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Councils near ‘crisis point' as millions owed in rent

Hundreds of millions of pounds are owed in rental debts to councils and arrears are on the rise, new data shows, as campaigners warn the shortfall will lead to a “crisis point” for councils.

Truss: 'I'd have done better than Sunak in the election'

Liz Truss has claimed that the Tories would have performed better at July’s general election if she had clung on as prime minister.

Jenrick wants Star of David at all points of entry to UK

Robert Jenrick has said the Star of David should be displayed at every point of entry to the UK to show “we stand with Israel”.

Tory hopefuls swing right in bid to woo the party faithful

Leadership candidates abandon centre ground at conference

Case announces resignation after calls for him to be fired

Cabinet secretary says decision to quit is related to his health

Drunk, dissatisfied but full of depth: the man who tore down the highway to hell

Before he died aged 33 in 1980, Bon Scott left an indelible mark on AC/DC. On the 50th anniversary of his induction into the hard rock band, Mark Beaumont remembers a musician who became an icon of rock’n’roll anti-conformity

A fitness routine with real benefits eight hours later

Wellness expert Nicola Elliott looks at one thing we can all do that will make our nine-to-five feel happier and healthier

Australia beat the rain and England to win tight series

Ben Duckett’s century was overshadowed by England’s batting collapse in Bristol before the forecast rain arrived too late to spare them from an ODI series defeat to Australia.

Tension between City and Arsenal reaches a new level

Mikel Arteta tried to cool the rivalry after Pep Guardiola’s comments but more flashpoints in the title race look likely

Spurs outclass sorry United in Postecoglou's finest hour

Ten Hag’s tenure in tatters after another heavy home defeat

Russia says it shot down 125 Ukrainian drones in a night

More than 100 Ukrainian drones have been shot down over Russia, sparking a wildfire and setting an apartment block alight in one of the largest barrages seen over the country’s skies since the start of the war in February 2022.

Vance-Walz debate may be a turning point in US election

Poll shows 75 per cent of Americans plan to watch the event

Far-right Freedom Party on course for victory in Austria

The far-right Freedom Party had a lead over the governing conservatives in Austria’s national election yesterday and was well-placed for its first win in a parliamentary vote, a projection showed. But its chances of governing were unclear.

Israel 'wiped out' Hezbollah leadership in bombing raids

It is claimed that 20 members of militant group died in strike that killed leader Hassan Nasrallah, as Lebanon says a fifth of its population have been forced to flee

A look inside the safe house The Independent will build

With help from generous readers, our campaign will fund a refuge for women and children escaping domestic violence

Biographer reveals moment Charles learnt he was King

Robert Hardman gives insights into monarch’s first year

Family speak about sudden death of footballer Jamie, 13, to promote heart health

The family of a promising footballer who died suddenly aged just 13 have spoken of their “incredibly difficult” loss as part of a new campaign to raise awareness about cardiac arrests among young people.

Ministers will have 'blood on their hands' if review of indefinite jail terms rejected

Families urge government to hear plight of 3,000 prisoners

Jenrick challenged over his election support for Trump

Robert Jenrick squirmed as he was challenged over his past support for Donald Trump, saying it is natural” for a Conservative to lean towards Republican candidates.

Tories are to blame for their own defeat, says Houchen

Conservative mayor of Teesside says Sunak was proved right

Badenoch forced to confirm she supports maternity pay

MP faced backlash after calling statutory payment excessive’

Duffield's letter is a warning Starmer ignores at his peril

A bit like the little boy in the old fairytale The Emperor’s New Clothes, who points out that the ruler is naked, sometimes someone says what everyone else is thinking but is too scared to express.

Labour to tighten gift rules after Duffield's resignation

Party fights back against accusations of sleaze’ and avarice’

Atomic bomb guinea pigs fight for justice 70 years on

Joe Shute hears the story of men on whom the army tested the effects of a nuclear blast, and how this could be a scandal similar in scale to the Post Office and infected blood cases

'I put my head down, do the work - people can follow it'

A developing force for the Red Roses, Morwenna Talling has grown in stature since making her debut as a teenager - and looks set for a key role at WXV

Springboks crush Pumas to claim championship in style

Aphelele Fassi and Pieter-Steph du Toit scored two tries each as dominant South Africa cruised to the 2024 Rugby Championship title with a comprehensive 48-7 victory over Argentina at a festive Mbombela Stadium.

Gordon on the spot as City are left ruing absent friends

There are different ways of deducting points from Manchester City.

Never-say-die Gunners hit Foxes with a late one-two

If this title race is to be “a war”, as Gabriel put it, Arsenal have claimed victory in a battle that may end up much more decisive than anyone expected.

US takes extreme measures to prove election not rigged

Four years after Donald Trump and his loyalists repeated groundless claims of election fraud, counties across the United States are working to ensure 2024 won’t be a repeat of 2020 by taking extreme measures to demonstrate that US elections are not “rigged”.

Dozens killed as Hurricane Helene batters homes in US

Dozens of people have died after Hurricane Helene raced across a wide area of the southeastern US, with more than three million homes being left without power.