Independent Front Page 8th of April 2025
Donald Trump’s doubling down on tariffs has sparked fears of a global recession, with major banks warning of a slowdown and Starmer insisting that a trade war is not the answer.
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The Guardian reports its owner, the Scott Trust, has apologised for the role the newspaper’s founders had in the transatlantic slave trade. The Trust said it will invest millions of pounds into a decade-long programme of restorative justice. Independent academic research revealed John Edward Taylor, who founded the Guardian in 1821, had links to cotton plantations through the textile industry.
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.