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Kendall to overhaul benefits and reject 'blame culture'

Big reforms will be needed to get more people back to work, the new work and pensions secretary said (PA)

Badenoch says Equality Act has 'fed a lot of discontent'

Tory leadership candidate also ruled out merger with Reform

Misogyny to be treated as extremism under new plans

Strategy to combat the radicalisation of young men online

Government 'failed by not branding riots as terrorism'

Party must tackle Islamophobia, warns Labour NEC member

Mordaunt: Labour 'burying its head in sand' on defence

British Challenger 2 tanks have gone into Russia being driven by Ukrainian troops (UK MOD Crown)

Censorship is on the rise and it's up to us to fight it -

In 2024, when books with queer characters and authors are boxed up and pushed into a dark corner, are we really so far from Section 28?

Librarians report increase in bans on LGBT+ books after parents' complaints

LGBT+ books are being banned from UK schools after complaints from parents, librarians have revealed.

HIGH ACHIEVER

There are fewer than 20 women among hundreds of hot air balloon pilots in Cappadocia, Turkey. Tamara Davison speaks to one, the inspiring Meltem Ozdem, while cruising the sky

Railroad to nowhere

Days after a pay deal was said to have been reached, Aslef announced more weekend strikes. Simon Calder wonders if UK train travel will ever be a reliable and affordable option

Hurzeler breaks record as Brighton make flying start

A wonderful start for the wunderkind. A first Premier League win for the first manager who is younger than the division itself was so comprehensive that Brighton fans could chorus about being top of the table. By the time Fabian Hurzeler was born, Goodison Park had already been staging Premier League football for several months. The precocious 31-year-old kicked off his valedictory season by steering Albion to a debut victory that served as an advertisement for their boldness in hiring him.

Saka soothes nervy Arsenal after Havertz scores again

Arsenal began their Premier League campaign with a 2-0 win over Wolves at the Emirates as goals in either half from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka got Mikel Arteta's side off to the ideal start in their quest to end a 21-year wait for the title.

Calm Slot starts Liverpool reign with patient victory

Arne Slot is in town and so is Kieran McKenna. Arguably the two head coaches most spoken about this summer - once Erik ten Hag's future became clear, at least - went head to head on the opening day and both gave their supporters evidence that there's plenty of reason for optimism in 2024-25.

Monkeys at 'hellhole' Thai zoo risk infecting visitors with TB, campaigners claim

Tourists visiting a Thai zoo who have fed and cuddled monkeys there are being warned they could be at risk of catching tuberculosis from them after the animals were filmed suffering from unusual, repeated coughing.

Israeli airstrike kills 18 from same family in central Gaza

An Israeli airstrike has killed at least 18 people from the same family in Gaza, including a number of young children, ahead of talks in pursuit of a ceasefire deal.

Kyiv destroys key bridge as troops fortify hold on Kursk

Ukraine's invading forces in the Russian region of Kursk have destroyed a key bridge and supply route for Moscow, as reporters described a \"trail of destruction\" left in the wake of Kyiv's incursion.

Mpox patient is missing as Pakistan ups airport vetting

The country's health ministry has yet to confirm whether the man is infected with a new deadlier variant known as clade 1b

Evidence in first Letby trial was incorrect, admits CPS

Evidence presented during the Lucy Letby trial showing which staff came in and out of the baby unit was incorrect, the Crown Prosecution Service has admitted. Letby is serving 15 whole-life sentences for seven murders and seven attempted murders of babies in her care at the Countess of Chester Hospital between 2015 and 2016.

False Muslim identity of Southport suspect seen 420,000 times, data shows

Posts sharing the false identity of the Southport stabbing suspect were viewed at least 420,000 times on social media, The Independent can reveal.

Funeral held for girl killed in Southport knife attack

The funeral of Bebe King, one of the young victims killed in the Southport stabbings, took place yesterday.

Crowdfund for jailed rioter raises £3,000 in 24 hours

A fundraiser has been launched to help the family of a father who was jailed for taking part in violent disorder outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in Bristol.

Fire rips through roof of London's Somerset House

More than 100 firefighters tackled a large blaze that ripped through the roof of central London's historic Somerset House, which houses a large collection of priceless artwork.

Drug supply crisis affects half a million patients with ADHD and mental illness

More than half a million patients face shortages of vital medications as Britain is hit by a crisis in the supply of drugs, The Independent has been told.

Euros and summer offers push July retail sales higher

British retailers saw sales tick slightly higher last month after a boost from the Euro 2024 football tournament and summer discounting, according to official figures.

Pep pupil Maresca must put his own stamp on Chelsea

Pep Guardiola’s closest challenger last season was his former assistant, Mikel Arteta. The Bundesliga was won by a team managed by one of his former players, Xabi Alonso, just as the previous season’s LaLiga had been, in Xavi. The Carabao Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup in 2024 were claimed by Erik ten Hag, who was nicknamed “mini Pep” when he was in charge of Bayern Munich’s second team while the Catalan looked after the senior squad.

Man City case casts a long shadow over the new season

There are only a handful of people who know exactly what is happening in the Manchester City case, and one of them had to promote the new Premier League season this week.

Zirkzee scores on debut as United pinch opening win

It is, apparently, not how you start but how you finish. Joshua Zirkzee started his Manchester United career with a telling finish that bodes well for the rest of it.

Thailand makes Shinawatra its youngest prime minister

Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been appointed as Thailand’s youngest ever prime minister in a remarkable moment for the political dynasty founded by her billionaire father who was ousted by a military coup in 2006.

Flustered Trump still has no answer to Harris campaign

Donald Trump summoned reporters to one of his properties for the second time in as many weeks to deliver a campaign message but they would be hard-pressed to find something new or interesting to write about.

Ukraine's incursion exposes 'disarray' in Putin command

Adviser to Zelensky says assault into the Kursk region shows the Russian president has 'very little control' over the border

'The time for a deal is now'

Lammy pushes for a ceasefire in Gaza, as visit to Israel comes just hours after attack on a village in the occupied West Bank