In a major immigration overhaul, Australia cuts its skilled worker visa quota and raises the bar for applicants. Discover how new points tests, higher salary thresholds, and stricter English requirements will impact British nationals seeking a life down u
A landmark legal ruling establishes that combating climate change is a binding legal obligation for governments, not a voluntary act. This pivotal decision could reshape environmental policy and enforcement across the UK and beyond.
Australia's bid to host the crucial 2026 UN climate summit faces collapse as Turkey declines to withdraw its competing proposal, creating a major diplomatic standoff that threatens global climate negotiations.
Discover how data-driven environmental scientist Hannah Ritchie challenges doom-laden narratives with actionable, evidence-based solutions for a sustainable future in her groundbreaking new book.
Exclusive report reveals how climate-fuelled extreme weather is triggering widespread psychological trauma, from insomnia to existential dread, across UK communities.
In a major environmental policy reversal, the new Labour government announces the UK's return to the UN Green Climate Fund, signalling a renewed commitment to international climate cooperation and global leadership.
Exclusive insight into the global battle being waged against climate catastrophe. Discover the strategies offering a lifeline for our planet's future amidst unprecedented ecological crises.
Shadow Indigenous Australians Minister Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has launched a scathing attack on her own Liberal Party, accusing it of abandoning Australian workers and tradies in favour of a migration deal with India. The controversial MP warns the agre
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez delivers a powerful, data-driven argument for immigration as a demographic and economic necessity for Europe, challenging the continent's rising populist rhetoric.
Exclusive: The Australian Labor government has dramatically cut migration from India by 50%, sparking debate on skilled worker shortages and international relations. Discover the full impact of the new visa restrictions.
Discover The Independent's definitive ranking of the 100 most powerful and impactful leaders in Britain's climate sector, from policymakers to green innovators shaping our sustainable future.
Exclusive look at the EU's migrant processing centre on Leros, a blueprint for Donald Trump's proposed 'deportation island' for undocumented immigrants. Discover the harsh realities and political implications.
Exclusive analysis reveals how pandemic-era migration slumps created a statistical illusion. Why current 'record highs' actually represent a recovery to pre-COVID norms rather than unprecedented influx.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivers a powerful address, arguing that soaring defence budgets are a wasted effort without parallel investment in climate resilience for developing nations. He warns of a world plunging into deeper instability with
Groundbreaking research exposes a critical misjudgment by UK politicians who significantly underestimate public appetite for bold climate action, creating a damaging 'perception gap' hindering effective policy.
In a major policy shift, the Australian government announces a permanent cap on migration levels, cutting the annual intake by thousands to tackle the housing crisis and overwhelmed public services.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announces a sweeping €3 billion investment in green infrastructure and a ban on short-haul flights, positioning Spain as a European leader in the fight against climate change.
Official Australian government statistics reveal net migration is significantly lower than protest groups claim, falling sharply from post-pandemic peaks. Experts analyse the data behind the heated political debate.
The Trump administration has directed federal agencies to dismantle and archive US government climate change websites, erasing vital public data on global warming, emissions, and clean energy in a sweeping online purge.
Sameer Dhanda faces removal to India despite arriving in Australia as a teenager, exposing critical flaws in the nation's migration system and sparking a major debate on immigration fairness.
An exclusive interview with a top climate diplomat reveals we are in the final countdown to avert catastrophe. This is the stark reality of our last chance for the planet.
Protesters descended on London demanding an immediate halt to mass migration. Organisers claim the system is 'broken beyond repair' as tensions escalate over the small boats crisis and housing shortages.
A furious political row has erupted in Australia as the Albanese government faces allegations of deliberately censoring and manipulating official migration data to hide the true scale of arrivals, sparking accusations of a transparency crisis.
Exclusive analysis of the latest Home Office figures shows a significant 10% drop in net migration to the UK, driven by soaring asylum application costs and policy changes. Discover the key numbers and what they mean for Britain's future.
The Independent is calling for nominations to identify the UK's most influential climate leaders in its prestigious Climate 100 list for 2025. Discover how to put forward environmental pioneers making a tangible difference.
In a groundbreaking UK legal challenge, a group of children and young adults from West Dunbartonshire are suing their local council in the High Court, demanding it scraps its current local development plan for failing to adequately address the climate cri
In a surprising twist for climate science, the rapid melt of Arctic sea ice has shown a significant and unexpected slowdown over the past decade, challenging existing models and forcing a major rethink of our understanding of the polar region's future.
A sudden surge in migrant arrivals to Spain's Balearic Islands has raised concerns that the archipelago could become a new entry point for irregular migration into Europe.
Simon Stiell, the UN's climate chief, has faced backlash after suggesting the UK is not doing enough to combat climate change—despite the nation leading global green initiatives. Critics call his remarks 'detached from reality'.
Keir Starmer and Friedrich Merz are poised to finalise a landmark UK-Germany agreement on migration, marking a significant shift in European policy.