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The Independent
British art's great survivor
Tracey Emin's major new Tate retrospective is a deserved accolade for our finest female artist. She tells Geordie Greig about pain, painting, and showing Madonna around Margate
10+ min |
February 23, 2026
The Independent
Royal dresser drama is like worst of sleazy journalism
ITV's 'The Lady', about Sarah Ferguson's killer assistant, is exploitative and underwhelming
3 min |
February 23, 2026
The Independent
Andrew's protection police 'told to guard Epstein party'
Taxpayer-funded Metropolitan Police bodyguards assigned to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor were instructed to provide door security for a celebrity dinner party at Jeffrey Epstein’s New York home, emails suggest.
3 min |
February 23, 2026
The Independent
'There is no chance I'll ever pay off my student debt'
Bryony Gooch is astounded by the amount she owes, but experts say it illustrates the need for the system to be rewired
5 min |
February 23, 2026
The Independent
No one will let me forget my boarding school expulsions
Apple Martin, daughter of Gwyneth Paltrow and Coldplay singer Chris, has released a statement. Which is better than a debut album, I suppose.
3 min |
February 23, 2026
The Independent
How thirsty AI is taking the world into uncharted waters
Harriette Boucher looks at how our use of the technology is consuming natural resources – and whether it is a problem
4 min |
February 23, 2026
The Independent
SEND must be reformed to keep vital service going
Political consensus is an unusually rare commodity these days, but there does seem to be unanimous agreement that the present system for helping children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) needs radical reform. Aspects of the current regime are grotesque, if not cruel, and have inflicted great distress on children, parents, teachers and everyone else involved. It is a major concern at every level of the state.
3 min |
February 23, 2026
The Independent
'Disturbing' rise in stalkers using tech to harass victims
Abusers weaponising tracking devices that can cost just £35
5 min |
February 23, 2026
The Independent
Derby dominance jolts Arsenal's title bid to life
When a chastened Igor Tudor emerged after Tottenham Hotspur's 4-1 collapse to Arsenal, the interim coach was asked whether the display said more about his team's problems or the qualities of what he described as \"the best team in the world\", the response was simply: \"Both things.\" He added: \"There is a big gap between the teams.\"
5 min |
February 23, 2026
The Independent
Sorry Feremy King, the only reason I eat out is Instagram
Everyone loves to hate influencers. They’re the ideal victims for societal critics – digital sitting ducks presenting themselves to the world just waiting, if not asking, to be scorned. Yesterday, we witnessed the latest attempt to publicly mock them and everything they stand for, courtesy of The Ivy restaurateur Jeremy King.
2 min |
February 23, 2026
The Independent
Do extra links on longhaul journeys hike risk of delays?
Q We have just returned from an excellent holiday to New Zealand. On our return flight we were through-ticketed from Auckland via Hong Kong via Amsterdam to Birmingham.
1 min |
February 23, 2026
The Independent
‘Many of the injured did not go to hospitals out of fear’
Iranian medics and lawyers tell Caspar Barnes and Moha Tahery about the persecution they face for helping protesters opposed to the government during the recent crackdown
4 min |
February 23, 2026
The Independent
'I have given them 21 years, and now they want my soul
Prisoner faces deportation to Jamaica today after serving 17 more years than his minimum tariff under scrapped sentence
4 min |
February 23, 2026
The Independent
Atkin wins half-pipe bronze in best Games for Team GB
Zoe Atkin capped Team GB’s best ever Winter Olympics with a bronze medal in the freeski half-pipe, to go with three golds and a silver won earlier in the Games.
3 min |
February 23, 2026
The Independent
I should have got a job in a restaurant, not a 2:1 degree
Since I graduated in 2024, I have discovered that the modern job hunt sits somewhere between a joke and a complete nightmare.
4 min |
February 23, 2026
The Independent
Liverpool secure late win against unlucky Forest
Perhaps it was football at its most illogical.
4 min |
February 23, 2026
The Independent
Vulnerable teens homeless due to 'unfair' rental market
Charities say Renters' Rights Act may make situation worse
3 min |
February 23, 2026
The Independent
Newcomer takes Baftas by storm with Best Actor win
Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothée Chalamet went home empty-handed at yesterday's Baftas, after a little-known British actor named Robert Aramayo pulled off a shock Best Actor win.
2 min |
February 23, 2026
The Independent
England must ring changes after humiliation by Ireland
One abject defeat could be considered unfortunate, but two in as many weeks...? If England could feasibly write off the 31-20 loss to Scotland at Murrayfield as just a bad day at the office, especially given the amount of credit they built up during the 12 straight wins that preceded it, the 42-21 humiliation that followed against Ireland on home soil suddenly raises serious questions about the direction of this team.
5 min |
February 23, 2026
The Independent
'I was shocked by what food industry finds acceptable'
Jennifer O'Connell quit her high-powered law job and risked everything to self-fund her wellness company, Sisterly. Here, she tells Lydia Spencer-Elliott her supplement success story
4 min |
February 23, 2026
The Independent
Migrant deaths surge on most dangerous routes
Three of the world's most dangerous migration routes have seen a surge in deaths, figures show, as campaigners warn tough immigration policies are pushing desperate people towards riskier journeys.
4 min |
February 23, 2026
The Independent
Armed man is fatally shot at Trump's Mar-a-Lago home
Suspect's family say they are 'big supporters' of US president
2 min |
February 23, 2026
The Independent
‘My ex-partner put spyware on my phone to track me... my whole world fell apart’
The alarm bells started to ring in Nicola’s head when she attended a gig in her home city, and she realised her ex-partner’s son was also in the audience. He explained that he had been told to avoid her at the concert if they were to bump into one another.
4 min |
February 23, 2026
The Independent
What's an easy way to get to Fremantle from the airport?
Q This may be a bit too niche for you, but I will try anyway.
1 min |
February 22, 2026
The Independent
SUN, SAND, SOUSSE
As tourists slowly return to Tunisia after a difficult decade for the North African country, Phil Thomas uncovers its pristine white beaches, Ottoman tiles and ancient amphitheatres
5 min |
February 22, 2026
The Independent
Lowry speaks for himself
Fifty years after LS Lowry's death, a documentary including audio tapes of the artist being interviewed explodes much of what we thought we knew about him
4 min |
February 22, 2026
The Independent
Why do all the Beckham girlfriends look like Victoria?
At Cruz Beckham’s 21st birthday party at The MAINE in Mayfair, London, last weekend, one thing stood out – and it wasn’t Brooklyn’s absence.
3 min |
February 22, 2026
The Independent
Sights without flights: enjoy an affordable UK ski break
Glencoe combines winter sport with total immersion in a classic Highland landscape
6 min |
February 22, 2026
The Independent
The EU entry-exit system? Just past that by me again ...
Simon Calder explains Europe's new digital border scheme
3 min |
February 22, 2026
The Independent
Sir, 'never complain, never explain' is no longer enough
If you look at the Court Circular, the official record of past royal engagements, for Thursday 20 February, you would have no sense of the crisis engulfing the royal family over the former Prince Andrew.
3 min |