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The mistakes Keir Starmer made over disability cuts – and how he can avoid future embarrassment

The weakened prime minister urgently needs to get out and talk to his MPs before any more embarrassing arguments blow up.

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Euro 2025: women’s football has exploded – here’s how it can grow even more

The tournament could provide another boost to engagement and participation.

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Why investing in climate-vulnerable countries makes good business sense

Investing in climate
adaptation is one of the smartest financial opportunities of our time

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Why white clothing is so widespread in sport – and a requirement at Wimbledon

At Wimbledon, any colour must be limited to a 10mm strip.

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Mental health in England really is getting worse – our survey found one in five adults are struggling

The survey also found that a quarter of young people aged 16 to 24 had an axiety disorder or depression

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Public wants much greater Lords reform than government’s modest plan – new survey

Asked whether the prime minister should have unlimited appointment powers, 79% wanted change.

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Celebrate 80 years of Tove Jansson’s Moomins with a free ebook from The Conversation

In this time of profound global refugee crisis, the Moomins feel like appropriate – if unexpected – heroes for the modern age.

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Welfare reform bill: what changes did the government make to get it over the line?

The bill passed without its major changes to personal independence payments.

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Could electric brain stimulation lead to better maths skills?

A new study shows painless brain stimulation technique may improve people’s ability to learn maths skills.

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