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Three years of Starmer: is there a clear vision for power?

Keir Starmer has pledged to be “ruthless” in his pursuit of Downing Street, but according to recent polling, still has much to do to convince the public that he has a plan for government.

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Deep-sea mining: can it help solve our climate problems?

A growing controversy is swirling around deep-sea mining, which aims to extract valuable minerals from the ocean floor.

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Are energy bills going down this year?

Household energy bills are set to fall this winter – but many people may not feel the benefit.

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Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi review: sky-high serenity in Japan’s capital

Opening a hotel during a global pandemic might not sound like a wise business move. But the introduction of Tokyo’s second Four Seasons hotel in September 2020 “reestablished” the brand “as a major force to be reckoning with when choosing among the finest places to stay around town”, said Condé Nast…

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How long will it take to renew a passport?

Passport Office workers have begun a five-week strike, with union bosses warning that people trying to renew their travel documents ahead of the summer holidays should expect “huge delays”.

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Peter Murrell, Nicola Sturgeon’s husband, arrested over SNP funding probe

Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell has been arrested in connection with an investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National Party, police have confirmed.

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US debates letting teenagers on to assembly lines

“Are we actually arguing about whether 14-year-olds should work in meatpacking plants?” asked Terri Gerstein in The New York Times. Amazingly, it seems we are.

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Papal succession: the cardinals in the running to be the next pope

The struggle for control of the Catholic Church is intensifying behind the scenes, as potential successors to Pope Francis begin manoeuvring into position amid talk he could soon step down.

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CPTPP: is trade deal first sign of Brexit’s sunlit uplands?

The Government struck a deal to join an 11-member Asia-Pacific trade bloc last week, a step hailed by No. 10 as an example of Britain seizing its “post-Brexit freedoms”.

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Semana Santa: Holy Week processions in Spain

Celebrated through religious processions and festivities leading up to Easter Sunday, Semana Santa, the holiest week in the Spanish calendar, has begun.

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Blue Lights review: the BBC’s cracking new cop drama set in Belfast

I wouldn’t blame anyone who felt they had seen more than enough cop dramas on British TV, said Anita Singh in The Daily Telegraph – but the BBC’s latest six-part thriller is a cracker. Written by Declan Lawn and Adam Patterson, who brought us The Salisbury Poisonings, Blue Lights doesn’t…

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Agreement review: ‘compelling political thriller’ with a first-rate cast

A drama about the negotiations that led to the Good Friday Agreement – 25 years ago this month – might sound a dry affair. But Owen McCafferty’s “searing” new play is anything but that, said Jane Coyle in The Irish Times. Agreement is a “compelling political thriller with echoes of…

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Sex toy ad joking about Prince Harry is banned

An advert from a sex toy retailer referencing Prince Harry’s book Spare has been banned for appearing where it could be seen by children. The promotion for Lovehoney, which was displayed at Clapham Junction train station in February, featured an image of a ball gag with the words “silence is…

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Nato vs. Russia: who would win in a conflict?

Since Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Nato has scrambled to present a united front against Russia.

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When will you get the state pension?

Uncertainty around life expectancy and public finances has led to a delay in plans to raise the age when older people can access their state pension.

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What does a faint line mean on a Covid test?

Routine asymptomatic testing across health and social care settings has come to an end this month and the official Covid survey has been axed.

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Why Twitter changed its logo to the dogecoin dog

Twitter’s iconic blue bird logo has been replaced with Doge – the dog used as an internet meme and as the symbol of a popular cryptocurrency – in what appears to be “a late April fool’s day gag” from owner Elon Musk.

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Disaster trolls and conspiracy theories: is legislation the answer?

Survivors of the Manchester Arena bombing are taking a so-called “disaster troll” to court after he claimed the attack was faked.

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What’s happening at McDonald’s?

McDonald’s is temporarily closing its US offices in order to prepare for mass lay-offs in the latest round of corporate job cuts.

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Angsana Velavaru, Maldives review: a new level of relaxation at ‘turtle island’

Just a tad bit more than a hop, skip and a jump, the journey to the private island of Angsana Velavaru in the Maldives’ South Nilandhe Atoll is an adventure in itself, culminating in a spectacular seaplane ride over the exquisite atolls.

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Thomas Cashman: how Olivia Pratt-Korbel’s killer ended up behind bars

Drug dealer Thomas Cashman has been jailed for a minimum of 42 years for the murder of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel in her home in Merseyside.

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What’s caused the big stink over Britain’s sewage?

Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey has set out new plans to improve England’s water quality and clean up its rivers and coastal areas.

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KSI: ‘renaissance man of digital age’ in racism storm

YouTube star KSI has apologised for using a racial slur during a recent video, saying there was “no excuse”.

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Local elections 2023: the seats in contention and who might win

Just one day before polls open in England for the 2023 local elections, Labour is continuing to enjoy healthy double-digit leads, pointing to a potentially bruising result for Rishi Sunak in his first big test since becoming prime minister and Conservative leader in October.

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Dhawa Ihuru review: an island sanctuary in the Maldives

The Maldivian adventure begins when you step off your flight. Whisked quickly to a stand – all the hotels operate the same policy – a Banyan Tree team member will relieve you of all your heavy bits and bobs and escort you to a waiting speedboat or seaplane, depending on…

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