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The details of Rishi Sunak’s cost-of-living crisis plan

The details of Rishi Sunak’s cost-of-living crisis plan
New support package will be partly funded by a temporary windfall tax on oil and gas companies
26 May 2022
How to regain your smell and taste after Covid-19

How to regain your smell and taste after Covid-19
Potential treatments include ‘smell training’ to remind the brain or taking steroids
26 May 2022
Champions League final guide: Liverpool vs. Real Madrid

Champions League final guide: Liverpool vs. Real Madrid
Everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s showpiece in Paris
26 May 2022
Is Bosnia on the brink of a civil war?

Is Bosnia on the brink of a civil war?
Liz Truss visiting Sarajevo to reaffirm UK’s commitment to Balkans peace
26 May 2022
‘We’re being whipped into a frenzy about monkeypox’

‘We’re being whipped into a frenzy about monkeypox’
Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
26 May 2022
What could happen if China invaded Taiwan?

What could happen if China invaded Taiwan?
Ex-army officer says Beijing would only use force as ‘last resort’ for reunification
26 May 2022
How Britain put an end to mass shootings

How Britain put an end to mass shootings
Legislation passed after 1996 Dunblane massacre changed UK gun law for ever
26 May 2022

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Why has Ricky Gervais’ show been criticised?

Why has Ricky Gervais’ show been criticised?
Comedian defends show by saying his ‘target’ was ‘trans activist ideology’
26 May 2022
Inside the ‘Conservative staffers for change’ group

Inside the ‘Conservative staffers for change’ group
Scandals on the parliamentary estate ‘taking toll’ on staff of politicians
26 May 2022
Viktor Orbán’s state of emergency over Ukraine explained

Viktor Orbán’s state of emergency over Ukraine explained
Hungary ends Covid crisis measures – and ushers in new ones over Russia’s invasion
26 May 2022
How Sue Gray’s report exposed poor treatment of cleaners and guards

How Sue Gray’s report exposed poor treatment of cleaners and guards
PM said rudeness towards No. 10 staff was ‘absolutely inexcusable’ and that ‘whoever was responsible’ should apologise
26 May 2022
Is Joe Biden taking a tougher stance on Taiwan?

Is Joe Biden taking a tougher stance on Taiwan?
Eyebrows raised after president said US would intervene militarily if China attacked
26 May 2022
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: events, street parties and festivals

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: events, street parties and festivals
A look at how the jubilee will be celebrated over the bank holiday in June
26 May 2022
What next for Russia’s high-profile defectors?

What next for Russia’s high-profile defectors?
Only a few members of the business and political elite have criticised Ukraine war
26 May 2022
A stunning end to the Premier League season

A stunning end to the Premier League season
How Man City pipped Liverpool to the title on a wild final day
26 May 2022
‘Laughing at us all’

‘Laughing at us all’
A round-up of the headlines from the UK front pages
26 May 2022
University tells students to take swimming test ‘online’

University tells students to take swimming test ‘online’
And other stories from the stranger side of life
26 May 2022
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: 26 May 2022

Ten Things You Need to Know Today: 26 May 2022
The Week’s daily digest of the news agenda, published at 8am
26 May 2022
‘The real travesty of Partygate is just how sad the whole thing looks’

‘The real travesty of Partygate is just how sad the whole thing looks’
Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
25 May 2022
Sue Gray report: what are the possible outcomes?

Sue Gray report: what are the possible outcomes?
Boris Johnson delivers defensive address after civil servant publishes damning report
25 May 2022
The cheapest and most expensive areas to rent in the UK

The cheapest and most expensive areas to rent in the UK
The cost of renting is hitting record highs – but it’s not the same everywhere
25 May 2022
Five times the cost of living triggered civil unrest

Five times the cost of living triggered civil unrest
Police reportedly preparing for imminent clashes and disorder across the UK
25 May 2022
The pros and cons of gene-editing food

The pros and cons of gene-editing food
Technique could increase food security but there are concerns about labelling
25 May 2022
Can Ukraine beat Russia in Donbas? 

Can Ukraine beat Russia in Donbas?
‘Fate of the country’ could be decided by war in the eastern region, Kyiv says
25 May 2022
The MPs earning the most from second jobs

The MPs earning the most from second jobs
Commons Standards Committee has suggested tightened rules on MPs’ earnings
25 May 2022
The origins of the Quad

The origins of the Quad
US, Japan, Australia and India accused of trying to form ‘Asian Nato’
25 May 2022
Can Biden break the US gun lobby?

Can Biden break the US gun lobby?
Fresh calls for tighter firearms control following second-deadliest school shooting in US history
25 May 2022
Who is Sue Gray? The Whitehall ‘sleazebuster’

Who is Sue Gray? The Whitehall ‘sleazebuster’
Gray’s report on Downing Street lockdown parties is due out today
25 May 2022
France rocked by disability rape scandal 

France rocked by disability rape scandal
Minister in Emmanuel Macron’s new government accused of raping two women
25 May 2022
Jaws actor becomes police chief on island where movie was filmed

Jaws actor becomes police chief on island where movie was filmed
And other stories from the stranger side of life
25 May 2022
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: 25 May 2022

Ten Things You Need to Know Today: 25 May 2022
The Week’s daily digest of the news agenda, published at 8am
25 May 2022
‘Rapid food price rises can spill over into civil disorder and even revolutions’

‘Rapid food price rises can spill over into civil disorder and even revolutions’
Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
24 May 2022
Is Russian President Vladimir Putin seriously ill?

Is Russian President Vladimir Putin seriously ill?
Former MI6 chief suggests Russian leader may be forced into a sanatorium
24 May 2022