15 minutes ago Dua Lipa, Royal Albert Hall review: Even Elton John can’t upstage a night that has no right to work this well

The pop star is accompanied by a full 53-piece orchestra as she rebuilds London’s grand concert hall in her image

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17 minutes ago Labour will reform benefits system to save £3bn, says minister – UK politics live

‘We will not go ahead with the Tory plan,’ Alison McGovern says, adding: ‘We will bring forward our own reforms’The chancellor will hold talks with City bosses on Friday at the first meeting of Labour’s British infrastructure taskforce, as the government seeks advice on how to boost investment in the UK.Finance leaders from HSBC, Lloyds and M&G will be among those involved in the discussions, which the Treasury says will take place regularly.We have always said that the work capability assessment is not working and needs to be reformed or replaced alongside a proper plan to support disabled people to work.We will deliver savings through our own reforms, including genuine support to help disabled people into work.” Continue reading...

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25 minutes ago Andrew Garfield defends working with ‘compassionate’ Mel Gibson after antisemitic remarks

‘I think he deserves to make films,’ British actor said

Politics

39 minutes ago Inside the life of Sister Boniface star Max Brown including relationship and biggest roles

Actor Max Brown has been a familiar face on British TV for many years and even made the jump to US TV - but what do we know about his life outside of TV?

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42 minutes ago Monet and London: an 'enthralling' exhibition at the Courtauld Gallery

Monet and London: an 'enthralling' exhibition at the Courtauld Gallery  The Week

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49 minutes ago London stocks open lower after retail sales data; set for weekly gains

London stocks open lower after retail sales data; set for weekly gains  Reuters UK

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75 minutes ago Sarah Ferguson becomes first British royal on TikTok with poignant cancer video

Sarah Ferguson has become the first member of the British royal family to join TikTok.

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1 hour ago Met Office issues London fog alert with drivers warned 'dense' weather will make journeys tricky

Met Office issues London fog alert with drivers warned 'dense' weather will make journeys tricky  My London

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1 hour ago London Stock Exchange fires US employee after video of ‘racist’ altercation

London Stock Exchange fires US employee after video of ‘racist’ altercation  Financial News

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1 hour ago Primary schools urged to tackle Andrew Tate influence with healthy relationship classes

Young people are increasingly being exposed to misogynist influencers on social media

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