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3 hours ago

Lotto jackpot rolls over to an impressive 5m as no weekend winner

The Independent provides free, on-the-ground journalism across political viewpoints, funded by donations to support reporting on issues like reproductive rights, climate, and investigative stories.
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UK politics
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5 days ago

Government urged to reform developer levies so profits can benefit local residents

Reform housebuilder levies so land value increases fund local amenities, addressing failures in planning obligations and the community infrastructure levy.
UK politics
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4 days ago

Reform plans to dramatically' cut civil service numbers in government

The Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism while Reform plans to cut civil servants and overhaul government operations.
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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
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.
UK politics
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17 hours ago

Kemi Badenoch has six months to save the Tories and her leadership, MPs warn

Kemi Badenoch faces a six-month ultimatum to improve Conservative poll performance or face a leadership challenge, with Robert Jenrick favored as successor.
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18 hours ago

Celebrity Traitors star says appearing on the show was transformative'

Donations enable The Independent to fund paywall-free, on-the-ground journalism across major issues, sending reporters to investigate and present both sides.
UK politics
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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.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Mel Gibson faces backlash after casting pro-choice actor as Virgin Mary

Mel Gibson cast Polish pro-choice activist Kasia Smutniak as Mary in his new film, provoking protests from far-right Polish groups and online conservatives.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Home Office could move migrants into pop-up buildings to end hotel crisis

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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5 days ago

Starmer signs 8 billion Typhoon fighter jet deal with Turkey

Britain agreed to sell 20 Typhoon jets to Turkey in a deal worth up to 8 billion, supporting thousands of jobs and boosting NATO security.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

What will happen to your digital ID if your phone gets stolen?

UK digital IDs will be mandatory, stored as phone apps, raising security and civil-rights concerns and prompting calls for evolving legal protections against fraud.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

150 energy bill discount to arrive for families this winter

More than six million households across England, Scotland and Wales will receive a one-off 150 energy bill discount, mostly applied automatically after confirmation letters.
UK politics
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4 days ago

Rachel Reeves faces new 20bn Budget blackhole

Rachel Reeves faces a potentially larger-than-expected fiscal shortfall as the OBR may downgrade UK productivity, complicating the November Budget.
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5 days ago

Theresa May slaps down Robert Jenrick for turning judges into villains'

Theresa May has delivered a thinly veiled rebuke to Robert Jenrick after he launched an attack on British judges earlier this month. In a wide-ranging critique on the direction of her party, the former Conservative prime minister warned against using populism for a short-term political end. She challenged the Tories' approach to net zero, the judiciary and human rights, urging the party to show leadership instead.
UK politics
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UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
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.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

White House pushed Navy celebration officials to launch live explosives: report

White House officials pressured Navy planners to use 2,000-pound live bombs instead of dummy explosives during the 250th anniversary demonstration attended by President Trump.
UK politics
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3 days ago

Reform MP admits to gaming the benefits system'

Reform MP Lee Anderson admitted he and colleagues at the Citizens Advice Bureau previously 'gamed' benefits forms to secure PIP for claimants.
US politics
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3 days ago

Heavy rain and gale-force winds set to batter UK until next week

Severe storms with gale-force winds and heavy rain will batter parts of the UK, and The Independent seeks donations to fund paywall-free journalism.
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3 days ago

Scottish Parliament suspends all voting over Microsoft outage

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 days ago

Labour gives latest update on PIP disability benefit review

The UK government has launched a review of the personal independence payment (PIP) assessment process, chaired by Sir Stephen Timms, amid controversy and campaigner criticism.
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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Just 2% of councils think Labour funding plan for struggling households is enough

Most English councils say the Crisis and Resilience Fund funding is insufficient, amounting to a real-terms cut amid rising household hardship.
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2 days ago

Louvre heist highlights thorny issue for museums: How to secure art without becoming fortresses

Museums must bolster security after high-profile thefts while preserving accessible, non-fortress visitor experiences.
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2 days ago

Here's where the royal jewels stolen from the Louvre could end up

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. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum.
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2 days ago

Germany's Merz urges deeper European ties with Turkey despite disagreement on Gaza

Europe should deepen strategic partnership with Turkey for emerging security challenges, while independent journalism requires donations to sustain on-the-ground reporting accessible without paywalls.
Public health
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1 day ago

My daughter is anxious about school because we can't afford deodorant'

Donations fund on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism covering reproductive rights, climate change, and investigative reporting.
US politics
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1 week ago

Baby threatened with broken glass during city centre carjacking

A baby was threatened with broken glass during a vehicle hijacking in Belfast; the victims were shaken but uninjured and police are asking for witnesses.
US politics
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1 week ago

Don't tell me where you were when Diana died, Earl Spencer says

Earl Spencer feels uncomfortable when strangers recount where they were at Princess Diana's death, and he marks the anniversary privately with family at Althorp.
UK news
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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.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Meet Lucy Powell, the minister ousted by Starmer who is now his deputy

Lucy Powell won the Labour deputy leadership contest, signaling membership demand for change and positioning the party toward soft-left progressive policies.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Do not cut cash Isa allowance in the Budget, senior MPs warn Reeves

Senior MPs urge the government not to cut the £20,000 ISA tax-free allowance, arguing reductions won't drive investment and policy should focus on financial literacy.
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1 week ago
US politics

Michigan Women Sue the State So They Can't Be Forced to Be Incubators

Michigan law voids advance directives for pregnant patients, allowing hospitals to override end-of-life wishes to protect fetal interests.
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1 week ago
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Michigan women, doctors sue over end-of-life choices during pregnancy

Michigan law nullifies advance directives for pregnant patients, prompting a lawsuit arguing the pregnancy exclusion violates state constitutional reproductive freedom.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
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.
Public health
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1 week ago

Why Some Americans Are Choosing Fertility Treatments & Pregnancy Abroad

Some U.S. citizens pursue fertility treatments and pregnancies abroad to avoid legal risks, limited care, and higher maternal mortality in the United States.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Four out of five voters who think Brexit has been a failure blame Boris Johnson

Majority of Britons consider Brexit a failure, mainly blaming Boris Johnson and citing economic damage; Independent seeks donations to fund accessible, investigative journalism.
UK news
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1 week ago

Two dead and five injured after flat fire in Glasgow

Two people died and five were injured in a Glasgow block of flats fire; emergency services evacuated residents and responded with multiple fire engines and ambulances.
UK politics
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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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