The Independent - November 10, 2024

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November 10, 2024

Warning for ministers over 'torture sentence' prisoners

Ministers have been accused of \"scaremongering\" after revealing they will not resentence thousands of prisoners trapped under indefinite jail terms.

4 mins

NHS 'in last-chance saloon' says former health secretary

The NHS is \"drinking in the last-chance saloon\", Labour's top health adviser has warned, saying it must stop asking for more money.

2 mins

Rayner opens door to fourday week for council staff

The government has dropped official opposition to the introduction of a four-day working week by a local council, in a move that could pave the way for other local authorities to do the same.

3 mins

Thousands of farmers set for 'tractor tax' protest

Thousands of farmers are set to descend on London on 19 November in protest against the government's extension of inheritance tax, after the Metropolitan Police gave the march the green light.

2 mins

'We are sleepwalking into a food shortage... we need farmers working the land'

Alex Ross hears from farmworkers and owners on how the 'tractor tax' could leave the agriculture industry on the brink.

6 mins

Kate joins royal family at Festival of Remembrance

The Princess of Wales has taken a significant step in her gradual return to public royal duties by attending the Festival of Remembrance.

2 mins

Healey says Ukraine war inspired son to join army

The defence secretary has revealed his son joined the army as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, saying the conflict is now “personal”.

2 mins

'I did not know you could be born without a uterus'

Andreia Trigo is dedicated to helping others struggling with infertility because of her own diagnosis of MRKH syndrome

3 mins

Coroner's warning of cancel culture after student suicide

A coroner has called on the government to examine the prevalence of \"cancel culture\" on university campuses, after ruling that a 20-year-old Oxford student took his own life after being \"ostracised\" by his peers.

3 mins

Chief of staff dubbed ice maiden by Trump will keep 'clowns' out of Oval Office

Informal advisers that dogged first presidency to be got rid of

3 mins

Biden bears brunt of blame game among the Democrats

Fingers are pointing at the president after Donald Trump's sweeping victory - but some strategists argue other factors played a part in Kamala Harris's defeat, writes

7 mins

Qatar to suspend mediation efforts on Gaza, say officials

Qatar has decided to suspend its key mediation efforts between Hamas and Israel, officials said yesterday, after growing frustration with the lack of progress on a ceasefire deal for Gaza.

4 mins

Inside 4B - the women's group going on ‘men strike'

Zoë Beaty meets an American who's become a symbol for the growing movement of females rejecting relations with men

6 mins

'Guys on mopeds were beating up an Israeli... they were looking for Jews'

Football hooligans and ‘antisemitic hit-and-run squads' made for a volatile Amsterdam atmosphere, reports Barney Davis.

3 mins

Doubt creeps in as England.stung at the death again

Another week, another heartbreak for England and now serious questions must be asked about the direction of the Steve Borthwick project.

4 mins

Courageous Brighton rock Man City to reach top four

Brighton staged a sensational late fightback to come from behind and send Manchester City to a fourth consecutive defeat with a pulsating 2-1 win at the Amex Stadium.

2 mins

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