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February 27, 2025
Starmer to defend Ukraine as he faces Trump summit
Sir Keir Starmer has made it clear he intends to stand up to Donald Trump over Ukraine as he jets over to Washington DC for one of the most consequential meetings ever between a US president and British prime minister.

4 mins
Tough cuts call shows PM is tuned in to the new reality
Cometh the hour, cometh the man – or something to that effect.

3 mins
More boots on the ground may not follow budget boost
Francis Tusa analyses whether ‘black holes’ will swallow the funding increase or if Britain can afford to grow the army

4 mins
Why the rise in defence spending doesn't add up
At Prime Minister's Questions, Keir Starmer repeated his claim that the increase in defence spending he announced on Tuesday will amount to £13.4bn a year.

3 mins
PM accused of 'covering up' funding for the Chagos deal
Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of a cover-up” over his increase in defence spending after he refused to say whether it includes funding the cost of handing over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.

3 mins
Firms face government contract ban over Grenfell
Seven organisations could be banned from bidding for government contracts following their role in the Grenfell Tower disaster.

2 mins
'Game for a Laugh' host Henry Kelly dies aged 78
The writer and broadcaster Henry Kelly, best known for presenting Going for Gold and Game for a Laugh, has died at the age of 78.

1 min
Number of women losing jobs while pregnant or on maternity leave increasing
Instead of enjoying bonding with her newborn during maternity leave last year, Rhiannon instead found herself scrambling to find a new job, stealing an hour at a time between breastfeeds to apply for work or to interview.

2 mins
Youth outside London less positive and fear they will never succeed, poll finds
Young people living outside London are significantly more likely to feel pessimistic about their future, with many fearing they will never be able to afford a home, save for retirement or earn enough to support a family, new data reveals.

4 mins
Rare bible back at Salisbury Cathedral after 700 years
Independent helps raise 100,000 to buy and restore book

2 mins
Zelensky will sign minerals deal in the US, says Trump
US president hails 'big agreement’ ahead of White House visit- but Ukraine president seeking security guarantees

2 mins
Trump posts weird AI video of his vision for Gaza Strip
Donald Trump shared a video that he says unveils \"what’s next” for the Gaza Strip, including the president and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu sipping cocktails and lounging topless beside a pool.

2 mins
Hamas returns bodies of hostages as ceasefire holds
Hamas handed over the bodies of four hostages yesterday as Israel started the release of hundreds of Palestinians, days before the first phase of the ceasefire between the two sides ends.

2 mins
Care to dine? That's £100 a head before you even order
Some restaurants now require minimum spends and deposits to stave off no-shows and influencers. Hannah Twiggs asks if this is a necessary evil or another way to squeeze customers

5 mins
Playing the victim in style
As a new study sheds light on an under-discussed aspect of narcissism, Olivia Petter asks if we’ve been getting it wrong this whole time and what the consequences of that may be

4 mins
'Hopefully this will live up to the Beyoncé album!"
A tour by supergroup boygenius held up the queer country LP by Julien Baker Torres, as Hannah Ewens hears how they met and what it’s like taking on the new country queen

9 mins
'It's very unlikely that we're the only life in the universe'
As 'Small Town, Big Story’ begins, Christina Hendricks and Chris O’Dowd talk to Helen Coffey about the siren call of our roots, and why believing in UFOs makes perfect sense
6 mins
DIRTY SECRETS
'In Toxic Town’, Jodie Whittaker heads a fine cast bringing a historic injustice to wider attention, writes Nick Hilton

3 mins
England boost confidence with victory over archrivals
Sarina Wiegman said England were not playing to “beat the critics” but a victory over world champions Spain will go a long way to restore belief in the Lionesses ahead of the European Championships this summer.

4 mins
Ipswich embarrassed as United's circus act wins
An actual relegation battle was, in reality, never likely to occur, especially now Ipswich Town provided a timely reminder there are at least three teams even worse than Manchester United this season.

2 mins
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Kategori: Newspaper
Språk: English
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The Independent has been at the frontline of journalism since 1986, with its mission to challenge and debate always ahead of its time. The Independent is free-thinking and free of bias in an increasingly fragmented world where communities locally, regionally and across continents are disenfranchised with traditional establishments. They want real facts and frank opinions delivered first-hand from a news source that is ready to stand for something, not everything.
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