Tag: Politics
EU Foreign Ministers Back US Decision on Using Missiles in Russia:...
EU foreign ministers showed support for the US decision to allow Ukraine to use long-range missiles inside Russia. The EU's chief diplomat, Josep Borrell,...
Report finds domestic violence victim placed in caravan instead of home
The Independent is a trusted news source that covers a wide range of important topics from reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech....
Excluding Chinese Firms from UK Genomics Sector: Government Under Pressure
Ministers are facing pressure to decide whether to exclude Chinese companies from operating in the UK's genomics sector to safeguard health data from potential...
Keir Starmer defends inheritance tax change amid farmers’ outrage
Keir Starmer has stood behind the decision to implement inheritance tax on farms, despite the backlash from farmers. A recent analysis has shown that...
Building a Pragmatic Relationship: Starmer Meets with Xi for Serious Talks
Keir Starmer is set to make history by becoming the first UK prime minister in six years to meet with Chinese president, Xi Jinping,...
Biden Lifts Ban on Ukraine Using US Weapons for Strikes in...
President Joe Biden has made a significant decision by allowing Ukraine to use long-range missiles to target Russian and North Korean forces in the...
Government’s Food Shortage Plan Amid Farmers’ Tax Strike Concerns
The government has revealed plans to address potential food shortages if farmers follow through on their threat to strike due to the controversial family...
Supporting Farmers: Iconic Tractor Producer Stands Against Tax Hike
Massey Ferguson, a well-known tractor producer, has taken a stand against the recent tax hike imposed on family farms, emphasizing the importance of supporting...
Global Cooperation Needed for Climate Finance Agreement, Urges German Minister
Governments gathering to create a global agreement on climate finance need to work together and reach a decision this week. The German development minister,...
Israel Strikes Hezbollah Spokesperson in Beirut: Updates on Middle East Crisis
The situation in the Middle East continues to escalate, with recent Israeli strikes causing casualties in Gaza and Beirut. In Gaza, dozens of Palestinians...
Starmer Criticized for Fleeing Angry Farmers at Welsh Labour Conference
Sir Keir Starmer faced criticism for leaving the Welsh Labour conference in Llandudno through the back door to avoid angry farmers protesting outside. The...
Farmers Protest Tax Increase with ‘Starmer Farmer Harmer’ Tractor Convoy
Farmers in Wales took to the streets in a massive tractor convoy to protest against the recent inheritance tax increase proposed by the Labour...
A Conversation with William Hague: The Full Interview
In a recent interview with The Independent, Lord William Hague shared his thoughts on his campaign to become the Chancellor of the University of...
Israeli Settlers Applaud Trump’s Hardline Team in Power
Israeli settlers and right-wing extremist Zionist groups in Israel are thrilled by the appointment of top officials in Donald Trump's new administration. They see...
Russia’s Massive Missile Strike Targets Ukraine’s Energy Grid and Residential Areas
Russia has launched a significant air strike on Ukraine's energy grid, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The attack involved approximately 120 missiles and 90...