An exclusive review of the Sephora beauty advent calendar for 2026
The Independentby Lucy Smith8 Sept 2026
The Sephora advent calendar 2026 has officially launched, and The Independent was the first publication to get a look inside.
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top 70%Almost half of Brits think more should be spent on disability benefits
The Independentby Rebecca Thomas7 Sept 2026
Almost half of people think the government should spend more on disabled people, meaning proposals to cut disability benefits are likely to be “politically risky” for any major party, a new survey...
From Trump to the Tardis and another new PM: Charles marks fourth year as king
The Independentby Ian Jones7 Sept 2026
King Charles has maintained a prominent public profile throughout the fourth year of his reign, driven by an energetic diary of duties.
Derbyshire toddler receives world-first surgery for rare skull condition
The Independentby Rebecca Whittaker7 Sept 2026
A one-year-old boy who was born with a rare skull condition that put him at risk of a learning disability has received world-first operation.
UK firms in new pledge to create 100,000 jobs to tackle Neets crisis
The Independentby Christopher McKeon7 Sept 2026
Thousands of work experience placements are set to be provided by the UK’s major retail brands as part of a broader government push to tackle youth unemployment.
‘Put protection before politeness’ to guard against fraud
The Independentby Vicky Shaw7 Sept 2026
Politeness is putting some people at risk of scams, with more than half (53%) of adults having remained on an unexpected phone call in the past year for longer than they wanted to, according to an...
Key reason why teenagers think their parents avoid talking to them about money
The Independentby Vicky Shaw7 Sept 2026
Seven in 10 (70%) parents avoid talking to teenagers about money, with some not wanting to worry their children, a survey indicates.
Retailers suffer ‘disappointing’ August as household bill increases loom
The Independentby Josie Clarke7 Sept 2026
Retailers suffered a disappointing August as looming household bill increases saw consumers reining in their spending, figures show.
Gangs blackmailing schools with deepfake child sex abuse images at ‘shocking’ scale
The Independentby Nicole Wootton-Cane7 Sept 2026
Gangs of criminals are “actively targeting” schools by creating deepfake sexualised images of children from pictures on their social media and websites and using them to blackmail schools for...
Small boats crisis could worsen if traffickers shift destinations across south coast
The Independentby Dan Haygarth7 Sept 2026
Traffickers shifting destinations along England’s south coast could present a new challenge in tackling the small boat crisis, an expert has warned.
Blood cancer patient still alive eight years after life-saving trial
The Independentby Rebecca Whittaker7 Sept 2026
A pensioner who was given just two years to live after being diagnosed with an aggressive type of blood cancer is still alive eight years later.
Ex-Louisiana mayor released after 90-day sentence for raping teen boy at pool party
The Independentby Graig Graziosi7 Sept 2026
A former Louisiana mayor, Misty Roberts, is out of jail after serving her 90-day prison sentence for raping a 16-year-old boy during her tenure.
Far-right anti-migrant protests escalate amid fears of wider mobilisation
The Independentby Alex Ross,Dan Haygarth and Kate Devlin7 Sept 2026
Police officers were injured and vehicles damaged when a second major anti-migrant protest turned violent as fears grow over further far-right unrest and disorder across the UK.
People with asthma who take semaglutide have fewer attacks, study shows
The Independentby Ella Pickover7 Sept 2026
Patients with asthma using the weight loss and diabetes drug semaglutide may experience fewer attacks, a new study suggests.
For Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, 'Practical Magic 2' heals old wounds
The Independentby Liam McEwan7 Sept 2026
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman view “Practical Magic” very differently today than they did when they made it 28 years ago.
‘Tories to blame for anti-migration protests in Dover and Portsmouth’
The Independentby Rhiannon James,Will Meakin-Durrant and George Thompson7 Sept 2026
Policing minister Sarah Jones has blamed the Conservatives for "the frustration we see in our communities today" following a weekend of anti-migrant demonstrations in Dover and Portsmouth.
KFC appoints ‘global chief brand officer’ as fast-food chain faces fierce competition
The Independentby Isabel Keane7 Sept 2026
KFC has appointed its first-ever global chief brand officer as the fast-food chain looks to make a comeback amid fierce competition.
We must stop politics of poison seeping into our streets, Burnham says
The Independentby Nina Lloyd7 Sept 2026
Andy Burnham has urged Labour to halt the "politics of poison seeping into our streets” after a weekend of unrest at anti-migrant demonstrations.
Iran says improved ballistic missile shows it will take preemptive action against threats
The Independentby Amir-Hussein Radjy and Cara Anna7 Sept 2026
Iran state media on Monday said a ballistic missile with improved capabilities was demonstrating a new doctrine: Tehran “will take action against any threat, even before it is carried out.” The...
Americans’ demand for ‘protein-maxxing’ isn’t slowing down as GLP-1s sweep country
The Independentby Isabel Keane7 Sept 2026
Americans’ need for protein — amid “protein-maxxing” trends — appears to be here to stay. Protein seems to be the biggest nutritional priority for many Americans, as nearly half of all adults say...