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fromwww.independent.co.uk
12 hours ago

Benefits remain capped at 22,000 despite end of two-child policy

The UK benefit cap will be frozen in 2026 for the fourth year, limiting non-working households with children to £22,020 annually (£25,323 in Greater London).
#journalism
fromwww.independent.co.uk
18 hours ago

Woody Allen appears in latest batch of Epstein estate photos released by House Dems

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.
US politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
15 hours ago

Farage claims Reform is now UK's biggest party as Labour membership plummets

Reform UK claims to be Britain's largest political party as Labour's paid membership reportedly fell below 250,000, challenging the UK's two-party dominance.
#reproductive-rights
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Harry Kane's surgeon awarded 37,000 in battle over stolen Bentley

Professor Fares Haddad was awarded £37,000 after Jack Barclay Ltd failed to activate his Bentley's tracker subscription, leading to theft and insurance refusal.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

External person' may have leaked Budget document link, says OBR chief

A pre-Budget leak of the OBR fiscal outlook occurred via an externally accessible link, prompting an investigation and scrutiny of procedures.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Navy, Army and RAF set for intelligence unit shake-up amid growing global threats

UK's Ministry of Defence is consolidating military intelligence services to counter evolving global threats including cyber, space, and foreign intelligence overreach, prompted by Novichok inquiry.
#investigative-journalism
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Met Police officers forced to reveal links to secret society

Metropolitan Police now require officers to disclose past or present Freemason membership as a declarable hierarchical association following the Daniel Morgan inquiry.
#paywall-free-journalism
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

The far-right agitators travelling to Calais to abuse small boat migrants

Far-right British agitators travel to northern France to harass migrants and charity workers, organizing trips to intimidate and film asylum seekers attempting the Channel crossing.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Politico Drops Fact-Check on Trump Smack in Middle of New Interview as He Attacks Them

A claim circulated that Politico received $8 million from Obama; Politico received no government grants or subsidies.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Trump hits out at horrible' Sadiq Khan as he reignites feud with London mayor

Donald Trump renewed attacks on London Mayor Sadiq Khan, while The Independent urges donations to fund paywall-free, on-the-ground journalism covering major issues.
Education
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Teacher banned after telling former pupil I have an iPad for general internet porn'

A teacher was banned after sending sexual messages to a pupil, causing the pupil to feel too uncomfortable to attend school.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Billy Elliot star mistaken for terrorist by police wins up to 600k after injury

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
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Hundreds of Girlguiding volunteers threaten to quit organisation over trans ban

Hundreds of Girlguiding volunteers threaten to resign over a new policy excluding trans girls, citing lack of consultation, safeguarding concerns, and contradiction with inclusive values.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Your Party could team up with Greens to keep Farage out'

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
5 days ago

Reeves' cut in energy bills will be nuked by Sizewell costs, ex-Labour donor claims

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
5 days ago

Government accused of delaying crucial single-sex spaces guidance

Government accused of delaying publication of EHRC guidance on single-sex spaces amid conflicting claims about receipt timing and Supreme Court defining woman/sex as biological.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Police respond to serious incident' at Heathrow as train lines disrupted

A man was arrested after several people were sprayed with a pepper-spray-like substance at Heathrow, causing hospital treatments and significant travel disruption.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Labour has completely abandoned women's rights, former EHRC chief claims

Kishwer Falkner says Labour has abandoned women's rights and left women and transgender people in a grey zone after a Supreme Court ruling.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Just watch us get ripped off': Readers slam energy bill hikes

Outrage has erupted among Independent readers after the UK energy watchdog Ofgem approved a 28bn investment to upgrade gas and electricity networks, which is expected to push household bills up by 108. Many pushed back at the idea that consumers should bear the cost, stressing that energy companies are already highly profitable and that past underinvestment is a result of prioritising shareholder dividends over infrastructure.
UK news
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Dozens of delivery riders face deportation after immigration crackdown

UK immigration enforcement detained dozens of delivery riders and other workers, resulting in 171 arrests and 60 detentions for removal amid wider asylum reforms.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Putin ordered novichok poisonings in show of Russian power', inquiry finds

A major inquiry concluded Vladimir Putin authorised the attempted assassination of Sergei Skripal and was morally responsible for Dawn Sturgess's death from novichok exposure.
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Flu cases at record levels as tidal wave' of illness hits the NHS

NHS faces record-high flu admissions ahead of Christmas while resident doctors plan a five-day strike, escalating pressure on hospitals.
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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Reeves defends fair and necessary' 26bn tax raid after Budget backlash

Rachel Reeves defended a £26bn Budget tax increase, arguing the wealthy should shoulder rebuilding public services and refusing to cut services despite a fiscal surplus.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Your Party reveals new name options after months of indecision

Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana unveiled name options and leadership-structure choices for their new political party, with members to vote at the inaugural conference.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
UK politics

Nigel Farage denies reports of Reform election pact with Tories

Nigel Farage denies an electoral pact with the Conservatives, says the party will cease to be national after May 2026 and rules out deals.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
UK politics

Nigel Farage responds to schoolboy racism claims

Nigel Farage denies racially abusing fellow pupils at Dulwich College and rejects allegations of racist and antisemitic comments from former classmates.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Streeting hits out BMA's juvenile delinquency' over Christmas doctors' strikes

Wes Streeting condemned the BMA as exhibiting 'juvenile delinquency' after resident doctors in England announced a five-day strike before Christmas over pay and jobs.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Government urged to review farming inheritance tax plans after Commons vote

MPs approved inheritance tax changes affecting agricultural property relief despite Labour and backbench concerns that most farmers are not wealthy and would be unfairly impacted.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Manchester to London ghost train' to carry passengers after U-turn

Rail regulator reversed decision, allowing the 7am Manchester–London express to carry passengers after concerns about keeping the path clear as empty coaching stock firebreak.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Scarlett Johansson defends her support for Woody Allen: It's hard to know'

Scarlett Johansson defended her support for Woody Allen, citing integrity and learning when to speak, while acknowledging potential consequences for relationships and work.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Three former Tory MPs defect to Farage's Reform

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
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

UN compares UK's Palestine Action ban with human rights restrictions in Russia

The UK's decision to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation has been likened to authoritarian crackdowns in Russia by a UN expert. The UN special rapporteur on counterterrorism and human rights, Professor Ben Saul, said the UK government's ban on the direct action protest group is an unnecessary and disproportionate restriction on fundamental human rights. In evidence submitted to the High Court, he warned that the move sets a precedent for further crackdown on other protest movements in the UK, such as climate activists.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

What is Labour's Employment Rights Bill and how has it changed?

Labour reduced qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims to six months after negotiations with unions and businesses to secure passage of the Employment Rights Bill.
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

The common problem reducing the benefits of your exercise

Air pollution can halve the mortality benefits of regular exercise, significantly reducing health gains for people living in highly polluted areas.
#uk-budget
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Son of British couple detained in Iran criticises passive' UK government

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

Did Reeves break her manifesto pledge on tax? Her own words suggest she did

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
#education
#inheritance-dispute
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks 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.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

France investigates Elon Musk's Grok chatbot over Holocaust denial claims

France's government is taking action against Elon Musk's artificial intelligence chatbot Grok after it generated French-language posts that questioned the use of gas chambers at Auschwitz and listed Jewish public figures. Grok, built by Musk company xAI and integrated into his social media platform X, said in a widely shared post in French that claimed gas chambers at the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp were designed for disinfection with Zyklon B against typhus rather than for mass murder.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks 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
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

The key players who presided over the government's chaotic' Covid pandemic response

Downing Street's toxic, chaotic culture, driven by loud voices and figures like Dominic Cummings, undermined the UK's pandemic response and leadership candour.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Andy Burnham refuses to rule out challenging Keir Starmer as PM

Andy Burnham refused to rule out challenging Sir Keir Starmer for prime minister amid Labour discontent and leadership speculation.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

The UPFs which could be harming your health, according to an expert

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrially manufactured, often high in sugar and additives, and designed for shelf life and profit rather than nutrition.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks 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.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Antisocial air passengers face 20,000 fines and flight bans in new French ruling

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
3 weeks ago

I fled Africa to safety in the UK migrant crackdown means I could be sent back'

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.
US politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

MI5 warns MPs they could be targeted by Chinese spies in new espionage alert'

MI5 warns of a significant Chinese state espionage risk targeting UK Parliament and networking channels while The Independent emphasizes accessible, donor-funded journalism.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Almost a quarter of Labour voters think Starmer should quit now, new poll shows

Almost half of Labour voters want Keir Starmer to leave Downing Street before the next election, according to a YouGov survey.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Parents get 20k payout' after unlawful arrest over school WhatsApp row

A couple arrested after complaining about their daughter's school on WhatsApp received a £20,000 payout after police admitted the arrest was unlawful.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Election campaign in Hungary heats up as Orban challenger Peter Magyar gains rural support

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 news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Savile Row boss says weight loss drugs are having massive repercussions' on industry

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.
Fashion & style
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

I knew something was wrong when my best friend didn't answer his phone at new year'

When Luca Quinn didn't answer his phone over the new year, his best friend wasn't concerned. But after 40 missed calls from his worried girlfriend, Luca's family and friends felt they were left with no other option but to break down his flat door only to find the 30-year-old in bed, unresponsive. Despite the best efforts to resuscitate him, it was too late. He had died without any warning from a sudden and unexplained heart condition called sudden arrhythmic death syndrome (SADS).
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Rachel Reeves urged to scrap international student levy over concerns for growth

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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