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A knotty issue: why a new generation of women are taking to ties
Generational divides have been spelt out in everything from hair partings to jeans in recent years. A side parting or a pair of no-show trainer socks can brand you a millennial or gen X. And now, if bows are a favourite of thirty-somethings, women in their 20s have discovered the necktie.
Irish rap trio win court case after Badenoch blocked arts grant over their political views
The Irish-language rap trio Kneecap have won their case against the Conservative party leader, Kemi Badenoch, after she blocked an arts grant to the band in her previous role, citing their anti-British politics.
Legislation prompts a rare sight in the Commons: intelligent and polite debate
Who would have guessed? All too often debates in the Commons are partisan affairs, punctuated by jeers and braying. Where reason is superseded by dogma and ill-temper. This was a very different occasion.
'Let death not be taboo' Expert view from a palliative care doctor
The succession of former prime ministers who lined up in recent days to assert their compassion for the dying was quite something.
How the vote was won From pubs to libraries, MPs were swayed by the stories of constituents
It is hard to think of a better MP who could take on the cause of assisted dying than Kim Leadbeater.
Reaction Supporters hail landmark step but critics decry 'very black Friday'
Supporters of the legalisation of assisted dying welcomed MPs' decision to back Kim Leadbeater's bill yesterday, saying it would bring relief to terminally ill people facing terrible suffering, while opponents described the outcome as \"a very black Friday\" for vulnerable people.
Honeytrap case Alleged victims' details released in police email
The Met police revealed the names of alleged victims of the Westminster \"honeytrap\" scandal in an accidentally sent email, it has emerged.
Security MI6 chief: abandoning Ukraine will cost us all
Abandoning Ukraine would jeopardise British, European and American security and lead to \"infinitely higher\" costs in the long term, the head of MI6 has said in a speech that amounted to a plea to Donald Trump to continue supporting Kyiv.
A rare survivor She made it through the Corbyn era, but her past derailed her
Louise Haigh was the youngest woman ever to be appointed to the cabinet when she was made transport secretary in July, but she was also a rare political survivor.
Minister was advised to quit after not declaring her 2014 spent conviction for fraud
Louise Haigh, who resigned yesterday as transport minister, was advised to do so by No 10 for a possible breach of the ministerial code after she did not declare her spent conviction for fraud to the government when she became a cabinet minister.
Crypto entrepreneur eats 'iconic' banana art he bought for $6.2m
The cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun has fulfilled a promise he made after spending $6.2m (£4.9m) on an artwork featuring a banana duct-taped to a wall - by eating the fruit.
The origins of kissing Did it really develop from ancient primate grooming behaviour?
We do it sitting in a tree, under the mistletoe, at midnight to ring in the new year. In fairytales, the act transforms frogs into princes and awakens heroines from enchanted slumber. We make up with it, seal with it, and, in Romeo Montague's case at least, die with it.
'A shock of hope': French leader praises painstaking restoration of Notre Dame
The restoration of Paris's Notre Dame after its partial destruction by fire five years ago will give the world a \"shock of hope\", Emmanuel Macron said yesterday, as he marked the medieval cathedral's imminent reopening.
Historic vote paves the way for assisted dying
MPs have taken a historic step towards legalising assisted dying in England and Wales by backing a bill that would give some terminally ill people the right to end their lives.
'I constantly just think what if I didn't get Covid?'
Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles on the Paris ups and downs that earneda key rolein thenewseries of Sprint
'adultification' Watchdog calls for of black children by police to end
The police watchdog for England and Wales has called for urgent measures to stop the \"adultification\" of black children by officers, but campaigners have said the revised guidelines do not go far enough.
Plan to halt arms aid
Donald Trump's plan to tap the retired US Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg as US envoy to Ukraine and Russia has triggered renewed interest in a policy document he co-authored that proposes ending the war by withdrawing weapons from Ukraine if it does not enter peace talks - and giving even more weapons to Ukraine if Russia does not do the same.
Liverpool fear loss of Konaté and Bradley for City clash
Liverpool could be without the defenders Ibrahima Konaté and Conor Bradley when Manchester City visit on Sunday, with Arne Slot admitting the early signs on the injuries they sustained against Real Madrid are not good.
'Worst experience of my life' Swiatek's positive test leads to one-month ban from tennis
Iga Swiatek, the women's tennis world No 2, has received a one-month ban after testing positive for the banned substance trimetazidine (TMZ) in August.
Hummels ruins Spurs' night with late leveller to delight Ranieri
Tottenham could have no complaints about dropping more points in the Europa League.
Nkunku and Mudryk keep Chelsea flying
Chelsea moved to within one win of the Conference League last 16 with victory in Heidenheim to maintain their perfect start in the competition.
Højlund doubles up to secure Amorim's maiden win after first-half scare
Ruben Amorim received a rapturous welcome from the Old Trafford congregation, then oversaw a helter-skelter victory in his first home as Manchester United's sixth No 1 of the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era.
Moshiri pledge over £451m loan if Everton sale drags on
Farhad Moshiri has agreed to convert his £451m loan to Everton into shares if the club have not been sold by the time new Premier League regulations on shareholder loans come into force.
Lampard out to prove critics wrong with Coventry return
Former Chelsea manager was 'outstanding candidate' says club's chairman
'Very high risk of extreme heat stress' at 2026 World Cup
Footballers face a \"very high risk of experiencing extreme heat stress\" at 10 of the 16 stadiums that will host the next World Cup, researchers have warned, as they urge sports authorities to rethink the timing of events.
Appeals process Doping case against Swiatek explained
Tumaini Carayol details the investigation that led to a one-month ban for women's world No 2 and what it could mean for the future
Four Lions part of group suing authorities over brain injuries
Four more former British & Irish Lions have been revealed to be part of the group of players participating in legal action against World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union and the Welsh Rugby Union over allegations they sustained brain injuries playing the sport.
'A bit of luck' Williamson stays humble on return
It would be wrong to say Kane Williamson looked like a guy making up for lost time on day one in Christchurch, so unhurried was the way he compiled 93 runs.
Sluggish England given unexpected boost by Bashir
The night before this series opener there was a reunion for the New Zealand side that first beat England in 1978, with David Gower, though not in that touring team, providing an English voice on the panel.
Know your people Shared insight into the modern player that unites rivals Wiegman and Hayes
The buildup to England women's friendly against the USA tomorrow has lived up to its title.