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US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 hours ago

We fled to the UK to start a new life - now my son is depressed and malnourished'

An 18-year-old asylum seeker in a Home Office hotel has become malnourished, depressed, and vitamin-deficient while authorities refuse requests for self-catered accommodation.
#paywall-free-news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
UK politics

Reform plans to dramatically' cut civil service numbers in government

The Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism while Reform plans to cut civil servants and overhaul government operations.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago
Food & drink

Young Brits ditch traditional Christmas dinner for these three foods

The Independent funds on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism covering major U.S. issues; younger British adults increasingly choose non-traditional Christmas meals, per Tesco.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 hours ago

What is a wealth tax and would it work in the UK?

Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure to raise government funds—potentially via higher taxes or a wealth tax—while The Independent requests donations to fund on-the-ground journalism.
#reproductive-rights
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

DWP Christmas Bonus payment 2025: Who is eligible and when will money arrive?

Thousands of benefit claimants will receive an automatic tax-free Christmas bonus from the DWP if they get qualifying benefits during the first week of December.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

British girl, 3, dies two weeks after she was pulled from hotel pool on Greek island

A three-year-old British girl was submerged in a Rhodes hotel pool for at least ten minutes, suffered severe brain injury, and later died after transfer to England.
#press-freedom
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 hours ago

Sir Alan Bates agrees seven-figure' compensation deal on Post Office Horizon scandal

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
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
13 hours ago

Indian police lose' wedding ring belonging to jailed Briton

Jagatar Singh Johal remains detained in India after eight years amid contested terror charges, alleged torture, a UN finding of arbitrary detention, and lost personal property.
#uk-budget
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
UK politics

Rachel Reeves faces new 20bn Budget blackhole

Rachel Reeves faces a potentially larger-than-expected fiscal shortfall as the OBR may downgrade UK productivity, complicating the November Budget.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago
UK politics

Readers divided on how Reeves should tackle taxes in autumn Budget

Donations fund The Independent's on-the-ground, paywall-free reporting across issues like reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech, enabling balanced journalism accessible to all.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
21 hours ago

Dangerous' online pornography featuring choking to be banned

Possession and publication of online images showing strangulation and suffocation will be criminalised as part of a crackdown on violent pornography.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

The chocolate treat found to improve your memory as soon as you've eaten it

Flavanols found in dark chocolate, red wine, and berries can temporarily enhance memory and cognitive function by triggering noradrenaline in the hippocampus.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

London to be hotter than Istanbul as Britain set for unseasonably warm' weather

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.
US politics
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

How Prince William's vegan menu request for the Earthshot Prize left a bad taste

Earthshot Prize in Rio sparks conflict between environmental branding and Amazonian culinary traditions after a chef objected to being asked to prepare a vegan menu.
Education
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Union to consider strike action after losing legal bid against Ofsted

The High Court dismissed NAHT's challenge to Ofsted's new school grading system, prompting potential union consultation on industrial action.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Penny Mordaunt plots comeback with warning against Trumpian policies for Britain

Penny Mordaunt warns the UK must resist Trump-style populism to protect long-standing institutions and prevent concentrated executive power.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Air India sole survivor says plane crash took all my happiness'

Vishwash Kumar Ramesh survived the Air India Boeing 787 crash, calling his survival a "miracle" while mourning his brother and experiencing constant flashbacks.
#immigration
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Leaving the ECHR won't stop the boats, 300 organisations warn in rallying cry

Reader donations fund on-the-ground journalism that avoids paywalls, reports on issues from reproductive rights to Big Tech, and defends human-rights protections like the ECHR.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

What to know about the 4 suspects in the Louvre crown jewels heist

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

Canada and Philippines to sign defense pact to boost combat drills and deter China's aggression

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
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Criminals get legal help but I alone had to fight for my daughter'

The Independent funds on-the-ground, free-access US reporting across major issues and relies on reader donations instead of paywalls to support investigative journalists.
#royal-family
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

A necessity or marketing?' Readers divided on the rise of water bottles

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
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Academic to receive substantial damages' over portrayal in Steve Coogan film

Steve Coogan and production companies agreed to pay substantial damages to academic Richard Taylor over his portrayal in the film The Lost King.
Film
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Beatles film franchise casts Oscar nominee as Linda McCartney

Saoirse Ronan is reportedly cast as Linda McCartney in Sam Mendes's planned four-part Beatles biopics, with Paul Mescal cast as Paul McCartney.
#climate-change
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Family pays tribute to beloved' man who died in Doncaster helicopter crash

Peter Smith, 70, died in a helicopter crash in Bentley, Doncaster; the pilot and two passengers suffered minor injuries and his family issued a heartfelt tribute.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Billions squandered on asylum hotels because of Home Office incompetence'

Home Office mismanagement led to billions squandered on asylum hotel contracts, tripling projected costs and leaving excess profits unrecouped.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Mansion tax idea is incoherent, former Bank of England boss warns Reeves

A mansion tax would not resolve complex property-tax interactions; a comprehensive review of the taxation of property, savings and wealth is needed.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Farage's plan to scrap ILR would be blocked in the courts, lawyers say

Nigel Farage's plan to retrospectively revoke indefinite leave to remain risks legal defeat and could expose tens of thousands of settled non‑EU migrants to deportation.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Frogmore Cottage? Where Prince Andrew could move to if he leaves Royal Lodge

Prince Andrew reportedly agreed to leave Royal Lodge if he and Sarah Ferguson receive keys to two other royal properties, including Frogmore Cottage.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Agency workers covering for Birmingham bin strikers to vote for own strike action

Agency refuse workers hired as strike cover in Birmingham will vote on strike action amid claims of bullying, harassment, and unsustainable workloads.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

What the new renters' rights bill means for landlords and renters

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

Prison custody chief scapegoated' over bungled release of Hadush Kebatu, union says

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
UK news
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Starmer signs 8 billion Typhoon fighter jet deal with Turkey

Britain agreed to sell 20 Typhoon jets to Turkey in a deal worth up to 8 billion, supporting thousands of jobs and boosting NATO security.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

What will happen to your digital ID if your phone gets stolen?

UK digital IDs will be mandatory, stored as phone apps, raising security and civil-rights concerns and prompting calls for evolving legal protections against fraud.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Mpox warning issued in UK after cases spread in Europe

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.
Public health
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Abuse victims in debt set to be better protected after government scraps fee

A government fee forcing domestic abuse survivors to pay to hide their address during debt relief proceedings will be scrapped from November.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

150 energy bill discount to arrive for families this winter

More than six million households across England, Scotland and Wales will receive a one-off 150 energy bill discount, mostly applied automatically after confirmation letters.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

New end-of-life checklist designed to remove stress in time of crisis

Donations support The Independent's paywall-free journalism; Marie Curie published a clinician-curated end-of-life checklist and reported widespread public delay in planning.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Inside the British Library, two years on from devastating cyber attack

The Independent depends on donations to fund on-the-ground journalism while keeping reporting free by avoiding paywalls.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Family of Bella Culley pay 140k in bid to free pregnant teen

The family of a pregnant British teenager, Bella Culley, has confirmed they paid $187,000 (140,000) to a Georgian court on Tuesday to secure her release. It followed her arrest on drug smuggling charges earlier this year. Nineteen-year-old Ms Culley, from Billingham, northeast England, was apprehended at Tbilisi airport in May upon her arrival in the South Caucasus nation. Her arrest followed a period where she had been reported missing in Thailand.
UK news
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

HMRC froze 23,000 families' child benefit over incomplete travel data

HMRC suspended child benefit payments for tens of thousands of claimants after brief travel abroad while investigating their residency.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Teacher struck off after asking girl to wear uniform for sex

A 34-year-old maths teacher was banned after engaging in a sexual relationship with a pupil, including requesting she wear her school uniform during sex.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Six things every new tenant should do as Renters' Rights Bill becomes law

Renters' Rights Act abolishes Section 21 no-fault evictions and strengthens tenant protections amid rising rents, landlord exits, and intense competition for rental properties.
#hurricane-melissa
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Government refuses to rule out pension changes at Budget

Government has not ruled out pension changes before the 26 November Budget despite a petition urging protection of the tax-free lump sum and tax relief.
Medicine
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Tiger, cheetah and leopard all fall ill in medical mystery at UK zoo

Three Big Cat Sanctuary felines underwent specialist mobile CT scans for unexplained mobility issues, while donations support on-the-ground journalism available without paywalls.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

David Attenborough backs 30 million bid to buy historic Rothbury Estate

Donations fund The Independent's paywall-free journalism; conservationists, backed by Sir David Attenborough, seek 30 million to buy and restore the Rothbury Estate.
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Ukraine's long-range strikes cut Russia's oil refining capacity by 20%, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine's long-range strikes cut Russia's refining capacity by 20%, prompting Zelenskyy to request foreign funding; The Independent seeks donations to fund open, on-the-ground journalism.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

White House pushed Navy celebration officials to launch live explosives: report

White House officials pressured Navy planners to use 2,000-pound live bombs instead of dummy explosives during the 250th anniversary demonstration attended by President Trump.
Germany news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Thousands of dead cranes litter cherished European birdwatching spot

Severe bird flu in Germany has killed thousands of cranes and forced the culling of over 500,000 poultry, triggering extensive wildlife recovery efforts.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Blair has a contribution to make' to Trump's Gaza peace deal, UK minister says

Hamish Falconer backs Tony Blair on a Gaza peace board and defends UK aid policy while The Independent solicits donations to fund on‑the‑ground journalism.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Reform MP admits to gaming the benefits system'

Reform MP Lee Anderson admitted he and colleagues at the Citizens Advice Bureau previously 'gamed' benefits forms to secure PIP for claimants.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

The prison crisis that led to mistaken release of migrant sex offender

Britain's prisons face staffing shortages and high officer turnover causing errors, while The Independent requests donations to fund free, on-the-ground journalism.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Dr. Phil's TV outlet to liquidate after bankruptcy loss: No hope for rehabilitation'

A federal judge converted Dr. Phil McGraw's Merit Street Media bankruptcy from Chapter 11 to Chapter 7 following deleted incriminating texts and a finding of no rehabilitation.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

What is a mansion tax' and how would it work?

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
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Inside the UK's luxury' migrant hotels

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.
UK news
Science
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Scientists identify why we can't concentrate after a bad night's sleep

Sleep loss triggers daytime cerebrospinal fluid pulses that disrupt the brain's sleep-time waste-clearing process and significantly impair attention.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Labour gives latest update on PIP disability benefit review

The UK government has launched a review of the personal independence payment (PIP) assessment process, chaired by Sir Stephen Timms, amid controversy and campaigner criticism.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Thousands of households' energy bill debt to be written off

Ofgem will reset and reform energy debt, potentially writing off up to 500 million while adding an additional 5 charge to household bills to recover costs.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Reeves' tenants could receive major payout after chancellor's rent rule breach

Tenants of Rachel Reeves' unlicensed Dulwich rental may claim up to 12 months' rent back after she failed to obtain a required selective licence.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Nigel Farage sad' as Clacton area remains most deprived neighbourhood

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

One UK town to win 3.5 million in new government competition

Donations fund The Independent's on-the-ground journalism; the UK launches Town of Culture competition awarding £3.5m to a town for a 2028 cultural programme.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Andrew stripped of prince' title and evicted from Royal Lodge

King Charles strips Prince Andrew of remaining titles, evicts him from the Royal Lodge, and he will be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.
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