independent

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It is mostly international students who are affected, the exam board says, but the papers are also sat by some students in independent schools across the UK.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

"The board has been surprised and disappointed to learn of governance oversight and conduct issues it deems unacceptable and has taken decisive action," Amanda Blanc, a senior independent director at BP, said in a statement.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

The three utilities recently opposed a bill to require that wildfire safety spending by Southern California Edison, PG&E and San Diego Gas & Electric be audited by an independent accounting firm.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Ian Tyler, currently chair of building materials firm Grafton Group and senior independent director at mining giant Anglo American, will take over as interim chair while the firm searches for a permanent successor.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Even then, however, Madison’s habitual shyness and his willingness to remain within Jefferson's shadow probably concealed the extent of his independent influence on the partnership.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis