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The Independent is a British national morning newspaper published in London by Independent Print Limited, owned by Alexander Lebedev since 2010. Nicknamed the Indy, it was launched in 1986 and is one of the youngest UK national daily newspapers.

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Latest Articles

This West Papua cruise takes you to one of the most remote places in the world

“Until a few weeks ago, this village hadn’t seen tourists in 10 years,” says our local guide, Viktor, as we tread across a stilted log platform, bright green sago palms flanking the surrounding swamp water...

By Laura French
3rd June 2026 • The Independent

These are five of the most viral money trends – are they help or hype?

Saving for a specific goal or to build your emergency buffer can both benefit from different approaches.

By Ruth Jackson-Kirby
29th May 2026 • The Independent

Five things you can’t demand in your will - and the strangest requests made

You don’t have complete control over what other people must do before your assets pass to them!

By Ruth Jackson-Kirby
27th May 2026 • The Independent

Athlete wins £150k payout after driving from Germany for meeting her boss skipped

A retired canoe polo athlete has won a payout of nearly £150,000 after her boss summoned her for a meeting then didn’t bother showing up – even though she drove back overnight from Germany to attend.Gold medallist Bethan Littlewood had to pause her trip away and drive back to the …

By Lowri Lewis
26th May 2026 • The Independent

The Finnish Capital of Culture renowned for its eccentricity

I’m sitting on a white wooden pew inside the handsome, buttercup-yellow Oulu Cathedral, listening to a series of gentle whooshing noises echoing around its domed interior which have come, somewhat improbably, from space.

By Laura Millar
7th May 2026 • The Independent

Why guaranteed retirement income is making a comeback - and if it’s right for you

The war in the Middle East has had an unexpected consequence for British retirees – it has made annuities worth buying again.

By Ruth Jackson-Kirby
1st May 2026 • The Independent

Residents of Britain’s most expensive village outraged as estate car park approved

One of Britain's most renowned estates has secured planning permission for a new car park within a protected national park area, despite significant local opposition. The Beaulieu Estate received the green light for a 46-space facility near its renowned motor museum.The decision that has sparked outrage among villagers, who have …

By Lowri Lewis
24th April 2026 • The Independent

GP laughed at woman with debilitating condition that sparked ‘uncontrollable rage’

“There were times I needed a padded cell for a few days, that’s how it felt,” Laura Nicholson said. “I can see myself doing things, I can see myself saying things, but I just can’t get myself back, it’s horrible.”

By Faye Bramley
17th April 2026 • The Independent

Britain’s ‘loneliest home’ on Scottish island goes up for sale

One of Britain’s most remote homes has been put up for sale on an island that has more animals than people. The property, which comes with 1,546 acres of croft land, is on the remote Isle of Soay, which had just three residents in the 2022 census.

By Faye Bramley
17th April 2026 • The Independent

Hunt for mystery EuroMillions winner on the Isle of Man

The hunt is on to find one lucky ticket holder who is sitting on a “truly life-changing” EuroMillions prize of £125,271. The winning ticket was purchased on the Isle of Man for the draw on Tuesday 31 March 2026.

By Faye Bramley
14th April 2026 • The Independent

My once-in-a-lifetime expedition cruise to untouched Antarctica

“We’re about to go where no other Swan Hellenic cruise ship has ever been,” says our expedition leader, Richard, as he points to a spot on the map known as Snow Hill Island...

By Laura French
9th April 2026 • The Independent

Dublin Council Considers Potential Hotel Tax Increase for November 2026 Ballot

DUBLIN — Dublin City Council is considering a ballot measure that would increase the city’s Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT), a hotel tax, from 8% to 12% in the November 2026 election.If approved by voters, the increase could generate an estimated $700,000 in additional annual revenue — or roughly $7 million …

By Sanestina Hunter
7th April 2026 • The Independent

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By Mia Raja
7th April 2026 • The Independent

This Vietnamese alternative to Phuket is a haven for island-hoppers

It’s lunchtime in Duong Dong’s main market and there’s not another tourist in sight. Motorcycles zip in every direction down the heavily potholed street. Some are piled high with crates of mangoes or squid; another has two toddlers squeezed between both parents on a seat meant for one. Everyone pulls …

By Siobhan Grogan
6th April 2026 • The Independent

How taking a cruise to Malta taught me so much about my homeland

By Ally Wybrew
25th March 2026 • The Independent

These are the best alternatives to driving Route 66

The historic route turns 100 years old this year; but while it hogs the headlines, consider these lesser-known alternatives instead...

By Laura Millar
12th March 2026 • The Independent

Harry and Meghan return to Oz – but the royal honeymoon is long over

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will return to Australia next month on a surprise two to three-day trip, but what will be their reception?

By Kerry Parnell
12th March 2026 • The Independent

Women make better investors than men. So why don’t more of them do it?

For an industry dominated by men, investing holds a surprising secret: women often outperform their male counterparts.

By Ruth Jackson-Kirby
8th March 2026 • The Independent

‘Israeli snipers shot my sons dead as they crawled to hospital. We deserve justice’

Israeli snipers shot and killed two brothers as they crawled towards a hospital in Gaza seeking medical help, a harrowing new investigation has found. Husam, 27 and Saad al-Aweini, 22, were carrying their wounded brother Abdullah towards Nasser Hospital when they were shot at multiple times by Israeli forces who …

By maira butt
8th March 2026 • The Independent

The under-the-radar ISA which could boost cash returns and help you invest ethically

Billions flow into ISAs every year. But just £81m went into Innovative Finance ISAs (IF ISA) last year. This little-known ISA option is often overlooked, but it could mean you are missing out.

By Ruth Jackson-Kirby
27th February 2026 • The Independent

Protests, confusion and anxiety: Venezuela a month after Trump seized Maduro

In the early hours of 3 January, Sader Guerra and his family were shaken awake when the bombing ordered by Donald Trump started in Caracas. “My daughter called me, she said: ‘The Americans are bombarding us, Dad, we are under attack’,” he recalls.Caraqueños like Guerra are used to the sounds …

By Rachael Pells
4th February 2026 • The Independent

The most romantic hotels in the UK for a last-minute Valentine’s stay

By Katie Wilson
30th January 2026 • The Independent

Meet the Americans trading brick-and-mortar homes for converted buses and the road

Forget the RV. Young people are trading in traditional homes for the yellow school buses many remember from childhood as a way to live both a minimalist lifestyle and avoid the rising cost of owning a home.Known as “skoolies,” the growing trend involves converting decommissioned school buses into full-time living …

By Brittany Miller
25th January 2026 • The Independent

35,000 families to be told to pay back Child Benefit

Over the next three years 35,000 families will need to start repaying their Child Benefit as frozen tax thresholds drag them into being classed as high earners. Here's what you need to know

By Ruth Jackson-Kirby
15th January 2026 • The Independent

'I worry we will be the next Libya or Iraq’: Iranians living under blackout share hopes and fears for future

Liyana*, 22, is huddled in her neighbour’s kitchen when I call. Not in her own, because it’s only through a borrowed StarLink dish that we are able to communicate. For over a week, Iran has seen a complete internet blackout.

By Suha Kidwai
14th January 2026 • The Independent

What does tax relief really mean?

Explaining the pension superpower you need to know about, but less than a third of us understand.

By Ruth Jackson-Kirby
12th January 2026 • The Independent

DUSD Reaches Impasse as Budget Deficits Deepen

DUBLIN — The Dublin Unified School District (DUSD) and the Dublin Teachers Association (DTA) have reached an impasse after months of contract negotiations, prompting mediation through the California Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 6.PERB is an independent state agency under California’s Labor and Workforce Development Agency …

By Sanestina Hunter
11th January 2026 • The Independent

DUSD Reaches Impasse as Budget Deficits Deepen

DUBLIN — The Dublin Unified School District (DUSD) and the Dublin Teachers Association (DTA) have reached an impasse after months of contract negotiations, prompting mediation through the California Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 6.PERB is an independent state agency under California’s Labor and Workforce Development Agency …

By Sanestina Hunter
11th January 2026 • The Independent

Who should save money in Premium Bonds - and who should definitely avoid them

In 2025 £5.8 billion was poured into Premium Bonds. But are they really the right home for your cash?

By Ruth Jackson-Kirby
5th January 2026 • The Independent

Jodi Hildebrandt’s niece recalls ‘full body terror’ after speaking out on Ruby Franke

Netflix has released a new documentary examining the rise and influence of Jodi Hildebrandt, a therapist in Utah who was arrested for child abuse in 2023.In a September interview with The Independent, Hidebrandt’s niece, Jessi, shared how difficult it was to speak publicly about the mistreatment they endured from their …

By Brittany Miller
30th December 2025 • The Independent