In this issue

May 16, 2022

No 10 Demands ‘Flexibility' From EU Over Northern Ireland As Trade War Looms

And in a separate development, Britain's former ambassador to the EU warned that there was a "severe risk” the UK was heading into a trade war.

2 mins

Patel contributing to record taxpayer costs by ignoring legal advice in asylum cases

The home secretary is said to have intervened in numerous court cases

3 mins

Ukrainian refugees could be placed in B&Bs indefinitely

The time limit that homeless families can stay in temporary accommodation will not apply to those fleeing invasion

4 mins

Hunt declines to call PM an honest man after Partygate

Former health secretary says 'talking about personalities is not helpful'

2 mins

Extended stop and search powers granted to police

Priti Patel is extending stop and search powers so that the controversial policing tactic can be used more frequently and even in situations where officers do not anticipate that serious violence will occur.

2 mins

Russia Has Lost One-Third Of Its Invasion Force, Says MoD

Russia may have lost a third of the invasion force it sent into Ukraine, as its offensive continues to struggle in the face of stiff resistance, British military intelligence has said.

1 min

Finland Announces It Will Apply For Nato Membership

Finland's government announced yesterday that the Nordic country intends to apply for membership of Nato, paving the way for the 30-member western military alliance to expand as Russia's war in Ukraine continues.

2 mins

Royal Retirement? Third Of Britons Say Queen Should Make Way For Son Charles

A third of Britons think that the Queen should retire and let her son, the Prince of Wales, take over after she missed a series of in-person events due to mobility issues.

2 mins

Ukraine Determined To Host Eurovision Contest In 2023

Eurovision 2022 crowned Ukraine and its entry Kalush Orchestra as the winners of the annual song contest.

1 min

Thatcher Statue Hit By Egg Within Hours Of Installation

A statue of Margaret Thatcher was egged less than two hours after being installed in her home town of Grantham.

1 min

Rochdale boy, aged 3, dies after suspected dog attack

A three-year-old boy has died in Rochdale after a suspected dog attack, Greater Manchester Police said.

1 min

Biggest-Ever Investigation Into Household Plastic Waste

A huge initiative to discover how much plastic waste households in the UK produce has begun today.

2 mins

Habit of staring at people's facial differences in public is challenged by campaign

A charity that advocates for people with facial marks, scars or conditions is launching a campaign to highlight the mental health impact of being stared at while out in public.

2 mins

Reds’ best-in-class mindset a platform for more success

Jurgen Klopp wasn't wearing the Parisian beret that some of his players were, but he was wearing his medal and a celebratory T-shirt.

3 mins

Read all stories from The Independent

The Independent Newspaper Description:

The Independent has been at the frontline of journalism since 1986, with its mission to challenge and debate always ahead of its time. The Independent is free-thinking and free of bias in an increasingly fragmented world where communities locally, regionally and across continents are disenfranchised with traditional establishments. They want real facts and frank opinions delivered first-hand from a news source that is ready to stand for something, not everything.