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Voices: What do you want to see from Keir Starmer’s Labour government in 2025? Join The Independent Debate

THE INDEPENDENT DEBATE: What do you want the UK government to prioritise in 2025 as Labour attempts to balance economic recovery, housing, energy reform, and global challenges?

The Independent UK

‘Reality of men’s violence’: 80 women allegedly killed by men in UK in 2024

Data from the campaign group Counting Dead Women, shared with The Independent, estimates 80 women have been killed in cases where a man has been charged in relation to her death

The Independent UK

UK patients unable to get dental care after ‘eye-watering’ rise in private fees

Exclusive: warning that lack of NHS dentists and soaring cost of private work puts essential care out of reach for many

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Let’s have less charisma and more honesty in 2025

YOUR VOICE: Letters to the editor: our readers share their views. Please send your letters to letters@independent.co.uk

The Independent UK

Texas vs Arizona State Peach Bowl livestream: How to watch College Football Playoff quarterfinal game online from anywhere

This Texas vs. Arizona State Peach Bowl livestream is the second College Football Playoff quarterfinal game of the 2024 season. Here's how to watch it online, from anywhere and potentially for free.

Tom’s Guide

Parts of UK could enjoy Northern Lights on New Year’s Eve, says Met Office

Areas of Scotland could have the ‘best chance’ of seeing the phenomenon also known as the aurora borealis.

Evening Standard

How to watch Vera season 14 online: stream crime drama's final episodes

The long-running crime drama comes to an end. Here's how to watch Vera Season 14 ready for when it premieres on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

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Best TV deals this month, from Sony, Panasonic and Samsung

The best tellies are plummeting in price, so now could be the ideal time to upgrade

The Independent UK

Netflix is removing a large selection of titles in January 2025

Streaming service is taking down more than 200 movies and TV shows in January 2025

The Independent UK

Moment people smugglers who transported sexually abused migrants arrested

Three men were arrested in the UK before they were convicted in Belgium over their involvement in a major people smuggling ring following a joint investigation by the National Crime Agency and Belgian police.

The Independent UK

Myleene Klass says UK has a ‘culture of blame’ surrounding miscarriage as she becomes MBE

Exclusive: Former Hear’Say singer has been raising awareness of baby loss after having four miscarriages – and said ‘it’s shocking how many people at government level don’t choose to take it seriously’

The Independent UK

FTSE records strongest annual gain since 2021 as aviation stocks take off

UK’s blue-chip stock index posts rise of 5.7% for 2024, despite lagging behind Wall Street in past year

The Guardian - UK

Premier League Darts 2025 line-up revealed with Michael Smith and Peter Wright left out

‘The Nuke’ will defend his title after starting the year as world champion following a win over Michael Van Gerwen in the final at Alexandra Palace

The Independent UK

UK Government urged to intervene after Gaza hospital director detained

The UK Government is being urged to help secure the release of a Gaza hospital director who was arrested by Israeli forces...

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Evening Standard

FTSE 100 gains 6% in 2024 despite ‘lack of enthusiasm’ for UK stock markets

A ‘lack of enthusiasm’ for London’s top stock market index nevertheless meant it lagged behind its US rival for another year, experts said.

Evening Standard

London’s FTSE 100 enjoys rally to end 2024 on a ‘high note’

The positive sentiment was felt among other UK indices with the FTSE 250 jumping more than 1%, while France’s Cac 40 also moved higher.

The Guardian - UK

Green light: the boss of GB Railfreight with an eye on the environment

Teenage trainspotting, plus a passion for the railway that matches his love for Sunderland AFC, have transported John Smith to a successful career

Top News

British New Year Honors Recognize Diverse Contributions

Carey Mulligan, Stephen Fry, and Kazuo Ishiguro among notable recipients of New Year Honors in the UK for their contributions to arts, sports, and communit...

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The Guardian - UK

New year events cancelled as high winds and heavy rain batter UK

Cancellations include in Blackpool, Newcastle and Isle of Wight, while weather also causes travel problems

TechRadar

How to watch RuPaul’s Drag Race season 17 online – stream the premiere episode tonight and from anywhere

RuPaul is back with a splashy seventeenth season. Sit your badonkadonk down as we explain here how to watch RuPaul’s Drag Race season 17 online and from anywhere in the world.

The Guardian - UK

‘I could work every day of the week’: the life of a UK pet detective as thefts rise

Colin Butcher and his dog Molly are increasingly in demand as bereft owners hunt for missing cats and dogs

The Guardian - US

Guardian writers on their ultimate feelgood movies: ‘Radical in its own way’

Our writers highlight the films they find endlessly rewatchable, including Notting Hill and Spy

Golf Monthly

Best January Golf Sales 2026 - stock up on new golf gear with these big discounts

Christmas gifting may have been and gone but we see a lot of retailers and deals go live as part of the January sales. Here are our top picks...

The Guardian - UK

Toyboys, divas and Bridget Jones: the films to look forward to in 2025

Nicole Kidman takes a younger lover, Tom Cruise accepts his final impossible mission, Angelina Jolie plays Maria Callas and Timothée Chalamet belts out some Bob Dylan in the best of the movies coming to UK cinemas next year

The Independent UK

Mapped: Refugee homelessness on the rise in nearly 100 UK councils

Exclusive: ‘Frightening acceleration’ of refugee homelessness in some parts of the country, figures reveal

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