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THE INDEPENDENT APP.
Our world faces a crisis of truth and trust, from AI deepfakes to misinformation and hidden agendas. Become an Independent Member and stand with us in the fight against distortion, division and dogma.
You’ll join a growing community who value trusted journalism, diverse perspectives and the freedom to make up their own minds. Understand the stories behind the headlines, enjoy exclusive analysis, put your questions to our journalists, and so much more.
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Listen to Independent podcasts in the app or on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Watch interviews, explainers and behind‑the‑scenes reporting.
All Access members unlock bonus episodes and extended interviews.
PUZZLES TO UNWIND
Challenge yourself with daily puzzles designed to keep your mind sharp.
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MEMBER EVENTS & EXPERIENCES
Go behind the headlines with live discussions, Q&As and special events featuring Independent journalists and expert guests.
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THE DAILY DIGITAL NEWSPAPER
Wake up to your digital edition every morning. Browse the day’s stories in a familiar newspaper layout - available exclusively with All Access membership.
Choose Standard Access or All Access membership in‑app and get behind the headlines with unique analysis, exclusive access to our trusted journalists, and so much more.
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Ratings and reviews

A very good news paper but very light in reading. An average of 20 pages of reading in the newspaper each day. Whilst in addition to which news updates and discussion articles appearing throughout the day, these can then sit within their relevant section of the app unchanged for days. Negative comments aside, the general quality of the journalism is very good; but unfortunately there is not enough of it.

Much better than it was but still limited to being a newspaper rather than a more interactive and dynamic news site. This is regards the app, obviously the journalism is 5star.

Took out a new trial subscription on my Android phone, but still get constant pop-up messages asking me to take out a subscription. Also, if I login on my iPad using the same account, the subscription is not recognised at all. Raised a support call but they don't seem to know what the problem is.

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Join a growing community of independent thinkers and get behind the headlines with unique analysis, exclusive access to our trusted journalists, and so much more. Choose Standard Access for fewer ads and core features, or go All Access for ad‑free reading, bonus content, priority events and the Daily Digital Newspaper.