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Government prepares to unveil new powers to ‘stop the boats’

The legislation, promised as part of Government efforts to tackle illegal migration, could come as soon as Tuesday

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Inside the capital’s terrifying e-bike crime epidemic

Street robberies went up 19 per cent in the year to February — with perpetrators on super fast bikes escaping with frightening ease. Anthony France and Jonathan Kanengoni go on patrol with the Venice Squad, a specialist Met police unit tackling the problem.

UK

Isabel Oakeshott terminates interview over Hancock leak clash

Isabel Oakeshott hit the headlines in recent days over her decision to leak messages sent by Mr Hancock when he was health secretary during the pandemic

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‘Cruel punishment’: What’s next for the Duke and Duchess of Montecito?

They’ve been booted out of their UK home and face plummetting popularity on both sides of the Atlantic. But Harry and Meghan won’t be down for long, says Luciana Bellini

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How Lola Young became the style set’s new muse

Bella Hadid and Kylie Jenner are fans, and her vocals have been compared to Amy Winehouse and Adele. Isobel Van Dyke meets her

Where to live

How we swapped Hackney for Dartmoor and a popular new ceramics brand

Hosting Christmas after a big move set Cath and Jeremy Brown on the path to their successful business

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Film

Sharon Horgan says Irish success during 2023 awards season is ‘unsurprising’

The Irish actress and director said that the island produced ‘incredible acting talent’ but that more focus is needed on its achievements.
Music

Robert Webb says heart surgery ‘provided gap in the domino topple’

In 2019, the comic had major heart surgery after a routine medical check-up during filming for the second series of his sitcom Back.
Film

Success of Irish talent in 2023 awards season ‘unsurprising’, says Sharon Horgan

The Irish actress and director said that Ireland has historically produced ‘incredible acting talent’.
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‘Cruel punishment’: what’s next for the Duke and Duchess of Montecito?

They’ve been booted out of their UK home and face plummetting popularity on both sides of the Atlantic. But Harry and Meghan won’t be down for long, says Luciana Bellini

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The Escapist

How the Chablé hotels mastered luxury in Mexico

Deserted cenotes, shamanic healing and palm-fringed white sands — Suzannah Ramsdale falls in love with Yucatan

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Events and Things To Do

What to get up to in London this weekend

From axe-throwing and cheap pints to a Sicilian-inspired dining collaboration, Mike Daw has everything to see and do in London this weekend.

Music

The best European music festivals to travel to this summer

Swap muddy fields for sun-soaked cities and glistening beaches with these continental events

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Plug It In

Honey, we shrunk the car: the rise of micro mobility

This year it’s all about downsizing your wheels, with a surge in e-cycle and scooter use, and new miniature vehicles capable of transporting anything from food deliveries to a family of four. Is this the future of transport?

Let Girls Learn

‘School in a box’ helps children back to class in war-ravaged Ukraine

A year after Russia invaded Ukraine, Kate Rice discovers how vital school supplies are giving students in a warzone ‘the routine of a regular, normal day’

Plug It In

Could battery swapping be the new charging?

Charge anxiety could be a thing of the past if we follow China’s lead and bring in battery-swapping stations. But how likely are they to catch on here?

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Luxury

Vanishing pools and car vitrines: what £40k-a-week rents you in London

Inside London’s ultra high-end rental market, where the very best homes can cost more than you earn in a year — and there seems to be no ceiling

Property News

You can rent a house on an aristocratic estate — for £1,600 a month

A two-bedroom gatehouse on the edge of the sprawling Cliveden Estate has been put up for rent by the National Trust.

Where to live

Asma Khan’s guide to her always-evolving west London area

Chef Asma Khan has seen Earl’s Court evolve in the 30 years she has lived there. Here’s why a strong sense of connection still remains

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My London: Angela Hartnett

Murano chef-patron Angela Hartnett stocks up at La Fromagerie, romances at the French House and loves a crack of dawn walk on Hampstead Heath

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‘Supermarket shortages prove the true value of produce we have’

We’re not quite at Old Mother Hubbard levels of bareness, but Susie Lau can’t shake the feeling that these supermarket shortages are the scary new norm

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Flo: ‘The Brits doesn’t feel like a win’

This year’s Rising Stars may have been put together by a management team, but Flo are no pop puppets. Lisa Wright meets a London trio not afraid to speak their minds and who might be the closest thing we have to a new Destiny’s Child

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Tech

Romania’s PM is using an AI adviser to tell him what people think

The AI will use social-media data and artificial intelligence to “capture opinions in society”.

Tech

Elon Musk outlines his masterplan for humanity

A ‘sustainable-energy Earth’ can be achieved by 2050 at a cost of $10 trillion, the entrepreneur said.

Tech

Expert tips to avoid broadband scams

Experts urge broadband customers to take preventative measures to avoid scams.

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Best stud earrings for men in silver and gold

Embark on your earring jewellery with a straightforward stud

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Best plus size leggings for all occasions tried and tested

From every day to dancefloor-ready, leggings to dress curves

Food & Drink

Best mushroom coffee and why everyone’s drinking it

Goodbye turmeric latte! There’s a new healthy hot drink in town