60 h. ago Keir Starmer urges MPs to ‘lower the temperature’ in debate on gender ruling

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch pushes PM on what she says is a change of stance over definition of a womanUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has urged MPs to “lower the temperature” in debating last week’s supreme court ruling on gender, as he was challenged repeatedly on the subject by Kemi Badenoch during prime minister’s questions.The Conservative leader, who took the place of her shadow equalities minister, Mims Davies, to respond to a Commons statement about the ruling on Tuesday, used all her allocation of questions to push Starmer over what she said was his change of stance. Continue reading...

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68 h. ago The left is rising, and the far right is reeling. Will I finally see the Finland I dreamed of? | Mike Watson

My adopted home has been a dark place of late. But in last week’s local elections, voters turned against cruel politics – and raised hopes of a more progressive futureThe Finns say “spring comes in swinging” – when winter gives way to spring, and green shoots meet the final flurries of snow, often well into April. In Finnish politics, too, some hope is beginning to emerge after a long, dark winter.In municipal, regional and mayoral elections held across the country last week, rightwing populist parties were roundly defeated, while parties on the left gained ground. In particular, the far-right Finns party saw its vote share collapse, from 20% in the general election of 2023 to as low as 7.6% now. This leaves the coalition government of which it forms a part severely weakened and the centre-left Social Democratic party (SDP) with the biggest vote share nationwide (23%). When the Finns party leader, Riikka Purra, admitted defeat on results night, she complained that a punainen aalto, ...

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3 d. ago 'Comfortable' Marks and Spencer heels that are 'perfect for spring' come in 4 different colours

Marks and Spencer fans are lauding praise on a pair of heels that are 'comfortable' and 'beautiful', perfect for spring weddings

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4 d. ago Awkward moment 'TikTok vicar' is quizzed by GMB's Richard Madeley on whether Prince Andrew should be 'forgiven'... and her 'very wise' answer

Reverend Pippa White, curate of the Fauls, Whitchurch and Tilstock parish in Shropshire, was taken aback by Richard Madeley's final question.

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5 d. ago Spring into style with the best high street floral dresses for weddings and races starting at £20

Floral dresses are always a hit come spring and summer, but this year they're bigger than ever - with bold, oversized prints ruling the roost. Here are some of our favourite picks...

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6 d. ago Top interior designer Kelly Hoppen reveals decorating mistake all homeowners make

Interior designer Kelly Hoppen has shared her top tips when it comes to refreshing our homes over spring and has revealed the common mistakes that many of us make

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8 d. ago How to prevent and remove mould from your patio this spring according to an expert

As the spring weather comes in, people find themselves using their garden more often. However due to the harsh winter weather and the spring rain mould could be growing on your patio - here is how to get rid of it

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8 d. ago Next's 'value for money' £22 linen trousers come in 7 colours and are perfect for spring

Next's Wide Leg Linen Trousers come in 7 different colours and are the perfect option for teaming up with some comfortable trainers or sandals if the weather is a little warmer

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9 d. ago I'm a fashion editor and these are the five Nobody's Child dresses I'll be wearing on repeat this spring

Whether you're looking for an everyday or elevated number, if you're in the market for a new frock this spring, you've come to the right place.

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9 d. ago What's the right age to give my son a smartphone? How can we keep kids safe online? What parents need to know

When is the right age to get your child a smartphone? And is it really possible to keep them safe online? Rebecca Cox, mum to a 9-year-old boy, tries to find the answers in the wake of Adolescence, and as Andrew Tate returns to court

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9 d. ago What's the right age to give kids a smartphone? & how can we keep them safe online? What parents need to know

Rebecca Cox, mum to a 9-year-old boy, tries to find the answers in the wake of Adolescence, and as Andrew Tate returns to court

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2 w. ago Joe Swash shares update on rarely seen son Harry as fans question absence from BBC show

Dozens of viewers took to social media to question Joe Swash's statement that he and Stacey Solomon had 'five' kids – but Joe has explained the answer

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2 w. ago Get your garden Easter ready with Dunelm's £29 garden table shoppers say 'looks so chic'

The garden accessory comes in a serene spring shade to get in the spirit of the season

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3 w. ago Who was Andrew Pierce's favourite monarch and stars in their own Ladybird book?

This week, Andrew Pierce answers our burning questions, what is he reading, what book would he take to a desert island, what gave him the reading bug, what left him cold?

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3 w. ago Watch in full: Economists grilled on Rachel Reeves’s spring statement as millions brace for bill rises (cloned)

Watch as UK economists appear before parliament's Treasury Committee on Tuesday, 1 April, to answer questions about Rachel Reeves's spring statement.

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3 w. ago Watch live: Economists grilled on Rachel Reeves’s spring statement as millions brace for bill rises

Watch live as UK economists appear before parliament's Treasury Committee on Tuesday, 1 April, to answer questions about Rachel Reeves's spring statement.

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3 w. ago Next launches 'very flattering' cropped jeans that come in two 'beautiful' spring colours

The Cropped Patch Pocket Jeans are available in two colours and a range of sizes making them a stylish addition to shopper's spring wardrobes

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4 w. ago ‘Was this new age austerity always coming?’ Your spring statement questions answered by Andrew Grice

In this exclusive Q&A session, The Independent’s political commentator Andrew Grice tackles welfare cuts, taxation, and the economic challenges facing the UK

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4 w. ago Rachel Reeves 'likely' to raise taxes in Autumn, Institute for Fiscal Studies say

It comes after a difficult Spring Statement

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4 w. ago Keir Starmer refuses to rule out Autumn tax hike amid think tank warning

It comes after a difficult Spring Statement

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