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Meeting comes ahead of major Brexit summit Via: Brexit secretary makes surprise trip to Brussels for crunch talks with Michel Barnier

‘We-talk’ – constantly referring to yourself and your partner in the plural – is annoying. But it is also a sign that your relationship is solid. What else has science got to teach us about staying together?It’s always we, we, we … have you noticed? We all know people who Read more

Brexit secretary in Belgian capital to meet EU’s chief negotiator before EU crunch talksThe UK Brexit secretary, Dominic Raab, is holding crunch talks with the EU’s chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, after making an unexpected dash to Brussels days ahead of a “moment of truth” leaders’ summit.Raab arrived in the Belgian Read more

Retired general has been seen as restraining influencePresident discusses cabinet chaos with CBS 60 MinutesDonald Trump suspects his defense secretary, General Jim Mattis, might be a Democrat and “could be” heading for the exit. Related: Trump vows ‘severe punishment’ if Saudis killed Jamal Khashoggi Continue reading… Via: Trump: Jim Mattis Read more

Lack of social housing and poor council decisions failing vulnerable in England, say lawyersThousands of vulnerable survivors of domestic violence in England are being housed in dirty and unsuitable accommodation, including dwellings overrun with mice and mould, holes in the floor and no electricity.Housing lawyers and charities said a lack Read more

Matt Hancock says looser ‘conditions’ could be set to provide an escape route – raising the risk of cabinet resignations within days Via: Theresa May will not insist on 'end date' for UK staying in EU customs territory, cabinet minister admits

Experts fear deadly infection has jumped from rabbits to their threatened cousins Via: Brown hares could face extinction after mysterious deaths identified as myxomatosis

The Met Office issued a yellow wind warning Via: Storm Callum: Strong winds force waterfall to flow backwards in Scotland

Shami Chakrabarti hints Labour might simply rework the new benefit – and change its name – despite John McDonnell vowing: ‘It will have to go’ Via: Labour backtracks on pledge to scrap universal credit which was 'dramatic language'

The Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps writer says, ‘I wouldn’t say therapy has “cured” me, but it has made it easier to deal with my past as well as whatever life throws at me.’ Via: Comedian and writer Ariane Sherine reveals what she’s learned after two Read more