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The Independent
Crunch time for Greggs in its bid to conquer Britain
The home of the sausage roll must learn the tough lessons of Starbucks before it also overreaches itself, says James Moore
4 min |
July 29, 2025

The Independent
‘People carry it with them’
Southport made headlines last summer after a horrific attack left three young children dead. Residents tell Athena Stavrou how their close-knit community pulled together as it grieved
5 min |
July 29, 2025

The Independent
Will Stokes trust his tiring attack in series decider?
Even the conversation, Ben Stokes said, was “ridiculous”.
4 min |
July 29, 2025

The Independent
Loss of community spaces fuelled riots, report claims
Research by think tank suggests isolation makes people more vulnerable to misinformation spread online by the far right
2 min |
July 29, 2025

The Independent
Strike sees record number of requests for doctors to return from picket line
Hospitals made a record number of requests for striking doctors to return to the wards over the weekend, as a five-day walkout prompted safety fears for patients.
3 min |
July 29, 2025

The Independent
ON THIS DAY
1565: Mary Queen of Scots married her cousin, Lord Darnley, in the Old Abbey Chapel at Holyrood, Edinburgh.
1 min |
July 29, 2025

The Independent
Aid agencies warn airdrops are ‘humanitarian theatre’
The UK is set to join Jordan and the United Arab Emirates in airdropping aid into Gaza as starvation and malnutrition have reached perilous levels in the war-torn strip.
3 min |
July 29, 2025

The Independent
Lionesses drop by No 10 to celebrate Euro 2025 glory
England’s footballers headed to Downing Street for a celebratory reception yesterday, after returning home to cheering crowds following their Women’s European Championship triumph.
2 min |
July 29, 2025

The Independent
Sad, prurient documentary fails to reach the true Blue
Uncomfortable Channel 4 film, which follows OnlyFans star Bonnie Blue for six months, never gets to the bottom of what motivates her extreme sex stunts
3 min |
July 28, 2025

The Independent
I asked AI to do my job for me – it did it all too well
After rapid tech advances, Anthony Cuthbertson has learnt that ChatGPT can now mimic his writing style. It left him questioning who wrote what, and fearing for his career
7 min |
July 28, 2025

The Independent
The giant void in the horror genre should frighten us all
Once the industry's most dependable moneyspinner, horror has cratered at the box office this year – putting pressure on writers and studios to find the sweet spot
5 min |
July 28, 2025

The Independent
Lionesses defy Spain to win Euros in dramatic shootout
'Incredible' England come back to beat world champions
2 min |
July 28, 2025

The Independent
Badenoch and Geldof clash over claims Israel is 'lying'
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has clashed with Live Aid organiser Sir Bob Geldof over the Middle East crisis as she doubled down on her support for Israel.
4 min |
July 28, 2025

The Independent
Muslim women respond to ‘disheartening’ hijab poll
Muslim women have spoken about how wearing the hijab is “empowering” in the face of a new poll that has revealed almost half of Britons believe that women are pressured into putting it on.
3 min |
July 28, 2025

The Independent
Teenage clicks: how parties will try to woo young voters
With the voting age set to fall to 16, the next general election will present a fresh challenge to politicians in Westminster
5 min |
July 28, 2025

The Independent
FAMILY FORTUNES
Your surprisingly asset-rich friend may have a secret: parents who are giving them cash, from rent money to a deposit for a house. Ellie Muir examines a modern financial phenomenon
8 min |
July 28, 2025

The Independent
‘We don’t know what poor person is in that casket’
Mother of Air India crash victim shares body mix-up agony
3 min |
July 28, 2025

The Independent
Trump and EU agree 15% tariffs on European goods
Donald Trump announced a trade agreement with the European Union yesterday that will cut tariff rates down to 15 per cent on imports from the trade bloc, while US exports will be tariff-free.
2 min |
July 28, 2025

The Independent
PM will lean on bond with Trump to end Gaza crisis
Ceasefire to top agenda when pair meet in Scotland today
3 min |
July 28, 2025

The Independent
Indian spinners fight back with bat to earn brave draw
England fail to capitalise on huge lead as series stays alive
3 min |
July 28, 2025

The Independent
Piastri luxuriates in Spa day after storming past Norris
In hindsight, Oscar Piastri’s wry smile was indicative of the events that followed.
3 min |
July 28, 2025

The Independent
Over £400m in tax-free savings left unclaimed
Almost £275m of government-allocated funds are being “hidden” from disadvantaged young people and going unclaimed, charities have warned.
3 min |
July 28, 2025

The Independent
Death toll reaches 14 as wildfires devastate Turkey
Flames are closing in on Turkey's fourth-largest city as wildfires that have killed at least 14 people continue to ravage the country.
2 min |
July 28, 2025

The Independent
Aid drops into Gaza begin after Israel pauses fighting
At least 17 killed and 50 wounded waiting for supply trucks
2 min |
July 28, 2025

The Independent
Ban doctors from 'militant' strikes, Badenoch urges PM
Kemi Badenoch has offered to work with the Labour government “in the national interest” to tackle the “militant” doctors’ strike - but only if Sir Keir Starmer reverses a key election pledge.
3 min |
July 28, 2025

The Independent
Kelly spot kick seals Euros for never-say-die Lionesses
England make history with back-to-back championships
4 min |
July 28, 2025

The Independent
Hampton’s Euro final glory a ‘little bit like a fairytale’
It was, as Sarina Wiegman said, a “fairytale”. But Hannah Hampton had believed from the start, having proved everyone wrong by just reaching Euro 2025.
3 min |
July 28, 2025

The Independent
The Taliban are remaking Afghanistan in their image
In schools, prisons and more the extremist group is imposing its hardline interpretation of Islam
2 min |
July 28, 2025

The Independent
Brexit red tape ties up UK acts at European festivals
Some of Europe’s top music festivals will feature half as many British acts as they did before Brexit this summer, as red tape continues to hammer the music industry.
2 min |
July 28, 2025

The Independent
Cleansing, not committing
Helen Coffey asks the experts whether it's women's refusal to settle or men's refusal to settle down that's to blame for causing ruptures in heterosexual dating and relationships
8 min |