23 h. ago Vegan children are 'desperately trying' to have playdates with meat

One mum from an area 'where it's become fashionable to be vegan' said it is 'insane' watching vegan children come to their house who then 'never stop eating' the forbidden foods.

Politics

40 h. ago Fans say 'take my money' as iconic 90s British boy band teases comeback

Are the iconic band reuniting?

Politics

51 h. ago ‘To say there’s no future is counterproductive’: metal megastars Architects on grief, climate and hope for humanity

Consumed by anger and still mourning a brother and bandmate, the British quartet have written their masterpiece. They explain how they’re fighting self-loathing and trying to age responsiblyIn a world of low royalties and short attention spans, not many bands make it to 11 albums, much less have their 11th be their masterpiece. But over the course of 20 years, the metal quartet Architects have inched towards this milestone. The Sky, the Earth & All Between sets out its scale in its title, where gigantic pop choruses soar over hellish chasms of churning noise, resulting in the most consistently sublime British rock album of this decade. The band are now at their arena-filling, Metallica-supporting peak, adored by millions.“But it means nothing,” says frontman, Sam Carter. “Because you don’t believe it. If you can’t access that part of you that lets it in, then it’s pointless.” Drummer and lyricist, Dan Searle, is equally downcast. “I punish myself, I loathe myself,” he says ...

Society

2 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 20 February: Centrica and Lloyds shares rally on results, miner cuts De Beers value

Annual results today fuelled strong share price performances by widely-held Centrica and Lloyds Banking Group.

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2 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 20 February: Lloyds rallies despite £700m provision, Centrica lifts dividend and buyback

Annual results today fuelled strong share price performances by widely-held Centrica and Lloyds Banking Group.

Economics

3 d. ago British Business Bank told to refocus lending on priority sectors

Ministers want financial firepower targeted at areas highlighted in industrial strategy

Economics

3 d. ago British tourist falls to his death in Indian mountains 'after unwittingly ignoring ban on trekking in the area'

The British tourist succumbed to his injuries on Monday after being brought down the hill for medical treatment.

Events

4 d. ago Playboy model Ariane Bellamar, 46, dies suddenly leaving two children

Playboy's Ariane Bellamar died suddenly after suffering a heart attack her husband has said, with the star leaving behind two daughters

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4 d. ago Investment Fund for Scotland aims for further impact after strong first year

The British Business Bank’s £150m initiative is making a real differences for businesses and local economies, writes Mark Sterritt

Economics

5 d. ago Major London internet provider with 1,300,000 users hit by outage

Major London internet provider with 1,300,000 users hit by outage  MSN

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5 d. ago Major internet provider with 300,000 users restores service after outage

Major internet provider with 300,000 users restores service after outage  Metro.co.uk

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5 d. ago Couple spend £300,000 turning 'very smelly' public lavatory into their dream sea front home

Adam and Elaine Taylor's unique property renovation story began with an unknowing stroll along Barmouth seafront in north-west Wales.

Economics

6 d. ago Summer camp teacher claiming £300,000 in damages after she was knocked down by children playing 'banned' British Bulldog

Elizabeth Parkin (pictured), 45, said it meant she was out of work for around four months with a serious leg injury - which left her with a limp and potentially needing a knee replacement.

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