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The Independent
Tractor tax protest brings Westminster to a standstill
Hundreds of vehicles blockaded streets as MPs debated a petition that requests inheritance tax relief stays for farms
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February 11, 2025
The Independent
Nursery fees set to soar by 10% in wake of tax hike
Parents face a significant financial hit with nursery fees set to soar by 10 per cent in the wake of Rachel Reeves’s controversial tax hikes on employers, a major new survey has found.
4 min |
February 11, 2025
The Independent
Six Nations debate reignites after Wales fall to a new low
Looking out over a sorry, soggy scene in Rome, an ailing emperor surveyed a once formidable empire now in ruin.
4 min |
February 11, 2025
The Independent
Taking it on the chin: meet the new holy grail of beauty
A sculpted or snatched’ jawline has swelled the ranks of impossible standards to live up to, bemoans Katie Rosseinsky
5 min |
February 11, 2025
The Independent
Why has Labour changed its tone on illegal immigration?
It’s not that long ago that the then Labour opposition was arguing that lawful immigration helped the economy grow, and that they wanted more “safe and secure routes” for refugees.
3 min |
February 11, 2025
The Independent
Starmer urged to spell out plan to fight Trump’s tariffs
Labour has insisted it has a plan to deal with Donald Trump’s tariffs, as the latest threat to British steel production prompts demands for Sir Keir Starmer to set out his strategy.
4 min |
February 11, 2025
The Independent
Relations with US on brink, warns Russian minister
Relations between the US and Russia could collapse at any moment, according to an assessment from the Kremlin yesterday.
2 min |
February 11, 2025
The Independent
Second Labour MP loses whip in WhatsApp scandal
A second Labour MP has been suspended from the party amid a row over alleged sexist, homophobic and racist messages in a constituency WhatsApp group.
2 min |
February 11, 2025
The Independent
By Royals appointment, one of Europe’s best dribblers
A coaching revolution at Reading laid the platform for Borussia Dortmund’s 20-year-old winger Jamie Gittens to turn heads with his performances, writes Richard Edwards
3 min |
February 11, 2025
The Independent
Super Bowl fans start fires on streets of Philadelphia
Chaos broke out in Philadelphia after the Kansas City Chiefs’ hopes of winning a third consecutive Super Bowl championship were thwarted by the Philadelphia Eagles.
2 min |
February 11, 2025
The Independent
Lamar takes it to the limit, a bit like those other Eagles
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance in front of the president will go down as one of the most important halftime shows in the history of the event,
4 min |
February 11, 2025
The Independent
London-Amsterdam trains back after eight months
Eurostar direct service resumes for initial seven-week period
2 min |
February 11, 2025
The Independent
Steel tariffs may just be the president’s opening gambit
There was a time when the threat of the US imposing a 25 percent tariff on steel imports might have sent the FTSE stock market index into freefall.
3 min |
February 11, 2025
The Independent
Not weird... just wonderful
Louis Theroux has spent the last few years engaging in tepid conversations with celebs. But an explosive interview with Armie Hammer reminded us of his magic, says Adam White
4 min |
February 11, 2025
The Independent
Moth brawl: billionaire wins case over infested mansion
A wealthy couple have won the right to hand back to the seller a 32.5m Notting Hill mansion they bought after it turned out to be infested by millions of moths”.
4 min |
February 11, 2025
The Independent
Brinkmanship leaves Gaza ceasefire at a critical point
In an abrupt move, Hamas militants announced yesterday that they would delay the next release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza, accusing Israel of systematically violating the terms of the ceasefire.
3 min |
February 11, 2025
The Independent
The Smiths instrumental to a day of drama for England
Fin was magnificent but Marcus fluffed lines against France
4 min |
February 10, 2025
The Independent
Glowing finale for student comedy with a heart of gold
Lots of freshers’ fun but Big Boys’ is so much more than merely a cheap laugh, says Nick Hilton. Plus the crime drama Unforgotten’ stays gripping and grisly
5 min |
February 10, 2025
The Independent
Six Nations glory beckons for Ireland as Scots routed
Ireland bolstered their hopes of a third successive Six Nations title as they made it 11 wins in a row over Scotland with a ruthless bonus-point 32-18 triumph at Murrayfield.
3 min |
February 10, 2025
The Independent
Thai hostages home after 482 days in Hamas captivity
It’s been a long-awaited moment, but some of the last remaining Thai hostages held captive by Hamas are back on home soil.
2 min |
February 10, 2025
The Independent
Spurs' season in freefall after sorry defeat at Villa
A new start for Marcus Rashford may have taken Ange Postecoglou a step closer to the end. Rashford was the substitute who was rendered a subplot by the drive and directness of Aston Villa’s younger generation; Jacob Ramsey and Morgan Rogers illustrating that the first task in rebuilding his career will simply be to earn a place in a side with the speed and verve the Mancunian used to exhibit.
4 min |
February 10, 2025
The Independent
Secret US military base that is 100ft beneath Greenland
Abandoned HQ was home to 1960s nuclear missile project
3 min |
February 10, 2025
The Independent
Chisora wins brutal slugfest to become national treasure
There was a party in Manchester on Saturday night to celebrate the last fight on British soil of Derek \"Del Boy\" Chisora and more than 12,000 fans serenaded the old warrior.
3 min |
February 10, 2025
The Independent
Quadruple chance for Reds sunk by Pilgrims in FA Cup
Plymouth produced a huge FA Cup upset as Premier League leaders Liverpool were knocked out by the bottom club in the Championship to end hopes of a historic quadruple.
3 min |
February 10, 2025
The Independent
Is it worthwhile 'going for Gold' with British Airways?
To answer your question, I began by seeing how much a firstclass return on British Airways from London to Sydney would cost. If you book a reasonable distance in advance, it's £8,100 return.
1 min |
February 10, 2025
The Independent
Second Labour MP admits role in WhatsApp group
Oliver Ryan under investigation after Andrew Gwynne firing
3 min |
February 10, 2025
The Independent
'I didn't want the career my family had in mind for me'
‘Mad Men’ actor Jared Harris speaks to Louis Chilton about taking on Hamlet’ for the RSC, reinventing himself in the US, and the extreme’ response to his theatrical comeback
7 min |
February 10, 2025
The Independent
Salmon firms 'misleading' consumers, activists claim
Accusation of cover-up on death rates, sea lice and chemicals
4 min |
February 10, 2025
The Independent
Report shows Brexit reset a boost to ailing UK economy
Experts warn benefits of further alignment need EU goodwill
4 min |
February 10, 2025
The Independent
Will you be my Valentine? Great! Let's play Monopoly
Olivia Petter eases the pressure of the most romantic day of the year’ by proposing eight alternative things to do on a date
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