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March 25, 2024

Insurers 'scam' thousands with Grenfell-style cladding

Seven years after tower disaster, companies are accused of profiteering by hiking residents' premiums by up to 1,000%

5 mins

Home of nuclear deterrent set for £200m investment

Rishi Sunak will declare a \"critical national endeavour\" as he unveils a £200m package of investment aimed at securing the future of the UK's nuclear industry and boosting jobs.

2 mins

Hunt stands by remark that £100k is 'not a huge salary'

The chancellor of the Exchequer has stood by his comments that £100,000 is \"not a huge salary\" in his constituency, explaining that it \"doesn't go as far as you might think\".

3 mins

Chancellor will not commit to Waspi pension payments

Labour Party also avoids compensation question for women

2 mins

Do Labour and the Tories differ on economic policy?

The Labour Party has faced accusations of mirroring the Conservative Party's economic policies.

5 mins

Kate is still being trolled for 'not sharing cancer sooner'

The Princess of Wales has been \"revictimised\" by online trolls, who have blamed her for not revealing her cancer diagnosis sooner, a leading social media expert has said.

2 mins

'You will be brave because I was and fight it like I did'

Young girl who met Kate while fighting cancer offers support

2 mins

Sunak urged to close a legal loophole on deepfake media.

Most of manipulated content is non-consensual pornography

2 mins

Tenants face huge hikes as rent reaches 'boiling point'

No-fault evictions surged by 50 per cent in England last year

4 mins

Mum launches knife crime campaign after son is killed

Mikey Roynon, 16, was stabbed in the neck at a house party

4 mins

Terror suspects are arrested after Moscow concert attack

Alleged gunmen taken blindfolded into Russian Investigative Committee HQ - as Hunt warns Europe to remain vigilant

3 mins

Russia breaches Poland's airspace with missile attack

Fighting continues as Ukraine hit two Crimea warships

2 mins

Palestinian family defy odds to reach safety in Egypt

Lna Shagalaih and loved ones were forced to flee Gaza City

4 mins

Tweens and screens: how smartphones could be making our children sad

A mental health emergency is hitting young people globally because social media has 'rewired' their brains - and not for the better - argues social psychologist and author Jonathan Haidt. If so, can the damage be undone, asks Helen Coffey

7 mins

Where should we choose as our east Asia destination?

Q We are planning a three-week trip to east Asia next February or March.

2 mins

HOW TO REST EASY

Founder of Neom and wellness expert Nicola Elliott shares the golden rules for making sure you get a great night’s sleep that will allow you to feel your best for the working day ahead

3 mins

"This does sound whack to say now, but drugs are bad'

Nearly 20 years after releasing their coming-of-age anthem 'Kids', MGMT are enjoying a surge in popularity. The pair speak to Mark Beaumont about snubbing success in the Noughties, streaming, TikTok and leaving partying behind

7 mins

Exemplary cast prop up this overstuffed murder mystery

'Passenger' sees Wunmi Mosaku play a tough cop in a rural town. Nick Hilton craves the simplicity of great crime drama

3 mins

Toney's ticket to Germany depends on Belgium match

The game tomorrow has the feel of an audition for Euro 2024

3 mins

Shaw 'unlikely' to play all of Euro 2024, says Southgate

Gareth Southgate has admitted Luke Shaw is likely to miss some matches at Euro 2024, even if he wins his race against time to be fit for the tournament in Germany.

1 min

Hamilton's troubles suggest Ferrari move could pay off

If Toto Wolff thought Saturday in Australia was below par - with George Russell and Lewis Hamilton languishing seventh and 11th on the grid respectively after qualifying - wait until you hear the Mercedes boss's verdict yesterday.

3 mins

Horner hints that Red Bull could sign Sainz in 2025

Christian Horner has opened the door to the prospect of Red Bull signing Carlos Sainz next year.

1 min

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