37 h. ago Scientists reveal the surprising trick that could boost your relationship

When you've been to a dinner party with your partner, do you chat about the other guests on the way home? If so, you might have a happier relationship than others.

Politics

61 h. ago Karoline Leavitt inadvertently leaks her prop for speeches in behind

She stood on a small wooden platform in front of an American flag, revealing that she may regularly require boxes to boost her height behind the scenes when she addresses the press

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4 d. ago Property expert reveals the upgrades that can boost your home's value

The right upgrade can help your home sell quicker and for more money

Society

7 d. ago Love Island viewing figures revealed for final as ITV2 show receives ratings boost

The viewing figures for the latest series of Love Island have been revealed, with the ITV2 reality competition's final being watched by an impressive number of fans

Culture

3 w. ago Two days less holiday? France is up in arms but my sympathy is limited

This small cutback is hardly a draconian austerity purge for a country that is broke. But the howls of outrage show a rational debate is unlikelyFrance is skint, but the French are in denial. To judge by the howls of outrage from the left and the hard right of the French political spectrum, you would think the prime minister, François Bayrou, had just taken a Javier Milei-style chainsaw to public services, announced Doge-style mass layoffs or imposed swingeing pay cuts.But it was Bayrou’s suggestion that the French should give up two of their 11 cherished public holidays – Easter Monday and 8 May, the anniversary of the end of the second world war in Europe – and work instead to increase economic output and hence government revenue that provoked the anger.Paul Taylor is a senior visiting fellow at the European Policy Centre Continue reading...

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3 w. ago He was a bin man for 23 years, then his son died and his pay was cut by £500 a month

Bin worker Adrian Hyde sadly lost his son to sepsis last year. Just five weeks later Adrian opened a shocking letter from his employer Birmingham City Council.

Economics

4 w. ago BBC salaries annual report: The stars who have had a pay cut in the last year

Nine BBC employees earning over £178,000 have had a pay cut this year compared to last.

Economics

4 w. ago BBC's salary list in full with huge pay rises and surprising name near the top

The report revealed the highest paid stars in the company.

Economics

4 w. ago BBC's top 10 salary earners confirmed as pay cuts and boosts revealed for stars

The BBC has published the salaries of its highest-paid stars with Gary Lineker, Zoe Ball and Vernon Kay included in the top-paid stars

Economics

4 w. ago What YOU need to know about winning big on scratchcards: Experts reveal cards with the best odds and their tips

Undeterred by discovering you are probably more likely to be struck by lightning than win a major jackpot, Toby Walne spoke to scratchcard experts to get tips on how to increase your chances of winning.

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4 w. ago How YOU can win big on scratchcards: Experts reveal which cards have the best odds and all the tips and tricks to boost your chances

Undeterred by discovering you are probably more likely to be struck by lightning than win a major jackpot, Toby Walne spoke to scratchcard experts to get tips on how to increase your chances of winning.

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