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Tories Donor stripped of CBE over series of controversies

A top Tory donor and peer has been stripped of his CBE after a string of controversies, including harassing a journalist and making derogatory comments about Pakistanis.

Labour reset PM gives Whitehall 'a shake' amid frustration at progress

It was a reset designed to invigorate Keir Starmer's premiership in the wake of flagging opinion polls, a scandal over the former transport secretary and worries about the economy.

Union boss hits out at Starmer's 'insulting' criticism of civil service

The senior civil servants' union boss has written to Keir Starmer urging him to rethink his \"frankly insulting\" criticism of Whitehall for being comfortable with falling standards.

Agency that recruited indebted farmworkers has licence revoked

A British recruitment agency that brought to the UK Indonesian farmworkers who had debts of thousands of pounds to foreign brokers has had its licence revoked by the labour exploitation watchdog.

Mayor of London expected to be knighted in new year honours

The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan (pictured), is understood to be in line to receive a knighthood in the new year honours, with other senior politicians also receiving awards.

Mounjaro What is the 'King Kong' of weight loss drugs?

Mounjaro, known as the \"King Kong of weight-loss drugs\", will be available to patients on the NHS in England, but this week it was announced it would be prioritised to people with the highest needs, with the rollout expected to extend over a 12-year period.

Silk roads Chanel hits lavish new heights to lure back Chinese sales

Coco Chanel was an ambitious woman, but even she could not have imagined the scale on which the house she founded now operates.

'A spirit of defiance' Why our appeal this year is focusing on victims of conflict

Why our appeal this year is focusing on victims of conflict

We can't give up on a million children'

The charity taking psychological first aid to Gaza

Addicted to love? Renton, Spud, Sick Boy and Begbie back for Trainspotting sequel

'My books tend to be a bit dark and twisted, but I wanted to show the beauty of love and romance' Irvine Welsh on Men in Love

Stout fans face dry December as Guinness rations supplies

Forget Dry January, it could be Dry December for Guinness fans after pub landlords were caught out by soaring demand for the stout due to a new-found popularity with Gen Z, who like to pose on social media pint in hand.

Denier cri: Vibrantly coloured tights are the new black

Black opaque tights have been a winter staple for women for many years, but this party season they are being shunted to the bottom of the sock drawer.

'Slapping therapy' healer jailed over death of woman at Wiltshire workshop

An alternative healer who promoted a \"slapping therapy\" taken up by millions of people across the world was jailed yesterday for the gross negligence manslaughter of a woman who died at one of his workshops in Wiltshire.

'He sleeps totally still' Guide to odd world of the Rees-Moggs

Jacob Rees-Mogg's reality show may sound as appealing as flushing your head down a toilet yet Meet the Rees-Moggs (on Discovery+) is such bewildering television that it may well come up in conversation over the next few weeks.

Over 400 chemicals in everyday plastics linked to breast cancer

More than 400 chemicals regularly used in everyday plastic products are linked to breast cancer, and the dangerous compounds could be a driver of elevated cancer rates in young women, new research in the US finds.

Fertility watchdog endorses extending the 14-day deadline for embryo research

The 14-day limit for human embryo research should be extended to 28 days, the fertility regulator has recommended in a move that could pave the way for breakthroughs in understanding the causes of miscarriage and heart defects.

'Danger-to-life' winds forecast for Wales and west of England

A red warning for wind, signalling \"danger to life\", has been issued by the Met Office for parts of Wales and south-west England today as Storm Darragh hits the UK.

Trump among leaders at reopening of Notre Dame as France faces crisis

The restored Gothic spire of Notre Dame is to provide a dramatic backdrop for Donald Trump's return to the geopolitical stage this weekend, as the president-elect makes his first visit to Europe since the US election to mingle with world leaders at an official reopening ceremony in Paris today.

Radio malfunction blamed for rush-hour rail disruption

A nationwide fault with railway communication systems caused disruption yesterday morning, with the worst of the delays hitting rush-hour services in the south-east.

'Rape speak': Knightley decries intimidation at start of career

The actor Keira Knightley has spoken out about the intimidation and intrusion she experienced at the start of her career, when she was \"stalked by men\" who blamed her for their aggressive interest.

'Nuisance' fines by councils rose 42% last year, report finds

\"Busybody\" fines - on-the-spot penalties issued for offences including swearing, shouting, idling, loitering and begging - jumped 42% in 2023, according to a report.

Sale of the Observer to Tortoise Media agreed in principle

The sale of the Observer, the world's oldest Sunday newspaper, to Tortoise Media has been agreed in principle.

Welby sorry for resignation jokes in final Lords speech

The archbishop of Canterbury has apologised after being accused of making light-hearted comments over his resignation following serious safeguarding failures in the Church of England.

Romanian presidential election to be rerun after court ruling

A top Romanian court annulled the first round of the country's presidential election yesterday, days after declassified intelligence alleged Russia had run a coordinated online campaign to promote the far-right outsider who won the first round.

Rape trials collapse due to record court delays

Justice system backlog sees doubling of victims pulling out of cases

'We are in December': Title talk comes too early for Van Dijk

Fluctuating Newcastle clash reminds pacesetters' captain that Liverpool have far to go

O'Neil's focus on next game as pressure builds at Wolves

Gary O'Neil has vowed to carry on at Wolves until he is told otherwise after facing a backlash from fans following their 4-0 drubbing at Everton.

Madueke on the rise but Maresca wants more, more, more

Chelsea manager pleased with winger's recent gains on the pitch after criticism of his efforts during training

Timber hails Arsenal's fresh momentum

Jurriën Timber believes Arsenal are gaining critical momentum in their push for a first Premier League title in two decades.

Doku claims wounded City will shut out noise

Jérémy Doku insists Manchester City will shut out the noise as they attempt to get back into the title race.