Browsing: The Independent

Steve Barclay backs Rishi Sunak as Rishi has boosted his chances by winning the backing of loyal Boris Johnson lieutenant.

Covid and heatwave push NHS to ‘tipping point’ – that’s the lead on the front page of The Independent.

The UK economy has returned to growth, defying expectations with a rebound of 0.5 per cent in gross domestic product (GDP) in May despite the cost of living crisis.

Boris Johnson blocks Commons bid after commons vote to try to force Boris Johnson out of No 10 immediately has been blocked by the government, in what has been condemned as an “abuse of power”.

The Independent says Rishi Sunak has been accused of setting the UK on course for “a recession” and of “dirty tricks” after cementing his status as the frontrunner to succeed Boris Johnson.

Nicki Minaj pleads with fans as a meet and greet organised in Camden for Nicki Minaj on Monday (11 July) had to be cancelled due to overcrowding.

The Independent says Sir Mo Farah says he is “really proud” of a new BBC documentary in which he has revealed he was brought into the UK illegally under the name of another child.

Javid exploited non-dom tax loophole’ while MP – that’s the headline on the front page of The Independent.

Liz Truss launches Tory leadership bid to become Conservative Party leader and prime minister – the 10th to do so – with a promise to cut taxes.

Zahawi vows to publish tax returns if elected PM – that’s the headline of the Independent which leads with the race for No 10.

The Independent says PARTS OF BRITAIN are set to sizzle next weekend with a heatwave forecast to bring scorching temperatures reaching into the mid-30s.

There’ve been 10 contested Tory leadership elections for the leadership of the Conservative party since it adopted democracy in 1965

The last men’s Wimbledon 2022 semi-final standing takes place at Wimbledon today, with a spot in the final against Nick Kyrgios up for grabs following the withdrawal of Rafael Nadal due to injury.

The former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe dies after being shot in the back during a campaign speech in the western city of Nara, according to state broadcaster NHK.

Going … but still in No 10 – that’s how the Independent headlines the news the PM has quit but will stay until a new leader is elected.

The bitter end – that’s how the Independent splashes on the PM clinging to power despite mass resignations.

Sunak and Javid push Johnson to the brink – that’s the Indepednent’s headline, the paper features an image of the PM looking downcast.

The former permanent secretary at the foreign office Lord McDonald has accused No 10 of “not telling the truth” about allegations received about Chris Pincher’s conduct.

PM Boris Johnson had first-hand account of assault claims – that’s how the Indepedent splashes on the Chris Pincher allegations.

The Independent says DOWNING STREET is not telling the truth about whether Boris Johnson was warned about alleged “predatory behaviour” by one of his Tory ministers, a former top civil servant has said.

The Independent says LABOUR LEADER Sir Keir Starmer will vow not to take the UK back into the single market or restore freedom of movement as he sets out his plan to “make Brexit work”.

The Independent says A MAN has been charged with murder after an 11-year-old boy was found injured in a park in Derbyshire.

The Independent says COVID-19 infections in the UK have jumped by more than half a million, with the rise likely to be driven by the latest Omicron variants BA.4 and BA.5, figures show.

The Independent says Boris Johnson is facing growing calls to set out what he knew about allegations of inappropriate behaviour centring on Chris Pincher before appointing him to the Tory whips’ office.

“Parliament sleaze probes take up to two years” – that’s the headline for the front splash of The Independent.