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The Independent
Sir Larry and the Iron Lady
The drastic image change that allowed Margaret Thatcher to cement her rise to power was made possible by one of the country’s great thespians. Tim Walker recounts the story
5 min |
February 15, 2025
The Independent
Nearly half of suicides in prisons follow healthcare failures noted by watchdog
Four in 10 prisoners who took their own lives in custody were denied adequate healthcare before their deaths, according to damning new figures exposing the scale of neglect inside Britain’s overcrowded prisons.
4 min |
February 15, 2025
The Independent
Far right and Russia are the only ones applauding Vance
The vice-president of the United States fired a broadside of halftruths and conspiracy theories about his allies in Europe - a continent already close to war with Russia - in a rallying cry that will be roared out and multiplied by the far right everywhere.
3 min |
February 15, 2025
The Independent
‘My parents are Scottish but I have wanted to play for England my whole life’
Fly-half star Fin Smith tells Harry Latham-Coyle about his roots and that match-winning Six Nations try against France
5 min |
February 15, 2025
The Independent
Trump’s tariffs are bad news but we are right to play nice
A big trade partner hitting us where it hurts could not come at a worse time for Britain, writes James Moore. But we have faced more unsavoury characters than the new US president
4 min |
February 15, 2025
The Independent
STORAGE WARS
The latest cultural battle between generations is all about cramped flats versus spare rooms. And it’s all too easy to see why young Brits are getting hacked off, argues Helen Coffey
4 min |
February 15, 2025
The Independent
Banking expenses never questioned, says Reeves
Rachel Reeves has said that she was never questioned about her expenses during her time working at Halifax Bank of Scotland.
2 min |
February 15, 2025
The Independent
Is there a case for bringing the Commons up to date?
“Antiquated”, rowdy” and weak” are some of the main criticisms levelled at the House of Commons in evidence provided to the Commons modernisation committee, which is chaired by the leader of the House, Lucy Powell.
3 min |
February 15, 2025
The Independent
Anger as Vance criticises Europe’s leaders in Munich
JD Vance has sparked a furious backlash for delivering an antiimmigration speech at the Munich Security Conference in which he attacked European leaders and backed those who voted for Brexit.
3 min |
February 15, 2025
The Independent
Scenes of a graphic nature
Championing a form often dismissed, Bryan Talbot explains why Art Spiegelman’s comic memoir Maus’ is worth reading
2 min |
February 15, 2025
The Independent
It must be love, actually
Filled with romance, laughs and lots of Julia Roberts, the 25 greatest romcoms are ranked by features editor Adam White
10+ min |
February 15, 2025
The Independent
Sainz puts faith in Williams to secure racing ambitions
After two years in the job, it is no longer a surprise when Williams boss James Vowles - former chief strategist at Mercedes and architect of numerous Lewis Hamilton victories makes his well-worn bold statement on the future of the team.
3 min |
February 15, 2025
The Independent
Southport knife killer’s term not unduly lenient’
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana’s sentence was not unduly lenient and will not be referred to the Court of Appeal, the attorney general has said.
3 min |
February 15, 2025
The Independent
Why Badenoch has just over a year to save her leadership
By going on about migration, the Tory leader is showing her preoccupation with the threat from Reform when she should be focused on holding Labour to account, says Andrew Grice
3 min |
February 15, 2025
The Independent
Hamas name three Israeli hostages to be freed today
Hamas yesterday released the names of the hostages expected to be freed today: Iair Horn, 46, Sagui Dekel Chen, 36, and Alexander (Sasha) Troufanov, 29, will be released after 498 days in captivity.
2 min |
February 15, 2025
The Independent
Chelsea get south coast blues again in bad defeat
Chelsea suffered a crippling sense of deja vu after Kaoru Mitoma’s eye-catching opener and Yankuba Minteh’s double earned Brighton a thumping 3-0 Premier League win at the Amex Stadium.
2 min |
February 15, 2025
The Independent
Mysterious fire burns down Oscar Wilde-linked manor
Grade II-listed £3m property was used as a cannabis farm
3 min |
February 15, 2025
The Independent
The four-day week may not be relevant once AI is here
As firms worry about employees’ desire to work from home and talk of universal basic income grows Chris Blackhurst considers the dilemma facing those who need to plan ahead
4 min |
February 15, 2025
The Independent
Trump’s stance on VAT and Ukraine tests PM’s mettle
US president threatens to hit UK with 21 per cent tariffs
4 min |
February 15, 2025
The Independent
What United would lose by redeveloping Old Trafford
The club's executives are keen to replicate the success of Tottenham's new money-spinning stadium. But fans tell Miguel Delaney they fear being priced out by newcomers
5 min |
February 14, 2025
The Independent
McLaren launch 2025 F1 car with 'camouflage’ livery
McLaren have become the first team to launch their 2025 car ahead of the new F1 season with the MCL39 sporting a special camouflage livery design at Silverstone.
3 min |
February 14, 2025
The Independent
‘My ex put a gun to my head and threatened to shoot me’
As a new film pays tribute to the career of singer-songwriter Candi Staton, 84, she talks to Craig McLean about going on the road at 11, the Ku Klux Klan and turning trauma into hits
10 min |
February 14, 2025
The Independent
Havertz injury puts Arsenal in an uncomfortable spot
As Mikel Arteta returned from Dubai, after a trip that was supposed to rejuvenate his squad, the Arsenal manager was poring over various ideas to navigate a proper injury crisis.
4 min |
February 14, 2025
The Independent
A K-pop star spreads her wings in The White Lotus
Blackpink’s Lisa Manobal makes her acting debut as wellness adviser Mook in series three of the acclaimed social satire. Ellie Muir looks at how the singer rose to worldwide fame
5 min |
February 14, 2025
The Independent
We’ve avoided recession... but don’t celebrate just yet
The good news is true: we've officially avoided a recession. The economy grew (a little) in the last three months of 2024, which is ahead of what most forecasters, including the Bank of England, expected.
3 min |
February 14, 2025
The Independent
‘When I heard I had HIV I thought of the tombstone advert from the 1980s’
Patient calls for better education and an end to the stigma around the disease as cases surge among heterosexual men
3 min |
February 14, 2025
The Independent
Will Labour’s new towns plan fix the housing crisis?
Angela Rayner's announcement that the government is to build a new generation of new towns in England has prompted excitement, and a great many bids from local authorities anxious for much-needed accommodation and economic development.
3 min |
February 14, 2025
The Independent
Hostage release to continue as planned, insists Hamas
Mediators appear to bring fragile ceasefire back from brink
4 min |
February 14, 2025
The Independent
THE PURSUIT OF LOVE
For Valentine’s Day, author Elizabeth Day and Married at First Sight’ expert Mel Schilling tell Olivia Petter about the common mistakes we are all guilty of making while dating
6 min |
February 14, 2025
The Independent
Don’t repeat Chamberlain’s Munich error, says Rifkind
Former foreign secretary issues warning ahead of conference
3 min |