7 h. ago In plain sight: why Mandelson’s role as envoy to US was a big risk for Starmer

‘Withdrawal’ of Labour peer from US is more evidence of prime minister’s failure to pick right people, say critics

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7 h. ago Why the Mandelson affair raises questions about Starmer’s judgment

‘Withdrawal’ of Labour peer from America is more evidence of prime minister’s failure to pick right people, say critics

Politics

15 h. ago You be the judge: should my girlfriend stop picking up other people’s litter?

Darryl thinks Abi’s obsession is affecting her mental health. She says she’s just helping to save the planet. You decide whose argument is rubbish• Find out how to get a disagreement settled or become a jurorAbi is an amazing person and full of heart, but litter-picking is dirty and makes her depressedDarryl thinks helping the planet is someone else’s problem. We all have a responsibility to muck in Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Palestine Action protest sees nearly 900 people arrested by Met Police

890 people were arrested at a pro-Palestine Action protest at Parliament Square - officers were seen clashing with demonstrators as they picked up people to arrest them, including elderly & disabled people

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7 d. ago BBC expert sparks alert as people 'face £300 fine for picking blackberries'

A BBC expert has cautioned that individuals could be hit with fines of £300 for picking blackberries. Foraging has seen a surge in popularity recently, with even high-end restaurants sourcing ingredients from local hedgerows.

Economics

9 d. ago Woman picks up £10 luxury vest in charity shop and people are shocked by true value

The shopper branded the item one her "craziest" finds from a charity shop

Economics

1 week ago London is picking up the bill for the 6.5 million people on out

The number of people claiming state cash is spiralling. This issue is sending us into financial freefall

Economics

1 week ago Digested week: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting engaged is news we need | Lucy Mangan

Star couple’s engagement has all the hallmarks to follow for months. Plus, why September marks the true new yearIt is not often that one conceives and fulfils a lifetime ambition all in one morning but today I achieved this momentous feat. To wit: over breakfast I read about the great sunflower fields at Westgate Farm near Walsingham, Norfolk, which for the two weeks that the mighty blooms are in mighty bloom across its 16 acres invites people to come and pick their own for a small fee. Have you ever heard of anything better? Desire – no, need – filled me. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago You be the judge: should my girlfriend stop buying kitchen appliances?

Billie says cooking with gadgets makes her life easier, but Paul thinks their kitchen work surfaces are already full. You decide if the gizmos have to go• Find out how to get a disagreement settled or become a jurorWe have a tiny kitchen and Billie doesn’t even use the stuff that’s already cluttering our countersYou need the right tools to make good food, and as I do most of the cooking, I like to make life easier Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Triple sauce dispenser lets you can squirt ketchup, mayo and mustard in one

Aldi has brought out a triple cause dispenser so people no longer have to pick between between three of the nation's most loved sauces

Politics

3 w. ago Woman picks up £18 jacket in charity shop and people are staggered by true value

Shopping in charity shops can be a fruitful activity, and you can end up with loads of bargains - but one woman was left floored when she realised an item's true value

Economics

3 w. ago Woman claims she's 'luckiest person in UK' after making rare discovery in back garden

A woman has shared a photo of a rare item that she picked from her own back garden, and people, who have been left amazed, are now convinced she's the 'luckiest person in the UK'

Politics

3 w. ago Dermatologist urges people not to follow popular TikTok haircare trend as it could damage scalp

There are many insightful tips you can pick up from social media but one expert has urged people not to follow one viral trend circulating online at the moment

Events

4 w. ago You be the judge: should my girlfriend stop leaving so many lamps on and use the big light instead?

Mona likes her mood lighting and keeps at least two lamps on in every room; Monty feels it’s a waste of electricity. You decide whose argument is a turn-off?• Find out how to get a disagreement settled or become a jurorIt seems illogical to have so many lights on in a small room. She turns them on, then leavesI know it’s not energy-conscious to have all these lamps on, but I just love cosy mood lighting Continue reading...

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