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The Independent
Reform voters lean towards closer EU ties, poll reveals
A shock new poll has revealed that even a majority of Reform UK supporters now want to unpick parts of Brexit and move the UK closer to the EU.
2 min |
September 01, 2025
The Independent
Hurley whirligig: me, Liz and a marathon movie week
Adam White spent seven days watching all 28 of Elizabeth Hurley's films, so you don't have to, from the one where she murders Patsy Kensit to the erotic thriller her son directed
9 min |
August 31, 2025
The Independent
Ukrainian MP shot dead in Lviv after Russian airstrikes
Manhunt launched as killer reportedly fled on electric bike
2 min |
August 31, 2025
The Independent
SKY'S THE LIMIT
Increasing numbers of Brits are upping sticks and heading to the UAE. Katie Rosseinsky finds out why the Dubai dream is so popular with young expats, and considers the darker side
7 min |
August 31, 2025
The Independent
England dominant again in lopsided World Cup match
Jess Breach plundered a hat-trick as England continued their march through the Rugby World Cup group stage by overwhelming Samoa 92-3 at Franklin's Gardens in Northampton.
2 min |
August 31, 2025
The Independent
Asylum protesters in masks try to enter migrant hotel
A group of masked men attempted to enter a hotel in London, as anti-immigration protesters and anti-racism demonstrators gathered in heated exchanges across the UK.
2 min |
August 31, 2025
The Independent
‘If brothers marry the same woman, family stays united’
When a bride in a Himalayan village wed two brothers, the ceremony went viral. Namita Singh reports from the Indian communities where the practice is rooted in Hindu tradition
8 min |
August 31, 2025
The Independent
A trip to 'Moomin island' made me rethink summer
Holidaying on this Finnish archipelago taught Matt Charlton that foraging, festivals and ferrying with some of the happiest people in the world beats sweltering on a beach in the Med
5 min |
August 31, 2025
The Independent
Inside the 'chaotic' hospital where teen spent final days
\"Chaotic, scary and really, really intense\" - Steph Smith's time working at Huntercombe Hospital was nothing short of harrowing.
5 min |
August 31, 2025
The Independent
Chancellor warned she will have to break pledge on tax
Rachel Reeves has been warned she faces having to break Labour’s manifesto pledge not to increase taxes on working people after leading economists said “fiddling around” with smaller taxes - like a mansion tax and a gambling levy - would not be enough to fill the black hole in the Budget.
4 min |
August 31, 2025
The Independent
Starmer told to shut hotels for migrants or lose voters
Sir Keir Starmer has been warned that Labour must take decisive action on the migrant crisis or risk losing voters to Reform UK, after the government won a significant court challenge over asylum hotels.
4 min |
August 31, 2025
The Independent
AI stethoscope could detect heart conditions in seconds
Stethoscopes powered by artificial intelligence could help medics detect three different heart conditions in seconds, according to researchers.
3 min |
August 31, 2025
The Independent
Archbishop attacks Farage's 'knee-jerk' deportation plan
Nigel Farage has been accused by the Church of England's current most senior bishop of an “isolationist, short-term knee- jerk” response to the small boats crisis.
2 min |
August 31, 2025
The Independent
Man United show worrying habits despite Burnley win
Ruben Amorim sat back in his dugout, feet up, looking drained.
4 min |
August 31, 2025
The Independent
Bold attacks show Russian territory is ‘not invincible’
From covert drone strikes and airport sabotage to nuclear plant fires, Ukraine is finding new methods of fighting back
4 min |
August 31, 2025
The Independent
Scottish brothers set record for 9,000-mile Pacific row
Three Scottish brothers have set a new world record for the fastest human-powered Pacific Ocean crossing.
2 min |
August 31, 2025
The Independent
'Our government is meant to be 180 degrees from the last, but you wouldn't know'
The junior doctor turned bestselling author, Adam Kay, talks to Fiona Sturges about his novel ‘A Particularly Nasty Case’, how the NHS stigmatises mental illness, and having children
7 min |
August 31, 2025
The Independent
Pedro elevates Chelsea past Fulham amid VAR discord
A comfortable win for Chelsea in the end over London rivals Fulham, but the jarring feeling from yet another Premier League game was the influence of VAR.
4 min |
August 31, 2025
The Independent
'A lot of men, and not just musically, hit their peak at 40 or 50 watch this space'
Tinie Tempah is back with his first new music in eight years. He speaks with Annabel Nugent about his return, why Black culture is finally getting recognition, and the decline of clubs
6 min |
August 31, 2025
The Independent
HITTING THE DECKS
Can a luxury yacht writer fall for the charms of the world's biggest cruise ship? Julia Zaltzman hopped aboard Royal Caribbean's newest offering, ‘Star of the Seas’, to find out
5 min |
August 31, 2025
The Independent
'Blair has a pheromonal effect on the global elite'
The news that Tony Blair discussed Gaza with Donald Trump raised eyebrows. But after watching him mingle with the US president’s family, Anne McElvoy says he’s a man with a plan
6 min |
August 31, 2025
The Independent
Lumley wades into debate on the casting of queer roles
Joanna Lumley has said the world will become “boring beyond disbelief” if actors aren’t allowed to play characters with differing sexualities or nationalities to their own.
2 min |
August 31, 2025
The Independent
GO BOHO IN CAIRO
Egypt's capital can feel chaotic, but its inner suburb of Maadi is a peaceful oasis where you can recharge in a charming cafe or enjoy an open-air yoga class, writes Tamara Davison
4 min |
August 31, 2025
The Independent
Teenager left alone to die at hospital 'failed' by watchdog
The Care Quality Commission had raised fresh concerns over understaffing just days before death of 14-year-old girl
5 min |
August 31, 2025
The Independent
The good and the bad of Britain's busiest airports
Crikey, what a summer it has been at the UK's seven biggest airports. Many of them have set records for passenger numbers. As none has expanded, that spells bigger crowds than ever.
2 min |
August 31, 2025
The Independent
Life choice with kerb appeal
Alex Ross speaks to those living in vehicles on The Downs in Bristol as angry residents petition to have them removed
5 min |
August 31, 2025
The Independent
GLITTER BOMB
There are some sensational songs on Sabrina Carpenter’s new album ‘Man’s Best Friend’ but, despite the superficial thrills, much of it fails to achieve liftoff
3 min |
August 30, 2025
The Independent
Ruthless Rybakina ends Raducanu's US Open run
British former champion beaten 6-1, 6-2 in just over an hour
2 min |
August 30, 2025
The Independent
‘Calculated’ hidden camera predator admits 24 attacks on women including rape
A serial predator who drugged women and recorded his attacks on cameras hidden in an air freshener in his home has been convicted of 24 offences against women.
2 min |
August 30, 2025
The Independent
ID cards could deter small boat migrants, says minister
Cabinet office minister Pat McFadden has suggested a digital ID card for every Briton could help to combat illegal immigration and benefit fraud.
2 min |