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UK firms put the brakes on investment plans post tariffs, survey finds

2 days ago | the-independent.com | Anna Wise

Larger businesses are more likely to be expecting a squeeze from new global trade policy, according to a survey carried out by HSBC UK. Anna WiseFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing.
Colin Farrell decides to move son with rare genetic disorder into care facility

2 days ago | the-independent.com | Jacob Stolworthy

Oscar-nominated actor’s son has a rare genetic disorder 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.
John Simm’s DNA bombshell ‘explained a lot’

2 days ago | the-independent.com | Ellie Muir

Actor John Simm says it “explained a lot” when he discovered on the ITV show DNA Journey that his deceased father, Ronald Simm, was not his biological father. His biological father was a club manager named Terence, whom Simm had met several times when his band played at clubs that Terence managed. Simm, who has appeared on Life On Mars and Doctor Who, described the revelation as "vindicating", explaining feelings of difference from his family and his decision to leave home at 16.
Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection, Education Department says

2 days ago | the-independent.com | Annie Ma

The Education Department will begin collection next month on student loans that are in default, including the garnishing of wages for potentially millions of borrowers, officials said MondayAnnie MaFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing.
The Last of Us fans say they’re ‘robbed’ after ‘missing’ video game scene from season two

3 days ago | the-independent.com | Louis Chilton

The second episode of season two didn’t follow its source material to the letterFrom 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.
Customers call latest Costa Coffee policy ‘health and safety gone mad’

3 days ago | the-independent.com | Annabel Nugent

High street coffee chain has disappointed regular customers with the switch-upFrom 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.
Dubai chocolate TikTok trend triggers international pistachio shortage and price hikes

3 days ago | the-independent.com | Annabel Nugent

Social media has gone nuts over these luxury chocolate barsFrom 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.
Four Serie A matches postponed after death of Pope Francis

3 days ago | the-independent.com | Shifa Jahan

Torino-Udinese, Cagliari-Fiorentina, Genoa-Lazio and Parma-Juventus will be rescheduledShifa JahanFrom 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.
JD Vance pays tribute to Pope Francis and recalls meeting with pontiff hours before death

3 days ago | the-independent.com | James Liddell

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.
MRI warning as study says injection could cause deadly material to form in body

3 days ago | the-independent.com | Vishwam Sankaran

Researchers recommend that patients not take certain supplements before taking an MRI 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.