54 m. ago Drivers may be banned for using phone, even if engine is turned off

Motorists could be hit with a driving ban

Events

3 d. ago Brits blighted by Voice Note Fatigue as ‘quick’ messages from friends turn into podcasts

People saw voice notes as an easy way to communicate without having to type on mobile phones but now a growing number want to see them banned after becoming tired of them

Politics

4 d. ago Voices: Independent readers praise Brexit reset deal – ‘Starmer is showing that Britain can act like a grown

Our community welcomed the move as a long-overdue step to cut red tape and begin repairing the damage caused by earlier Brexit agreements

Economics

4 d. ago REVEALED: Deal Or No Deal's infamous banker FINALLY unmasked 20 years on from first ever episode

In the original show, which aired in 2005, the Banker was only present in phone calls to the host, Noel Edmonds.

Economics

7 d. ago The terrifying new generation of phone muggers who use a little

It was 1am and in a flash three young thieves had stolen almost a quarter of a million pounds from Alex White. 'I didn't realise what they had done until the next day,' says Alex, 36.

Events

7 d. ago A lot of schools ban mobile phones. But these schools are going much further

A group of headteachers is reaching out directly to parents

Politics

8 d. ago Voices: Starmer’s Brexit reset deal divides Independent readers – ‘both extremes will be unhappy’

Our community is torn on Keir Starmer’s Brexit reset deal, which faces last-minute disputes over fishing, and student fees

Economics

9 d. ago Readers' Letters: SNP must be worried as experienced MSPs abandon Holyrood

Reader is unsurprised to see John Swinney put spotlight on Scottish independence once again

Politics

1 week ago 'This 30% off power bank has a genius feature that makes it my everyday pick'

The Anker Nano Power Bank is a compact charging pack for my power-hungry phone, with foldaway USB-C built in, and it's now £8 off full price

Politics

1 week ago Voices: ‘This will be disastrous’: Independent readers fear social care collapse after visa ban

Our community is sharply divided over Yvette Cooper’s care worker visa crackdown. While some labelled it “madness”, others argued it is time to reduce reliance on overseas labour and invest in training and better pay for UK workers

Events

2 w. ago London headteacher brags his school exam results have jumped a grade since he introduced a no

A London headteacher Excelsior Academy in Hackney, east London , saw their average A-level grades jump from a C to a B in the last year to the delight of headmaster, Omar Deria, 45.

Politics

2 w. ago Two men burst into home at 3am and knocked out woman's tooth before robbing both occupants

Gareth Jasons demanded one of his victims give him his phone, wallet and bank card and then forced him to go to the Co-Op cashpoint where he made him withdraw £200 and £250 later that day, not even letting him have time to put his shoes on

Events

2 w. ago Greater Manchester school issues major new ban as pupils told to surrender their mobile phones at the start of the day

The school said it aims to 'create an environment free from distractions', with kids to be forced to go without their devices for six hours until the end of the day

Politics

2 w. ago Martin Lewis reveals mobile phone banking trick to beat scammers

Customers can be put in touch with their bank by dialling 159

Politics

2 w. ago Martin Lewis reveals 'sensible' phone move all bank customers should be aware of

Money-saving guru Martin Lewis has urged all Brits with a phone to follow one precaution when speaking to their bank - and it might just save you from cash-swindling criminals

Economics

2 w. ago The blanket ban on mobile phones introduced by two Scottish city schools

Edinburgh City Council hopes the move to ban mobile phones during class time will increase the focus on learning.

Politics

2 w. ago ‘Social care will collapse’: Independent readers react to family visa crackdown

Readers weigh in on the impact of new care worker visa rules – from fears of a collapsing sector and rising costs to calls for better wages and homegrown training to fill the gap

Politics

3 w. ago Voices: John Rentoul answers your questions on Reform’s rise – and how Labour and the Tories can respond to Farage

In a live Q&A, The Independent’s chief political commentator John Rentoul fielded readers’ questions on the rise of Reform, Farage’s prospects, and how Labour and the Tories can respond to the new political threat

Politics

3 w. ago London sixth form among most improved in country after mobile phone ban sees A

Headteacher Omar Deria said the change in his students had been ‘miraculous’ and they had become ‘nicer’ people

Politics

3 w. ago Artists are telling off Gen Zs for being bad crowds — are phoneless gigs the answer?

With artists lamenting the mass of phones that point at them during their gigs (and some even banning them) we explore why Gen Zs make for such bad crowds

Politics