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1 day ago

Tributes paid to former Lincoln MP Dick Taverne

Lord Taverne, former Labour MP and Liberal Democrat founder, has died aged 97; remembered for pro‑European stance, decimalisation role, and public service.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

The 3.6 billion scheme which could lift 630,000 children out of poverty

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 news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Universal Credit, PIP and Motability: Could Labour cut more benefits in the Budget?

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.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Reeves urged to avoid 'half-baked' tax fixes in Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves must raise substantial revenue without breaking manifesto pledges while avoiding economically harmful tax increases.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

New report lays bare the growing cost of SEND sprending

Projected SEND spending could reach 21 billion by 2029, driven by EHCPs and CDLA, potentially exceeding the Ministry of Justice's daily budget.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Reeves told it is impossible to invest in growth, public services and net zero'

Increased defense spending constrains investments in economic growth and public services, posing challenges for Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
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