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China confirms visa-free travel for UK and Canadian nationals

Relaxed visa rules for British and Canadian passport holders will come into force on 17 February.

Weight-loss race: how switch from injections to pills is expanding big pharma’s hopes

Tablets could make treatment more mainstream, with sector predicted to be worth $200bn by end of the decade“I just felt slow: I want to be able to do anything my kids want to do and not have weight be...

UK’s gender pay gap ‘won’t close for 30 years’ at current rates

Trades Union Congress says women have worked a month and a half for nothing this year and legislation is neededWomen in the UK will not be paid the same as men until 2056 at the current rate of progre...

UK private jet deportation flight cancelled after man swallows vape battery

Egyptian with history of disruptive behaviour was taken to hospital and then returned to detentionA Home Office private deportation flight for one man had to be cancelled on Thursday morning after he...

Fresh snow warning issued for parts of England as flooding expected in more than 70 areas

A brief show of sunshine over the weekend has given way to further rain, with flooding expected in more than 70 areas.

Children 'weaponised' by both sides of trans debate, says author of gender identity report

Clinician Dr Hilary Cass says "people at the extremes" had caused a lot of distress for young people.

Red eyes and black beaches: How one of the worst environmental disasters left its mark

A major oil spill which killed thousands of birds is still being debated, three decades later.

Man claimed girlfriend's death in car was an accident, but forensics revealed the truth

Jenna Watkins was left on a remote mountain road by her boyfriend after he crashed his car.

'Older, more mature, better' - how Banton built breakthrough knock

Tom Banton's 63 not out against Scotland was his breakout innings for England and he says it was down to his increased maturity.

Senior police praised undercover officer who lied to court about identity, papers at spycops inquiry show

Jim Boyling gave evidence under his fake identity during prosecution of activists he had infiltratedSenior police officers praised an undercover officer who had lied to a court about his real identity...

Hodgkinson smashes own indoor record and sets sights on world best

Keely Hodgkinson says she is aiming for a new world record after breaking the British 800m mark at the UK Athletics Indoor Championships in Birmingham.

Three years on, Deulofeu is still fighting for 'miracle' return

Gerard Deulofeu has not played for more than three years but believes he can make "history" by fighting for a "miracle" comeback.

From street plays to TV success: Derry Girls creator talks about her new show

Nearly four years on from the emotional finale of Derry Girls, writer and creator Lisa McGee has released her new project on Netflix.

William and Kate share Valentine's wishes as Meghan offers rare glimpse of daughter

The Prince and Princess of Wales have marked Valentine's Day by sharing a portrait as Meghan posted a rare picture of Prince Harry with their daughter, Lilibet.

Russia killed opposition leader Alexei Navalny using dart frog toxin, UK says

There is no innocent explanation for the toxin being found in samples taken from Navalny's body, Foreign Office says.

An abduction, a Bitcoin demand and a TV icon - why Nancy Guthrie's case has gripped the US

Savannah Guthrie's fame has helped turn her mother's abduction into a national obsession.

Van camps are growing in number - here's why

The Papers: 'Navalny killed by frog toxin' and 'There must be probe into envoy Andrew'

A number of papers lead with the revelation that the Russian opposition leader was killed by a dart frog toxin.

How to get the best view of the Northern Lights in 2026

Experts say 2026 will be a peak year for aurora spotting as the Sun reaches the maximum of its cycle.

Team GB short track medal slips away as Niall Treacy penalised

Team GB's hopes for a medal in the men's 1500m short track speed skating event comes to an abrupt end as Niall Treacy is penalised for a lane infringement which leads to a collision. Dutch skater Jens...