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How Angela Rayner has become the most influential figure in Starmer’s government – for now
The Independent's Political Editor David Maddox says that despite the clash with Unite, the deputy prime minister’s influence is unmatched since the welfare rebellion ...
Police hunt four people who ran from Mercedes involved in a tragic M40 crash
Thames Valley Police said a 26-year-old man from Beaconsfield has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous ...
Why England vs Wales will reveal how far the Lionesses can go at Women’s Euro 2025
The Lionesses don’t want to just beat Wales, but lay down a statement and put on a ‘convincing’ performance to reach the quarter-finals ...
Starmer’s migrants return deal a ‘publicity stunt’ that won’t win back voters, top pollsters warn
Exclusive: The warnings from leading pollsters come as new polling of Labour members seen by The Independent reveals concerns about Starmer’s wider migration policy ...
When will the heatwave end? UK weather forecast to change over next few days
As the UK indulges in a balmy weekend of barbecues and paddling pools, there may seem no end to the current third heatwave of the year. But forecasters are suggesting that the weather could soon shift ...
Lovers message in a bottle found 13 years later and 2,000 miles away
A couple in Ireland found a message in a bottle this week, 13 years after Canadian couple, Brad and Anita Squires, threw it ...
Furious India captain Shubman Gill tells Zak Crawley to ‘grow some balls’ in time-wasting row as Lord’s Test boils over
England’s bowling consultant Tim Southee made light of the incident which saw Crawley and India captain Shubman Gill exchange ...
‘It’s in our blood’: Wales determined to knock England out of Women’s Euro 2025
Wales captain Angharad James said the motivation to beat England and knock the holders out of Euro 2025 is “in our blood and ...
Baseline US tariffs on most UK goods ‘here to stay’, Lord Mandelson says
The UK ambassador to the US said Donald Trump should expect a ‘warm reception’ when he visits Britain for his second state ...
Unhealthy smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets the Upper Midwest when people want to be outside
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we ...
Marc Cucurella feels Chelsea are back where they belong
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we ...