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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.

6 Hidden Clues You Missed 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.

All The Things You Can Do From May 17

Lockdown in England is easing a little more, and indoor gatherings are back.

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.

GO DEEPER

Six Reasons Why Labour Lost The Hartlepool By-Election

Huge triumph for Boris Johnson means Keir Starmer needs to change and change fast.

The 2001 Brit Awards Were Another Action-Packed And Chaotic Year

Featuring dodgy fashion, A-list stunts and a truly iconic speech from Geri Halliwell.

Why Coffee Makes You Wee So Much

Here’s what the experts say.

These Are The Risks Of Catching Covid At Work

HuffPost UK reader James asked: “How safe is it to go back to work?”

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HUFFPOST PERSONAL

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

Maria J. Arabia

I Was Given A 1% Chance To Live. This Is How I Survived

LIFE

People Got Drunk With Their Mates For Covid Research

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

There's An 'Airbnb' For Garden Rental, Here's How It Works

Been waiting years for an allotment? This could be the answer.

7 'Embarrassing' Sex Questions Experts Get Asked All The Time

From vibrators to penis size to squirting, these are the topics sex educators say people secretly want to know more about.

How To Get A 'Vaccine Passport' For International Travel

UK government confirms how get Covid-free certification as travel "green list" unveiled.

OPINION

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

Rachel Charlton-Dailey

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

Opinion: We Have A Chance To Get Serious On Stalking. The Government Aren’t Taking It

THE LATEST ON COVID

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

Family And Friends Allowed To Hug From Next Monday, PM Announces

Boris Johnson makes social distancing optional within groups in the biggest relaxation of Covid rules for more than a year.

Families Will Be Allowed To Hug From May 17, Michael Gove Confirms

"Intimate contact between friends and family is something that we want to see restored" in England.

Pregnant Women 'Passed From Pillar To Post' For Covid Vaccine

Pregnant women face vaccine confusion, delays and wasted trips. Campaigners are calling for change.

Here's What The Coronavirus R Rate Is Near You

Official figures published on Friday suggest England's R rate is between 0.8 and 1.0.

What The Indian Covid Variant Means For Brits

It has officially been named a 'variant of concern'.

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Under-40s To Be Offered Alternative To AstraZeneca

The switch is said to be a "precautionary move".

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

The big questions to ask before packing your bags and heading abroad this summer.

Which Covid Test Do You Need To Take To Travel?

International trips could start again from May 17 and testing will be essential.

How The UK's Covid Traffic Light System Will Work

What you need to know about testing, quarantine, and the countries on the green, amber and red lists.

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News

A Small Minke Whale Stranded In The River Thames Is To Be Put Down

Mortician Reveals What They Do To Your Body After You Die

'WTF Is Wrong With You?': NRA Trashed For Tasteless Meme After Mass Shooting

Extraordinary Fossils Of 9 Neanderthals Found In Cave Near Rome

Politics

Labour's Batley And Spen Candidate 'Must Be Working Class', Keir Starmer Told

Boris Johnson Under Investigation Over Lavish Holiday To Caribbean

UN Says Priti Patel’s Asylum Plans ‘Risk Breaching International Law’

Labour Reshuffle: Angela Rayner Moves To Senior Role After Clash With Keir Starmer

Opinion

How To Write For HuffPost UK Opinion

Opinion: Rushed Vaccine Passports Would Do More Harm Than Good

Opinion: There’s No ‘Right’ Way To Feel About Lockdown Ending

Opinion: The Government's Media Blackout Is Cynical And Irresponsible

Personal

How To Write For HuffPost UK Personal

My Tweet About Protecting Myself From Attack Went Viral. Here’s What Happened Next

I’ve Lost Friends Over Lockdown. And That’s Okay

‘Revenge Porn’ Ruined My Teen Years. Now I’m Fighting Back

Entertainment

Martin Kemp Reveals George Michael Got Him Job On EastEnders… On One Condition

‘I Was Totally Off The Rails’: Gwyneth Paltrow Admits She Drank Seven Nights A Week And Ate Bread During Lockdown

Victoria Beckham Recreates Her Iconic Posh Spice Look And Just Get Back With The Spice Girls Already

Elton John Reveals The One Song He Can’t Wait To Never Sing Again: ‘It Was Written As A Joke’

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Life

How To Mentally Prepare To Work From Home For Good

We Tried Morrisons’ £3 Shampoo Bars – Here’s Our Verdict

Davina McCall: Menopause Reminded Me Of My Drug Addiction

How To Get Your Confidence Back If It’s Shattered Right Now

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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