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The Independent
'Horrifying' claims made against children's hospitals
Court documents reveal fresh allegations from 53 children
5 min |
December 06, 2025
The Independent
Wear mask when unwell to stem flu tide, public told
Britons have been urged to wear a mask in public if they feel unwell, amid warnings the NHS is facing a “tidal wave” of illness ahead of Christmas. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued advice on how to avoid catching and spreading flu, Covid-19 and other respiratory illnesses this winter.
2 min |
December 06, 2025
The Independent
Labour's child poverty plan must promote social justice
Sir Keir Starmer is right to make a big show of the government's decision to restore the child element of universal credit to families with more than two children.
3 min |
December 06, 2025
The Independent
Flu cases at record level as NHS facing a ‘tidal wave’
The NHS is facing a “tidal wave” of illness ahead of Christmas as flu cases reach the highest on record for this time of year, health chiefs have warned.
2 min |
December 05, 2025
The Independent
Tunbridge disgusted with instructions to boil water
Royal Tunbridge Wells residents say they are “livid” after thousands were told they must boil their tap water once it returns after going almost a week without supplies.
3 min |
December 05, 2025
The Independent
Ebenezer is transformed in a fabulous hip-hop update
Dickens's miserly mister becomes a devilish fashion designer in 'Ebony Scrooge' at Sadler's Wells, Zoe Anderson
2 min |
December 05, 2025
The Independent
Cuts in aid lead to 200,000 more infant deaths in 2025
Report by Gates Foundation says the figure will increase to 4.8 million this year, having fallen consistently since 2000
4 min |
December 05, 2025
The Independent
Putin 'morally responsible' for UK novichok death
Inquiry blames Salisbury poisonings on Russian leader
4 min |
December 05, 2025
The Independent
UK energy bills to rise by £108 to pay for upgrades
UK households are to be hit by a £108 surge in energy bills to pay for infrastructure upgrades.
2 min |
December 05, 2025
The Independent
Streeting orders review to tackle growing welfare bill
The health secretary has tasked experts with investigating the rise in diagnoses of mental illness, ADHD and autism
2 min |
December 05, 2025
The Independent
Sunak was right: we need to bring back national service
The name Lossiemouth is from another era. The home of the main RAF base in the north of Scotland was a legendary bastion of UK and Nato defences during the Cold War.
4 min |
December 05, 2025
The Independent
WINTER'S TALES
From Zadie Smith to Kathy Burke, the Indy's culture staff pick out the best books to give as presents this Christmas
8 min |
December 05, 2025
The Independent
BBC backs decision to let Israel join Eurovision 2026
As four countries to boycott event and others likely to follow
3 min |
December 05, 2025
The Independent
Plight of IPP prisoners still shames our justice system
John Thomas, the former lord chief justice, said in parliament on Wednesday: “We cannot shirk the responsibility for rectifying an injustice. And what an injustice this is.” He is right.
3 min |
December 05, 2025
The Independent
Christmas shopping in one hour? That's snow joke...
The average person spends 41 hours prepping for the big day and more than six hours choosing gifts. Will a frantic yet determined Charlotte Cripps win her race against the clock?
5 min |
December 05, 2025
The Independent
A new low in the stained reign of ‘integrity’ Infantino
Lifting the suspension that ruled Cristiano Ronaldo out of the opening World Cup games kills the very thing Fifa is meant to uphold, writes Miguel Delaney in Washington DC
5 min |
December 05, 2025
The Independent
History proves the race isn't run until the chequered flag
Lando Norris only needs a podium finish this weekend, but a trio of last-day deciders should serve as a warning shot to the champion-elect Briton, writes Kieran Jackson in Abu Dhabi
4 min |
December 05, 2025
The Independent
Patients blocking A&E with hiccups and stuffy noses
England’s A&E departments treated more than 200,000 people last winter who could have been handled by GPs or pharmacists, health officials revealed.
1 min |
December 05, 2025
The Independent
Try buttering us up, BA, not battering our loyalty points
The nation's flag carrier has blamed the Budget for its latest round of penny-pinching, only confirming to James Moore that flying has become a thoroughly miserable experience
3 min |
December 05, 2025
The Independent
Ministers will have 'blood on their hands' over IPP
Ex-top judge rails against 'unjust' indefinite jail terms
3 min |
December 05, 2025
The Independent
After airports, are station drop-off fees coming next?
Ask Simon Calder
1 min |
December 05, 2025
The Independent
Trump may betray Ukraine, says Macron in leaked call
Emmanuel Macron risked sparking a new diplomatic row between Europe and Washington after claiming that Donald Trump may “betray” Ukraine in peace negotiations, according to a leaked transcript of a conference call of European leaders.
3 min |
December 05, 2025
The Independent
Marilyn Monroe's last-ever pics were 'stolen by mafia'
Photographer's widow wants auction of negatives halted
4 min |
December 05, 2025
The Independent
Will donor's millions help Reform UK to win power?
The latest quarterly declarations to the Electoral Commission of donations to political parties puts Reform UK ahead of the traditional parties. Indeed, the £10m that Reform received is more than the donations to the Conservatives (£5m), Labour (£3m) and the Liberal Democrats (£1m) put together.
3 min |
December 05, 2025
The Independent
How Ukraine women broke cycle of sex crimes in war
Sexual violence has long been used as a weapon in conflicts all over the world. But now a groundbreaking survivor-led response could redefine global justice, writes Jack Straw
3 min |
December 05, 2025
The Independent
Putin personally ordered novichok attack on Salisbury
Inquiry concludes 'astonishingly reckless' toxic nerve agent hit on spy Sergei Skripal was authorised at highest level to show 'Russian power' as Yvette Cooper warns Putin's agents remain an 'active threat' to UK
1 min |
December 05, 2025
The Independent
Urgent thriller made in the shadow of authoritarian rule
The Palme d'Or-winning 'It Was Just an Accident' arrives in the same week as its director received a jail sentence, writes Clarisse Loughrey - a stark example of real life imitating art
2 min |
December 05, 2025
The Independent
Landmark century silences Root's last remaining critics
Joe Root’s 135 not out finally ended his long wait for a ton on Australian soil, writes Cameron Ponsonby at The Gabba, and gave England a solid platform to revive their Ashes hopes
3 min |
December 05, 2025
The Independent
Wayward United hands West Ham vital late point
For about 25 minutes, the league table had an unusually pleasing look for Manchester United.
3 min |
December 05, 2025
The Independent
Why does Streeting want to deny me my medication?
Yesterday, Wes Streeting announced a review into “overdiagnosis” of ADHD and autism. Overdiagnosis is the health secretary’s preferred way of reframing the 500,000-strong waiting list for assessment in the UK, added to the myriad waiting lists for every other health problem affecting people’s lives.
3 min |