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James Cleverly was out of his depth, but stopping sexual violence matters

Seeking to address rape in the midst of conflict is not where the protection of women and girls starts

To go or not to go? The Christmas bash conundrum

Let your hair down: for many staff it’s two years since the last Christmas party

Chinese Covid protests are widening the cracks in the authoritarian edifice

Itis a persistent bug in the ideological device of autocracies that they are brittle and controlling

When the children break up for the holidays how will they cope?

One nursery provides a foodbank for those in need and our Christmas appeal will help ensure it gets extra resources.

Please don't forget the tragedy of Ukraine this Christmas, says first lady

UKRAINE'S first lady Olena Zelenska today urged the British public not to \"forget about our tragedy\" this Christmas as Vladimir Putin's war continues to inflict death, destruction and suffering on her country.

Musk will have to obey online safety laws, minister warns

A CABINET minister today warned Elon Musk that Twitter will have to adhere to the Government's new online safety laws amid fears he could turn it into a platform for hate.

‘T will play for England; Mount told his teachers

Old boy: Mason Mount visited his former school, Purbrook Park, last November

Pitch invader has history of protests

High tackle: protester Mario Ferri is bundled to the ground by security at last night’s World Cup match between Portugal and Uruguay

Lions hit the beach ahead of 'Battle of Britain' match

England stars stroll on the sands as they gear up for crunch clash with Wales

Harewood and Quinto are superlative as TV's original vicious and charismatic contrarians

David Harewood and Zachary Quinto, far left, as William F Buckley Jrand Gore Vidal respectively. Left, Quinto and Sam Otto

Lawrence raises the curtain on gong season

INDEPENDENT film celebration the Gotham Awards kicked off the prizes season last night in New York.

UK BLASTS CHINA ON PROTEST BEATING

BRITAIN SUMMONS AMBASSADOR OVER BBC MAN AFTER PM WARNS GOLDEN AGE IS OVER’

Pressure is all on Southgate to deliver...and with style

Fans quick to voice their frustration in Qatar

Cleaning up on adding tablets to take away the need for plastic

Eco solution: I knew I’d found something that was passionate about and had to tackle,” says Tim Keaveney

Revolution hires turnaround veteran as boss after probe

ONLINE cosmetics retailer Revolution Beauty has appointed turnaround specialist Bob Holt as its new chief executive as a probe into its accounts continues.

Egg on energy guru's face as oil price tumbles

BACK in March supposed energy market guru Pierre Andurand had a stark warning on oil prices - they could double to $250 a barrel as the chaos from the Ukraine war spiralled.

London float for cannabis firm

Deal worth 40m: Hellenic Dynamics runs what will be one of Europe’s biggest medical cannabis plantations

West End feels the love as footfall soars from shoppers eyeing Black Friday deals

Star attractions: Pussycat Doll Ashley Robertsand model Aicha McKenzie attend the Choose Love pop-up shop Black Friday celebrity volunteering day

Discover Italy's No.1 brandy

Vecchia Romagna’s range of premium brandy, housed in the brand's signature triangular bottles, makes a classic gift for dark spirit fans

Haute hideaway

Luxurious, design-led and decked out in sumptuous Japanese flourishes, The Prince Akatoki is just the spot to escape the chaos this Christmas.

Meet the hot star of the nu-jazz world

Singer and guitarist Oscar Jerome, 30, talks to Jane Cornwell about his sharp lyrics and rock-star style

How dogs NA are the key to my dating success

Lucy Cavendish was struggling to meet new men in the countryside so she got on a train to London with her dogs)

Joy! I'm starring in a panto, where my love for all that glitters started

As I gingerly begin to tread the boards again, I can’t help but think varied London theatre is about to be lost

Bad tidings to those who celebrate Christmas too early

Take it down: A Christmas tree being decorated in St George's Hall in Windsor

Tory quitters are a stark verdict on the last 12 years - and Rishi Sunak

Through five prime ministers in six years and Cabinets of the lowest calibre, it feels like the Party ts giving up

Shanghai clashes as lockdown protests grow

Police use pepper spray to break up unrest with BBC reporter assaulted’

Hancock pretty much done’ asa politician after I'm A Celebrity...

MATT HANCOCK’S political career is “pretty much done” after his stint on I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!, a Cabinet minister said today.

No one should hide who they are: sports minister to wear OneLove armband to game

SPORTS minister Stuart Andrew will risk upsetting World Cup hosts Qatar by wearing a OneLove armband when he attends tomorrow’s match between England and Wales.

Slippers and 'tea with a kick': England pair reveal secrets in their luggage

Team photo: the Wales players’ partners after party in Dubai

Sister's heartfelt tribute as 16-year-old held over double murder

Police hunt dark SUV linked to murders