4+ week, 8+ hour ago (421+ words) This show is angering me tonight," say viewers Strictly Come Dancing fans have complained that George Clarke is being underscored by the show"s judges after he received his second week of low marks. The 25-year-old YouTube star, who had a promising start in the competition, was bottom of last week"s leaderboard with a mere 27 points after he failed to impress as Harry Styles for Icons Week. It was a similar story on Saturday night"s Halloween Week (1 November), which saw Clarke and his partner Alexis Warr receive a score of just 29 for their spooky Cha Cha to "Apple" by Charlie XCX. Viewers complained on X/Twitter that the judges had picked up on "every single one of George"s mistakes", while the viewing public "barely noticed". "Then they haven"t mentioned Vicky [Pattison] and Kai [Widdrington]"s visible mistake…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago (223+ words) Google's Discover page has become one of the most used and most useful parts of the internet. It collects the latest and best parts of the web, tailored to your interests, so that you can stay up to date with the latest in news and culture. But it becomes even better when you help the system know your favourite topics and publishers "including The Independent. Google now offers an easy way to "follow" content from your favourite publications including this newspaper, all from the Discover app. That can be done by heading to The Independent's Google profile. There, you'll see a whole host of information, including easy links to posts and stories. But you can also opt to "follow" the newspaper on there, too. That will give you more of the latest and best updates from The Independent, right in…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago (122+ words) Olivia Foster | Friday 07 March 2025 16:17 GMT This International Women's Day, The Independent has returned to Tottenham Court Road's Outernet " together with Refuge " to demand Women. Now. Why? At the current rate of progress, gender parity won't be achieved until 2158 " five generations away. Meanwhile, domestic abuse is at epidemic levels. The Women.Now exhibition aims to help change this. Together, we can recognise women's achievements, amplify women's voices and improve women's lives; providing the opportunities, recognition and safety that they deserve, today. Because gender equality shouldn't have to wait. A selection of portraits of The Independent's most influential woman of 2025, taken by Sane Seven, will be on display at the exhibition....

4+ mon, 2+ week ago (432+ words) Stock markets updates and business news from Thursday Nvidia became the world's first-ever $4 trillion-valued company during Wednesday's trading session after its share price initially rose more than two per cent above $164. Domestically, the FTSE 100 had another mostly positive day before a slight drop, despite advertising firm WPP seeing their share price fall 18 per cent. Chancellor Rachel Reeves, however, faced more pressure for her Mansion House speech next month as building societies banded together to write a letter pleading for the cash ISA limit to not be cut. Meanwhile, wealth tax talks continue to generate debate as Keir Starmer didn't rule it out, but also said the country couldn't just "tax our way to growth. Economics experts have told The Independent such a ruling wouldn't work to bridge the public purse funding gap and could have an adverse effect on finances....

6+ mon, 6+ day ago (746+ words) Discussion took place during The Independent's daily News Review event at the 2025 Hay Festival Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Misha Glenny, the journalist known for writing the book that inspired the BBC crime series McMafia, has claimed that Europe is at risk of becoming a technological "supplicant" to the US and China. Glenny was speaking at the 2025 Hay Festival of Literature and Arts, which is partnered with The Independent for the second year running. He was appearing on a panel alongside Mike Berners-Lee and Sarah Lamptey as part of the festival's daily News Review event, chaired by journalists from The Independent. During Saturday morning's (24 May) event, the panel discussed international relationships and the position of the EU amid the escalating global trade war, fuelled by US president Donald Trump....

9+ mon, 1+ week ago (385+ words) This newspaper has been recognised for publishing provocative opinion pieces, hard-hitting investigations and in-depth feature writing The Independent has been recognised as a publisher of provocative opinion articles, hard-hitting investigations and in-depth feature reporting in this year's prestigious Press Awards. This newspaper's social affairs correspondent Holly Bancroft was shortlisted for the UK's investigation of the year after exposing UK-Afghan special forces abandoned to the Taliban. Rebecca Thomas, The Independent's health correspondent, was also tipped for health journalist of the year for her work prompting an overhaul of the UK's nursing regulator. Zo" Beaty, who joined The Independent in 2024, is in the running as broadsheet feature writer of the year for her "uncanny ability to tap into the zeitgeist. Independent columnist Alan Rusbridger was also shortlisted for broadsheet columnist of the year for his provocative work challenging everyone from Elon Musk…...

7+ mon, 4+ week ago (508+ words) WeAre8 is an emerging social media platform that is structured to eliminate online anonymity and toxic behaviour, creating a space for a safer, more constructive environment for public conversation The Independent has launched a platform to provide trusted, verified news for time-poor audiences, enabled by its own unique set of AI tools. Bulletin, designed to provide "News for Seriously Busy People, addresses the growing need for reliable journalism in a world where consumers are increasingly busy, but want to keep abreast of a tumultuous global news agenda. The Independent is exclusively partnering with social media platform WeAre8 to launch Bulletin, providing content curated by Independent journalists for the site, also known as the "People's Platform. Launched in 2022, WeAre8 is an emerging social media platform that is structured to eliminate online anonymity and toxic behaviour, creating a space for a safer, more constructive environment…...

5+ mon, 3+ day ago (407+ words) Air India's partner company AISATS says the video is "completely out of context' A viral video showing senior officials from Air India's partner company dancing at a staff party has caused widespread anger, with the celebrations taking place just days after the deadly crash of Air India flight AI171 in Ahmedabad on 12 June. Air India SATS has released a statement regarding the viral video showing a senior executive partying with other members of staff less than 10 days after the fatal plane crash, saying the footage was "completely out of context. Air India SATS (AISATS) is a 50-50 joint venture between Air India Limited, a Tata Group company, and SATS Ltd, a Singapore-based firm formerly known as Singapore Airport Terminal Services. The partnership specialises in providing airport services, including baggage handling, across Indian airports. The footage shows Abraham Zachariah, chief operating officer of…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago (408+ words) Locals have complained that its popularity is a "double-edged sword" Bibury has been named on a list of the "most beautiful village in the world" but locals say its popularity has led to an unmanageable influx of tourists. The small Cotswolds village is famous for its row of 17th-century weavers" cottages and charming water meadow. Once described by William Morris as "the most beautiful village in England", it often welcomes visitors looking to snap pictures of its attractive surroundings. Now, Bibury has had its title upgraded, as Forbes magazine unveiled a list of the most beautiful villages in the world with Bibury at the top. The village"s golden-hued cottages and tranquil River Coln were cited as reasons for its victory. However, Craig Chapman, chair of Bibury Parish Council, said that the achievement is a "double-edged sword" as the amount…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago (407+ words) There are around 7.5 million people claiming Universal Credit in the UK The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed it will change the rules for everyone claiming Universal Credit as soon as April in a drive to cut millions from the benefits bill. There are currently 7.5 million people claiming Universal Credit in the UK, making it the most widely received benefit. Under current rules, any claimant who has a change in their circumstances " like finding a job, a change in income, moving house " must report this to the DWP immediately. This is because any change could affect their benefit entitlement, meaning they may start being paid too little or too much. If an unreported change results in an overpayment, the claimant will be liable to pay this back, plus possibly a "50 fee. But from April, this system will be…...