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2 days ago

UK politics

Starmer to curb asylum seekers using human rights to avoid deportation

The government will review UK courts' application of ECHR articles to limit asylum protections, while independent journalism seeks funding to continue open, on-the-ground reporting.

6 days ago

UK politics

Badenoch expected to back ditching human rights convention after review

The Conservative Party is expected to support withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights after a review found the ECHR exceeds its original intent.

2 days ago

UK politics

Starmer to curb asylum seekers using human rights to avoid deportation

6 days ago

UK politics

Badenoch expected to back ditching human rights convention after review

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6 days ago

New poll suggests public back peers in voting down assisted dying bill

Members of the House of Lords plan to vote against Kim Leadbeater's assisted dying bill despite Commons approval and warnings not to overrule elected chamber.

1 week ago

Jaguar Land Rover says some IT systems back online after major cyber attack

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

Miscellaneous

2 weeks ago

The grim future facing migrants returned to France under one in, one out' deal

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground.

France news

3 weeks ago

Unprecedented' terror charges since Labour's Palestine Action ban

Unprecedented prosecutions have charged at least 138 people under Section 13 for supporting Palestine Action, quadrupling historical levels and prompting concerns about policing and proportionality.

3 weeks ago

Farage confirms he would send women asylum seekers back to Taliban in Afghanistan

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

UK politics

Starmer considers digital ID cards in small boats crackdown

Keir Starmer is considering introducing digital ID cards to tackle small-boat Channel crossings, with the government exploring a rollout though not confirming compulsion.

Cooper emphasises record success over small boats and asylum hotels amid Epping clash

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper will outline reforms to border security and the asylum system to end use of asylum hotels and target people-smuggling gangs.

UK's hard-right Reform party says it will mass deport migrants if it wins power

Nigel Farage vows to leave the European human rights convention and detain and deport anyone arriving in the U.K. illegally as Reform UK gains momentum.

France news