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1 day ago

Oscars to undergo major broadcasting change after 50 years on ABC

The Independent asks donations to fund on-the-ground journalism; the Oscars will stream free worldwide on YouTube from 2029 to 2033.
Media industry
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1 day ago

Film and TV actors prepared to strike over AI concerns

UK performers overwhelmingly oppose digital scanning for AI, with 99% voting against and 75% turnout, potentially enabling industrial action.
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7 hours ago

Major law change as Germany bids to crack down on people smugglers to UK

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11 hours ago

Pope appoints new leader of Catholics in England and Wales

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 days ago

Met Office confirms 2025 was UK's sunniest year on record

The Independent relies on donations to fund free, on-the-ground journalism; the UK logged a record 1,622 sunshine hours in 2023, driven by prolonged high pressure.
UK politics
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3 days ago

Urgent review ordered into foreign interference in UK politics

Independent funds on-the-ground journalism without paywalls and urges donations; the UK launched an independent review into foreign financial interference after an MEP’s jailing.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
11 hours ago

Map: Council tax winners and losers after government reveals funding

The Independent requests donations to fund on-the-ground journalism and reports on a £78bn multi-year council funding settlement shifting resources to deprived areas.
UK politics
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13 hours ago

Hugh Grant and Richard Curtis back Red Cross's family reunion campaign

UK refugee family reunion visa was axed and restricted, prompting charities and celebrities to campaign for reinstatement amid concerns about separated families.
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World news
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22 hours ago

Ambulance workers fear being attacked' over Christmas period

Two-thirds of ambulance workers fear attacks during the Christmas period, with many reporting verbal abuse and significant negative mental-health impacts.
Film
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1 day ago

Release of Rob Reiner's final film Spinal Tap 2 delayed

Rob Reiner's final film release is postponed indefinitely after his and his wife's deaths; The Independent seeks donations to support open-access journalism.
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World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Israel launches intense airstrikes in Lebanon as deadline looms to disarm Hezbollah

Israel conducted airstrikes in southern and northeastern Lebanon as international monitors and Lebanon seek to enforce Hezbollah disarmament and shore up border security.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Michelle Mone-linked PPE Medpro wound up after being ordered to repay 148m

PPE Medpro, linked to Baroness Michelle Mone, has been wound up after being found to owe 148m for breached pandemic contracts to supply 25 million surgical gowns.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Ex-top judge says ban on antisemitic chants exceptionally difficult' to prosecute

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
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1 day ago

Tackling violence against women will be treated like terror crackdown, Labour vows

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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1 day ago

Lives at stake' as Sierra Leone almost entirely axed from UK aid budget

UK aid to Sierra Leone faces drastic cuts, slashing a 35m maternal and newborn health grant to 1m by 2027, risking essential services.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Santa's pay remains stagnant - but elves get a festive boost

Seasonal Santas' median pay remained stagnant at 15.00 per hour while elves' median pay rose 7.6% to 12.48, with hourly rates varying widely.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Parents told not to do everyday habit during Christmas

Parents should lead by example and put away their phones this Christmas to model phone-free family behavior so children copy device-free habits.
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1 day ago

Met Office shares stark global temperatures warning

Global temperatures are set to remain alarmingly high, with 2026 predicted to be the fourth consecutive year exceeding 1.4C above pre-industrial levels, according to the Met Office. The UK's national weather service, in its annual outlook, forecasts 2026 to reach an estimated 1.46C above the 1850-1900 baseline, indicating a persistent "warming surge." While this figure sits below the record 1.55C observed in 2024, it would still rank 2026 among the four warmest years ever recorded.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Why going to your Christmas drinks tonight could help you later in life

As the days draw in and temperatures drop, sacking off work Christmas drinks in favour of a night in can seem like an appealing option. But avoiding socialising with your colleagues or friends could do you more harm than good in the long run, putting you at greater risk of developing Alzheimer's, according to scientists. They said their findings showed social interaction, such as Christmas drinks and family gatherings, can boost your cognitive health as well as your mental health.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Urgent recall issued for electric blankets sold nationwide over fire 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. 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
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2 days ago

The Christmas treats which have risen in price by as much as 70%

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
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

How rising inflation impacts your mortgage and savings

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 news
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2 days ago

Couple beat all odds to win 1m in National Lottery for the second time

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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2 days ago

Will interest rates go down tomorrow? Key factors and 2026 predictions

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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Public health
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2 days ago

Watch live: Wes Streeting grilled by MPs as doctors begin five-day strike

Resident doctors in the UK began a five-day strike as pay and job disputes escalate while government and NHS leaders face parliamentary scrutiny.
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2 days ago

Resident doctors begin five-day walkout amid surging flu cases

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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UK news
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2 days ago

I was 4,000 in debt and I wanted to disappear forever'

Financial pressure, debt, and online gambling can drive teenagers to run away, underscoring the need for accessible support services like SafeCall.
Real estate
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2 days ago

The value of bank of mum and dad' for home buyers revealed

Family financial support remains crucial in the UK housing market: 20% of second-home buyers receive help and receive larger average sums than many first-time buyers.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

George Osborne takes role with most exciting company in the world' OpenAI

George Osborne will join OpenAI as managing director and head of OpenAI for Countries in London, leaving his Evercore role to lead government engagement worldwide.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Labour's flagship Employment Rights Bill set to become law

Labour's workers' rights reforms become law, restoring union action rights and day‑one sick and maternity leave while businesses warn of job losses and slowed growth.
US politics
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3 days ago

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UK news
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3 days ago

Doctors are not self-indulgent': Readers on NHS strike action

Resident doctors plan a five-day strike before Christmas, splitting public opinion amid concerns about patient harm, pay erosion, staff shortages and NHS underfunding.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

HMRC issues warning to seasonal Christmas workers

HMRC urges holiday workers to check pay; employers must pay at least national minimum or living wage and many workers were underpaid in 2024/25.
US politics
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

Ars Poetica with Backup from The Clark Sisters

Support independent journalism to double donations and fund reporting on corruption, public-interest crises, and resistance tactics in 2026.
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3 days ago

More than half of teachers are working with pupils who are homeless

Being homeless for so long was really depressing and stressful, said Ayeasha, 47 and from London. For the first couple of years, I didn't realise how much it was affecting my son. Now 14, Ayeasha's son spent 12 years of his life across five different temporary accommodation properties. Many of these were riddled with disrepair, the mother said, with the ceiling collapsing in one.
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UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Britain hails golden age' in South Korea relations after crucial trade deal struck

A new UK–South Korea trade agreement averts tariff increases, safeguards 2 billion of UK exports, and boosts services exports by 400 million.
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4 days ago

Trump says he will sue the BBC for defamation this week over Panorama edit

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.
US politics
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4 days ago

Hugh Grant says moving GCSE and A-Level exams online would be a catastrophe'

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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France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Farmers and politics threaten to put EU's free-trade deal with South America on ice

France's last-minute objections threaten ratification of the long-negotiated EU-Mercosur trade deal that would open a 780-million-person market and phase out duties.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

New index reveals Reeves' Budget has downgraded the value of a British passport

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
4 days ago

Starmer hit by five Labour defections to Greens

Five Labour councillors in Brent defected to the Green Party, risking Labour control in London local elections and jeopardizing Sir Keir's premiership.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Amazon apologises after 15-rated movie is shown to a child who rented PG film

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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US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Pork scratchings factory gutted by devastating' fire ahead of Christmas

A family-run pork scratchings factory in Bloxwich, Walsall was gutted by a large fire ahead of Christmas, risking snack supplies while staff recover and rebuild.
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

New MI6 head warns the front line is everywhere' as Russia threat grows

MI6 head warns Russia is aggressive and calls for mastery of technology to counter complex threats, pledging sustained UK support for Ukraine.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Martin Lewis urges DWP to make major change for 8 million benefit claimants

Up to 8.3 million universal credit claimants face effective exclusion from switching bank accounts because in-person Jobcentre appointments and UC bureaucracy block one-click switching.
US politics
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4 days ago

UK weather map: Met Office issues weather warnings with flooding possible

The Independent requests donations to fund free, on-the-ground journalism, while UK Met Office warns heavy rain may bring dangerous flooding across south and south-west Wales.
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4 days ago

Reform UK to axe 68,000 civil service jobs if they win next General Election

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
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Saltburn's Archie Madekwe on fame, flops and Emerald Fennell: She set out to shock'

The Independent funds on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism through donations while Archie Madekwe was cast as Oliver in Lurker following a director's coincidental sighting.
Germany news
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5 days ago

Five arrested over plot to attack Christmas market in Germany

German authorities arrested five suspected militant Islamists planning a vehicle attack on a Bavarian Christmas market, detaining three Moroccan, one Egyptian and one Syrian nationals.
Berlin
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5 days ago

US envoys travel to Berlin for another round of Ukraine peace talks

U.S., Ukrainian and European envoys convene in Berlin to pursue a political agreement to end the war amid disputes over Donetsk control and security guarantees.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Met Office issues new danger to life' warning as parts of UK brace for 13cm of rain

Severe flooding risk across northern England and southwest Scotland with amber alerts, heavy persistent rain, 50–130mm expected, and strong winds exacerbating conditions.
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