Sign up to our free Brexit newsletter for our analysis of the continuing impact of Brexit on the UK Sign up to our free newsletter for the latest analysis on Brexit’s impact Sign up to our free newsletter for the latest analysis on Brexit’s impact The Conservative Party have beenContinue Reading

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People from sexual minorities really do die younger, new data suggests

Okrasiuk/Shutterstock New data has revealed something the UK has never seen before: clear evidence that sexual minority people die earlier, and at higher rates, than their straight or heterosexual peers. For the first time, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published overall mortality rates by sexual orientation in EnglandContinue Reading

Second F1 team confirms it will miss part of Barcelona test

Aston Martin have confirmed they will miss at least one of their allowed three days of Formula 1 pre-season testing. The news comes amid speculation that the Silverstone-based team has experienced delays with the development of its new car for the 2026 season, and after rivals Williams confirmed they willContinue Reading

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Labour at war after Starmer blocks Andy Burnham’s Commons comeback bid Labour MPs warn prime minister the decision will trigger ‘bloodletting’ – but supporters back move, saying it will help party draw a line under recent ‘psychodrama’. Rebecca Whittaker26 January 2026 13:30 ‘Farage has recruited yet another Conservative minister withContinue Reading