12 h. ago Vote in our Independent Money poll: Would you rather save or invest a lump sum of cash?

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

Economics

38 h. ago Hong Kong rejects bill that would have given limited rights to same

Only 14 of 86 lawmakers supported the bill, which would have granted limited rights to same-sex couples who married or entered civil unions overseas

Politics

3 d. ago France plunged into chaos as prime minister loses confidence vote

François Bayrou to resign after just nine months in office

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6 d. ago Sharp rise in UK pension lump sum withdrawals over tax concerns

Signs that savers are preparing for possible changes to rules on retirement funds in November Budget

Economics

7 d. ago Fresh vote on independence ‘has never been more important’, says Swinney

The First Minister spoke as a new Scottish Government paper called on Westminster to ‘respect the people of Scotland’s right to decide their future’.

Politics

9 d. ago Vote in our Independent Money poll: When are you due to renew your mortgage deal?

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1 week ago Voices: Mon dieu, France – this is no time for un political meltdown!

Next month’s surprise confidence vote could bring down an already crisis-hit minority government, test the country’s governability and end with a drastic power shift – it might also be bad news for Keir Starmer and his coalition of the willing, says Mary Dejevsky

Politics

2 w. ago DWP told to offer 'lump sum' to state pensioners through rule change

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is facing pressure from a petition, which is gaining support on the Parliamentary website

Politics

2 w. ago Taiwan holds key votes on expulsion of opposition MPs and future of nuclear power

Voters in Taiwan are deciding whether to dismiss seven opposition members from the legislature, a move that would restore the DPP’s majority

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3 w. ago Vote in our Independent Money poll: How often have you used a Buy Now, Pay Later service?

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3 w. ago Pete Hegseth does believe in a woman’s right to vote, Pentagon says after video controversy

Defense secretary raises eyebrows by posting clip of evangelical pastor advocating for repeal of 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which granted suffrage in 1920

Politics

4 w. ago Officials plead not guilty in ‘vote harvesting’ election probe

The investigation is being criticized as politically driven

Politics