Victims of the failed energy efficiency scheme tell The Independent how they have been let down

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The actor has accused Associated Newspapers Limited of unlawfully accessing her medical records

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At Riad Botanica, Daisy Lester finds a serene hideaway with carefully curated design

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Amber warnings issued across south-west England and the eastern coast of Northern Ireland for rain and wind

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The 15-year-old digital assistant is getting a long-overdue makeover thanks to Google Gemini

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A Japanese court has held North Korea responsible for human rights violations against four plaintiffs lured to the country by false promises of a "paradise on Earth."

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Ropeless ascent of Taipei 101 draws global attention and praise for Honnold’s bravery – but also questions over the ethics of such a stunt

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The Independent's travel team shared their predictions for the location of the next White Lotus hotel last year — and US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill correctly prophesied Château de la Messardière in Saint-Tropez. Here he recalls his blissful family stay at the property

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The cap of Australian cricket legend Don Bradman was sold at an auction on the Gold Coast on Monday

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The crisp giant has unveiled a new look and flavour for 2026

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Sinner, Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka have been caught wearing fitness trackers during their matches at the Australian Open

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European Union regulators have opened a formal investigation into Elon Musk's social media platform X after its AI chatbot Grok started producing nonconsensual sexualized deepfake images

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A recent study found that people who don’t eat meat may be less likely than meat eaters to reach the age of 100

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Three brothers, including two once dubbed “The A Team” for their skill at selling high-end real estate, face opening statements at a New York trial where they are charged with drugging and raping numerous women

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Postbiotics are the beneficial compounds produced when gut bacteria, including probiotics, break down prebiotics

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Israeli troops are searching a Gaza cemetery for the body of the last hostage, Ran Gvili

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The Spice Girls posed for a group photo at the bash – but one bandmate was missing

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Approximately 40 individuals were evacuated from Kensington Roof Gardens in the early hours of Monday

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A cruise can offer a relaxing yet adventurous holiday for any budget

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Friends said the hairdresser was committed to giving her children ‘the best life she could’

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