Independent Front Page 8th of November 2021

In a different story about criticism of ministerial conduct, the Guardian is reporting that a watchdog had to stop the government from “breaching a strict code” around neutrality when selecting new chairs of the BBC and British Film Institute. The Office of the Commissioner of Public Appointments had to ask ministers to replace interviewers for the roles because they were “not sufficiently independent”, the paper learned through a Freedom of Information request. The government says the commissioner found no breaches of the code.

Independent Front Page 29th of March 2025

Ryanair’s chief warns that around 30 million UK passengers could face the worst flight delays in 25 years this summer, with Europe’s “broken” air traffic control system and chronic staffing shortages cited as key factors behind the anticipated disruption.

Independent Front Page 17th of March 2025

Medics on the front lines, in the ongoing war with Russia, dismiss Trump’s proposals for peace talks, insisting no ceasefire can succeed while the PM and Western allies remain steadfast in their support of Ukraine.

Independent Front Page 16th of March 2025

Summoning senior defence figures for urgent talks, Starmer seeks to strengthen Western backing in the ongoing war by finalising a new operational plan supported by over two dozen nations, with the PM pledging quick action against any further Russian stalling.

Independent Front Page 15th of March 2025

Amid the war, the return of thousands of abducted children is reportedly a key obstacle to any ceasefire, with Britain and the West uniting to ensure sovereignty is upheld and justice is served.