy
#digital-id
#reform-uk
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Labour takes fight to Reform on diversity as Kendall backs scheme for women in tech

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 politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

We Americans love remaking British TV. Must the UK remake our odious politicians? | Dave Schilling

British television's bleak, class-aware comedies captivated a Californian, inspiring a delayed visit to a politically turbulent UK and reshaping cultural perceptions.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Ex-Reform politician admits Russia-linked bribery charges

Nathan Gill pleaded guilty to eight counts of bribery for accepting money to make pro-Russian statements while serving as an MEP.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Menzies Campbell, former Liberal Democrat leader, dies at 84

Menzies Campbell, former long-serving Liberal Democrat MP and party leader, died aged 84 after a distinguished political and Olympic sprinting career.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Climate change scepticism is rising. Will Starmer hold firm or buckle?

Political pressure, climate denial rhetoric, and domestic economic strains threaten the UK government’s commitment to net-zero and decarbonisation policies.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

History will remember who showed up': Keir Starmer faces call to attend Cop30 summit

Keir Starmer faces pressure from climate leaders and Labour MPs to attend Cop30 in Brazil to demonstrate UK leadership and secure stronger climate commitments.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Starmer: Trump's 'Sharia' claim to UN is nonsense

"You saw from the state visit last week that there are plenty of things on which the president and I agree, and we are working together. "There are some issues on which we disagree, and what the president said about the mayor, who's doing a really good job, in fact driving down serious crime, what he said about the introduction of Sharia law was ridiculous nonsense."
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Boris Johnson brands Reform extremely dangerous' as he rules out move

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 politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Tories refer Starmer to standards commissioner over campaign donations

The Conservative Party has lodged a formal complaint alleging undeclared donations to Keir Starmer's 2020 leadership campaign involving Morgan McSweeney and Labour Together.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

No more Mr Nice Guy: Ed Davey rebrands Lib Dems as the real opposition to Reform

These are Happy Days for the Liberal Democrats. A year ago in Bournemouth they had appeared to be caught in the spotlight of their own electoral success. Unsure quite where they would go next. At times the conference speeches had been almost apologetic. New MPs blinking as they were pushed on to the main stage, unknown even to themselves. Twelve months on there is a confidence to the party. Their 72 MPs have all settled quite comfortably into Westminster and rather enjoy the attention. They are bullish about the future. There are no worries about losing their seats at the next election. Rather they see 2024 as a springboard for a brighter future. Looking to take more seats off the Tories as well as taking chunks out of Labour in the red wall. Branding themselves the real opposition to Reform. A key player in any centre-left coalition.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ed Davey calls for UK to import US cancer researchers hit by Trump cuts

The UK should import US scientists whose cancer research projects have been cut by Donald Trump, Ed Davey will argue at a Liberal Democrat conference that has focused heavily on how the party can respond to hard-right populism. In his closing speech, Davey will also criticise Nigel Farage, saying the Reform UK conference applauded the Trump administration's decision to slash funding for mRNA vaccines, which are being trialled as a way to offer personalised immunotherapy treatment for some cancers.
UK politics
#free-speech
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Palestinian flag raised outside London mission for first time after UK recognition

The UK will recognise a Palestinian state; a Palestinian flag was raised in London, while recognition will not ease Gaza's humanitarian crisis or free hostages.
#palestine-recognition
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

UK to recognise Palestine in historic move as Starmer condemns humanitarian crisis

Keir Starmer will formally recognise Palestinian statehood after ministers concluded Gaza's humanitarian situation has deteriorated amid Israel's assault on Gaza City.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Six great reads: my Couples Therapy hell, the plot to dethrone Keir Starmer and a creepy' AI toy

Stories reveal marital breakdown, political crisis for Starmer, children's chatbot privacy risks, an abuse survivor's past, 1970s German terrorism, and family isolation in a remote cabin.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Minister dismisses Trump's claim illegal migration destroys countries from within' UK politics live

Donald Trump's comments on illegal migration dominated UK media coverage and resonated with segments of public opinion, influencing political debate and prompting government responses.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

After the far-right mass rally in London, Britain must learn lessons from abroad and fast | Cas Mudde

Britain, especially England, faces a significant far-right resurgence; mainstream parties must abandon failed fantasies, reject nativist mimicry, and confront the global trend.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Sunbed King stifles a yawn at Chequers while Keir twitches at the press

Lavish state-pageantry and excessive flattery during Trump's visit highlighted his ego, left UK leaders anxious, and risked embarrassing political optics.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

After quitting the US, Britain seemed like a sanctuary from Trump's Maga movement. Now I wonder, for how long? | Emma Brockes

Nigel Farage and Reform UK have harnessed post-Brexit anger, rapidly shifting UK politics and mobilizing supporters despite Farage's perceived frivolity.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Labour is in a mess. Is there anything Starmer can do to turn things around? Our panel responds part one

A severe shortage of social housing, combined with unaffordable home ownership and rising rents, lies at the core of Britain's deep public disaffection.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on Labour and the economy: the legacy was grim but voters need hope, not excuses | Editorial

The government faces ministerial scandals and severe fiscal pressure that may force up to 30bn of tax rises, risking internal rebellion and public backlash.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Sky News Journalists Mock Trump-Hating UK Foreign Secretary's Lengthy Presidential Handshake: One Second for Every Insult!'

President Donald Trump greeted Cooper after landing at Stansted Airport and the irony of the moment was not lost on the British press as the pair clasped hands and exchanged words for just over 11 seconds on the tarmac before the president boarded Marine One for the short flight to Winfield House, the U.S. ambassador's residence where he is staying.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

UK court temporarily blocks deportation of Eritrean asylum seeker

A High Court injunction halted the deportation of a recent Channel migrant pending a trafficking claim and further investigation.
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