ConnexionLabour MPs pile pressure on Starmer to sort out ’dog’s dinner’ student loan system
Ministers have refused to commit to changing the system amid widespread concerns over costs
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‘I would pack Starmer’s suitcase for him’: Disdain for Labour unites Gorton and Denton ahead of crucial by-election
The fate of Keir Starmer’s premiership could be decided in Gorton and Denton on Thursday, where Labour faces a struggle to cling on to a 13,000 majority. Dan Haygarth speaks to despondent constituents who are considering switching their allegiance to the Greens or Reform
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New Ukraine peace talks to take place after Trump makes promise
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How this forgotten corner of Manchester could redefine the age-old battle between the left and right
A by-election in Gorton and Denton on Thursday could see a new left and right emerge in British politics, as Dan Haygarth finds out
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‘Smell of weed’ in Swansea tunnel after Snoop Dogg visit, claims Preston boss
The American rap icon became a minority owner at Swansea in July and was welcomed be a record crowd
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Guinea confirms detention of 16 Sierra Leonean soldiers
Guinea’s military has confirmed the detention of 16 Sierra Leonean soldiers after accusing them of crossing the border and raising their flag on Guinean soil
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Six charged with smuggling combat drone technology to Russia
The equipment is under sanctions, say Polish prosecutors
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Japan reveals timeline for missile deployment on island near Taiwan amid standoff with China
Tiny Yonaguni island will host surface-to-air missiles capable of shooting down aircraft and ballistic missiles
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GOP lawmaker says he won’t resign amid backlash over allegations he had an affair with staffer
Tony Gonzales allegedly asked his staffer what her ‘favorite position’ and asked her to send him a ‘sexy pic’
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Energy bills set to fall across the UK – but experts issue future warning
Energy bills could drop by more than £200 for some households from April
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A retired police officer, a GB News presenter and a plumber: Who is running in the Gorton and Denton by-election?
As voters prepare to cast their ballots on Thursday, The Independent looks at who the options are
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Arrest after reports of man with axe entering mosque in Manchester during Ramadan prayers
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) say they are not treating the incident as terror-related
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Trump claims Iran ‘is building missiles that can reach the US’ in rambling State of the Union address
The US president made the unsubstantiated claim in a record-breaking speech
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Leading change in a transforming IP landscape
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World Cup US host cities share ‘catastrophic’ security concerns months before opening game
Host cities could be forced to axe World Cup events if they don’t receive funding
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How working from home could boost Britain’s low fertility rate
Remote working has boosted fertility rates in US, resulting in 291,000 more births in 2024, according to researchers
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Santander aims for one billion euro boost from AI and wants 30m more customers
The global banking group, which is based in Spain, set out stretching new financial goals as part of a new strategic plan for 2026 to 2028.
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Could AI be the next boardroom scandal?
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‘He was loved by everybody he met’: Family pays tribute to British tourist, 23, killed in Nepal bus crash
Dominic Stewart was among 44 people on board the bus when it crashed on Monday, killing 19 people
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Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, and it mixes pop, rap, metal, R&B and more
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Adapting to complexity: how UK manufacturers are navigating global trade
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