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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
23 hours ago

Will Starmer resign over Mandelson-Epstein scandal and who could replace him?

Sir Keir Starmer faces intense political backlash and a leadership challenge after appointing Peter Mandelson as US ambassador despite Mandelson's association with Jeffrey Epstein.
Europe politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

EU open minded' about Britain rejoining customs union, bloc's finance chief says

The EU is open to a UK customs union, but the UK government rejects it; talks include reducing food checks and defence loan access.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Reeves to try to turn Trump tariffs into an opportunity for UK business

Rachel Reeves will use her Davos appearance to present the UK as a stable, investor-friendly alternative amid global uncertainty and Trump-led trade disruption.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Hundreds of vulnerable children placed in illegal care homes amid broken system'

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
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Ex-NHS chief who worked at same hospital trust as Lucy Letby wins 1 million payout

An NHS trust was ordered to pay Dr Susan Gilby £1.4 million after an employment tribunal found she was unfairly dismissed for raising concerns about the chairman's bullying and harassment.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

One chance to stop major projects being built on your doorstep in nimbyism crackdown

Labour's Planning and Infrastructure Act reduces legal challenges to government-backed major infrastructure projects, limiting local campaigners' opportunities to oppose large developments.
Education
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Motherland star's urgent plea about devastating' impact of Sats on SEND children

Primary school Sats reforms 'actively harm' children with SEND, prompting calls for inclusive assessment practices that recognise mental health and individual needs.
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

St George's flags create no go zones' for NHS staff, health leaders warn

St George's flags are creating no-go zones and intimidating NHS staff, causing abuse and discrimination fears, particularly for community nurses and minority ethnic staff.
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Blackpool Tower Circus evacuated after rider injured in motorbike stunt

A motorbike rider was injured during the Globe of Death act at Blackpool Tower Circus, prompting evacuation and hospitalisation with suspected serious injuries.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Reeves warned decision by mining giant to close London HQ is a wake up call'

Anglo American will merge with Teck and relocate its headquarters from London to Vancouver, prompting concerns about UK economic policy and capital flight.
Social justice
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Rural racism leaves people feeling unwelcome and unsafe' in UK countryside

Many minority ethnic people find the British countryside unwelcoming and unsafe due to racial slurs, intimidation, threats, and exclusionary rural identity.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Home Office bans asylum seekers living off 10 a week from buying armoured cars

The UK Home Office has barred asylum seekers from using state support to buy hundreds of items via pre-paid Aspen cards, limiting weekly allowances to specific essentials.
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