32 h. ago What conscription could really look like as Russia brands British soldiers 'legitimate targets'

As the UK prepares to launch a new scheme for the under 25s, one expert gives his take on what National Service could entail in the 21st century.

Events

35 h. ago What UK conscription would REALLY look like from 'gap year soldiers' to key jobs ruled out

As the UK prepares to launch a 'gap year soldiers' scheme for those under the age of 25, amid further tensions with Russia, the Mirror takes a look at what National Service might look like in the 21st century

Events

35 h. ago Conscription ages for women in UK if WW3 starts as Putin's pal lists Europe targets

With global tensions showing no signs of easing up, experts have urged that Britain's army numbers aren't high enough if we were to go to war. Here we look at the rules for women if conscription was introduced

Politics

54 h. ago Should AI be banned from social media? Take our poll and have your say

As Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot faces an image abuse scandal, we ask Mirror readers whether the use of artificial intelligence, particularly those that can alter images, should be banned from social media

Events

54 h. ago Women between these ages at risk of conscription in the event of a WW3 draft

During WW2, women aged 20 to 30 faced mandatory military service - but how would conscription work today for women if we were faced with an active war situation

Events

57 h. ago Nearly one in three Outer London motorists driving less due to parking, congestion and bills, new poll shows

Three out of ten Londoners are getting behind the wheel less, according to new survey

Transport

59 h. ago Brits who dodge WW3 conscription could be hit with humiliating alternative

As global tensions rise and WW3 fears grow, history shows how British conscientious objectors faced public shaming through the white feather campaign, military tribunals and alternative civilian service

Events

60 h. ago Hundreds of thousands of Londoners are driving less due to parking costs, congestion and bills, new poll shows

Three out of ten Londoners are getting behind the wheel less, according to new survey

Economics

3 d. ago Vote in our Independent Money poll: What’s your biggest money concern for the year ahead?

Each week, we invite readers to share their views on the financial stories making headlines – and impacting your bank balance

Politics

3 d. ago Should the UK put boots on the ground in Ukraine? Vote in our poll

Keir Starmer has signed a declaration alongside Emmanuel Macron and Volodymyr Zelensky pledging to put boots on the ground if a peace deal is reached - do you think that's the right move?

Politics

3 d. ago POLL OF THE DAY: Should Britain send troops to Ukraine if Russia ceasefire is agreed?

Sir Keir Starmer has agreed - with France and Germany - to send a peacekeeping force of Army, RAF and Royal Navy personnel to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire with Russia.

Events

3 d. ago How many Americans donate to crowdfunding campaigns, according to a new AP

A new AP-NORC poll finds that about 2 in 10 U.S. adults donated money to a crowdfunding campaign over the last year, with medical expenses proving most common

Politics

3 d. ago Brits hit with shocking conscription warning for one group as 'it's not looking good'

Leading experts have warned the UK may be forced to reintroduce conscription as global tensions reach boiling point, with the stakes rising one demographic is on the radar for conscription

Events

3 d. ago Should Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have their automatic taxpayer

You've read the headlines and heard our experts' opinions - but what do YOU think?

Politics

4 d. ago POLL OF THE DAY: Was the US 'morally right' to capture Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro, as Kemi Badenoch claims?

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch cited her upbringing in military-ruled Nigeria as she backed the raid by the US to snatch Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro.

Politics

4 d. ago Trump’s popularity with young men is collapsing due to ‘unnecessary wars,’ new poll shows

The poll found that voters wanted Trump to avoid ‘unnecessary wars’ weeks before he abducted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

Politics

4 d. ago Vote in our Independent Women poll: Is Reform UK a good alternative to Labour?

Each week, Victoria Richards asks Independent Women readers to weigh in on the stories and debates shaping the headlines

Politics

4 d. ago Voices: ‘Brexit benefits exist for everybody but us’: Readers on UK’s struggle as new poll says things are worse than ever

Our community has been reflecting on a recent survey showing that Brexit has left Britain worse off than ever, from the economy and borders to its global influence

Politics

4 d. ago Are you a fan of the Secret Traitor twist? Take our poll and have your say

The Traitors fans are divided over the show's new twist in which there is a fourth additional Secret Traitor, whose identity is unknown even to the three main Traitors

Politics

4 d. ago Dismal reading for Labour as latest UK poll sees them drop behind Tories and Reform pull further ahead

At a UK election Labour would slump to just six seats in Wales, new polling projection shows

Politics