Boris Johnson is set to oust Britain's top civil servant 'as early as Monday' after he was accused of lacking the skills to deal with the coronavirus crisis. Sir Mark Sedwill, the Cabinet Secretary, has been the target of hostile briefings in Downing Street ahead of an expected overhaul of …...Read More

Advertisement The shiny white diving sub bounces and bobs in the Pacific Ocean as the water stretches out vast and blue as far as my eyes can see. For a few minutes the vessel rocks in the waves and then it is gone, descending seven miles through the ocean depths …...Read More

Tiny antibodies found in alpacas could help suppress a second wave of coronavirus and allow countries to safely lift lockdown, researchers have claimed. Scientists in Sweden and South Africa have used 'nanobodies' from an animal immunised against the virus to prevent it from binding or infecting a human being. The …...Read More

Part self-help, part spiritual guidance, tarot is fast becoming the problem-solver for uncertain times. International tarot expert Alice Grist explains how we can all unlock its powers Part self-help, part spiritual guidance, tarot is fast becoming the problem-solver for uncertain times Throughout my life the tarot has guided me: from …...Read More

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Beauty assistant: Alice Robertson They keep nasties out and hydration in: ceramides have been a go-to skincare ingredient for years. And now they’re even cleverer Ceramides are not exactly a new ingredient in skincare; Elizabeth Arden was talking about their importance 30 years ago. But lately there has been a …...Read More

Kristen Griffith-Vanderyacht of the big flower fight judges some larger-than-life creations Forget TikTok dances and baking banana bread – flower arranging has become the biggest pastime of the year. And we’re not just talking about these crazy creations from hit TV series The Big Flower Fight, as Frankie Graddon discovers …...Read More

In the bin go David’s gluten-free flours, Gaviscon and tea bags The tweet that has most resonated with me during lockdown has been the following: ‘You know how you used to begin an email with, “Hi!”, and now it is Colin Firth as Mr Darcy, saying, “I trust you and …...Read More

If you’re unable to source wild strawberries, use local, commercially grown varieties or even raspberries These epitomise summer and, while they require a little time to prepare, make a fabulous finale for any smörgåsbord. If you’re unable to source wild strawberries, use local, commercially grown varieties or even raspberries. Serves …...Read More

This makes a terrific brunch or lunch dish at a smörgåsbord. Essentially a creamy potato gratin given a luxurious twist thanks to smoked salmon. Here, it is taken to another level with the addition of nutty, brown butter. The dill and fresh lemon help balance out the rich flavours. This …...Read More