The Independent - December 07, 2024

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December 07, 2024

Prime minister accused of putting domestic violence issue 'on the back burner'

Sir Keir Starmer is under fire after failing to mention the \"epidemic\" of violence against women in a major speech designed to relaunch his struggling government.

4 mins

Welby sorry after backlash over 'tone deaf' final speech

The Archbishop of Canterbury has issued an apology over his final speech in the House of Lords after leading figures in the Church accused him of making light of serious safeguarding failures in the institution.

3 mins

Why Starmer's criticism of civil service will backfire

Through a perceived betrayal’ of the government apparatus, the PM has made his life much harder, writes Andrew Grice

3 mins

Can Labour deliver on its bold infrastructure plans?

What do Marks and Spencer's flagship store on Oxford Street, London, a prison near Chorley in Lancashire and a £100m \"bat tunnel\" across the HS2 line in Buckinghamshire have in common?

3 mins

Millions sent alert as Storm Darragh barrels into Britain

Around 3 million people in Wales and southwest England have been sent an emergency alert by the government with Storm Darragh set to batter parts of the UK today.

2 mins

Single mad cow disease case confirmed on Scottish farm

A case of mad cow disease has been confirmed on a farm in Dumfries and Galloway, southwest Scotland.

1 min

Princess hosts carol service in Westminster Abbey

The Princess of Wales has made a rare public appearance with her family to celebrate Christmas last night with individuals who have \"supported others\".

2 mins

Alternative healer jailed over slapping therapy death 'likely to continue practice'

A judge jailing a \"dangerous\" alternative healer over the death of a diabetic woman at his slapping therapy workshop warned there \"is a significant risk history will again repeat itself\".

4 mins

Tory donor bemoans 'unjust ruling' after losing his CBE

A top Tory donor and peer has hit back at what he said was an unjust ruling after being stripped of his CBE following a series of controversies, including making derogatory remarks about Pakistanis and harassing a journalist.

3 mins

What celebrations of the death of an insurance CEO tell us about US healthcare

Reaction to Brian Thompson's murder reveals deep anger about the unfairness of the industry writes Richard Holl

5 mins

Police locate backpack of New York shooting suspect

New York City police believe the man who fatally shot a UnitedHealth top executive has left the city, Police commissioner Jessica Tisch said last night, as the hunt for the gunman passed the crucial 48-hour mark.

2 mins

Syrian insurgents close in on Homs en route to capital

Thousands of civilians have fled Syria's third-biggest city of Homs, with insurgents within striking distance as part of a lightning advance against the regime of president Bashar alAssad.

3 mins

First round of Romanian election annulled over fears of interference by Russia

Romania's top court has annulled the first round of the country's presidential election, days after allegations that Russia ran a coordinated online campaign to promote the far-right outsider who finished in pole position.

3 mins

Sale of Observer newspaper to Tortoise Media agreed

NUJ savs members are ‘angry and extremely disappointed'

4 mins

Musk is worth every cent of his $56bn Tesla pay package

The entrepreneur is the future and young people admire his boundary-breaking style, says Chris Blackhurst. The courts should butt out and let the firm's shareholders have their way

3 mins

Why are bidders fighting to buy leaky Thames Water?

The battle for UK's biggest water firm is a 'vulture auction', writes James Moore. Either way, it will be us footing the bill

3 mins

Hamilton set to complete amazing chapter in racing

After six world titles and 84 victories, Lewis Hamilton will run his final race for Mercedes tomorrow. But his legacy goes beyond those record numbers, as Kieran Jackson explains

5 mins

'Rainbow Laces campaign must change its message'

A strong anti-homophobia message and player education will help alter attitudes faster than rainbow symbols, bisexual footballer Jahmal Howlett-Mundle tells Lawrence Ostlere

4 mins

Smooth-sailing Liverpool face more than one storm

Liverpool are accustomed to hearing their fans singing about walking through a storm.

3 mins

'I had honest chats with the coaching staff about my physicality and my defence'

Star full-back Aphelele Fassi tells Harry Latham-Coyle how he fought his way back into the Springboks side this year

4 mins

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