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Sunak Forces Through Vote On Historic Smoking-Ban Bill

Britain is on course to ban smoking for an entire generation after Rishi Sunak forced through a historic vote in the House of Commons. The prime minister relied on Labour votes to see off opponents on his own benches, led by the former PM Liz Truss, winning by 383 votes to 67.

Garden Centres Order Early From EU To Beat Brexit Checks

Garden centres and nurseries are stockpiling plants before new Brexit checks are introduced later this month, owing to fears over whether new border posts will be ready to deal with the volume of deliveries.

Israeli Security Forces Must End Role In West Bank Violence, Says UN

The United Nations has voiced grave concern over escalating violence in the West Bank, demanding that Israeli security forces “immediately” stop supporting settler attacks on Palestinians in the occupied territory.

Fate Of Palestinians In Rafah In Balance While Israel Plots Response To Missile Attack

As Israel weighs up plans to respond to Iran's drone and missile attack, the fate of nearly two million Gazans sheltering in the border town of Rafah hangs in the balance.

How To Supplement The Start Of Your Working Week

In her regular column, business founder and wellness expert Nicola Elliott looks at a very simple thing we can all do that will make our nine-to-five feel that bit happier and healthier

Three Questions That Arise From Iran's Attack On Israel

It will be no exaggeration to say that much of the world held its breath when Israel announced, late on Saturday evening local time, that Iran’s long-expected reprisal raids were underway, with hundreds of drones and missiles headed its way.

Scholz In China As Relations Strained Over Ukraine War

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrived in China yesterday on a visit marked by the increasingly tense economic relationship between the nations and differences over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

London Overtakes West Midlands In Measles Cases As Fears Of An Outbreak Grow

London has overtaken the West Midlands with the largest number of measles cases, raising concerns that the capital could become a hotspot for the disease.

Will Sunak Pass The Rwanda And Smoking Ban Bill Tests?

Rishi Sunak is poised to fight two significant battles this week as parliament reconvenes following the Easter break.

Iran Will 'Pay A Price' For Mass Attack, Says Tel Aviv

Israel has warned it will “exact a price” for Iran’s mass drone and missile attack at the weekend which tipped the Middle East one step closer to a major conflict.

Israel To Iran: You Will Pay A Price

Chilling threat as fears of an all-out conflict grow | UK helps as both sides urged to show restraint

Raducanu Enjoys The 'Positivity' After BJK Cup Victory

Emma Raducanu believes she is playing some of the best tennis of her career and wants to build on the momentum from her leading role in Great Britain's qualification for the Billie Jean King Cup finals to re-establish herself at the top of the sport.

Thousands Made Homeless Despite Tory Evictions Vow

More than 80,000 households have been threatened with homelessness due to no-fault evictions since the Conservative government first announced it would outlaw the practice, according to a charity.

Back Ukraine Or Suffer Energy Price Spikes, Europe Is Warned

A dramatic rise in European energy prices is inevitable if the Russian destruction of Ukrainian energy infrastructure continues unabated, the former chief executive of Ukraine's state-owned oil company has warned.

Scientist Meet To Ask 'What If We Are Wrong About The Universe?'

If you zoomed out on the universe, well beyond the level of planets, stars or galaxies, you would eventually see a vast, evenly speckled expanse with no notable features. At least, that has been the conventional view.

Childcare System Falling Behind Rest Of World, Says Charity

England's childcare system is failing and falling behind much of the world, a charity for gender equality and women's rights has said.

Political Ads May Be Coming To A Small Screen Near You

Some viewers are already irritated by the adverts interrupting shows on the ITV catchup service. But they could soon yearn for the halcyon days of shampoo or insurance commercials after being presented with the faces of Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer.

Britain Swapped To ‘'Higher Risk' US Blood Products To Save Money, Minutes Suggest

The British government was willing to risk infecting NHS patients to get "lower-priced" blood products, according to a document that campaigners claim proves state and corporate guilt in one of the country's worst ever scandals.

A Strategic Failure? Why Israel's Attack On Damascus Was Such A Gamechanger

The large-scale attack by Iran on Israel may have passed with relatively little damage, but it marks a significant transformation in the conflict between the two enemies.

Presidents Assemble Obama And Clinton Give Biden Boost

For once showbusiness royalty - Queen Latifah, Lizzo, Ben Platt, Cynthia Erivo, Lea Michele and Mindy Kaling was not the main attraction. Instead it was a trio of US presidents that enticed people to pay up to half a million dollars for New York's hottest ticket.

How Island Kept Death Toll Low In Massive Earthquake

For Nina Huang, it was the shaking that jolted her awake. "The first thing I did when I woke up was to hold the cupboard next to my daughter. I was afraid that it might fall down on her," she recalled. Then her phone buzzed with a warning about a tsunami.

Six Fashion Trends Midlife Men Have Killed Stone Dead

As Rishi Sunak apologises to the adidas Samba community for ending the run on the classic trainer, Simon Mills looks at what else over-40s ‘outfluencers' are rendering unwearable

Anguish Over Tens Of Thousands Of Missing Palestinians

Late one night in March, Ahmed Abu Jalala rose quietly, trying hard not to wake his family, sleeping around him on the floor of a UN-run school in northern Gaza.

Israel Vows To Retaliate As Fears Of Iran Attack Grow

Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to retaliate against any assault on Israel's interests as the US warned allies that Iran was close to a revenge attack for Israel's strike on its consulate in Damascus on 1 April.

Paxman: Parkinson's Makes You Wish You Weren't Born

Jeremy Paxman has said Parkinson's disease "makes you wish you hadn't been born", as he delivered a list of recommendations about the condition to Downing Street.

Biden Supports Israel In Face Of Iran Threats

US president Joe Biden has promised Israel his country's "ironclad" support, as Iran vows retaliation for the deadly strike on its consulate in Syria earlier this month.

Nuclear Deterrent Vital To UK Defence, Says Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK's nuclear deterrent is the "bedrock" of his plan to keep Britain safe. If elected, the Labour leader said he will use defence procurement to strengthen UK security and economic growth.

Sunak Misses Key Target To Cut Hospital Waiting Times

Rishi Sunak has failed on delivering his key pledge on the NHS, the health minister has admitted, as fresh statistics show any progress on reducing the health service's waiting list has stalled.

Nato Jets Scramble As Russia Launches Huge Drone Attack

NATO warplanes were scrambled yesterday amid a massive Russian missile and kamikaze drone attack on Ukraine destroying a major power plant near the capital.

Rowling Can't Forgive Potter Stars For Their Transgender Support

JK Rowling has said she won't forgive Harry Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson for their vocal support of transgender rights.