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2 days ago

A House of Dynamite has already aged like milk for one key reason

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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12 hours ago

Timeline of Kemi Badenoch's first year leading the Conservative Party

Kemi Badenoch won Conservative leadership in November 2024; The Independent seeks donations to fund ground reporting and maintains free access without paywalls.
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18 hours ago

Starmer to face cabinet backlash if he breaks manifesto pledge on income tax

Senior Labour ministers warn raising income tax would break a manifesto pledge, risk voter trust and trigger cabinet backlash, jeopardizing political recovery.
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23 hours ago

Rachel Reeves considers exit tax' for wealthy Britons fleeing the country

UK chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering a 20% "settling-up charge" on business assets of departing wealthy Britons to raise about £2bn.
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1 day ago

New EU border check system paused for tourists, port officials say

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4 days ago

Thousands of families will be torn apart by Labour's asylum crackdown

Labour's temporary ban on refugee family reunion applications will separate thousands of families, affecting at least 4,900 families and 6,300 children, including 1,500 unaccompanied.
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1 week ago

Rachel Reeves considering breaking Labour manifesto pledge with income tax raid'

Rachel Reeves may raise income tax to fill a 30–50bn fiscal gap, including options like a 1p rise to the basic rate or increases to higher/additional rates.
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4 days ago

Opposition leaders in Cameroon contest official election results as protests continue

Opposition leaders in Cameroon contested official Oct. 12 presidential results after protests and violent clashes followed the Constitutional Council's declaration of Paul Biya as winner.
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4 days ago

UK aid cuts a tragic mistake that will put national security at risk, MPs warn

UK aid cuts endanger Britain's national security, risk worsening global crises, and critics urge restoring overseas aid to 0.5% of national income.
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4 days ago

Vietnam leader's visit overshadowed by interrogation' of BBC journalist

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3 days ago

Brexit sees another international institution abandon Britain for Europe

Brexit is prompting major institutions like the WTTC to consider relocating their UK headquarters to mainland Europe for cost, market access, and talent reasons.
UK politics
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3 days ago

Boost for UK households as 500 million energy bill debt to be written off

Ofgem will write off up to £500 million of historic household energy debt, benefiting about 195,000 customers amid record household energy debts and rising averages.
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2 days ago

Why deported migrants get paid 3,000 to leave the country

A migrant sex offender wrongly released from HMP Chelmsford threatened to disrupt his deportation, was paid 500, re-arrested, and deported to Ethiopia.
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2 days ago

How 1.9 million households can reclaim 240m in energy credit

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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2 days ago

UK house price growth slows as buyers wait and see' before Budget

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1 day ago

Virginia Giuffre family celebrates her extraordinary courage' as Andrew loses title

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1 week ago
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Streeting's historic comparison leads to speculation over Starmer's future as PM

Labour faces mounting leadership pressure as polls dip below 20% and voters drift to the Greens while Lucy Powell becomes deputy.
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1 week ago
UK politics

Disappointed' Starmer in firing line over historic by-election defeat

Labour faces severe political danger after losing Caerphilly to Plaid Cymru, prompting warnings that a major reset is needed to avoid collapse in Wales.
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1 week ago

Early tallies suggest Catherine Connolly is leading candidate in Ireland's presidential election

Catherine Connolly led early counts in Ireland's presidential election against Heather Humphreys after Jim Gavin withdrew from the race.
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1 week ago

Thailand mourns as Queen Mother Sirikit dies at 93

Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit, who led royal projects aiding the rural poor and protecting the environment, died at 93 after a prolonged blood infection.
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1 week ago

King Charles greets Zelensky with ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle

King Charles welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Windsor Castle with ceremonial honours before coalition talks to increase pressure on Russia and bolster Ukraine.
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1 week ago

Target to slash 1,000 jobs as retailer deals with stagnant sales

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

Grooming gang inquiry may not take place till next year'

A long-awaited grooming-gangs inquiry is delayed amid withdrawals of chair candidates and advisory panel resignations, while The Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground reporting.
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1 week ago

Artificial intelligence can help rebuild trust in politics, David Lammy claims

AI can rebuild trust in government by cutting bureaucracy, improving public-sector productivity, and delivering faster, cheaper, more accurate services.
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1 week ago

Firearm suspect' turns out to be boy in fancy dress with toy gun

A 14-year-old in fancy dress with a toy gun triggered a police lockdown of schools near Firth Road in Bognor Regis.
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1 week ago

Gambling ads featuring Lewis Hamilton and Chelsea badge banned

Gambling adverts featuring Lewis Hamilton and a Chelsea FC logo were banned by the ASA for likely strong appeal to children.
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1 week ago

Robert Jenrick accused of being anti-British' as he backs burqa ban

Robert Jenrick faced criticism for suggesting he would ban the burqa, with party leader Kemi Badenoch and Labour MP Sam Rushworth opposing the move.
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1 week ago

UK elderly population at record high as life expectancy for men continues to increase

Men in the UK are reaching very old ages at a faster rate than women, increasing their share of the elderly and centenarian populations.
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1 week ago

We let down a lot of kids', Boris Johnson admits to Covid inquiry

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

Oxford Union president ousted after Charlie Kirk controversy

A vote of no confidence against incoming Oxford Union president George Abaraonye passed by two-thirds, but results face allegations of compromised polling and pending complaints.
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1 week ago

Woman wins right to work from home every day in landmark case

An Australian retail bank employee won a tribunal ruling allowing permanent remote work after Westpac sought to reinstate mandatory office attendance.
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1 week ago

We must turn Labour around, deputy leadership frontrunner warns Starmer

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. 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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1 week ago

Stark plea for UK not to cut aid funding to fight biggest killer infections

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

Nigel Farage appoints right-wing anti-abortion theologian as Reform senior adviser

Reform party faces criticism for bringing in James Orr, a right‑wing theologian linked to Maga politics and anti‑abortion views, prompting Labour condemnation over migrant policies.
UK politics
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2 weeks ago

Nothing's changed since Brexit Britain's fishermen have been sold down the river'

Post-Brexit fishing arrangements left many British fishermen feeling betrayed as EU vessels retain access to UK waters while media seeks donations to fund on-the-ground reporting.
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2 weeks ago

Embattled French prime minister survives two no-confidence motions in one day

Sebastien Lecornu survived two no-confidence votes, averting a French government collapse amid a fragmented National Assembly and ongoing political uncertainty.
Public health
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2 weeks ago

What is chikungunya virus? Symptoms and advice after first case confirmed in New York

A laboratory-confirmed, locally acquired chikungunya case was identified in Nassau County, New York—the first US local case since 2019—while European cases rose markedly in 2025.
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2 weeks ago

Bret McKenzie reveals how Ian McKellen got up to mischief on The Hobbit set

The Independent relies on donations to fund on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism across major issues and sends reporters to cover all sides of stories.
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2 weeks ago

Holland & Barrett and Centrica among firms fined for underpaying staff

Almost 500 firms have been fined by the government for failing to pay some of their staff the minimum wage. Centrica, which owns British Gas, Holland & Barrett and EG Group are among the 491 employers named by The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) for underpaying their workers over several years. The companies will pay a fine amounting to a combined 10.2 million as a result of breaking the rules.
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2 weeks ago

Fantasy economics': Readers warn of housing chaos if stamp duty is scrapped

Abolishing stamp duty divides opinion: critics say it would inflate house prices, hurt first-time buyers, and mainly benefit the wealthy; alternatives include exemptions, rebates, and a mansion tax.
UK politics
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2 weeks ago

Pro-Palestine march organisers hit out at draconian assault' on right to protest

UK government plans give police new powers to impose tougher conditions on repeated demonstrations, prompting pro-Palestine groups to condemn restrictions and vow to continue protesting.
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2 weeks ago

Jacqueline Wilson blames parents stuck on phones for falling child literacy rates

Parental phone scrolling is blamed for declining children's reading enjoyment and literacy; only one in three eight- to 18-year-olds enjoyed reading in 2025.
UK politics
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2 weeks ago

Reeves admits she's looking at tax rises and spending cuts in Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves considers tax increases and spending cuts to address a Budget shortfall amid IMF warnings of rising UK inflation and Brexit-related economic damage.
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2 weeks ago

Nato chief mocks broken' Russian submarine as it resurfaces off English Channel

Mark Rutte mocked a Russian submarine that surfaced with alleged technical problems, highlighting escalating tensions between Europe and Russia in the Ukraine war.
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2 weeks ago

Reeves to touch down in Washington after IMF warns of rising UK inflation

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves will visit Washington to champion Britain's economic stability amid IMF warnings of rising UK inflation in 2025–26.
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2 weeks ago

Treatment of trans people risks breaching ECHR, UK warned

UK guidance and treatment of trans people risks breaching the European Convention on Human Rights by creating exclusion and treating rights as a zero-sum game.
UK politics
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2 weeks ago

London council buys back Right to Buy home for almost four times original cost

Councils sold thousands of homes under Right to Buy, later repurchasing fewer at much higher prices, resulting in large net losses of council housing.
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3 weeks ago

UK cities where buying a home with a 5% deposit could be less expensive than renting

Owning a home in nine of 11 major British cities could be cheaper than renting under specific mortgage assumptions.
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3 weeks ago

19 migrants deported to France as part of one in one out' returns deal

UK government is deporting migrants to France under a returns deal, increasing flights to deter illegal Channel crossings and disrupt criminal gangs.
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3 weeks ago

AI will pain whole swathe of UK economy before providing net benefit'

AI will inflict short-term harm on the UK economy and enable models to discover cyber vulnerabilities, while advanced AI risks biological, chemical, and autonomous threats.
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3 weeks ago

Microsoft recruits Rishi Sunak as senior adviser

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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3 weeks ago

They've come for the hot chocolate': More refills banned due to new obesity laws

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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3 weeks ago

Worker sacked for mocking Irish accent wins unfair dismissal claim

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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3 weeks ago

Charity calls on government to ban sales of dangerous catapults' to young people

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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3 weeks ago

Key takeaways from Badenoch's Tory conference speech as she vows to axe stamp duty

Kemi Badenoch pledged to abolish stamp duty, with Conservatives proposing to fund the measure through welfare cuts, civil service downsizing and reduced foreign aid.
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3 weeks ago

Emmanuel Macron faces calls to step down after French PM resigns

Emmanuel Macron's authority is eroding as former prime ministers publicly distance themselves amid a prolonged political crisis following the dissolution of parliament.
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3 weeks ago

Jenrick waves wig at Tory conference and attacks judges as open borders activists'

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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