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People 35 And Over To Be Offered Covid Jab, Matt Hancock Says

Health secretary rules out making vaccines mandatory as cases of India variant rise.

McCluskey Acted ‘With Integrity’ Over £98m Hotel Project

General secretary candidate Steve Turner says project was a responsible use of members’ money

‘The Open Road Was Ours’ – This Will Give You A Serious Case Of Wanderlust

As travel opens up, writers recalls their last pre-Covid trips abroad – and the freedoms we all took for granted.

30 Too-Real Tweets About Having A Sister

"Found my missing cardigan when my sister posted a FB pic of her wearing it."

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Why Union Boss Elections Are As Crucial As ‘Red Wall’ Votes For Starmer

Howard Beckett row shows Labour must avoid new "war of the roses" with the union movement.

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Here’s What The Coronavirus R Rate Is Near You

Official figures published on Friday suggest England's R rate has risen slightly to between 0.8 and 1.1.

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.

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12 Influencers Are Behind Most Anti-Vaccine Hoaxes On Social Media

Big Tech needs to take more decisive action against the 'Disinformation Dozen', says the group that identified them.

Boris Johnson Warns Indian Variant Puts June Re-Opening At Risk

Boris Johnson says doubling of cases in a week "could pose a serious disruption to our progress".

Graeme Demianyk

Boris Johnson To Host Downing Street Covid Press Conference

The prime minister will speak at 5pm amid a spike in cases of the India variant.

What Is A ‘Surge’ Covid Vaccine And Can I Get One?

Cases of the Covid India variant have more than doubled in a week in the UK.

6 Rules For Weddings You'll Still Need To Follow From May 17

You may be saying 'I do', but these are the wedding don'ts you need to know about.

Will Lockdown Be Extended? What The India Variant Could Mean For Covid Rules

A surge in cases has put the easing of restrictions on June 21 at risk.

Why Some Americans Don't Have To Wear Masks: 'The Situation Has Changed'

New rules mean vaccinated people can forgo face coverings and social distancing, even indoors.

6 Bits Of Positive Covid News To End The Week

We're celebrating Covid vaccine wins and a promise of normality by the end of the year.

Hundreds Of Women Forced To Wear Face Masks During Labour

"I felt completely suffocated," says one mum, who is now triggered by wearing a mask.

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News

How Fears Over The Indian Variant Have Changed The UK's Covid Vaccine Rollout

'Time For Blair’ Is Trending And Everyone Knew What To Do

Badass Cat Leaps From Burning Building And Struts Off Like A Boss

Trump's Fascism Is On Full Display In This Chilling Ad

Politics

Boris Johnson Ignoring 'Epidemic Of Misogyny', Says Labour

Labour MP Wes Streeting Diagnosed With Kidney Cancer

SNP Win Airdrie And Shotts By-Election In Fresh Boost For Indy Ref 2 Campaign

David Cameron Proves He’s His Own Worst Lobbyist

Opinion

How To Write For HuffPost UK 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

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

Personal

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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

Ryan Reynolds' Cheeky Birthday Gift For David Beckham Couldn't Have Been More On Brand

Anne Hegerty Reveals Why Her Original Nickname On The Chase Was Scrapped

New Doctor Who Audio Play About John Barrowman's Character Pulled By Production Company

Zachary Quinto And Billy Porter To Voice Gay Dads On New Disney+ Series

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Life

Brits Can’t Stop Hiring Hens – And They’re Clucking Adorable

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

7 Signs You And Your Partner Have Become Codependent In Lockdown

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

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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