The Independent
Friday, 13 February 2026
Political Shake-ups, Migrant Slurs, and Olympic Outrage: The Independent, Friday 13 February 2026
Front Page Highlights
The Independent's front page on Friday, 13 February 2026, leads with Sir Jim Ratcliffe's "lukewarm apology" after his controversial claim that Britain was "colonised by immigrants," causing a racism row. This "own goal" has prompted calls for an FA investigation inside the paper. Prime Minister Keir Starmer also faces political turmoil as his cabinet secretary, Sir Chris Wormald, confirmed his departure from No 10, a move described as "forced out" inside the paper. A prominent central image of a skeleton bobsled helmet, its visor reflecting eyes, illustrates a story reporting Ukraine's President Zelensky's accusation that the Olympics are "playing into Russia's hands" after an athlete's disqualification over his helmet, a decision deemed "obscene" inside the paper. Additionally, an "utterly wicked" paedophile nursery worker has been jailed for 18 years.
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