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Brits Best Bits: The 21 Must-See Moments From The 2021 Brit Awards

From incredible performances and hilarious sketches, to poignant speeches and political statements.

Dua Lipa Calls On Boris Johnson To Give NHS Staff Pay Rise

"We all support a fair pay rise for our front line," the Don't Start Now singer said.

David Cameron’s Most Cringeworthy Lobbying Texts Laid Bare

"Am now calling the chancellor, Gove, everyone".

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.

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‘She Was Fuming’: How Starmer And Rayner Stepped Back From The Brink

Leader and deputy patch up differences after 48 hours of bitter briefing and counter-briefing.

The Key Points From The Queen’s Speech 2021

The most eye-catching parts of Boris Johnson's legislative agenda.

All The Things You Can Do From May 17

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

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.

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Jaffa Jonuts Are Here, But Are They Cakes Or Doughnuts?

Essentially, yes – it's just a big ol' Jaffa Cake with a hole in it.

'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.

The Pros And Cons Of Having A Baby At The Same Time As Your Friend

Women tell Little Mix stars Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Perrie Edwards what to expect.

It's 2021, But Women Runners Still Experience Regular Sexual Harassment

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THE LATEST ON COVID

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.

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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”.

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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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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.

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.

These Are The Risks Of Catching Covid At Work

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

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.

How To Get A 'Vaccine Passport' For International Travel

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

Graeme Demianyk

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

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

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

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

Footballfish From The Deep Washes Up, And It's Really Freaky

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

Politics

Keir Starmer's Reshuffle Chaos Continues As Commons Aide Forced To Quit

Government 'Failing Homeless' As Vagrancy Act Repeal Excluded From Queen's Speech

Restaurants To Be Forced To Put Calorie Counts On Menus, Government Announces

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

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

Jack Whitehall Takes Aim At Piers Morgan And Laurence Fox – 14 Of His Funniest Brits Quips

Little Mix Rock The Brits Red Carpet Following Leigh-Anne And Perrie's Pregnancy Announcements

Christopher Eccleston Says It's Time For Doctor Who To Stop Being Such A 'Boys' Club'

Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Calls Out Newspaper For Mistaking Her For Bandmate Jade On Front Page

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Men Journal, Too – And They’re Starting To Talk About It

The 10-Minute Mental Health Workout To Boost Self-Esteem

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

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

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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

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‘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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