Great British Railways unveils first train in major public ownership move

May 21, 2026 · The Independent

Harry Styles tour to ‘review’ staging after fan complaints
Former One Direction star is coming to London for a 12-show run at Wembley Stadium in June
Photos show India sweltering under a severe heat wave
A heat wave has gripped large parts of India, emptying roads and markets in the afternoons. Forecasters warned that high
Number of asylum seekers being housed in UK hotels drops 35% year-on-year
The figures for the 12 months to December are down 48% compared to the previous year (331,000)
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As Labour’s leadership hopefuls reopen the Brexit debate, many Independent readers argued the party can no longer ignore