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A survey for The Independent’s 40th anniversary finds that 75% of the public believes it is harder to think freely today than in the past.

The Prime Minister has confirmed for the first time that the Kremlin played a role in the Brexit referendum. This admission ends years of official hedging on the matter, even as Andy Burnham promises the public will be the ‘boss’ of any future attempts to move closer to the European Union.

The economic outlook remains a study in contradictions. The IMF has upgraded growth forecasts for the year after next, yet households are being told to prepare for higher inflation as energy prices rise. Prudence and growth are both on the menu, but for most families, the bill arrives first.

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Concerns Over Freedom of Thought in Britain

A new survey indicates that three out of four Britons believe it is harder to think freely today, raising questions about intellectual freedom and societal pressures in the UK.

The Independent Three in four Britons believe it is harder to think freely today ↗

UK Prime Minister Confirms Russian Brexit Interference

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reportedly confirmed, for the first time, the Russian government's involvement in the Brexit referendum, marking a significant official acknowledgement.

The Observer UK PM confirms Kremlin role in Brexit vote ↗

Economic Outlook: Growth Expected But Inflation Rises

The UK economy is projected to grow more than previously forecast, but households are warned to prepare for higher-than-expected inflation, largely driven by increasing energy prices.

The i Paper UK households to see higher-than-expected inflation as energy prices jump ↗
The Independent UK economy to grow more than expected but households face rising inflation ↗

Inheritance Tax Hike Proposed, Badenoch Criticized

A proposal advocating for an increase in inheritance tax to fund a 'bank of Mum and Dad for all' has emerged, drawing criticism from Leader of the Opposition Kemi Badenoch regarding her stance on death duties and wealth inequality.

The Observer Inheritance tax hike proposed for 'bank of Mum and Dad' ↗

Tragic Death at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Yorkshire Wildlife Park remains closed as an investigation continues into the death of a man killed by a tiger, a tragic incident that has led to the park's fourth day of closure.

The Independent Yorkshire Wildlife Park closed after man killed by tiger ↗

Call for Ban on Deadly Stone Worktops After Worker's Death

A 32-year-old kitchen refit worker has tragically died from lung disease, having previously advocated for a ban on hazardous stone worktops, highlighting concerns over workplace safety.

The i Paper Kitchen refit worker, 32, dies of lung disease after calling for deadly stone… ↗

Public's Role in Future UK-EU Ties

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has stated that the British public will ultimately decide the future relationship between the UK and the European Union, signaling a desire for closer ties.

The Independent Burnham vows the British public will be the ‘boss’ on forging closer ties with… ↗

Challenges for Publicly Owned Rail Services

Experts are warning that publicly owned rail services in the UK may face difficulties in meeting the expectations of travelers, raising concerns about their operational effectiveness.

BBC News Publicly owned rail is popular in the UK. But is it making the trains run on… ↗

Police Urged to Consider Domestic Abuse in Women's Deaths

An argument has been made for police to automatically consider domestic abuse as a factor when investigating the deaths of women, aiming to improve the handling of such cases.

The Observer Police should consider domestic abuse in women's deaths ↗

Britain's Cultural Institutions Grapple with Human Remains Trade

Cultural institutions in Britain are confronting the issue of human remains within their collections, while a largely unregulated market for human remains continues to operate covertly.