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The Independent
Lammy to recruit 2,000 new volunteer magistrates
A significant recruitment drive has been launched across England and Wales to enlist thousands of new volunteer magistrates to accelerate justice for victims.
2 min |
January 04, 2026
The Independent
Myanmar junta fails to force high sham election turnout
Millions stay away from the polls in first phase of voting
2 min |
January 04, 2026
The Independent
PHILLY FEAST
Thea Everett finds plenty of blood-sugar-be-damned fun in Philadelphia, a too-often overlooked American foodie city
4 min |
January 04, 2026
The Independent
Farage's OBR attack exposes Reform's economic weakness
Nigel Farage says that the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) is “a Blairite-style quango” in an interview with The Telegraph yesterday – as if being Blairite is a bad thing.
3 min |
January 04, 2026
The Independent
Littler silences detractors with brilliant world title win
Come at the king, you best not miss. A record 128 players started the World Darts Championship and seven took their shot at reigning champion Luke Littler along the way.
5 min |
January 04, 2026
The Independent
'There's a certain amount of pressure that builds up in your body over the days'
Bafta-nominated Josh Finan is at the forefront of moving prison drama 'Waiting for the Out'. Annabel Nugent speaks to him about becoming the BBC's newest leading man
6 min |
January 04, 2026
The Independent
PM vowed Lords reform, but packs chamber with his allies
Since Matthew Doyle lost his job in charge of comms at Downing Street nine months ago, there hasn’t exactly been a stampede to snap him up.
5 min |
January 04, 2026
The Independent
Rice doubles down to keep Arsenal's title push in focus
Declan Rice scored a second-half brace as Arsenal fought from behind to complete a thrilling 3-2 win against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.
2 min |
January 04, 2026
The Independent
Celebs: try philanthropy, not earnest speeches, for change
Awards season looms - and that means viewers must once again brace themselves for a tidal wave of earnest speechifying.
2 min |
January 04, 2026
The Independent
Owners of Swiss bar under investigation over huge fire
Two operators placed under criminal investigation for the blaze on New Year's Eve that killed 40 and injured dozens
2 min |
January 04, 2026
The Independent
All's fair in love and war for the relationship anarchists
Ditching labels, structures and hierarchies may be one way of breathing new life into a tired partnership
5 min |
January 03, 2026
The Independent
Blair's ad guru attacks PM's lack of plan to tackle Farage
Sir Tony Blair's former advertising guru has warned Sir Keir Starmer does not have the “urgently needed” plan required to tackle the rise of populists such as Nigel Farage.
3 min |
January 03, 2026
The Independent
Balance of fluid attack with defensive steel evades Slot
Halfway into Arne Slot’s debut campaign at Liverpool, they had 46 points and a six-point lead over rivals who had played a game more. Halfway into his sophomore season, and they are in fourth place. Is that fair? “Yeah, yeah,” Slot concurred.
3 min |
January 03, 2026
The Independent
Tehran ramps up tensions with counterwarning to US
'Don't cross our red line', Iranian leaders warn Trump, after president vows to defend those protesting for regime change
3 min |
January 03, 2026
The Independent
UK hit by big freeze as Met Office issues new warnings
Britons are set for a freezing first weekend of 2026 as Arctic winds bring a cold snap across the UK, prompting warnings of travel chaos, blizzards and power cuts.
2 min |
January 03, 2026
The Independent
Two dead, one missing as Yorkshire search continues
A 67-year-old man and another person have died after reports of a “number of people in difficulty in water” at a popular Yorkshire seaside town.
2 min |
January 03, 2026
The Independent
ON THIS DAY
1521: Pope Leo X excommunicated Martin Luther, beginning the Protestant Reformation.
1 min |
January 03, 2026
The Independent
Van Veen sets up battle of the boys final with Littler
The future, it seems, is now. The 2026 World Championship final will not only showcase the very best that darts currently offers but also give a tantalising glimpse of a rivalry that could dominate the sport for years to come.
4 min |
January 03, 2026
The Independent
Deadly protests could spell the end for Iran's ayatollahs
For the best part of 50 years, almost the only part of the Middle East to have remained seemingly, if deceptively, static has been the rule of the ayatollahs in Iran.
4 min |
January 03, 2026
The Independent
‘I was addressing sexuality in every artistic gesture’
As he returns with a new album, Beirut-born pop star Mika opens up to Roisin O'Connor about his late mother's lasting influence, early critical backlash, and the joys of creativity
7 min |
January 03, 2026
The Independent
Why 'eat less, move more' won't work for weight loss
Harry Bullmore on the need to rethink calorie deficits
7 min |
January 03, 2026
The Independent
More Britons than French want to be in EU, finds poll
More British voters want to be part of the European Union than their French and Italian counterparts, a new poll reveals.
2 min |
January 03, 2026
The Independent
Ten commandments for a superior arts experience
From banning bad music biopics and filming podcasts to making TV shows we can actually see without squinting, Fiona Sturges has devised a new set of rules for 2026
3 min |
January 03, 2026
The Independent
Zuckerberg is taking a huge bet on AI. Will it pay off?
The Facebook founder and his fellow tech titans are investing big money in the potential of AI, writes Chris Blackhurst. It won't be them paying the price if the bubble bursts, however
3 min |
January 03, 2026
The Independent
Caffeine hit: Costa Coffee feels heat as losses double
Losses at Costa Coffee have more than doubled to £13.5m for 2024 as it struggles to compete with rival chains.
1 min |
January 03, 2026
The Independent
Should my son make more fuss about cancelled flight?
Q My son, his wife and their daughter are having a spot of bother.
1 min |
January 03, 2026
The Independent
Joshua driver faces charges after fatal Nigeria car crash
Anthony Joshua's driver has been charged after a crash in Nigeria on Monday, which injured the boxer and killed two of his close friends, police have said. Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, was charged at the Sagamu Magistrate Court yesterday.
1 min |
January 03, 2026
The Independent
At 42, I quit my media job to hit the books at university
I'd bought a new pencil case especially, diligently made a packed lunch the night before, and was setting off for my first day at university with a rucksack on my back and a lanyard swishing around my neck. What would my classmates be like? What about the lecturers? And, at 42, would I be the oldest student in my cohort?
3 min |
January 03, 2026
The Independent
I'll be taking Nostradamus even more seriously this year
As someone who regularly consults psychics for advice and to guide my life decisions, I feel qualified to ask: what does Nostradamus say 2026 has in store for us?
3 min |
January 03, 2026
The Independent
To dance for the sake of auld lang syne as the clock strikes
Poet and author Frieda Hughes hits the gym in the new year
1 min |