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The Independent
Your salary could soon be paid in a cryptocurrency
Salary payments in crypto moved a step closer this week.
3 min |
September 27, 2025
The Independent
Israeli PM sent a message to Trump's evangelical core
As diplomats and world leaders staged a mass walkout in protest at the appearance of indicted alleged war criminal Benjamin Netanyahu at the United Nations, it was clear they were not his target audience. Standing at the podium in New York, charts in hand, he was only concerned about addressing one evangelical group in particular.
3 min |
September 27, 2025
The Independent
Digital ID is a 'dead cat' - and it won't stop the boats
Of course, the digital ID plan is a \"dead cat\" thrown on the table as a distraction. Any effective communication strategy for a government means setting the media agenda so that the opposition and opposition press do not set it instead.
3 min |
September 27, 2025
The Independent
Newspapers remain, long after the power goes down
This week, Frieda Hughes finds joy in the crumpled pages and the many ancillary uses of the British broadsheets
1 min |
September 27, 2025
The Independent
McIlroy fluffs final putt but Europe on top after day one
It was a moment that felt specially designed for Rory McIlroy.
4 min |
September 27, 2025
The Independent
How should we spend our midwinter break in Vienna?
Q We've booked a short package to Vienna on 15 December for four nights. With so much to see - palaces, museums, glorious coffee houses and markets - it's more about setting priorities across four full days with a mixture of all the above. I have sights on the Museum Quarter. Other than that, we have an open canvas. Your suggestions?
1 min |
September 27, 2025
The Independent
William shares 'hardest year of his life' with comedy star
Prince William has called 2024 the “hardest year of his life” after both his wife Kate and his father King Charles were diagnosed with cancer.
2 min |
September 27, 2025
The Independent
Alarm over safety effects of Trump's autism comments
Pharmacists have sounded the alarm over Donald Trump's misleading claims on childhood jabs after a third of patients said they were less likely to get vaccinated or vaccinate their children after his comments this week.
2 min |
September 27, 2025
The Independent
Riding high, perhaps, but Farage is not PM material
Are the wheels coming off the bus? Have enough people seen through Nigel Farage for the bandwagon to be faltering?
4 min |
September 27, 2025
The Independent
PM throws right hook at Reform's 'lies and division'
Keir Starmer delivers passionate speech amid poll woes
3 min |
September 27, 2025
The Independent
Emma Watson is a people's princess for millennials
After years out of the spotlight, the actor-activist returns with striking candour in a lengthy podcast chat that touches on trans rights and Palestine. Hannah Ewens listens in
4 min |
September 27, 2025
The Independent
PM: We're in open fight with Reform for soul of country
Starmer declares war on Farage far-right 'lies' and warns of 'violent struggle' to come as he confirms ID plan on eve of party conference – while major poll predicts Reform to trounce Labour at next election
1 min |
September 27, 2025
The Independent
Can Reform really win a majority at next election?
A “mega poll” by YouGov suggests Reform UK would almost certainly form a government if a general election were held now. It puts Nigel Farage’s party just short of an overall Commons majority.
2 min |
September 27, 2025
The Independent
‘Flying Scotsman’ who led Lib Dems from the front
Olympic sprinter, barrister and long-serving MP, Ming Campbell became a respected elder statesman, known for his quiet authority and principled stance on foreign affairs
6 min |
September 27, 2025
The Independent
How Oasis made a divided UK feel supersonic again
The reunion tour offered a rare burst of unity, joy and national pride in a bleak summer
7 min |
September 26, 2025
The Independent
Ministers weigh support for firms hit by JLR cyber hack
Ministers are looking at ways to support businesses hit by the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) cyber attack, which has halted production since August.
2 min |
September 26, 2025
The Independent
Riotous and headspinning take on a Greek classic
Feminist vigilantes stalk the stage in the dark, witty and fabulously inventive 'Bacchae'
3 min |
September 26, 2025
The Independent
McGinn strike earns Villa first victory of the season
John McGinn's first-half strike earned Aston Villa their first win of the season with a 1-0 victory over Bologna in their Europa League opener at Villa Park.
2 min |
September 26, 2025
The Independent
Which EU airport is best to clear the biometric check?
With the new EU entry-exit system starting up in a just over two weeks, can you recommend stress-free, relatively quiet airports in the EU to go through the once-only fingerprinting/facial biometric process, with no long queues – which would also provide a late-autumn three-night break in a city of interest? It would be good to get the process done before travelling to more popular locations in the near future.
1 min |
September 26, 2025
The Independent
Starmer plans immigration crackdown with digital IDs
Every working adult in Britain will be required to have a new government-issued digital identity card as part of a fresh attempt to crack down on illegal migration.
4 min |
September 26, 2025
The Independent
Is downing Russian planes in Nato airspace realistic?
Nato has warned Russia that it will use “all necessary military and non-military tools” to defend itself, as debates continue over whether the alliance should shoot down Russian drones and jets that violate its airspace.
3 min |
September 26, 2025
The Independent
'National crisis': thousands of children left waiting for months for wheelchairs
Thousands of children are facing long waits for vital wheelchairs as NHS rejections rise, and the UK's only charity has been forced to stop taking new patients due to a surge in demand.
3 min |
September 26, 2025
The Independent
Emma, you're not the only one bad at being a grown-up
Who among us hasn't been “humbled” by failing at “basic life things” like... well, driving within the speed limit? I know, I know. It's irresponsible and risky and negligent, and can literally cost lives. The actor Emma Watson has just been banned from driving on account of it, but don't worry too much, for she is truly “humbled”.
4 min |
September 26, 2025
The Independent
Labour's plan for survival sounds a lot like Burnham
Despite the best efforts of the people around Keir Starmer to downplay things, it is clear that Andy Burnham's Labour leadership campaign not just gossip from the Westminster bubble.
3 min |
September 26, 2025
The Independent
How Starmer plans to help Britain's ailing high streets
Sir Keir Starmer has launched a new £5bn plan to revive Britain's ailing high streets as part of an attempt to see off the threat from Reform UK.
2 min |
September 26, 2025
The Independent
Palace to prison: Sarkozy's stunning fall from grace
France's former 'hyper-president' has been sent to jail - the latest twist in a career steeped in drama and controversy
4 min |
September 26, 2025
The Independent
Huntington's breakthrough gives me hope - but sadly it comes too late for my dad
As soon as I finished with work on Wednesday and turned my phone back on, it blew up with messages. One of the cruellest and most devastating diseases - Huntington’s - has been successfully treated for the first time. A breakthrough, a word I'd been desperate to hear for what felt like for ever. Everyone close to me could see how massive this was.
3 min |
September 26, 2025
The Independent
United's mid-table malaise could cost Amorim his job
It is Brentford next, and Ruben Amorim ought to be aware that there is a punishment for Manchester United managers who lose to Brentford. Or there was for Erik ten Hag, anyway. The Dutchman’s second game was a 4-0 reverse at the Gtech Stadium, where the nasty numbers extended beyond the scoreline. Brentford ran 13.8km further than United. So the next day, and in a summer heatwave, Ten Hag made each of his players run 13.8km to compensate. And he, already in his fifties, did likewise.
4 min |
September 26, 2025
The Independent
Danish drone incursion the work of ‘professional actor’
Drone activity near four airports in Denmark overnight was the “work of a professional actor”, Denmark’s defence minister has warned just two days after the country’s main hub was shut down in response to sightings that rattled European aviation.
2 min |
September 26, 2025
The Independent
Dean's breezy collection finds love in a cold climate
Pop wonder Olivia Dean offers an appealing message about relaxing into kindness on the brilliant 'The Art of Loving', says Helen Brown. While Mariah Carey dials up the kitsch
4 min |