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3 hours ago

One million people face fines as HMRC tax deadline passes

About one million taxpayers missed the self-assessment deadline and face automatic £100 penalties while The Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism.
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2 hours ago

A-road at Devon beauty spot washed into sea by storms

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1 day ago
UK politics

Lord Mandelson resigns from Labour Party over Epstein links

Lord Peter Mandelson resigned from the Labour Party amid links to Jeffrey Epstein and disputed payments; The Independent seeks donations to fund its free investigative journalism.
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1 day ago
UK news

Met Police urged to reopen Andrew investigation after latest release of Epstein files

A US lawyer has urged the Metropolitan Police to reopen an investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor after Jeffrey Epstein-related documents and photographs prompted new allegations.
#student-debt
EU data protection
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 hours ago

Data regulator investigating X over sexual images created by Grok chatbot

The ICO has opened formal investigations into X and xAI over breaches of UK data protection law after Grok generated sexual deepfake images without consent.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 hours ago

Emergency services rush to light aircraft crash near Manchester

Emergency services are responding to a light aircraft crash on the moors near Littleborough, Greater Manchester, with two people onboard and enquiries ongoing.
UK politics
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4 hours ago

Thousands call for former Labour MP to resign his seat as he faces fresh claims

Former Labour MP Dan Norris has been arrested again on multiple sexual offence allegations and faces intensified calls to resign from his West Country seat.
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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Lord Mandelson's fall from grace and what awaits him in UK

Lord Peter Mandelson resigned from the Labour Party amid renewed disclosures linking him to Jeffrey Epstein, while The Independent urges donations to fund on-the-ground reporting.
UK politics
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2 days ago

Polanski condemns Starmer's high on drugs, soft on Putin' jibe

Zack Polanski condemned Keir Starmer's PMQs jibe as beneath the prime minister's office; The Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism.
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18 hours ago

Nearly 23 million extra deaths worldwide by 2030 as aid cuts bite, study 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.
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UK politics
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17 hours ago

MPs to vote on lifting two-child benefit cap after Reeves Budget pledge

Ending the two-child benefit cap is projected to lift about 400,000 children out of poverty in April, but sustained poverty reduction requires additional measures.
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17 hours ago

NHS support staff in affluent areas offered more career opportunities, report finds

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Environment
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17 hours ago

How forever chemicals' in drinking water could be reduced under new government plans

Government unveils first-ever strategy to limit PFAs in drinking water while critics say it fails to ban all PFAs manufacturing and use.
US politics
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17 hours ago

The industrial town that's set to become a UK tech and AI hub

Barnsley designated the UK's first 'Tech Town', receiving government and corporate support to expand AI training, school tutoring trials, NHS tools and shape AI rollout.
UK news
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18 hours ago

Sarah Ferguson's charity to close after Epstein file revelations

Sarah Ferguson's charity, Sarah's Trust, will close for the foreseeable future after documents revealed continued contact between Sarah, Andrew, and Jeffrey Epstein.
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UK politics
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21 hours ago

Mandelson could face police probe over government files leaked to Epstein

Peter Mandelson may face police scrutiny over emails allegedly sharing sensitive No 10 information with Jeffrey Epstein during the aftermath of the global financial crisis.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago
UK news

Police sergeant sacked for threatening driving school after son didn't pass test

Kent Police sergeant Gabriel Chandler was dismissed for gross misconduct after threatening and abusing driving school bosses following his son's failure to meet course requirements.
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3 days ago
Television

Netflix films Chock and Bates for a docuseries as US skaters prepare for Milan Cortina Olympics

Donations sustain The Independent's non-paywalled, on-the-ground journalism across major issues while supporting authentic documentary coverage like Netflix's ice-dancing series.
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1 day ago

Striking NHS doctors vote to continue action for another six months

NHS resident doctors in England voted overwhelmingly (about 93%) to continue industrial action, with turnout around 52–53 percent.
Cars
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1 day ago

Nearly 60 car models to face 5,690 car tax in April check if you are affected

First-year Vehicle Excise Duty will rise in April 2026 for nearly 60 models, with first-year charges reaching up to 5,690 based on CO2 emissions.
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1 day ago

France's Capgemini to sell subsidiary working with ICE during anger at US immigration crackdown

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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UK politics
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1 day ago

Social media users who tout illegal routes into UK face up to five years in prison

UK authorities will criminalize online promotion of illegal migration routes and deploy new powers and NCA account-trawling to curb small boat crossings.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Met Office issue weather warnings with ice and rain set to hit storm-battered regions

Met Office warns of ice, heavy rain and possible flooding across the southwest, Wales and Northern Ireland, risking homes, roads and travel.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

My ground rent increased by 9,000% after I bought my flat'

The government will cap ground rents at £250 per year in England and Wales, relieving leaseholders facing massive retrospective increases.
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Niger's junta leader accuses France, Benin and Ivory Coast of being behind airport attack

Armed attackers attacked a Nigerien Air Force base in Niamey, causing casualties; Nigerien forces killed and arrested attackers while leadership accused foreign involvement.
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

UN nuclear watchdog discusses risks to Ukraine's nuclear safety after relentless Russian strikes

The Independent covers major issues across the U.S., funds reporting through donations instead of paywalls, and warns of mounting nuclear safety risks in Ukraine from Russian attacks.
US politics
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3 days ago

Epstein files reveal Ghislaine Maxwell emailed Sweet Pea', believed to be Andrew

Ghislaine Maxwell emailed an address believed to be Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor calling him "sweet pea" in DOJ-published Epstein files and The Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground reporting without paywalls.
US politics
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4 days ago

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor set to close one of his last remaining businesses

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's Pitch@Palace is being struck off Companies House, closing less than a decade after its 2017 founding amid controversy.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Nearly three-quarters of musicians fear AI will threaten their careers

Unregulated generative AI is replacing creative jobs and scraping artists' work without consent, threatening livelihoods and prompting calls for government intervention.
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4 days ago

HMRC to introduce new penalty points' system in 2026

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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4 days ago

US plane dubbed the nuke sniffer' lands in UK amid growing tensions with Iran

A US Air Force WC-135R 'Constant Phoenix' nuclear-detection plane landed at RAF Mildenhall amid escalating US-Iran tensions and speculation of a possible US strike.
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4 days ago

Jeremy Corbyn backs iconic Hackney music venue in battle against local development

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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4 days ago

Millions of families to receive 150 off energy bills every year to 2030

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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4 days ago

King Charles gets go-ahead for slurry pit on Sandringham estate despite concerns

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.
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4 days ago

Desperate search for missing British girl, 7, swept out to sea on holiday in Morocco

A seven-year-old British girl, Inaayah Makda, is missing after being swept into the sea in Casablanca; family and officials are urgently seeking help.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Reform demands Badenoch apologises to Braverman over mental health claim

Reform UK has ordered Kemi Badenoch publicly apologise to Suella Braverman over Tory claims about her mental health or face legal action.
US politics
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4 days ago

Petrol prices drop to lowest level in almost five years

UK petrol prices have fallen to 131.91p per litre, the lowest since July 2021, delivering savings for drivers while diesel prices have also decreased.
UK politics
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4 days ago

Scotland's first-ever deputy first minister Jim Wallace dies aged 71

Jim Wallace, Scotland's first deputy first minister and former Liberal MP, died from unforeseen complications following a scheduled major operation.
US politics
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5 days ago

Bridgerton star Yerin Ha reveals details of Cinderella' romance in new series

The Independent funds paywall-free, on-the-ground journalism across political divides and asks readers to donate to support investigative reporting.
UK news
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5 days ago

No 10 backs EU plan to label Iran's IRGC terrorists but won't say if UK will follow

EU plans to label Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) a terrorist organisation while the UK stops short of proscribing the group.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Post Office guarantees money on the high street until 2030 as UK cash use rises

The Post Office and banks agreed a five-year deal guaranteeing access to cash on Britain’s high streets until 2030 amid rising cash usage.
UK news
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5 days ago

Russian cargo ship anchors over trans-Atlantic cables in Bristol Channel

The Sinegorsk, a Russian cargo ship, anchored near vital undersea telecom cables in the Bristol Channel, triggering coastguard and Royal Navy surveillance.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Holyrood election must be referendum on SNP's record', says Liz Kendall

The UK Government frames the Holyrood election as a referendum on the SNP's record while announcing an AI Growth Zone in Lanarkshire to create thousands of jobs.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Man arrested after 600 artefacts stolen in Bristol museum robbery

More than 600 culturally significant artefacts were stolen from a Bristol museum; a suspect was arrested and police seek public help to identify four suspects.
Education
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5 days ago

Primary school teacher banned after drinking can of beer in classroom

A primary school teacher was banned indefinitely after being found drinking alcohol in class and hiding the drink while eating mints.
UK politics
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5 days ago

Starmer signs landmark deal with China to tackle small boats crisis

Britain and China will share intelligence and data to disrupt people-smuggling supply chains used to transport migrants across the English Channel.
US politics
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5 days ago

Baldness classified as disability in landmark tax ruling for wig maker

UK tribunal rules baldness can be classed as a disability, exempting specialist wigs from VAT after Mark Glenn Ltd's successful tax challenge against HMRC.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Starmer secures visa-free travel deal for Britons visiting China

UK secures 30-day visa-free travel to China for tourists and businesspeople and seeks a trade-in-services agreement while espionage concerns persist.
Education
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5 days ago

SEND parents fear for children's future as government plans reforms

Nearly half of parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities fear proposed SEND reforms will reduce support as EHCP growth strains council budgets.
UK politics
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5 days ago

Labour urged to fix Universal Credit ahead of changes in April

Universal Credit requires urgent fixes before full rollout to 15 million households, as persistent problems like the five-week first-payment wait deepen financial crises for claimants.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

I remember thinking that I was too young to have a stroke but I was wrong'

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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UK politics
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5 days ago

The Independent joins 120 high-profile names backing calls to end silencing lawsuits

UK campaigners demand anti-SLAPP legal protections to stop abusive lawsuits that silence speech, with 127 prominent signatories urging inclusion in the next King's Speech.
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6 days ago

Reeves urged to give families more time to settle inheritance tax bills

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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6 days ago

BBC names interim director-general after Tim Davie's resignation

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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fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

A Scotland to France ferry could relaunch under 35bn regeneration plan

A Rosyth–Dunkirk ferry could relaunch this year as part of a €40bn (£35bn) Dunkirk port regeneration, restoring passenger and freight links to mainland Europe.
US politics
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6 days ago

Millions of vulnerable people missing out on benefits, Martin Lewis' charity warns

Around £24 billion in benefits goes unclaimed annually as millions, especially those with mental health problems, lack access to overstretched, inconsistent local support.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Mapped: The UK areas where the cost of living is hitting hardest

UK city-level analysis shows significant income deprivation in Blackburn, Hull, Birmingham, and Bradford, while national average incomes rose about 8% in the decade to 2025.
UK news
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6 days ago

Andy Burnham can become a Labour MP but not until 2028, Starmer suggests

Sir Keir Starmer backed the NEC's decision to block Andy Burnham from standing in a by-election, while saying Burnham could run for MP when his mayoral term ends in 2028.
Berlin
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1 week ago

Germany offers 1 million reward to help catch group behind major Berlin blackouts

Germany is offering a €1 million reward for information after suspected sabotage by the far-left Vulkan Group caused a widespread Berlin blackout.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Liverpool is wonderful, warts and all': Readers on swapping London for other cities

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.
UK news
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6 days ago

Free AI training to be offered to every adult in the UK

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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