UK politics latest: Rachel Reeves declares her Budget is for the strivers as tax hikes expected Rachel Reeves has promised a Budget ‘for the strivers’…
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The Independent is a British online newspaper. It was established in 1986 as a national morning printed paper. Nicknamed the Indy, it began as a broadsheet and changed to tabloid format in 2003. The last printed edition was in 2016.
It tends to take a pro-market stance on economic issues and is politically aligned with liberalism.
Keir Starmer denies misleading public over tax rises in UK Budget Keir Starmer has denied misleading the public over tax rises in the Budget after…
Four people arrested during pro-Tommy Robinson and anti-racism marches Four people were arrested on Saturday during far right and anti-racism counter-protests as organiser Tommy Robinson…
£1.4 billion to fix ‘crumbling’ schools as Reeves pledges to prioritise education and free childcare in Budget Rachel Reeves has announced she will earmark £1.4 billion to…
Bulgarians vote with little hope of breaking a political deadlock Bulgarians were voting Sunday in a seventh General election in just over three years with…
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Rachel Reeves to slash discount for ‘right to buy’ council homes in Budget Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight…
Tommy Robinson latest: Right-wing activist charged with terror offence ahead of extremist demo at weekend Tommy Robinson outside Folkestone Police station (Yui Mok/PA Wire)For free real…
Keir Starmer sparks Labour storm over slavery reparations Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inboxGet our free…
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Rachel Reeves set to increase borrowing after announcing major change to fiscal rules Rachel Reeves has announced a change to the fiscal rules ahead of…
Coventry student who hid newborn baby in cereal box convicted of murder A university student who put her newborn baby in a cereal box before…
Planned ban on smoking in pub gardens ‘set to be ditched by No 10 Sir Keir Starmer is set to drop a proposed ban on…
New, strengthened Online Safety Act needed to protect children, charity says Ministers should commit to a new version of the Online Safety Bill which strengthens…
Budget 2024: Reeves admits ‘taxes will need to rise’ in stark warning to public Rachel Reeves will announce Labour’s first Budget since coming into power…
King Charles says past can’t be changed as calls for slavery reparation grow in Samoa King Charles said the past cannot be changed as he…
MPs pile pressure on Starmer with new group demanding closer EU ties Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure to re-examine the UK’s relationship with the…
Watch again: Angela Rayner faces PMQs as Trump accuses Labour of US election interference Watch as Angela Rayner stepped in for Sir Keir Starmer at…
Is Britain’s disposable vape ban a good idea? Join The Independent Debate The UK government is planning to ban disposable vapes by summer 2025 –…
Commonwealth leaders to defy Starmer over slavery reparations Commonwealth leaders are reportedly preparing to defy the UK and agree plans to examine reparations for the…
Labour’s war on vaping explained: From disposable ban to higher taxes The sale of disposable vapes will be banned in England and Wales from next…
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Charles welcomed in Samoa with traditional tea ceremony and ‘high chief’ title – Royal family news King Charles heckled by Australian senator: ‘Give us our…
Rachel Reeves to turn on spending taps with Budget boost for infrastructure and clean energy technology Sign up for the View from Westminster email for…
Stealthing: One in 10 young people don’t know removing condom without consent during sex is a crime, study shows Around one in 10 young adults…