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7 hours ago

Minister refuses to say if UK HIV funding will be fully protected from aid cuts

A UK minister refused to confirm protection for global HIV funding as the government plans a 40% cut to foreign aid.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

What are the major police reforms and how will they affect Britons?

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 day ago

Gold price at record high: Should you be buying or selling?

Gold has surged above $5,000 per ounce amid geopolitical uncertainty, driving investors toward precious metals as safe-haven assets.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Labour at war over Andy Burnham as deadline for Commons comeback bid looms

Andy Burnham may return to Westminster, risking a Labour leadership challenge amid waning party popularity and internal conflict.
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

I wanted a designer vagina since I was 14 but I now live in excruciating pain'

A woman now seeks a ban on labiaplasty after severe pain, while campaigners urge treating cosmetic labiaplasty as FGM amid TikTok-driven increases.
#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Starmer tells Trump to back off over threat of Greenland trade war

Keir Starmer publicly rebuked Donald Trump for threatening tariffs and control of Greenland, warning that a trade war would harm both UK and global economies.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Robert Jenrick: I told Kemi Badenoch to kick Liz Truss out of the Conservative Party

Robert Jenrick says he urged Kemi Badenoch to expel Liz Truss before defecting to Reform UK, blaming the party's refusal and Truss's mini-Budget.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Wes Streeting makes new NHS pledge amid cancer care postcode lottery'

Government plans expand cancer specialist training and assess new diagnostic technologies to reduce regional care disparities and accelerate detection across England.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Shabana Mahmood to slash number of police forces in major overhaul

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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5 days ago

Even amid setbacks, public funding for local news is expanding at the state level - Poynter

State-led initiatives have become the primary route for government support of local news after federal efforts failed, producing mixed, uncertain results.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

US deeply concerned' after Chinese super-embassy' approved in London

US officials are concerned about the UK approving a Chinese 'super embassy' in London because of security risks near financial data cables and hidden rooms.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago
UK politics

Nigel Farage failed to declare 380,000 external earnings' on time

Nigel Farage failed to declare 17 breaches registering financial interests totaling more than 380,000 in outside earnings.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
UK politics

Nigel Farage cannot be trusted with national security, says defence secretary

Defence Secretary John Healy says he would not trust Nigel Farage with Britain's national security due to Farage's stance on Ukraine and ties to Russia.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

New Zealand election scheduled for Nov. 7 with the costs of living and housing the top issue

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.
World news
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6 days ago

US tariffs have had a huge impact on my small business. Now our future is at risk'

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

Craig Newmark explains why he's pulling back on funding journalism

Craig Newmark is reducing journalism funding after concluding many grants were less effective than hoped and will refocus on cybersecurity and military-family support.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Doomscrolling breaks and curfews considered as part of social media crackdown plans

A three-month government consultation will consider banning social media for under-16s and raising the digital age of consent to better protect children online.
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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

TikTok to roll out enhanced age checks as social media ban pressure grows

TikTok will implement enhanced age verification across Europe to detect and remove under-13 accounts using automated profiling and human moderation.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Voting Reform is now like voting Conservative': Readers slam Tory defectors

Many readers condemned Conservative defections to Reform UK as self-serving, urged by-elections for defectors, and criticised Reform for recycling ex-Tories and repeating Conservative policies.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

National Lottery website and apps to shut down for 24 hours here's when

National Lottery online services will be offline from 11pm on Saturday 24 January for approximately 24 hours for essential maintenance; retail outlets remain open.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Stellan Skarsgard slams Trump's absurd' Greenland threats as megalomania'

Stellan Skarsgard denounced Donald Trump's threats to annex Greenland as absurd and criminal, accusing him of megalomania and resource-driven motives.
#investigative-journalism
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Criminals in hospital to lose benefits as Labour closes loophole'

Labour plans to close a welfare loophole so offenders under hospital orders lose universal credit, aligning their benefits with imprisoned offenders to protect taxpayers.
#robert-jenrick
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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Burnham is Labour's best hope of keeping Farage out of No10, UK's top pollster says

Andy Burnham is considered Labour's leading candidate to replace Sir Keir Starmer and counter Nigel Farage, according to leading pollster Sir John Curtice.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Keir Starmer vows to stay the course' in 2026 after Labour leadership speculation

Keir Starmer pledges to remain leader through 2026 as Labour struggles economically and trails Reform UK; The Independent seeks donations to fund reporters.
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Twenty-two English councils expected to delay elections amid fears of Labour wipeout

Around a third of eligible English councils plan to delay local elections amid Labour's reorganisation, drawing opposition criticism and claims of cancelling democracy.
Education
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1 week ago

Reform UK should be banned from speaking at universities, 1 in 3 students say

The Independent solicits donations to fund open-access, on-the-ground journalism; a HEPI poll finds most British undergraduates support free speech despite rising concerns about campus tolerance.
US politics
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1 week ago

Nottingham attack families fear further disasters as NHS trust deemed not safe'

Families demand special measures after a CQC inspection found Nottinghamshire mental health services failed standards following murders by a former patient treated by the trust.
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1 week ago

About Us: Global Health and Development

NPR's global health and development team tells stories about life in our changing world, focusing on low- and middle-income countries also referred to as the Global South. And we keep in mind that we're all neighbors in this global village. NPR receives financial support for this team from the Gates Foundation. NPR is solely responsible for all content. Find more about NPR's standards and practices at NPR.org/ethics, as well as a list of our philanthropic supporters in our annual report.
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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

The UK is watering down plans for mandatory digital ID cards after a backlash

The British government has scaled back mandatory digital ID plans, dropping the requirement to show it to get a job and launching a public consultation.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

One in five older people cutting food and hygiene to make ends meet

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 weeks ago

Lebanon ex-central bank chief's corruption case being sent to top court, officials say

Riad Salameh's corruption case has been transferred to Lebanon's Court of Cassation, with bail previously set at $14 million and charges including embezzlement and illicit enrichment.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

It's a shambles': Anger grows as thousands still without water in mass shortage

Calls for South East Water chief executive David Hinton's resignation escalate after prolonged water outages leave tens of thousands in Kent and Sussex without supply.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

New Home Office TikTok account showing immigration raids branded laughable gimmick'

UK Home Office launched a TikTok account showcasing immigration enforcement and deportation statistics, drawing criticism as a gimmick.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Will X be banned in the UK and how would it happen?

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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2 weeks ago

Starmer considering sending military to Greenland as Trump ratchets up rhetoric

Keir Starmer may deploy British troops to Greenland amid rising tensions with US claims; The Independent urges public support to fund paywall-free investigative journalism.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Government says changes to Grok insulting' and urges Ofcom to update in days'

UK government urges Ofcom to act and may block X over Grok-created deepfake sexualised images, while X restricts such prompts to paid subscribers.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Government issues major update on Lifetime ISAs held by 1.5m Britons

Existing Lifetime ISA holders can continue contributing indefinitely and use funds for a first home or retirement despite government plans to replace LISAs.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

PM: Grok changes insulting' after deepfake creation restricted to paying subscribers

Downing Street called X's decision to restrict its Grok AI image tool to paying users insulting to victims and inadequate to prevent unlawful deepfakes.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Councils to be given new powers to fine drivers parking on pavements

Councils will receive broader legal powers to restrict and fine pavement parking, with enforcement discretion left to local authorities' officers.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

King's White House visit threatens to be overshadowed by Portaloo

White House plans a South Lawn tent with portable toilets for the King's visit and proposes a $400m East Wing teardown to build a ballroom.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

UK faces 28 billion defence funding shortfall', top military chief warns Starmer

UK Ministry of Defence faces a reported 28 billion funding shortfall through 2030 as defence investment planning is delayed.
Film
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2 weeks ago

Jennifer Lawrence shares why on-screen sex scenes are easier' with strangers

Jennifer Lawrence prefers filming intimate scenes with unfamiliar co-stars because it reduces awkwardness and eases her pre-movie anxiety.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Starmer accused of delaying ethnic pay gap law because of fears of Farage backlash

Ethnicity Pay Gap Steering Committee accuses Keir Starmer's government of delaying mandatory ethnicity pay-gap reporting due to fear of political backlash from Nigel Farage's Reform.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Musk's AI chatbot faces global backlash over sexualized images of women and children

AI image generators like Grok are producing sexualized, non-consensual deepfakes of women and children, prompting global regulatory backlash and investigations.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Trump was morally right' to attack Venezuela and seize Maduro, says Kemi Badenoch

Kemi Badenoch praised the US seizure of Venezuela's President Maduro as morally justified, welcomed Maduro's removal, and cited her Nigerian upbringing as shaping her view.
#cyberbullying
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Identity of Thames torso murderer may finally have been uncovered

A possible identity for the Thames Torso Murderer has emerged after 139 years of reinvestigation, linking a forgotten Victorian killer to multiple dismemberments.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Deaths set to outnumber births in the UK in new era' that could lead to higher taxes

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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3 weeks ago

Keir Starmer to tell cabinet to slash cost of living in new year message

Keir Starmer will urge his cabinet to slash living costs and reduce household bills amid poor polling and figures suggesting rising poverty under Labour.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Starmer says UK sheds no tears' at the end of Maduro regime in Venezuela

Sir Keir Starmer has backed the transition of power in Venezuela saying the UK shed no tears about the end of Nicolas Maduro's regime. His comments, which will be seen as effective support for Donald Trump, came after the US President stunned the world by announcing it had captured President Maduro and was taking over the running of the South American country.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Britain urged to enforce Australian-style social media ban for teenagers

The UK terrorism watchdog recommends considering an Australian-style social media ban to protect under-16s from online radicalisation and extremist AI chatbots.
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Starmer wants to speak to Trump' after denying UK involvement in Venezuela strikes

UK confirms no involvement in US strike on Venezuela and is prioritizing protection of British nationals while seeking factual clarification from the United States.
France news
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3 weeks ago

France defends George and Amal Clooney citizenship amid claims of special treatment

George and Amal Clooney received French citizenship amid concerns about fairness linked to celebrity status and Clooney's admitted poor French.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Worst investment levels in the G7 should ring alarm bells in Downing Street'

The UK has the lowest investment level in the G7 at 18.6% of GDP, prompting concerns about falling business confidence and future investment.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Redacting Andrew files like removing Trump from Epstein documents'

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. 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.Your support makes all the difference.
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