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The Independent
The Online Safety Act isn't fit for purpose – so rewrite it
Want to order dinner from Pizza Hut? You'll have to show ID before you can take the box.
2 min |
August 11, 2025
The Independent
US is ‘done with funding Ukraine war’, says Vance
Vice-president urges European leaders to take a bigger role
3 min |
August 11, 2025
The Independent
Reeves: Change was never going to happen overnight
Rachel Reeves has urged the public to be patient with Labour on the economy, saying that the change they voted for in last summer's election was “never going to happen overnight”.
2 min |
August 11, 2025
The Independent
Faith keeps you going, Kemi, but it doesn't grant wishes
There's an old joke about a minister caught up in a flood. \"God will save me,\" he says, confidently turning away two boats and a helicopter.
3 min |
August 11, 2025
The Independent
Drivers over 70 could face eye tests every three years
The drink-drive limit could be cut and older drivers may face mandatory eye tests in a planned overhaul of the UK's road safety laws. Ministers are also considering tougher penalties for uninsured drivers and failing to wear a seatbelt, according to a report in The Times.
1 min |
August 11, 2025
The Independent
Five Al Jazeera journalists killed by Israel in Gaza City
An Israeli airstrike killed Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif and four other journalists in Gaza City, the broadcaster said.
2 min |
August 11, 2025
The Independent
Protesters fly pirate flags as Indonesia marks milestone
Independence Day becomes focus for public display of anger
2 min |
August 11, 2025
The Independent
‘3k-a-day’ shoplifter calls for more support for offenders
For one of the most prolific shoplifters in the UK, every operation would begin the same way.
2 min |
August 11, 2025
The Independent
NHS shake-up to see staff hired before vacancies arise
The government has announced a significant shift in NHS recruitment, enabling trusts to hire newly qualified nurses and midwives based on projected need, rather than waiting for vacancies to arise.
2 min |
August 11, 2025
The Independent
Malaysia must stop saying one thing and doing another
In his first year in office as foreign secretary, David Lammy has made an astonishing 47 trips abroad.
3 min |
August 11, 2025
The Independent
Labour received £40k from expelled convicted criminal
Labour has said it is returning more than £40,000 donated by a convicted criminal whom the party had already expelled as a member.
2 min |
August 11, 2025
The Independent
Palace humble mighty Reds to win Community Shield
Crystal Palace win 3-2 on penalties
3 min |
August 11, 2025
The Independent
Mercury having a secret child would be astonishing to me, says closest friend
Freddie Mercury’s former girlfriend and closest friend, Mary Austin, has shared her scepticism over a woman claiming to be the singer’s secret daughter, who has spoken publicly for the first time ahead of the release of a book about her story.
4 min |
August 11, 2025
The Independent
IT'S A SOAK OF GENIUS
Adele Cardani explores the fine line of making a room sing – not shout – through the maximalist art of pattern drenching
4 min |
August 11, 2025
The Independent
Health alert as heatwave sweeps in with 34C highs
The Met Office has warned the UK could see temperatures climb to as high as 34C this week as the fourth heatwave of the summer is set to sweep the country.
2 min |
August 11, 2025
The Independent
One in 10 teachers expect to quit by 2027, survey finds
The education sector is facing disaster, a union boss has warned, after a new survey showed that one in 10 teachers could leave the profession in the next two years.
3 min |
August 11, 2025
The Independent
Former air steward refused visa and told to return to ‘nation I never called home’
A British Airways cabin crew member was forced to abandon his dream career eight years after arriving in the UK when the
3 min |
August 11, 2025
The Independent
The Israeli people are turning on Netanyahu
Israel’s prime minister is not a man who often appears rattled.
3 min |
August 11, 2025
The Independent
Netanyahu vows to 'finish job' with Gaza takeover plan
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israel “has no choice but to finish the job and complete the defeat of Hamas”, as he addressed foreign media in Jerusalem.
4 min |
August 11, 2025
The Independent
Pain and passion shared in an intriguing curtain-raiser
Liverpool and Crystal Palace clash over silverware, having ended last season together as champions
4 min |
August 10, 2025
The Independent
Strict post-Brexit rules soon for UK tourists entering EU
Britons travelling to Europe this autumn may need to prove they have medical insurance and a return ticket to the UK under strict new border rules.
2 min |
August 10, 2025
The Independent
‘Music makes billionaires – it’s just it doesn’t pay fairly’
The Black Keys are speaking out against an industry they say is rigged. Ahead of the release of ‘No Rain, No Flowers’, the band tell Mark Beaumont why they are not backing down
7 min |
August 10, 2025
The Independent
‘Failed surgery has left me unable to eat any solid food’
Rob Lindsell has lost almost two stone in the last six months as he survives on a liquid diet, he tells Rebecca Whittaker
3 min |
August 10, 2025
The Independent
THRIFTY AT DISNEY
Keen to enjoy the magic of Disneyland with her kids but aware of how pricey it gets, Jessica Salter tries to cut costs
6 min |
August 10, 2025
The Independent
Do us all a favour and shift the festivals to November
Move the Edinburgh Festival and Fringe to another month or place to make room for the real tourists
3 min |
August 10, 2025
The Independent
Europe backs Ukraine as Zelensky repels concessions
European leaders have rallied in support of Ukraine after a defiant Volodymyr Zelensky rejected Donald Trump's suggestion that a peace plan may involve giving up land to Russia.
3 min |
August 10, 2025
The Independent
Wildlife charities warn of damage from UK aid cuts
Climate correspondent Nick Ferris talks to groups around Britain and Africa about the cost-cutting of key programmes already taking place, and fears for the difficult years ahead
6 min |
August 10, 2025
The Independent
INSTANT CALMER
Halkidiki in Greece has a reputation for its superclubs but it is also ideal for a quick beach escape, writes Emilee Tombs
3 min |
August 10, 2025
The Independent
The sew must go on: tales of making pop stars' costumes
Behind every unforgettable look is a stylist working overtime – stitching, styling and sometimes spraying vodka – to make sure the talent is dressed to thrill, discovers Michael Hann
8 min |
August 10, 2025
The Independent
Diplomatic gloves are off as Huckabee attacks Starmer
Washington’s ambassador to Israel tells the prime minister to sit this one out’ after his criticism of Israel’s plans for Gaza
2 min |