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Speaking after she won the 2022 Mercury Music Prize, Simbiatu Abisola Abiola Ajikawo, aka Little Simz, was clearly honoured to be given the award. It wasn’t about the money (£25,000), or at least it wasn’t just about the money. It was about the fact that the prize was a recognition…

The UK is set for more high temperatures for the time of year with the mercury hitting 21C over the coming days but it will be accompanied by heavy rain in many areas and strong winds

Self Esteem, whose real name is Rebecca Lucy Taylor, told The Mirror that she felt compelled to wear the piece of clothing jewellery for 'all the women of the UK' at the 2022 Mercury Prize Awards

Rapper beat the likes of Harry Styles and Sam Fender to the music prize

The 2022 Mercury Prize shortlist was dominated by eclectic, brilliant works. With one exception, writes Roisin O’Connor

Rapper beat 11 other acts including Harry Styles and Sam Fender for the prestigious award

The Islington-born rapper was chosen as the over-all winner from 12 finalists selected by a panel of expert judges

The Mercury Prize ceremony has taken place tonight after the was event was postponed out of respect for the Queen following her death last month

An outlier in UK rap, the north London musician and actor’s patient “10 years in the game”, as she puts it on her winning album, have paid off

Rapper and actor, 28, wins for her fourth album after critical acclaim and a decade as a performer

The hottest musical stars are out in force at the event that was postponed because of the Queen’s death, plus Greta Thunberg is interviewed. Here’s what to watch this evening