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As Starmer and Macron talk small boats, how many migrants cross the Channel – and how many are stopped?
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Small boat migration is on track to reach its highest-ever levels this year, with numbers breaking records even before the summerContinue Reading
Lionesses player ratings as 9/10 trio star in Euros win over Netherlands
It was the response the nation was waiting for. England bounced back in style from their opening Euro 2025 defeat to France by hammering Netherlands 4-0 in Zurich. The led 2-0 at the break after stunning long range strikes from Lauren James and Georgia Stanway. James made it 3-0 afterContinue Reading
Scientists discover world’s rarest blood group, Gwada-negative, found in just one person from Guadeloupe
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email In a routine blood test that turned extraordinary, French scientists have identified the world’s newest and rarest blood group. The soleContinue Reading
Rita Wilson and Rhea Perlman reveal their experience working with Lena Dunham on Too Much
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent email Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Acting veterans Rita Wilson and Rhea Perlman have opened up about their time working with Lena Dunham on herContinue Reading
Government makes deal with Google to provide free tech for UK public services
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email A deal with Google will see the tech giant provide free technology for UK government services from the NHS to localContinue Reading
Birmingham council at ‘absolute limit’ of pay dispute offer
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The dangers of romanticising Britain’s 1976 heatwave
As I scrolled through social media on a hot afternoon in late June, a meme caught my attention. A black and white photo. A smiling young woman with water up to her knees. She appeared to be in a fountain, with many others dipping their legs in the water. TheContinue Reading
British & Irish Lions suffer another huge injury scare in Brumbies win
Blair Kinghorn gave Andy Farrell’s Lions another injury scare as the tourists made it four out of four down under with a five-try beating of Australia’s best Super Rugby outfit. Scotland full-back Kinghorn, a leading contender for next Saturday’s first Test, limped off after 25 minutes with a left kneeContinue Reading
Macron state visit live: Starmer faces PMQs as migrant crisis deal with French president still hangs in the balance
Starmer and Macron discussing ‘tough new tactics to tackle illegal migration’, PM says The Independent’s political correspondent Millie Cooke reports: Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron are “discussing tough new tactics to tackle illegal migration”, the prime minister has said, telling MPs at PMQs that his relationship with the FrenchContinue Reading
Jet2 sales soar amid strong demand for last-minute getaways
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