The Latest Breaking News from The Independent UK

The Smiths’ Johnny Marr to receive Lifetime Achievement Award

The musician, 62, will be recognised for his songwriting and ‘enduring influence on modern music’ at the Sky Arts Awards.

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Poundland could fall into administration ‘within days’ putting thousands of jobs at risk

Around 12,000 jobs at 600 stores are said to be at risk at the group that was bought for just £1 in summer of 2025

The Independent UK · 23h ago

New team deployed to Antarctica to save historic UK base from climate crisis

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Isa millionaires hit record high as thousands of UK savers grow tax-free wealth

Around 60 Isa millionaires had pots worth £4million-plus, according to new figures

The Independent UK · 23h ago

Second man who chopped down Sycamore Gap tree released from prison

Newcastle Crown Court heard the two engaged in a ‘moronic mission’ to cut down the landmark

The Independent UK · 23h ago

Rejecting Rosebank and Jackdaw could cost UK economy £10.8bn, study warns

Adura, the company behind both projects, commissioned research on their impact for the UK.

The Independent UK · 23h ago

Elon Musk pours $276 million into Republican campaign to win Congress

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RJ Mitte became family’s breadwinner after mother’s tragedy: ‘I was my sister’s father figure’

’Breaking Bad’ star died earlier this week aged 34

The Independent UK · 23h ago

What is happening in the Black Sea after ships were struck in drone attack?

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Indonesia returns 20 green sea turtles to the ocean after Bali smuggling raid

Indonesian authorities on the tourist island of Bali have released 20 protected green sea turtles back into the ocean Tuesday

The Independent UK · 23h ago