9 h. ago Voices: ‘Expectations are too high’: Independent readers on why they’ve giving up on dating

Our community says modern dating has been warped by phones, apps and skyrocketing expectations – leaving people siloed, lonely and mistrustful, and making genuine connection feel harder than ever

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8 d. ago Voices: ‘The cult of the poppy’: Why many Independent readers skip the Remembrance Day symbol

Our community overwhelmingly believes that true remembrance is personal, with many choosing to forgo the poppy and honour the fallen in their own meaningful ways

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8 d. ago ‘So many young people feel they can’t ask for help’: Dame Esther Rantzen on why she’s supporting The Independent’s SafeCall campaign

The broadcaster and Childline founder says SafeCall will offer a lifeline to children who feel unseen and unheard, as she urges readers to back The Independent’s campaign with Missing People

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9 d. ago Sir Stephen Fry backs The Independent’s SafeCall campaign to help missing children find safety and support

The actor and broadcaster, a long-time advocate for mental health, says the cause is deeply personal after he once went missing himself. He is urging readers to support The Independent’s campaign with the charity Missing People to protect children in crisis

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2 w. ago City bosses warn on pay as UK minimum wage closes in on graduate salaries

Chief executives voice fears about impact on recruitment ahead of expected rise in Budget

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2 w. ago As Barack Obama stumps for other Democrats, the party gets to see what it lost

The wit and wisdom of the superstar ex-US president make him the best candidate – too bad he can’t run“It’s not as if we didn’t see some of this coming,” said Barack Obama, a note of bleak humour in his voice. “I will admit it’s worse than even I expected, but I did warn y’all!”The crowd at a sports arena in Norfolk, Virginia, half-laughed and half-groaned. “I did,” Obama added. “You can run the tape.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago UK book lovers' heaven with fairytale castle and unexpected attraction

Sitting on the border of England and Wales, this quaint town has open bookshelves in the streets and independent bookshops lining the roads, drawing in readers from across the UK

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3 w. ago Readers' Letters: Anyone calling for IndyRef2 should look at Brexit disaster

Reader foresees buyer’s remorse if Scotland ever goes independent

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