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The Independent
Under-16s should not have social media - Gen Z poll
Two-thirds of young adults in the UK believe social media should be banned for under-16s, a survey has found.
2 min |
March 31, 2025
The Independent
Tech's 'historic pivot' ends the era of US dominance
DeepSeek vs ChatGPT, Temu vs Amazon, TikTok vs Facebook, BYD vs Tesla China has gone from America’s copycat to its competitor, writes Anthony Cuthbertson
5 min |
March 31, 2025
The Independent
Costly failure that's driven the justice system to its knees
For every 100,000 people in England and Wales, an average of 134 people are locked up. This is one of the highest rates in Western Europe. With more than 87,000 inmates as of February 2025, our prisons are 98 per cent full and the criminal justice system is on the brink of collapse.
3 min |
March 31, 2025
The Independent
Plans are in motion for a third Trump term... no matter what the law says
The US constitution should bar Donald Trump from running for president in 2028. But his supporters want him to do so, and no one seems ready to stop him, writes Alex Hannaford
7 min |
March 31, 2025
The Independent
'Like many towns, Runcorn feels like it's a bit forgotten'
Disillusionment and a resurgent Reform UK threaten Labour safe seat, as Millie Cooke and Harriette Boucher meet voters
5 min |
March 31, 2025
The Independent
Renaissance man Rashford helps Villa into the last four
Marcus Rashford had come from Wembley and now he is heading back there. His renaissance has included a pair of outings for England, Thomas Tuchel ending his international exile, and now he has powered Aston Villa to the national stadium.
3 min |
March 31, 2025
The Independent
Digitising UK trade could unlock £250bn in growth
Sir Keir Starmer is being urged to adopt a trade plan that could unlock 250bn in economic growth and savings even if Donald Trump unleashes direct tariffs on the UK.
2 min |
March 31, 2025
The Independent
Quakers say Met raid was 'ridiculously heavy-handed'
Six young supporters arrested were eating a pot of hummus
2 min |
March 31, 2025
The Independent
'AI monitor lets Mum stay in her home and out of care'
Economists say remote monitoring could save the NHS 1.2bn by 2035. Rosie Taylor talks to a woman using it to let her mum keep her independence, while she’s 140 miles away
4 min |
March 31, 2025
The Independent
Frustrated Trump warns he will put oil tariffs on Russia
President says he’s very angry’ at Putin’s delays on ceasefire
2 min |
March 31, 2025
The Independent
Pharmacies to provide more frontline healthcare after year-long deadlock broken
A deal worth hundreds of millions has finally broken a year-long deadlock between the government and community pharmacies over providing key health services across England.
4 min |
March 31, 2025
The Independent
Labour MP 'disheartened' by weaker assisted dying bill
Having previously supported the bill, Naz Shah now believes it is fundamentally flawed’, she explains to David Maddox
3 min |
March 31, 2025
The Independent
Siem Reap provides perfect gateway to ancient Angkor
With a new airport, Cambodia's second city is an easy add-on to any southeast Asia travel itinerary, writes Nicole Trilivas
6 min |
March 30, 2025
The Independent
Blind people still cannot read about welfare reforms set to cost them thousands
Thousands of people with disabilities who face losing their benefits under Labour's £5bn welfare reforms still cannot read details of what ministers plan to do.
3 min |
March 30, 2025
The Independent
Suspect in Amsterdam knife rampage ‘is from Ukraine'
British tourist receives medal for making citizen’s arrest
2 min |
March 30, 2025
The Independent
'I was overjoyed to get the job - but I was also scared'
Harry Lawtey has left TV drama 'Industry' to play hellraising Welsh acting legend Richard Burton in a new biopic. Here he speaks to Olivia Petter about taking risks, fame and film flops
6 min |
March 30, 2025
The Independent
UK braces for trade war as Trump tariffs 'inevitable'
Sir Keir Starmer is considering retaliatory measures against the US after abandoning hope the UK can avoid direct tariffs set to be unleashed by Donald Trump on Wednesday.
3 min |
March 30, 2025
The Independent
Welby 'overwhelmed' by child sex abuse allegations
Former Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has expressed being overwhelmed” by the sheer volume of child sex abuse allegations brought to his attention during his tenure.
2 min |
March 30, 2025
The Independent
WhatsApp complaint about school gets parents arrested
A couple have criticised police after they were arrested for making complaints about their daughter’s primary school.
3 min |
March 30, 2025
The Independent
The Who's Roger Daltrey reveals he is ‘going blind'
Roger Daltrey, the co-founder and singer of The Who, revealed at an event this week that he is going blind.
1 min |
March 30, 2025
The Independent
Canada PM Carney accused of plagiarism in PhD thesis
Canadian prime minister Mark Carney has been accused of plagiarising parts of his Oxford University thesis on the economy just weeks before voters will decide whether or not he should continue in his role.
2 min |
March 30, 2025
The Independent
Forest's enchanted fairytale season survives shootout
Matz Sels was Nottingham Forest’s penalty hero yet again as they reached the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 34 years.
2 min |
March 30, 2025
The Independent
XL bully owner savaged in garden by dog criticises ban
Figures obtained show more than 23,000 dog attacks across England and Wales despite last year’s ban, writes Alex Ross
5 min |
March 30, 2025
The Independent
Eze inspires Palace to win at Fulham to reach last four
Eberechi Eze was the difference maker as Crystal Palace booked their trip to Wembley with a 3-0 win over Fulham in the FA Cup quarter-finals. Palace's number 10, who was among those in England manager Thomas Tuchel's first squad selection earlier this month, opened the scoring with a brilliant effort before he assisted Ismaila Sarr for his side's second at Craven Cottage.
2 min |
March 30, 2025
The Independent
Starmer should copy India to solve dispute with farmers
India is not a country usually associated with the fair distribution of wealth but even there, the government has displayed a determination to do right by its citizens. Which is not something that can be said of Sir Keir Starmer’s administration.
3 min |
March 30, 2025
The Independent
Feaunati stars as England blitz Wales in 11-try rout
The relentless Red Roses winning machine just keeps on rolling.
4 min |
March 30, 2025
The Independent
Mea culpa: trading places with the American president
John Rentoul, our chief pedant, on last week’s Independent
2 min |
March 30, 2025
The Independent
Tate returns painting looted by Nazis to collector's heirs
A 17th-century painting looted by Nazis from the home of a Jewish Belgian art collector is being returned to his family by Tate Britain.
3 min |
March 30, 2025
The Independent
'This is probably the tip of the iceberg,' Israeli doctor says of abuse of detainees
Bel Trew and Rateb al-Qaissy reveal a string of allegations of brutal systematic treatment of Palestinians in Israeli facilities
8 min |
March 30, 2025
The Independent
Earthquake could hasten fall of Myanmar's dictator
Denied democracy by a military regime and devastated by natural disaster, Myanmar’s suffering people are in their biggest hour of need and deserve help, says Annabel Venning
3 min |