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The Independent
Scotland have dragons to slay, not all of them Welsh
Winning in Cardiff and backing up big performances against England have seen the Scots struggle historically, writes Harry Latham-Coyle - do Wales have hope of a shock win?
4 min |
February 20, 2026
The Independent
Everything about our armed forces is yesterday's war
In a recent military exercise, British armoured vehicles were wiped out by drones. Owen Matthews charts the changing face of war and a wake-up call for an ill-equipped Nato
5 min |
February 20, 2026
The Independent
Romeo announced as first female head of civil service
Sir Keir Starmer has appointed Dame Antonia Romeo as Britain's first female cabinet secretary and head of the civil service.
2 min |
February 20, 2026
The Independent
'She's the queen of Ireland
Marian Keyes has sold more than 35 million books, but only now has one reached the screen. Annabel Nugent hears how her 1995 novel 'The Walsh Sisters' was finally adapted
5 min |
February 20, 2026
The Independent
Mountbatten-Windsor held as police raid royal homes
'Our broken hearts have been lifted with the news that no one is above the law - not even royalty,' says Giuffre's family
4 min |
February 20, 2026
The Independent
‘The joy is still there but it now carries grief within it’
Two years of war have left much of Gaza in ruins. As the holy month of Ramadan begins, the UN warns that conditions on the ground are the worst they have seen.
3 min |
February 20, 2026
The Independent
Mummy would be horrified by how far this son has fallen
Sixty-six years ago, the first prince “born in the purple” arrived at Buckingham Palace, the first royal baby born to a reigning Queen since Princess Beatrice was born to Queen Victoria in 1857.
3 min |
February 20, 2026
The Independent
Magnificent obsession now harming Arsenal's title run
Mikel Arteta’s desire to control every single detail is the reason they are top of the table, writes Miguel Delaney. It is also exhausting, and could become a problem in the run-in
5 min |
February 20, 2026
The Independent
Mandelson consultancy set to fold after clients cut ties
The consultancy firm co-founded by Peter Mandelson is preparing to enter administration as early as today, it has emerged.
1 min |
February 20, 2026
The Independent
Trump uses Board of Peace speech to threaten Tehran
US president Donald Trump said Iran must reach an agreement with the United States on curbing its nuclear programme or risk “bad things”, as he addressed a meeting of his fledgling Board of Peace, at which he touted his efforts in ending Israel’s war in Gaza.
2 min |
February 20, 2026
The Independent
The royal family is built to survive disaster. Just as well
They've been quick to cut out the rot, says Anne McElvoy – but whether it's enough to halt the damage is another matter
4 min |
February 20, 2026
The Independent
Cornish village where it has rained every day of the year
A village in Cornwall has experienced a 51-day spell of rain and has already received more rainfall in February than it typically would over the whole month.
2 min |
February 20, 2026
The Independent
Choosing vulnerability over cynicism's a knockout move
Mumford & Sons revive the communal spirit of their early years by inviting the likes of Chris Stapleton, Gigi Perez and Hozier to collaborate on 'Prizefighter'
2 min |
February 20, 2026
The Independent
British motorcycle couple jailed for 10 years in Iran
A British couple in Iran have been sentenced to 10 years in jail, their family said yesterday.
2 min |
February 20, 2026
The Independent
Ex-defence chiefs warn UK is facing its '1936 moment'
Britain’s armed forces have been “hollowed out by years of chronic underfunding”, according to a stark warning from former defence leaders.
3 min |
February 20, 2026
The Independent
An Al satire that's the work of a rather angry filmmaker
Gore Verbinski embraces his darker streak with 'Good Luck. Have Fun, Don't Die', says Clarisse Loughrey, while 'EPIC: Elvis Presley in Concert' offers a dazzling blast from the past
5 min |
February 20, 2026
The Independent
How will Labour reform SEND support for children?
On Monday, the government is due to publish its plans to reform the SEND system of support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, and there's been a seemingly accurate leak of its intentions.
3 min |
February 20, 2026
The Independent
Why Florence was right to rage against the machines
The powerhouse indie singer refused to perform to an arena full of fans filming on their phones, and released an ecstatic energy with her demand to 'be present'
3 min |
February 20, 2026
The Independent
President must come clean over going to war with Iran
That's what a massive strike against the Middle Eastern state would be, warns Warren Getler. Only Congress can approve it, which is why Donald Trump must now address the nation
3 min |
February 20, 2026
The Independent
Author of his own downfall faces the final dramatic act
If not a tragedy - that would imply too generous an outlook - the story of Andrew has been a drama.
4 min |
February 20, 2026
The Independent
UK may allow dual citizens to enter on expired passport
Days before tough new immigration rules are due to be imposed on dual citizens, Ryanair has said an expired British passport could suffice for entry to the UK.
1 min |
February 20, 2026
The Independent
MY BACK PAGES
From choosing the right novel to curating your own to-read list, Katie Rosseinsky - who made it through an impressive tally of books in 2025 - has some words of wisdom to share
7 min |
February 19, 2026
The Independent
Will my dual-national sister be hit by passport changes?
Q I’m still confused about the new passport rules for dual nationals. My British-born sister moved to Canada over 50 years ago and took Canadian citizenship.
1 min |
February 19, 2026
The Independent
From K-pop to cardies, the real signs you're getting old
Fresh from an early night, Stuart Heritage takes umbrage at a new survey purporting to show the habits of the over-40s
3 min |
February 19, 2026
The Independent
How can I cope better with the stress of school holidays?
The Indy's agony aunt Victoria Richards is here to help
5 min |
February 19, 2026
The Independent
CANCEL CULTURE
Debut play 'Spanish Oranges' is a searing study of a celebrity marriage upended by scandal
2 min |
February 19, 2026
The Independent
EXPLOSIVE TALENT
RAYE's ambitious, thrilling show sees the British pop star swagger through jazz, blues, dance and R&B styles with the charisma and charm of a true great
3 min |
February 19, 2026
The Independent
Why IFS wants chancellor to overhaul her fiscal rules
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) says the chancellor's fiscal rules are “dysfunctional” — which may come as not much of a surprise even to the lay observer of Rachel Reeves's time in office.
3 min |
February 19, 2026
The Independent
Brutal, clever prison drama mixes complexity and grace
David Jonsson mesmerises in the violent 'Wasteman', writes Clarisse Loughrey, while Mary Bronstein's 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You' is tender but visceral, and 'The Secret Agent' is a bold, visually ravishing excavation of dictatorship-era Brazil
7 min |
February 19, 2026
The Independent
White men are victims of Equality Act, claims Farage
Middle-aged white men are losing jobs, the Reform leader said in a speech yesterday (Getty)
3 min |