Tractor tax more likely to hit working farmers than wealthy landowners, think tank tells Reeves Labour chancellor warned over her planned inheritance tax raid on farms The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2025
Temporary barriers spared Alaska's capital from severe flooding. A long-term solution is elusive The glacial flooding that sent residents of Alaska’s capital city scrambling this week has become an annual ordeal for those who live along the picturesque river that winds from the nearby Mendenhall Glacier The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025
WhatsApp says Russia is trying to ban its service for 100 million people WhatsApp has hit out against Russia’s actions to restrict usage of its encrypted messaging service The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025
China targets 2 Lithuanian banks in response to new EU sanctions China is imposing sanctions on two Lithuanian banks in what it says is retaliation for the European Union's inclusion of two Chinese financial institutions in its latest round of sanctions against Russia The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025
The towering Paris chateau offering a more laidback experience than Versailles The fortress of Vincennes once held a future King of France and the Marquis de Sade The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025
Woman arrested on suspicion of assaulting emergency worker and security guard Police said they were working to investigate the ‘complex’ set of events. The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025
Acclaimed Scottish screenwriter wears 'Palestine Action' T-shirt at Fringe An acclaimed Scottish screenwriter wore a T-shirt during a Fringe appearance bearing a pro-Palestine slogan for which protesters have been arrested… The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2025
Labour to revive Northern Powerhouse Rail project Starmer and Reeves expected to announce move before Labour conference, with aim of boosting backbench morale The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2025
Tui cheers profit jump despite pressure from heat waves and Middle East conflict Bosses at the firm said the group had been boosted by its recent growth strategy. Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2025
Keir Starmer ‘plans rise in inheritance tax’ to ease debt crisis Critics see inheritance tax, charged on estates valued at more than £325,000, as being a wealth tax in all but name The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025
Mali's former prime minister Maiga taken into custody amid corruption probe Former Malian prime minister Choguel Kokalla Maiga has been taken into custody amid a corruption probe, according to his lawyer The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025
Small boat milestone reached faster under Starmer than any other PM IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025
‘I’m on the right side of history’: The church minister risking prison time to support Palestine Action More than 500 people were arrested at the biggest demonstration since the group was proscribed a terrorist organisation The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025
Succession star Brian Cox: Cillian Murphy would make an ‘interesting’ James Bond In an interview with Radio Times, the Succession star discussed the upcoming second series of reality competition 007: Road To A Million. Evening Standard · Aug 11, 2025
The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2025 Mapped: Russian-held Ukrainian territory Zelensky could be ‘prepared to cede’ under peace deal Volodymyr Zelensky is reported to have said Ukrainian territory seized by Russia could be ceded as part of peace deal
The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2025 ‘Former Russian America’: Ex-Trump adviser tells CNN that for Putin, Alaska is next best thing to Moscow for summit ‘If Ukraine agrees to a ceasefire here, it's agreeing to its new border with Russia, effectively,’ John Bolton says
The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2025 Voices: Why I steer clear of ‘safe’ dating apps like Tea COMMENT: After the groundbreaking dating app where women can red-flag men who have lied about their status or are abusive was targeted in a devastating data breach, Olivia Petter fears that such well-intentioned platforms may be causing more problems than they solve
The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025 Donald Trump’s latest Liberation Day means another dark day for America THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The US president’s latest round of protectionist tariffs will prove as damaging to global trade and economic growth as those imposed in the 1930s, which exacerbated the Great Depression. Everything he does seems only to weaken his country’s power and prosperity
The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2025 Will Sadiq Khan lie down to stop Heathrow runway takeoff? Brief letters: London airport expansion | Keir Starmer’s agenda | English pubs | Trump’s orangery | Scotching puns
The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2025 Despite the chaos of its launch, Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana’s new party has struck a nerve Scathing rightwing coverage contains a revealing note of alarm: this is more than just a rebellion, and it’s gaining supporters fast, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett
The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025 Tax rises would force up prices for customers, retailers warn Reeves There are growing questions over how the government will fill a black hole in the public finances at the next budget
Evening Standard · Jul 30, 2025 Airlines demand answers from air traffic control provider over technical glitch The fault caused major disruption on Wednesday.
The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2025 Why fathers are being urged to apply for jobs at nurseries and pre-schools Only three workers out of every 100 in the early years sector are men
The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2025 Former Sun editor announced as UK government’s new communications chief The appointment of David Dinsmore, who has served at the top of Rupert Murdoch’s News UK for years, has drawn consternation
The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2025 Voices: ‘The UK needs a new voting system first’: Readers react to Corbyn’s new left-wing party YOUR VIEWS: Our community say Corbyn’s new party highlights growing frustration with Labour but warns it risks splitting the left and strengthening the right unless the UK’s voting system is reformed