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Kate Middleton showcased her second dress by Safiyaa at Wimbledon - but Meghan Markle was the first to wear the London-based brand... and a host of European royals love them too
20/07/24 06:48
The Princess of Wales caught our collective gaze as she made her way to the royal box on centre court for the Wimbledon men's singles final. This marked only Kate's second public appearance following abdominal surgery and a course of preventative chemotherapy for cancer. Despite these challenges, the Princess appeared radiant as she carefully walked to her seat. Also pictured: Meghan wearing a striking scarlet dress by Safiyaa in 2020 (left); Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden in the brand (bright); Princess Sofia of Sweden (inset left); Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands (inset right)...read
Knives out for defeated Rishi, as Tory leadership race begins
05/07/24 08:28Mr Sunak is being blamed for the Tory collapse and is already facing the wrath of senior Conservatives, many of whom slammed his decision to call a July election.
YouTuber Niko Omilana mocks Rishi Sunak from behind with loser sign
05/07/24 08:18The YouTuber, who boasts 7.49 million followers online, was donning a pair of children sunglasses as the speaker announced he had won 160 votes the Richmond in North Yorkshire seat.
Liz Truss sensationally lost her seat in the Tory election bloodbath.
05/07/24 06:18Former prime minister Liz Truss sensationally lost her seat in the Tory election bloodbath.Knives out for defeated Rishi, as Tory leadership race begins: Ousted Penny Mordaunt, Grant Shapps and Jacob Rees-Mogg accuse Sunak of 'throwing away public trust' - as Suella kickstarts her campaign to take over
05/07/24 06:07Mr Sunak is being blamed for the Tory collapse and is already facing the wrath of senior Conservatives, many of whom slammed his decision to call a July election.
Liz Truss becomes latest Tory casualty in big beast bloodbath: Ex-PM joins Jacob Rees Mogg, Penny Mordaunt, Grant Shapps, Gillian Keegan, Lucy Frazer and Johnny Mercer to be ousted in election
05/07/24 05:50Former prime minister Liz Truss sensationally lost her seat in the Tory election bloodbath.
Penny Mordaunt loses her seat in Tory election bloodbath: Sword-wielding Coronation star who made innuendo-fuelled speeches in the Common and donned a swimsuit for Splash before challenging Rishi Sunak for the leadership
05/07/24 03:19The Commons leader, who leapt into the public consciousness with her sword-wielding role at the Coronation of Charles III last year, was beaten into second place by Labour 's Amanda Martin.
Revealed: How the race to find the next Tory leader has already started... and some MPs are so desperate they're pushing for a VERY surprising candidate
15/06/24 15:56While Rishi Sunak tries to pull the Tories out of their electoral doom loop, potential successors such as Penny Mordaunt, Priti Patel and Robert Jenrick are sounding out candidates.
Social media users target Penny Mordaunt once again as the Tory candidate is grilled in brutal ITV election debate with Nigel Farage and Angela Rayner: 'Even her hair looks deflated'
13/06/24 23:37The Leader of House of the Commons was torn into by Nigel Farage in another miserable evening for the Tories in which they slipped behind the Reform leader's party in an opinion poll for the first time.
ITV Election Debate RECAP: Nigel Farage goads Penny Mordaunt 'we're ahead in the national polls' as Angela Rayner is challenged over Labour U-turns
13/06/24 18:00MAILONLINE LIVE BLOG: Follow our live coverage of the ITV Election Debate as leaders and senior representatives face off including Nigel Farage, Penny Mordaunt and Angela Rayner.
Nigel Farage cancels BBC Panorama election showdown tonight due to 'diary confusion'
11/06/24 08:40Nigel Farage had been due to face off with presenter Nick Robinson as part of the election campaign, with the programme slated to air at 10.40pm.
'Is she trying to channel Thatcher?' Penny Mordaunt's hair gets the meme treatment as BBC election debate viewers compare her to the former Prime Minister
07/06/24 23:37Voters took to Twitter to draw comparisons between her bob-cut hair and the distinctive hairstyle of the legendary Conservative leader.
Angela Rayner and Penny Mordaunt lock horns over taxes and Trident in heated election debate while a dancing Nigel Farage savages 'unpatriotic' Rishi Sunak for D-Day debacle
07/06/24 21:09The Labour deputy leader and Tory Commons leader clashed over the Conservatives ' controversial claim that a Labour government would add £2,000 to a family's annual tax bill.
Social media users compare BBC general election debate to quiz show as seven political heavyweights go head-to-head in battle for votes
07/06/24 19:56Voters took to Twitter to joke that the BBC's studio in London left all seven political leaders standing next to plinths which bear eerily similarities to the hit BBC quiz show.
'Well that was dignified': Angela Rayner and Penny Mordaunt mocked by BBC debate audience after angry shouting match over Tory claim that Labour government would cost families £2,000 a year more in tax
07/06/24 19:30The Labour deputy leader and Tory Commons leader clashed over the Conservatives ' controversial claim that a Labour government would add £2,000 to a family's annual tax bill.
Nigel Farage and Penny Mordaunt BOTH put the boot into Rishi Sunak in BBC election debate over 'dreadful' and 'completely wrong' decision to miss Normandy D-Day event to film election interview in the UK
07/06/24 18:35The trio are among seven senior party figures slugging it out on live television, amid a furious row over Rishi Sunak 's decision to skip a D-Day event.
Contenders ready! Penny Mordaunt, Angela Rayner and Nigel Farage arrive for a spicy BBC election debate TONIGHT amid a furious row over Rishi Sunak missing a D-Day event in Normandy
07/06/24 17:47The trio are among seven senior party figures who will slug it out on live television later, amid a furious row over Rishi Sunak's decision to skip a D-Day event.
BBC general election debate RECAP: Penny Mordaunt and Angela Rayner clash in fiery seven-way head-to-head as Rishi Sunak is unanimously condemned for missing Normandy D-Day ceremony
07/06/24 17:00MAILONLINE RECAP: Get a full recap as the Conservatives, Labour, SNP, Liberal Democrats, Greens, Reform and Plaid Cymru faced off in seven-way debate live on BBC
Get ready for the battle of the real political brawlers: Angela 'Grangela' Rayner, 'Poundland' Penny Mordaunt and Nigel 'Mr Milkshake' Farage prepare to go head-to-head in BBC 'also-rans' debate on Friday
05/06/24 11:29Nigel Farage, Angela Rayner and Penny Mordaunt will face off in a potentially explosive election debate on Friday night.
Commons leader Penny Mordaunt to cross swords with Angela Rayner in seven-way debate later this week on BBC
04/06/24 00:40Penny Mordaunt will face off against Angela Rayner in a seven-way televised election debate this week. They are expected to cross swords during the Friday night clash on the BBC.
Labour could win the general election with majority of almost TWO HUNDRED seats as new mega-polls reveal the scale of the Tory crisis facing Rishi Sunak ahead of July 4
03/06/24 15:45An MRP survey of more than 15,000 people suggests that the Conservatives will win just 180 seats, less than half the number Boris Johnson won in 2019.
Rishi Sunak often appears at election rallies without Cabinet Ministers because he is more focused on talking to 'real people' than Labour, sources close to the PM insist
02/06/24 23:16The Prime Minister has often cut a lonely figure on the campaign trail amid a noticeable absence of Tory 'big beasts' by his side.
Penny Mordaunt's allies say Downing Street is keeping her 'in a box' during the election campaign
02/06/24 00:54Penny Mordaunt 's allies are furious she is being 'kept in a box' in the election campaign. They have pointed to Rishi Sunak 's National Service policy - which Ms Mordaunt backed.
Memorial to Royal Navy heroes who freed 150,000 slaves and helped end the horrific trade is in doubt amid claims it 'lacked sensitivity'
29/05/24 23:00Campaigners had been in talks to install a statue for the West Africa Squadron, which rescued 150,000 slaves during the 19th century, near the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
Commons leader Penny Mordaunt accused of 'boycotting' Cabinet meeting authorising election decision
25/05/24 21:33Supporters of Penny Mordaunt, who has been tipped as a future Tory party leader, described the timing of the election as 'disastrous'.
Rishi's anti-smoking Bill runs out of time due to snap election
24/05/24 06:32Rishi Sunak's flagship anti-smoking legislation The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which was backed by Labour but divided Conservative MPs, will be lost as a result of the snap election.Rishi's anti-smoking Bill runs out of time: PM's flagship tobacco legislation is among list of laws which will be lost due to snap election
23/05/24 21:40Rishi Sunak's flagship anti-smoking legislation The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which was backed by Labour but divided Conservative MPs, will be lost as a result of the snap election.
Will Rishi Sunak's tobacco ban go up in smoke? Laws outlawing cigarettes and bringing in planned football regulator not among legislation to be rushed through Parliament before it is dissolved for July 4 election
23/05/24 12:36The Prime Minister put a lot of his own political energy into the law that would prohibit anyone born after 2009 from ever legally smoking cigarettes.
D:Ream's hit 'Things Can Only Get Better' races up iTunes chart to number 6 after 'Stop Brexit Man' Steve Bray blared out Labour's 1997 campaign anthem during Rishi's election announcement
23/05/24 09:05The tune has been steadily climbing the charts since last night, initially entering at number nine not long after the snap election was announced.
Rishi Sunak INSISTED on braving the rain for his election speech
23/05/24 06:24Moments after he arrived at the lectern in Downing Street to announce a snap election on July 4, the heavens opened.
Rishi Sunak INSISTED on braving the rain: The inside story of how the PM's seemingly snap decision was secretly months in planning
22/05/24 22:00Moments after he arrived at the lectern in Downing Street to announce a snap election on July 4, the heavens opened.
'Who do you trust?' Rishi Sunak launches Tory election campaign with attack on Labour's economic credentials hours after unveiling July 4 vote in a rainswept Downing Street despite some backbenchers saying early poll date is a 'death wish'
22/05/24 19:35The Prime Minister hauled his Cabinet to east London for a rally with party loyalists where he launched an attack on Sir Keir Starmer's record, asking: 'Who do you trust?'Steve Bray strikes again! Protesters blare Labour's 1997 theme song 'Things Can Only Get Better' by D:Ream over megaphone as Rishi Sunak announces July 4 snap election
22/05/24 16:22Protesters blared Labour's 1997 theme song 'Things Can Only Get Better' by D:Ream over megaphone as Rishi Sunak announced July 4 snap election today.
Rishi Sunak calls general election for JULY 4: Drenched (and drowned out) PM announces snap summer contest - but podium moment is sabotaged by rain, protesters playing Labour's 1997 landslide election anthem and Tories warning he has 'death wish'
22/05/24 16:17Rishi Sunak is taking a massive gamble by announcing a July 4 date , despite Labour being miles ahead in the polls.
Rishi Sunak 'will call general election for July 4' at 5pm: PM poised to take huge gamble on Summer contest after summoning ministers back from trips for urgent Cabinet meeting - despite Tories warning he has 'death wish'
22/05/24 15:27Rishi Sunak has gathered his Cabinet with Westminster insiders saying he has decided to drop the bombshell , despite Labour being miles ahead in the polls.
Rishi Sunak accused of 'condemning the Tory party to oblivion' as PM gathers unenthusiastic Cabinet at election campaign launch amid backbench fury over 'death wish' decision to hold vote in July while Labour holds massive poll lead
22/05/24 14:26After an extraordinary day of rumours, the usually cautious premier stepped into the pouring rain in Downing Street and took a massive gamble by announcing a summer contest.Rishi Sunak 'will call a General Election TONIGHT': PM poised to take huge gamble on July 4 contest after summoning ministers back from trips for Cabinet - despite Tories warning he has 'death wish'
22/05/24 14:03Anticipation is building that Rishi Sunak could spring a bold surprise tonight, despite Labour being miles ahead in the polls.
Rishi Sunak rebukes Johnny Mercer for going BARE FOOT on a train after he's snapped penning a bombshell memo to the PM without shoes and socks - as veterans minister hits out at 'little weirdo' who leaked his private messages
22/05/24 13:39The veterans' affairs minister was photographed by a fellow passenger without shoes or socks as he travelled from London to Exeter earlier this month.Election fever grips Westminster: Rishi Sunak 'could pull the trigger on July 4 contest TONIGHT' as ministers cut short trips for Cabinet meeting and Chancellor cancels TV appearance - but panicking Tories warn he has a 'death wish' and threaten revolt
22/05/24 11:32Rishi Sunak stuck to his formulation that the ballot will happen in the 'second half of the year' as he was grilled at PMQs.Get 'unpopular' Rishi off TV! Cabinet minister Johnny Mercer rages that PM is hogging limelight and brands colleagues 'average' in extraordinary memo written in full view of fellow train passengers - as he's slammed for going BARE FOOT
22/05/24 09:56In an extraordinary intervention by top minister Johnny Mercer, No10 officials were warned to stop 'placating' Mr Sunak and giving airtime to 'average' colleagues.
'Rishi's got a death wish!' Tories threaten revolt if Sunak tries to call snap election TODAY as rumours swirl he will seize on drop in inflation and pull the trigger despite Labour's huge poll lead
22/05/24 09:13A ballot has been widely seen as likely to happen towards the end of the year, with the government hoping the economy will turn round.
Downing Street must give popular cabinet ministers like Penny Mordaunt and Kemi Badenoch more airtime, says Tory minister Johnny Mercer - as he accused No 10 of 'placating' Rishi Sunak in an extraordinary outburst
21/05/24 23:58Downing Street must give more airtime to popular Cabinet ministers like Penny Mordaunt (pictured) and Kemi Badenoch, a minister has said in an extraordinary intervention.
No ferry to carry SNP across the Styx, jokes Mordaunt
16/05/24 21:31The SNP is in its 'final death throes' and should prepare for a Unionist government in Scotland, according to Penny Mordaunt.
Multi-millionaire who backed Penny Mordaunt during her Tory leadership bid liked tweets describing Rishi Sunak as a 'rich Indian Tory PM'
08/05/24 22:47Multi-millionaire PR guru Chris Lewis - who provided digital services for the Commons Leader during her last leadership bid - also liked a post saying she 'cr*** all over Sunak'.
QUENTIN LETTS: On most philosophical scales Mrs Elphicke would be closer to Attila the Hun than the late Roy Jenkins. Even Mickey Rourke's plastic surgeon might hesitate before such a transplant…
08/05/24 16:08Westminster's latest defection was done with a minimum of theatre. What a peculiar, half-hearted affair it was. Slender Mrs Elphicke crossed the floor of the House.
Bombshell as Tory MP Natalie Elphicke crosses the floor to Labour during PMQs slamming Rishi Sunak's 'broken promises' - with jubilant Keir Starmer hailing second defection in a fortnight after local elections meltdown
08/05/24 11:03Tory MP Natalie Elphicke has defected to Labour, hitting out at the 'broken promises of Rishi Sunak 's tired and chaotic government'.
Michael Gove bizarrely quotes Kate Moss as he warns Cabinet against 'comfort eating' right-wing policies in wake of local elections meltdown - with Rishi Sunak braced for crucial PMQs amid Tory calls for change in direction
08/05/24 08:08Rishi Sunak is gearing up for a Commons showdown following the local elections disaster, with Tories urging him to get more hard line on issues such as migration and tax.
King Charles is feeling 'very good' as he returns to Royal duties following his cancer treatment, Penny Mordaunt reveals
06/05/24 21:37The 75-year-old monarch made a triumphant return to public life earlier this month despite still undergoing treatment for unspecified form of the disease.
Rishi election nightmare continues: Tories lose control of more true-blue councils as election guru warns party could lose half of the seats it is contesting... but at least the rebels have stood down!
03/05/24 22:55Earlier today, the Prime Minister suffered the indignity of seeing of seeing a Labour mayor win in his own constituency as the party hemorrhaged councils and seats.Labour mayor wins in Rishi Sunak's backyard as Tories endure torrid local elections that see them lose slew of true-blue councils and hundreds of seats in crucial general election battlegrounds
03/05/24 15:24Labour's David Skaith became the inaugural elected mayor of York and North Yorkshire this afternoon, a new position that covers the Prime Minister's Richmond constituency.Rishi Sunak puts a brave face on local elections disaster as his survival hopes are boosted by Tory mayor holding on in Tees Valley - after Blackpool South by-election collapse and council bloodbath
03/05/24 10:33As he tries to fend off a fresh coup bid from Tory rebels, Rishi Sunak admitted that results so far were 'disappointing' but insisted Keir Starmer had still not sealed the deal.
Local elections 2024: Tories turn on Rishi after disastrous night sees council bloodbath, a hammering from Labour in Blackpool South by-election and Reform sucking up support - as Keir Starmer gloats that voters want to 'turn the page'
03/05/24 08:43Rishi Sunak is hunkering down for a grim day as results continue to flow in, with experts warning the Conservatives are on track for their worst showing in 40 years.
Rishi takes a beating in brutal night for Tories
03/05/24 06:14Rishi Sunak is hunkering down for a grim day as results continue to flow in, with the most striking so far Keir Starmer seizing the Lancashire seat.
Local elections 2024: Tories 'face worst results in 40 years' while Starmer gloats of 'seismic' Red Wall win in Blackpool South by-election as experts predict bloodbath of 500 councillors with Rishi warned he MUST get better
03/05/24 03:48Rishi Sunak is hunkering down for a grim day as results continue to flow in, with experts warning the Conservatives are on track for their worst showing in 40 years.
Tories face bruising night: Rishi's Conservatives lose Rushmoor - home of the British Army - after nearly 25 years in charge, while Labour win Hartlepool and Thurrock and even Reform could make gains as local election results pour in
02/05/24 23:57Labour are boasting of being 'on track' for power at Westminster after making gains in key council contests.
Polls CLOSE in crunch local elections: Rishi Sunak holds his breath after millions of Britons cast their vote - with Tory rebels circling the PM amid predictions the party could suffer a council and mayoral bloodbath
02/05/24 21:00The Prime Minister - and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer - will be nervously awaiting the results of council elections across 107 local authorities in England.
DJ sets, free drink tokens and trips home for showers: Inside Britain universities' Gaza sit-ins as students complain it's cold and they're not 'champagne socialists' at 'solidarity' encampments
02/05/24 16:07Students taking part at universities including Newcastle and Bristol have described the 'freezing' conditions but also the benefits being offered, including deliveries of free snacks.
How the next three days could decide Rishi Sunak's fate: Voting opens to pick hundreds of councillors, mayors, and police and crime commissioners - everything you need to know about the 'dress rehearsal' for a general election
02/05/24 12:24Every registered voter in England and Wales will be able to cast a ballot in at least one type of election before 10pm today.
Penny Mordaunt denies involvement in frantic plotting to oust Rishi Sunak as apocalyptic poll shows Tory support below Liz Truss era - and only three points above Reform
02/05/24 12:06Research by YouGov put the party on just 18 per cent - the worst the firm has recorded since 2019.
Operation Stop Penny: MPs fear Commons Leader will seize Tory crown if Rishi is trounced in Thursday's local election polls
27/04/24 21:00Even MPs loyal to the Prime Minister fear he will be in trouble if the party suffers catastrophic defeats in crucial mayoral and local council polls on Thursday.
Britain will need an Israel-style 'Iron Dome' system in the future because threats of missile and drone attacks will 'probably increase', armed forces chief warns
25/04/24 09:39Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said 'live conversations' were underway' about boosting Britain's defences.
Britain's skies under attack and how the UK's own Iron Dome will work
24/04/24 06:59EXCLUSIVE: Britain would be woefully unprepared to stop a Russian aerial onslaught from causing mayhem in the UK without 'urgent' investment in new air defences, military chiefs have warned.Britain's skies under attack: As Putin hacks holiday jets and calls for an Israel-style Iron Dome for UK grow - what would home-grown defence system look like?
23/04/24 15:30EXCLUSIVE: Britain would be woefully unprepared to stop a Russian aerial onslaught from causing mayhem in the UK without 'urgent' investment in new air defences, military chiefs have warned.
Does Britain need its own Iron Dome? PENNY MORDAUNT says UK can learn lessons from Israel on how to mount a formidable defence - as PM boosts military spending
23/04/24 15:27Penny Mordaunt, leader of the House of Commons, writes for the Mail revealing how Britain can learn lessons from Israel in standing up to bullies - while also not forgetting its own proud history.
Penny Mordaunt calls for an Israeli style Iron Dome missile defence system to be made in Britain as the country could not currently repel an Iran style missile attack
20/04/24 22:59The Leader of the House of Commons has broken ranks by publicly urging Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to increase spending on defence as it is a 'duty to our citizens'.
Blow for Rishi Sunak as nearly HALF his MPs fail to back flagship cigarettes ban and leadership hopeful Kemi Badenoch warns Tories risk being on the 'road to hell'
17/04/24 08:07Some 59 Tories - including six ministers - went against the PM as the phased block on sales of tobacco products cleared its first hurdle in the Commons last night.
Rishi's smoking ban clears first Commons hurdle despite Tory backlash
17/04/24 06:23The House of Commons this evening overwhelmingly approved the second reading of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which aims to phase in a ban on the sale of tobacco products.
Rishi Sunak's smoking ban clears its first Commons hurdle despite backlash to 'nanny state' plans by top ministers and Tory Right
16/04/24 18:13The House of Commons this evening overwhelmingly approved the second reading of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which aims to phase in a ban on the sale of tobacco products.
Notorious Willy Wonka event that ended in disaster when children handed one jelly bean each and actors not paid will be re-enacted in LA... with one familiar face returning to the cast
09/04/24 18:15The notorious Willy's Chocolate Experience which prompted police to be called to a Glasgow warehouse by angry parents will be re-enacted in Los Angeles later this month.
What are the odds Rishi Sunak will hold the General Election in November? Punters are betting the Prime Minister will announce national vote for Autumn amid speculation
07/04/24 14:14After Rishi Sunak ruled out holding the General Election on 2 May, punters are betting on an autumn vote amid speculation, data has revealed. 14 November was suggested as a polling day.
Keir Starmer and Lindsay Hoyle could face inquiry over Gaza ceasefire vote - with Penny Mordaunt thought to be backing a fresh bid to refer them to a privileges committee for investigation
05/04/24 23:54Keir Starmer and Lindsay Hoyle could be faced with an inquiry over the Gaza ceasefire vote as Penny Mordaunt is thought to be backing a fresh bid to refer them for investigation.
NIALL FERGUSON: Whatever Keir Starmer's vision for Britain ... it is China, Russia, Iran and Argentina that could have the final say
05/04/24 16:15Harold Macmillan (top left) said what was most likely to disrupt a government was: 'Events, dear boy, events.' Whatever plans Sir Keir Starmer has, forces beyond his control may derail them.
At last the Coronation movie is released! Historic film shows the inside story of King Charles's big day
30/03/24 22:51For the first time, the Coronation Roll will be brought into the digital age. The historic video will reveal the inside story of King Charles' big day.
Rishi Sunak's shock honours 'is an election ploy to thwart Tory plotters and keep Conservative MPs in line'
30/03/24 01:47Backbenchers said they believed the move was meant as a threat to those plotting to oust him that he was prepared to call a vote, forcing them to fight for their jobs.
Penny Mordaunt tells Whitehall bosses to ditch woke language like replacing the word 'woman' in official documents
28/03/24 00:54The Commons leader said official bodies should avoid using ' gender neutral language' in contexts where traditional words like mother and father would be more accurate.
Penny Mordaunt fuels rumours she is 'on manoeuvres' to succeed Rishi Sunak - as PM faces local elections catastrophe - with Commons Leader revealing she has visited 70 Tory local associations in just 18 months
27/03/24 10:36The Leader of the House of Commons revealed how she has made more than 70 visits to local Conservative associations since Mr Sunak became Prime Minister.
Robert Halfon joins Tory exodus as he quits as a minister and says he won't stand at general election - while James Heappey formally resigns from defence brief
26/03/24 16:23Skills minister Robert Halfon made his surprise announcement, saying he felt it was the right time to leave.
Embattled Rishi Sunak suggests recession is already over as he tries to rally Tories and see off leadership challenges in grilling by MPs ahead of Easter break
26/03/24 13:34Rishi Sunak said evidence from this year indicated the economy had 'returned to growth' as he gave evidence to the Commons Liaison Committee.
Women affected by state pension age change demand MPs hold an urgent vote on compensation
26/03/24 01:03More than 34,000 people have signed an open letter, which was yesterday sent to Commons leader Penny Mordaunt and urged her to set time aside for a crucial vote.
DOMINIC LAWSON: Changing leader again would prove the Tories are an ungovernable rabble. Rishi doesn't get the credit he deserves
25/03/24 01:57Soon after Rishi Sunak became Prime Minister, I had a long chat with the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt. It starts at October 2022, exactly when Sunak took over from Truss, and ends with February 2024.
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EXCLUSIVEOh Beehave! Jeremy Clarkson goes to war with locals AGAIN but this time it has nothing to do with Diddly Squat's farmshop
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Travis Kelce goes on WILD shopping spree for Taylor Swift - splashing out '$75,000 on 14 Italian designer gifts' before Eras Tour hit Milan last week
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EXCLUSIVEWhy Netflix 'should pay real-life Baby Reindeer stalker £132m'! Her plans for payback after 'slap in the face' are revealed in exclusive interview
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Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke 'raises concerns' over historic row and '1970s-style behaviour' amid misconduct scandal
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Brad Pitt's daughter Shiloh Jolie continues plan to drop his surname with newspaper ad - as its claimed Angelina Jolie divorce is still ongoing
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Ashley Roberts sets pulses racing in a sexy sheer lilac corset and matching trousers as she enjoys a night out at PIRANA London
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Twisters fans fume that director Lee Isaac Chung should be 'called before Congress' as they discover a HUGE scene was cut from the disaster film
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Missing the limelight, Lily? Singer is clawing her way back into the public eye with raunchy confessions, an OnlyFans for her feet and reigniting old feuds
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BBC could 'face £1million legal bill' over Strictly misconduct scandal as video emerges of former professional slapping partner's bottom
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EXCLUSIVEStrictly star Graziano Di Prima's 'very concerned' family are stunned by his sacking and 'rallying around him' after he fled home to Italy
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EXCLUSIVEJodie Marsh admits she wants to reverse her glamour model boob job after quitting fame to start an animal sanctuary - but surgeons refuse
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Clint Eastwood's partner Christina Sandera dead at 61: Oscar-winner, 94, pays heartbreaking tribute much'
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Sharon Stone, 66, stuns in a dramatic monochrome feathered gown as she accepts Lifetime Achievement award at the Taormina Film Festival
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Khloe Kardashian, 40, flaunts her incredible figure in a white string bikini... after admitting she 'probably would have' tried Ozempic
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'Coolest King ever!' Frederik of Denmark sends royal fans wild by trying out hammer throwing, BMX biking and table tennis
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Daisy Edgar-Jones puts on a leggy display in tiny black shorts and a brown patent leather jacket as she continues her whirlwind press tour for Twisters in New York
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Jennifer Lopez REPLACES Ben necklace with her own name in diamonds as she puts on a busty display at Hamptons gym
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Molly-Mae's make-under! Reality star has bared back her Love Island look to channel a 'rich wife' aesthetic and 'clean' beauty
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EXCLUSIVEHeartbreaking pictures show Richard Simmons' grave heaped with pink roses as he's laid to rest - amid investigation into fitness guru's final hours
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Hannah Spearritt 'is set for surprising career change after a series of setbacks' following her ex Paul Cattermole's death
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Ben Affleck flashes wedding ring leaving ex Jennifer Garner's house as his marriage woes with Jennifer Lopez are 'deeper than his concerns over her fame'
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Armie Hammer DENIES that Robert Downey Jr. paid for him to go to rehab... in bombshell interview where he was asked if he's eaten human flesh
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Demi Lovato looks incredible in a faux leather corset and black pantsuit as she poses for sexy glamour shots before hitting the stage
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Selena Gomez says she's 'grateful' for Only Murders In The Building co-stars Steve Martin and Martin Short - after receiving first acting Emmy nod
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Ariana Grande is set to join HYBE's superfan platform Weverse... as she CONTINUES to work with the entertainment brand and ex manager Scooter Braun
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Jennifer Lawrence teases her black bra in a sheer cover up and sweats while out in New York
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House Of The Dragon season two earns highest streaming ratings to date for Game Of Thrones spin-off
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Shannon Beador says she was 'shocked' to see her bloodied face in graphic selfie as she didn't remember taking photo the night of DUI arrest
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Kyle Richards reunites with rumored girlfriend Morgan Wade as she supports musician backstage at concert
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The top 20 TV shows to watch on demand this weekend, from Netflix to Apple TV+ and BBC iPlayer: Our critics sift through thousands of options so you don't have to
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Judd Hirsch reflects on life of Bob Newhart and the kindness he showed him when they starred together on George & Leo
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Heidi Klum's ex Vito Schnabel, 37, marries Russian model Helena Althof, 21, in private NY wedding
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Mama June: Family Crisis: June's husband Justin calls her surprise vow renewal 'embarrassing' and was 'caught off guard' during season finale
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'He's adorable': Kim Zolciak recalls 'deep conversations' with Chet Hanks while filming Surreal Life - after trailer teased potential hookup
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Dani Dyer cosies up to her boyfriend Jarrod Bowen during romantic getaway following England's Euros defeat
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'I miss his kindness and his humour': Reese Witherspoon shares sweet tribute to her Legally Blonde 2 co-star Bob Newhart following his death at 94
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Sean Kingston, 34, and mother Janice, 61, are INDICTED on federal charges in $1M fraud scheme... one month after rapper was released from jail
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'It's fun to be young': Madonna's son David Banda, 18, is 'scavenging' for food and selling guitar lessons in NYC despite mom's $850M fortune
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Nicolas Cage, 60, steps out with son Kal-El, 18, on vacation in Italy - as his other son Weston, 33, is investigated by police
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Lily-Rose Depp sizzles in a red off-the-shoulder top and jeans as she enjoys summer outing with girlfriend 070 Shake in LA
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Pregnant Margot Robbie surprises diners at The Ivy Chelsea Garden as she and husband Tom Ackerley treat them to a round of drinks
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Eminem hits HUGE UK milestone and draws level with David Bowie and U2 after release of The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grace) album
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Ellen DeGeneres surfaces with wife Portia de Rossi... after announcing she is 'done' with showbiz once her Netflix special drops
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Lindsay Lohan gives peek at son Luai's racing themed 1st birthday party as she shares sweet tribute: 'I love you more than anything in this world'
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Lily Allen, 39, admits she gets her mother and children to do her laundry and she has no idea how to use a washing machine
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Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman match in pastels while promoting Deadpool & Wolverine in NYC
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Anna Faris wishes she got to know Matthew Perry better when she guest-starred on Friends... and says he suggested her for the role
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Christine Lampard says her husband Frank is like 'the son my mum and dad never had' as she confesses he loves being doted on by his in-laws
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Jordin Sparks says she 'wouldn't be a mean judge' if picked to take over Katy Perry's job on American Idol
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Adele 'set to live it up in £25k-a-night hotel' after announcing 'big break' from music - but the luxury suite doesn't include breakfast
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Meadow Walker wishes a happy birthday to her late father Paul's co-star Vin Diesel... proving they are still close 11 years after actor's death
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Nadiya Bychkova breaks silence on Strictly Come Dancing complaint amid misconduct scandal
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Miley Cyrus enjoys wild party at Chateau Marmont for VERY star-studded Gucci launch alongside Kendall Jenner, Salma Hayek and Rumer Willis
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Love Island fans in shock over Josh and Mimii's 'low budget' market date before demanding to know where all the money has disappeared to
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Clint Eastwood's tumultuous marriages and on-set love affairs laid bare - before finding long-lasting romance with Christina Sandera, as she dies at age 61
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Beyonce continues to embrace her cowgirl era as she promotes hair care brand Cecred during lavish helicopter ride over Manhattan skyline
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Victoria's Secret model Emily DiDonato continues to shows off postpartum weight loss - one year after welcoming son Oliver
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Ulrika Jonsson 'was offered Strictly Come Dancing presenting job but lost out to Tess Daly because she was pregnant'
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Lady Gaga smiles during a romantic dinner date with boyfriend Michael Polansky in NYC... after revealing she is working on new music
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Scarlett Johansson names the job she refused to take for the sake of her kids... and the 'disturbing' twist after she said no
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EXCLUSIVEBen Affleck's harsh warning to daughter Violet revealed - as 18-year-old struggles to deal with 'ridicule' over her pro-mask speech
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Richard Simmons' cause of death at 76 still unknown amid police probe into fitness guru's final hours - as star's final resting place is revealed
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Rory McIlroy's wife Erica Stoll is nowhere to be seen at The Open as he misses the cut amid divorce U-turn
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Katie McGlynn packs on the PDA with TOWIE star boyfriend Ricky Rayment as they hit the beach during sun-soaked Greek Island getaway
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Baywatch star Nicole Eggert, 52, is spotted on a grocery run in Los Angeles... after shaving her head while battling 'rare' cancer
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King Charles and Queen Camilla were rushed to safety HOURS after Trump's shooting after security spotted a mysterious person on a nearby roof
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Sharon Stone, 66, exudes glamour in sheer dress with mini slip, as she arrives on the red carpet at the Taormina Film Festival
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Sam Smith reveals they were 'unable to walk' as they open up about traumatic ski accident that left them with 'permanent damage' and anxiety
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Michael Cera pokes fun at his 'weird' blonde locks which the normally dark-haired star is wearing for a new acting role
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Emily Ratajkowski bares her long toned legs in white shorts with stylish motorcycle boots as she gets ready to leave New York City
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Wonder Woman star Lynda Carter, 72, looks decades younger as she poses in black leather to promote her single Pink Slip Lollipop
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Strictly Come Dancing fans threaten to boycott series over Graziano Di Prima and Giovanni Pernice misconduct probe
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Sofia Vergara, 52, flashes her chest in a strapless dress before digging into a HUGE plate of pasta during lunch with friends on the beach in Italy
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Love Island's Ekin-Su Culculoglu takes a swipe at ex-boyfriend Davide Sanclimenti following their bitter split
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Strictly Come Dancing's Anton Du Beke unfollows Graziano Di Prima on social media but stands by Giovanni Pernice
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Freddie Flintoff looks in great spirits while smiling out and about in London 18 months after Top Gear horror crash
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Pregnant Jenna Coleman showcases her blossoming baby bump in black lace midi dress during afternoon outing
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Those About To Die is praised by fans who say they are 'hooked already' and compare it to Game Of Thrones
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Twisters star Glen Powell pays tribute to the late Bill Paxton as his reboot hits theaters
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Doja Cat is FLASHED by her male pal during chaotic Instagram live
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Olivia Rodrigo models a tank top and miniskirt as she snacks on cookies and an iced Matcha drink in New York City
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Lady Deadpool's full look is revealed in Deadpool & Wolverine's final trailer - featuring a surprise cameo from Dafne Keen alongside Hugh Jackman
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The 'real reason' behind Strictly 'golden couple' Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington's split is revealed
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Sharon Stone says THAT Basic Instinct scene now seems 'very ordinary' compared to raunchy present-day scenes - as star talks on-screen sex
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EXCLUSIVELottie Moss puts on a cheeky display in a TINY pair of Daisy Dukes as she enjoys a night out in London
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Lily Allen fumes she's stranded at Heathrow Airport after missing her flight home due to the Microsoft outage chaos
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Love Island's Uma Jammeh wows in a strapless white dress as she enjoys a night on the town after quitting show with boyfriend Wil Anderson
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Amy Dowden shares emotional post about finally returning to work as she prepares for Strictly comeback amid show's abuse scandal
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EXCLUSIVEAmanda Abbington will break her silence on Lorraine next week as she returns to TV for the first time since quitting Strictly Come Dancing
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Simon Cowell's boyband search is hit by another blow while Amanda Holden reveals the mogul brutally shut down her idea to spice up Britain's Got Talent
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Peter Andre claims he's 'BANNED' from Buckingham Palace after destroying priceless object in epic blunder
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Devon Windsor showcases her fit form in a yellow and orange bikini as she enjoys the beach with 'mini me' daughter Enzo
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Mauricio Umansky's mystery woman is identified as a Russian-born actress who is 20 years younger than Kyle Richards' ex and is in a movie with Alec Baldwin
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Strictly pros reveal FOURTH celebrity clashed with their partner and claim some female dancers 'are even harsher' than the men in rehearsals
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EXCLUSIVEPregnant The Traitors star Charlotte Chilton says she's been contacted by MORE women who claim to have children with Conor Maynard
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Prince Harry's charity chief quits: Duke of Sussex thanks his friend Dominic Reid for 'relentless service, dedication and leadership'
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Strictly's Katya Jones breaks her silence on BBC scandal as she insists the competition isn't about the professionals
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The Boss is a billionaire! Bruce Springsteen, 74, reaches milestone after selling his music catalog for over $500M
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Candice Swanepoel says she ran into SHARKS when posing in a skimpy green bikini while visiting a remote tropical island
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BAFTA and Emmy-winning Channel 4 show to return after 10 years as a 'reimagination' of the original run
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Jess Wright shows off her abs in a plunging white crop top and £900 Lowe jeans as she goes shopping in Mayfair with a pal
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Imogen Thomas stuns in a plunging black mini dress as she kisses banker boyfriend Michel Aramouni during intimate al fresco lunch date
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Monty Don reveals his simple three-step plan to defend your garden against slugs and snails
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Jax Taylor heads to the gym as police visit the LA home he shared with estranged wife Brittany Cartwright which now has a $35k tax lien
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Adidas DROPS Bella Hadid from advertising campaign for retro sneakers - following outcry over her pro-Palestine views
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Little Mix fans go wild as Jade Thirwall transforms herself into a range of eccentric personas for the release of her debut single Angel Of My Dreams
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Joe Jonas releases first single from his album Music for People Who Believe in Love after his split from Sophie Turner
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EXCLUSIVEBikini bottoms to avoid and the style that's NOT flattering. Our fashion expert reveals the surprising bikini rules for over-50s
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Ellie Goulding sets pulses racing as she poses topless while frolicking through a field in sexy snaps
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Pregnant The Traitors star Charlotte Chilton showcases her baby bump in a mini dress after revealing she's been contacted by MORE women
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Rachel Stevens looks effortlessly chic in one-shoulder white top and black jeans as she heads out in London on the hottest day of the year
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Fans are convinced pregnant Margot Robbie will call her baby Barbie or Ken - as she awaits birth of first child with husband Tom Acklerey
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Hollyoaks' Jennifer Metcalfe reveals she suffered a terrifying health scare after finding a lump in her breast
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FIRST LOOK: Bulked-up Stephen Graham, 50, shows off his muscular physique as he begins filming his Netflix crime drama Adolescence with Ashley Walters
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Graziano Di Prima's rule for Zara McDermott during Strictly training that left her 'hurting and bleeding' is revealed after the dancer admitted to kicking her
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Love Island SPOILER: Grace confronts Reuben for 'embarrassing' her as the final recoupling looms
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Kate Garraway sparks concern with Good Morning Britain absence after her father was 'rushed to hospital following a stroke and heart attack'
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Britain's Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas reveals the hilarious moment Amanda Holden stripped off in front of her and her mother
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Norwegian model Frida Aasen showcases her lithe figure in a leopard print bikini and a sheer black dress as she attends a boat party in St Tropez
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James Corden shares major Gavin and Stacey update after delay finishing script with Ruth Jones
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Vanessa Feltz defends former Strictly partner James Jordan after 'abusive' footage of him emerged
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Jennifer Lopez poses makeup free in lingerie before 55th birthday as she frolics in the Hamptons... while estranged husband Ben Affleck works in LA
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Giovanni Pernice brushes off break-up blues as he makes his first appearance since split from girlfriend Molly Brown
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Lauren Goodger reveals her daughter Larose, 2, has been rushed to hospital after struggling with 'breathing problems'
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Giovanni Pernice 'SPLITS from his girlfriend Molly Brown for the second time after they were involved in heated rows following Strictly abuse scandal'
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Kiefer Sutherland admits he feels 'sorry' that he didn't spend more time with his late father Donald as he reflects on the actor's death
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Daisy Edgar-Jones hysterically recalls ending up in an ambulance and wetting herself after trying Marijuana for the first time in Amsterdam
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Sharon Stone, 66, is the epitome of elegance in a dramatic hooded gown at the Taormina Film Festival in Italy - after recreating THAT Basic Instinct scene
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Strictly's Zara McDermott hits back at Graziano Di Prima by insisting it 'wasn't a singular incident' after he downplayed his 'abusive' behaviour
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Ashley Roberts sends temperatures soaring as she flaunts her figure in a skimpy black bikini during her Caribbean getaway
