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How organised thieves are fuelling a festive crime wave
From 3,000 bottles of wine to 22 tonnes of stolen cheese and boxes of langoustine, the large-scale theft of high-end food has now become big business.
6 min |
December 01, 2025
The Independent
Starmer to defend Reeves's Budget after black hole row
Sir Keir Starmer will issue a defiant defence of the Budget after Rachel Reeves was forced to deny having lied about the state of the country's finances in an effort to justify her £26bn worth of tax hikes.
3 min |
December 01, 2025
The Independent
DEVON SENT
A new circular trail spans 100 miles and takes in the River Dart, Dartmoor, the coastline, five estuaries and plenty of countryside. Emma Henderson stomps the first section
5 min |
November 30, 2025
The Independent
GOLDEN PAGES
Our chief book critic Martin Chilton picks his 15 top reads of 2025, with captivating novels and frank memoirs to the fore
7 min |
November 30, 2025
The Independent
TRIPPING YARNS
As 'Game of Wool' unspools on our screens, Ellie Woodhall explores why hobby-based travel is more popular than ever
4 min |
November 30, 2025
The Independent
'People are more scared of activists than of a war'
Ahead of her intimate show to raise money for War Child, Norwegian singer Aurora tells Hannah Ewens how 'brain dead' social media has ruined our capacity for empathy, and how she uses her neurodivergence as a 'superpower'
6 min |
November 30, 2025
The Independent
Reeves defends 'fair and necessary' £26bn tax raid
Rachel Reeves has defended her £26bn Budget tax raid as “fair and necessary”, insisting the wealthy should share more of the economic “burden”.
3 min |
November 30, 2025
The Independent
Hunger and disease spread through Caribbean islands one month after Melissa
Red Cross says millions of people urgently need more help
3 min |
November 30, 2025
The Independent
MAGIC BRICKS
On a trip to Legoland in the small Danish town of Billund, Robin McKelvie finds creativity and familial connection
4 min |
November 30, 2025
The Independent
'Putin is emboldened... why would he agree to peace?'
Oscar winner Mstyslav Chernov spent time on the battlefield with Ukrainian soldiers for his latest documentary. He tells Bryony Gooch why he's sceptical about efforts to end the war
3 min |
November 30, 2025
The Independent
Tourists will skip US due to rip-off national park fees
Simon Calder on price discrimination for overseas visitors
2 min |
November 30, 2025
The Independent
Ex-White House aide says Putin mocks Trump to face
Fiona Hill claims US president longs for Russian's approval
4 min |
November 30, 2025
The Independent
Leeds storm back before Foden late show saves City
If Phil Foden’s brace was separated by 90 minutes, there was more than just time between the goals that bookended a crazy game.
3 min |
November 30, 2025
The Independent
'This country is a mess. I won't vote for Labour again'
After the Budget, Dan Haygarth and Hebe Campbell speak to voters in marginal constituencies to see if Keir Starmer's party stands any chance of turning its fortunes around
5 min |
November 30, 2025
The Independent
Sultana boycotts first day of Your Party's conference
Co-leader says she won't be pushed out despite 'witch hunt'
4 min |
November 30, 2025
The Independent
Jeremy's droning message of unity falls on deaf ears
Given the disasters surrounding the Budget, Your Party should have been thrilled. It's made their last three months of infighting, budgetary arguments and leadership squabbles seem borderline competent.
4 min |
November 30, 2025
The Independent
William 'moved by courage' of rescued Gazan children
The Prince of Wales was \"moved by the courage\" of Gazan children he met, who have been evacuated to the UK for specialist medical care.
1 min |
November 30, 2025
The Independent
Danger to life warning as torrential rain sweeps in
The Met Office has issued an amber “danger to life” weather warning for flooding as heavy rain lashes the UK.
1 min |
November 30, 2025
The Independent
Goal fest for Lionesses against lacklustre China
Georgia Stanway scored a hat-trick as England made a triumphant return to Wembley with a 8-0 thrashing of China.
2 min |
November 30, 2025
The Independent
Block on asylum seekers taking cabs for medical trips
Home secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced a ban on asylum seekers using taxis for most medical journeys.
1 min |
November 30, 2025
The Independent
More than 300 dead after monsoon rains in Indonesia
Improved weather yesterday helped rescuers on Indonesia's Sumatra island recover more bodies as they struggled to reach several areas that were hit by landslides and flash floods that left more than 300 dead and scores missing.
2 min |
November 30, 2025
The Independent
Etzebeth eye gouge mars Boks' record win over Wales
South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth was sent off for an eye gouge as the veteran's ugly act marred a record Springboks win against Wales in Cardiff.
2 min |
November 30, 2025
The Independent
Award-winning playwright Stoppard dies aged 88
The award-winning playwright Sir Tom Stoppard has died aged 88. He passed away peacefully at his home in Dorset surrounded by his family, United Agents said in a statement. “He will be remembered for his works, for their brilliance and humanity, and for his wit, his irreverence, his generosity of spirit and his profound love of the English language.”
2 min |
November 30, 2025
The Independent
Russian airstrikes on Kyiv kill two as peace talks go on
Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, killed at least two people in the early hours yesterday, local officials have confirmed.
2 min |
November 30, 2025
The Independent
‘This is the most precious gift I have ever received’
Kim Smith had hand transplant after losing limbs to sepsis
2 min |
November 29, 2025
The Independent
No wonder young people like me are escaping from Britain
A funny thing happens when you leave the UK.
3 min |
November 29, 2025
The Independent
THE LONG CHARGE
Impressive range and an enticing price tag make the Chinese hybrid BYD Atto 2 DM-i (and its pure EV version) tempting choices, if you don't need lots of space
4 min |
November 29, 2025
The Independent
Disaster for Zelensky as aide quits over 'corruption'
The presidential palace in Kyiv is roiling. Volodymyr Zelensky's chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, has resigned as his office and home were raided by anti-corruption police and detectives on the trail of a €100m (£88m) fraud.
2 min |
November 29, 2025
The Independent
What is going on with India's baffling visa forms?
We are off to India in a few weeks.
1 min |
November 29, 2025
The Independent
Airbus A320 flights affected by solar radiation glitch
Millions of airline passengers booked to fly on the Airbus A320 family of aircraft could find their flights disrupted while urgent modifications are made to a piece of equipment susceptible to “intense solar radiation”. A total of 6,500 of the twin-jets are believed to be affected.
3 min |