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Can I Go On Holiday To Amber List Countries?

If you're thinking of booking a trip to somewhere on the amber travel list, read this first.

BBC Confirms They Cut Prince Andrew Joke From Drag Race Down Under

Another remark about Prince Philip was also cut from the UK broadcast.

What Is The India Variant And Where Are Cases Rising In The UK?

Professor Chris Whitty said cases linked to the variant of concern have “gone up very sharply”.

Think Leftovers Taste Different? You’re Not Imagining It

There's science to prove flavours and textures really do change as chemistry does its work.

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What A Corker! 4 Hacks For Making Your Wine Last Longer

Because sometimes you just don’t get around to finishing a bottle.

Do You Have FODO? How To Tackle Your Fear Of Dining Out

Whether you have FODO or JODO (that's joy of dining out), these tips will help you stay safe.

7 Ways To Undo Pandemic Brain Fog

If you're struggling to focus lately (who isn't?), try one of these tips to improve your stress and sharpen your mind.

For Hug’s Sake: How To Have A Proper ‘Cautious Cuddle’

Hugging close friends and family is allowed from May 17. Just be "cautious" about it, please.

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No.10 Admits Secret ‘Lessons Learned’ Review Of Pandemic Has Been Conducted

Downing Street says the procedure is "not public facing".

5 Things Missing From Boris Johnson’s Queen’s Speech

Social care reforms, an outright ban on gay conversion therapy and a failure to tackle online scams.

Rachel Wearmouth

6 Hidden Clues That Pointed To H’s Identity In Line Of Duty All Along

There was a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment going back as far as series one.

How To Mentally Prepare To Work From Home For Good

As offices across the country move to hybrid models, it's time to reset WFH and make it work for you.

THE LATEST ON COVID

Vaccinations Could Be Targeted On Areas With Spike In Covid Cases

Downing Street says "all options" being considered as pockets of Indian variant cases increase.

Revealed: Mixing Covid Vaccines More Likely To Leave You With Side Effects

The first results of the Covid vaccine mixing trial are in.

Robert Peston Gets Schooled After Saying Teachers Did ‘Not Very Much’ In Lockdown

ITV News’s political editor was taught a swift lesson.

Graeme Demianyk

Boris Johnson Says He 'Intends' To Lift Work From Home Order On June 21

The prime minister said the guidance would change assuming the roadmap remained "on track".

People Aged 38 To 39 Can 'Book Covid Vaccines From Thursday'

People under 40 are being offered an alternative to the Oxford/AstraZeneca jab, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines.

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Boris Johnson Signals Public Inquiry Into Covid Pandemic In Next Year

Bereaved families warn PM not to delay and say witnesses must give evidence under oath.

Rachel Wearmouth

'Beyond A Joke': How Couples Feel About No Dancing At Weddings

Weddings are still facing tough restrictions after May 17. This is how couples and suppliers feel.

Train Company Staff Told They Were Getting A Bonus – But It Was Actually A Cybersecurity Test

Unions condemn West Midlands Trains' “cynical and shocking stunt”.

Graeme Demianyk

People Got Drunk With Their Mates For Covid Research

How much does booze affect social distancing? Quite a lot, actually.

Boris Johnson Signals Covid Passports Might Not Happen

PM says "what role there could be – if any – for certification and social distancing” will be decided later this month.

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The Queen Is On The 'Trump Train' And Buckingham Palace Is Not Happy

'Our Brightest Star': Family Pays Tribute To Boy, 9, Killed In Blackpool Lightning Strike

Boy, 9, Dies After Being Struck By Lightning On Blackpool Playing Field

Fire Crews Warn TikTok Teens – Stop Getting Stuck In Toddler Swings

Politics

Tories Should ‘Manage Expectations’ On 'Levelling Up', MP Says

David Cameron Refuses To Tell MPs How Much Money He Expected To Make From Greensill

Photo Voter ID Law The Same As Ban On MPs Wearing Hats, Says Jacob Rees-Mogg

Rachel Reeves Ditches Labour’s ‘Don’t Mention The War’ Approach To Brexit

Opinion

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Opinion: This Is Absolutely The Wrong Time For Britain To Cut Foreign Aid

Opinion: The Pandemic Is Easing. Give The ‘NHS Rainbow’ Back To The LGBT Community

Opinion: It Matters We Call China’s Treatment Of Uyghurs What It Is – Genocide

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I’m Estranged From My Child. It’s A Lonely, Secret Kind Of Grief

I Worked As An In-Person Tutor In Lockdown. Was My Work Really Essential?

Covid Stranded Me On A Cruise Ship For Four Months

Entertainment

Oprah Winfrey Reveals The One Big Interview Mistake She Made That Still Makes Her 'Cringe'

Dua Lipa's Spice Girls-Inspired Brits Outfit Gets Geri's Official Seal Of Approval

Charlene White Details Racist Abuse She Experienced For Not Wearing A Poppy On TV

No, Dakota Johnson Isn't Why Ellen DeGeneres' Show Is Ending, But People Want To Say So

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Life

7 Signs You And Your Partner Have Become Codependent In Lockdown

How To Make Gluten-Free Pizza Dough And A Fluffy Herb Focaccia

The 10 Most Popular Hair Styles Of 2021, From Curtains To Mullets

Is It Safe To Travel? What To Consider Before Booking Your Holiday

parents

29 Tweets That Capture The Pain Of Parenting Really Early Risers

7 Signs You Were Raised By An Entitled Parent

My Son Just Turned One. My First Year As A Mum Has Been Lonely, Scary And Confusing

The Mental And Emotional State Of Parents In 3 Words Or Fewer

Video

How To Talk To Your Children About Identity

What Grief And Loss Do To Your Brain - On The Mind

‘Tackling myths and misinformation’: Dr Kevin Fenton from Public Health England On The Covid-19 Response

Killing Eve Star Sandra Oh Calls To Stop Anti-Asian Hate At Rally

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