Rolling coverage of the day’s political developments as they happen, including the second day of Commons votes on alternative Brexit options What are today’s indicative vote options?Analysis: would UK be better off in customs union?Downing Street lobby briefing – Summary 2.29pm BST Labour has confirmed that, if the common market Read more
Widening gap between best and worst performing areas of England comes in contrast to shrinking inequalities for breast and lung cancers Via: Lung cancer survival inequality grows in England, ONS figures show
The interview process is seldom sparkling, but we do what we can with occasionally fatigued, arrogant or tedious musiciansMy how we laughed at Robert Smith’s reaction when the Cure were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Deadpan, he responds to giddy, over-eager interviewer Carrie Keagan, who, bubbling Read more
Follow our live coverage of the day’s political events Via: Brexit news – live: Hardline Tory ex-minister threatens to unite with Labour to bring May down ahead of key votes
AKP losses are unprecedented rebuke to Erdoğan’s authority and a backlash is fearedRecep Tayyip Erdoğan turned Turkey’s local elections into a referendum on his personal leadership. The results, showing his Justice and Development party (AKP) in retreat nationally and losing control of seven of Turkey’s 12 main cities, not counting Read more
Exclusive: supreme court to decide whether to kick out accord on building and fire safetyBangladesh’s government could assume responsibility for safety in workplaces producing clothing for major western brands this week despite demonstrating a “shocking level of unreadiness” to do so, according to an analysis of the state’s own data.The Read more
Various venues, LondonThis new festival brought together artists on the periphery of club culture, from Lee Gamble’s impressionistic rave to Alva Noto’s exquisite sound designWhen it comes to music festivals where you drink cans of cider in the pouring rain, the UK shows the world how it’s done. But a Read more
From Uber pogo sticks to fines for over-running funerals, here are this year’s best jokes Via: April Fool's Day 2019: How to avoid falling victim to the biggest pranks and jokes
A total of three people were shot outside the Marathon Store owned by the 33-year-old Grammy nominee Via: Rapper Nipsey Hussle, 33, dead after being 'gunned down' in front of his LA clothing store
Now all charges have been dropped against the actor Jussie Smollett, who was accused of staging a racist and homophobic attack, we examine the issues surrounding the case. Plus: Lucy Knight on being gay and a ChristianOn 29 January, Chicago police announced they were investigating a suspected racist and homophobic Read more