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5 Reasons You Should Still Be Wearing Your Face Mask

Plan B is being scrapped, but don't throw your mask out yet.

People Are Dismissing Lung Cancer For Covid – Could You Spot The Difference?

The symptoms of lung cancer and Covid-19 are very similar.

Parents

The Funniest Tweets From Parents This Week

"Felt like wallowing in self pity today so I googled the net worth of my kid’s favorite YouTuber."

Are You Salting Your Food Correctly? Here's What Chefs Say

Professionals use much more salt than the average home cook. Here's how to know when you've got it just right.

ENTERTAINMENT

Katie Price Avoids Having To Appear In Court Over £7,350 Fine

The reality star, who is serving a suspended sentence, was expected to stand before magistrates over non-payment of a three-year-old fine.

Emma Thompson Reveals She Rehearsed ‘Entirely Nude’ With Cast And Director Of New Film

She has opened up about the challenges of appearing nude on screen for the first time in her new film Good Luck To You, Leo Grande.

Gary Lineker Has Already Written His Own Obituary And He's Totally Nailed It

And all in one sentence too.

Frankie Bridge Calls Out Media Double Standards After Refuted Loose Women Drama Rumours

"When I first went on the show, I was nervous because I’ve read about all these feuds... this doesn’t happen with a group of men."

SHOPPING

25 Vegan Trainers You'll Want To Wear Well After Veganuary

20 Genius Storage Solutions If Your Landlord Has An Aversion To Cupboards

18 Valentine's Day Cards That Will Make Your Crush Blush

COVID

Why You Should Still Be Swabbing Your Throat With Lateral Flow Tests

Ignore the instructions and swab both nose and tonsils, a leading scientist tells us.

It's Official. Men Are Making All The Decisions Around Covid – Is Any Woman Surprised?

Women have been abysmally underrepresented on all Covid advisory boards – and now we know by how much.

6 Morning Habits That'll Make You Feel Like You Have Your Life Together

Follow these simple, expert-backed hacks to inject your day with a little calm and confidence.

Boris Has Scrapped Plan B But Scientists Think It's An Awful Idea

Soon you won't need to wear a face mask, work from home, or show a Covid pass. Thoughts?

POLITICS

Conservative Treasury Minister Quits Over Covid Fraud

Lord Agnew tells parliament it would be "somewhat dishonest" for him to remain in post.

Two Major Things That Everyone Is Pointing Out About Sue Gray's Report Into Partygate

The top civil servant is expected to reveal the findings of her investigation into Downing Street's alleged parties this week.

Kate Nicholson

Covid Tests For Fully Vaccinated Travellers To England Will Be Scrapped, Confirms Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson said this was possible as the country was "moving through the Omicron wave".

Boris Johnson Says He Takes Islamophobia Claims 'Extremely Seriously'

The prime minister has ordered an inquiry into the claims made by Tory MP Nusrat Ghani.

Tory MP Stuns People By Declaring Islamophobia Can Only Impact 'Obvious' Muslims

"So does being 'obviously Muslim' like say 'letterboxes' make discrimination ok?"

Kate Nicholson

Cabinet Minister Refuses To Say If He's Fed Up 'Of Having To Constantly Defend PM'

Claims of islamophobia and blackmail, along with the partygate inquiry, have hit No.10 in recent weeks.

Kate Nicholson

'Very Significant Risk' Russia Will Invade Ukraine, Says Dominic Raab

The deputy PM said the UK would stand “shoulder to shoulder” with Ukraine but said it was “extremely unlikely” it would send out troops.

Alexandra Rogers

Ex-Minister Who Claims She Lost Job Over Muslim Faith Told To Make Formal Complaint

Deputy PM Dominic Raab said Nusrat Ghani's allegations could not be properly investigated by the party unless she made a formal complaint.

Alexandra Rogers

John Bercow Has Made A Cringe-y Cameo About Cryptocurrency

"Stop selling,” the ex-Commons speaker implores, before bellowing “Order!”

Graeme Demianyk

Here's What The Coronavirus R Rate Is Near You

The latest estimate of England's R rate is between 0.8 and 1.1.