The Independent says Parts of Scotland and northern England have been hit by heavy snow, as a new “wintry” weather front saw temperatures plummet as low as -6C overnight.
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The Independent is a British online newspaper. It was established in 1986 as a national morning printed paper. Nicknamed the Indy, it began as a broadsheet and changed to tabloid format in 2003. The last printed edition was in 2016.
It tends to take a pro-market stance on economic issues and is politically aligned with liberalism.
The Independent says the UK economy grew at a faster pace than first thought in the final three months of 2021 despite the spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus, according to official figures.
The Independent says an eighth Russian colonel has reportedly been killed in Ukraine as Vladimir Putin’s troops continue to be hit by major setbacks more than a month into the war.
The Independent says It has been revealed that Will Smith was asked to leave the Oscars after breaking the Academy’s code of conduct, but refused.
The front page of the Independent leads with Russia’s pledge to reduce attacks around the Ukrainian capital Kyiv.
The Independent says police were seen visiting Will Smith’s home in Los Angeles two days after he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars 2022 ceremony.
The Independent says Germany said it has activated the first “early warning” stage of a gas supply emergency, after Russia’s repeated demands that it be paid for energy supplies in rubles.
The Independent says An urgent search has been launched for a missing 11-year-old schoolgirl in south London.
The Independent says a Tory MP asked a teenager if he was “a true Scotsman” and lifted his kilt, before sexually assaulting the youth’s 15-year-old brother in a bunkbed, a court has heard.
The Independent says a last match before the countdown to Qatar really begins, and a first ever win for England over Cote d’Ivoire.
Roman Abramovich and Ukrainian peace negotiators suffered symptoms of suspected poisoning after meeting in Kyiv earlier this morning, reports The Independent.
The Independent says Boris Johnson should resign as prime minister if he is fined over lockdown-breaching parties at 10 Downing Street, Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner has said.
The Independent says claims that Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich suffered suspected poisoning during attempts to aid peace talks in Ukraine are “very concerning”.
The Independent says a woman has denied stalking David Beckham by turning up at his homes and visiting his 10-year-old daughter’s school.
The Independent says Wayne Rooney has revealed his main motivation behind going into management was to one day take charge of Manchester United.
The Independent says the Taliban have told airlines in Afghanistan that women cannot board domestic or international flights without a male chaperone.
The Independent – Poor pupils left behind by new school plans
The Independent says Jimmy Kimmel has congratulated the Oscars’ “very funny” co-hosts Amy Schumer, Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes amid the “unpleasantness” of Will Smith hitting Chris Rock.
The Independent says Labour MP for Brent Central Dawn Butler has revealed her cancer diagnosis following a routine mammogram.
The Independent says the Duke of Cambridge reportedly plans to use only half the staff his father the Prince of Wales has, and wants to end the longstanding royal tradition of “never complain, never explain”.
The Independent says El Salvador’s congress granted President Nayib Bukele’s request to declare a state of emergency early Sunday during a wave of gang-related killings over the weekend.
The Independent says a pair of Arab gunmen killed two people and wounded several others in a shooting spree in the central Israeli city of Hadera.
The Independent says Ukraine fears around 300 people were killed in the Mariupol theatre bombing earlier this month.
The Independent says the government has announced that it will permanently allow children from families with no recourse to public funds (NRPF) to access free school meals.
The Independent says Italy missed out on the World Cup finals again after losing 1-0 at home to North Macedonia in their playoff semi-final on Thursday.
