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Boris Johnson’s ‘green industrial revolution’ will take decades

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Boris Johnson’s ten-point ‘green industrial revolution’ will take decades to deliver, cost £48billion in wind farms alone and every home will need double glazing to make hydrogen heating work, it was suggested today. The Prime Minister launched a £12billion plan for the environment on Wednesday, saying it could create 250,000 jobs and significantly slash the country’s carbon … Read more

Des O’Connor: The all-round entertainer and chat show king whose success spanned decades

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Des O’Connor, who has died at the age of 88, was an all-round entertainer whose success spanned decades, appearing as a regular in prime-time television slots.  O’Connor was born in Stepney in London’s East End in 1932 to a Jewish cleaner and an Irish binman. Following the outbreak of the Second World War he was evacuated … Read more

Police snooped on leading Labour politicians for decades and engaged in ‘racist targeting’ of MPs

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Police snooped on leading Labour politicians for decades and engaged in ‘racist targeting’ of MPs and campaigners, an inquiry heard yesterday. Undercover officers allegedly compiled files on figures including former shadow home secretary Diane Abbott, Lord Peter Hain and Dame Joan Ruddock because they campaigned against racism and apartheid. They are also accused of spending … Read more

‘Spy cops’ inquiry hears how Piers Corbyn was a surveillance target for almost two decades

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Anti-shutdown protester Piers Corbyn was targeted by Scotland Yard’s undercover police for nearly two decades, a public inquiry heard yesterday. The older brother of former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn was the main organiser for squatting groups in London between 1972 and 1982. Mr Corbyn, 73, helped to organise the All London Squatters Federation, the Squatters … Read more

International Space Station hails two decades of continuous human presence in low-Earth orbit

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The first astronauts arrived on the International Space Station 20 years ago today, marking the start of two decades of continuous human presence in low-Earth orbit. NASA’s Bill Shepherd and Russian cosmonauts Yuri Gidzenko and Sergei Krikalev were the first on the station after arriving on a Soyuz capsule from Kazakhstan.  Construction of the £75 … Read more

Youth unemployment is set to hit the highest level in four decades

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Covid jobs crisis hits young people and ethnic minorities the hardest: More than one fifth of BAME workers and 19% of 18-24 year olds who were furloughed are now unemployed, report reveals One in five furloughed 18 to 24-year-olds  have already been thrown out of work Resolution Foundation says it’s the worst jobs crisis for … Read more

Russell Crowe’s ex-wife Danielle Spencer looks decades younger than 51

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What’s her secret? Russell Crowe’s ex-wife Danielle Spencer looks decades younger than 51 as she attends an event in Sydney’s Double Bay By Jo Scrimshire For Daily Mail Australia Published: 22:03 BST, 21 October 2020 | Updated: 22:14 BST, 21 October 2020 She was married to Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe from 2003 to 2018. But Danielle Spencer … Read more

The most iconic scents of the last five decades revealed

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Certain scents can often bring back nostalgic memories, and smelling a specific perfume can have the power to transport us back to whenever we last wore it.  And now experts have revealed which fragrances have defined the last five decades after online perfume retailer PerfumeDirect asked 2000 UK adults to vote for the top perfumes … Read more

Zara ‘revives campaigns from past decades’ as it releases new ‘archive collection’

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This old thing? It’s vintage Zara! Retailer re-releases standout pieces from the ’90s and noughties – but they’ll cost more than your usual bargains Retailer Zara has unveiled new Archive Collection line amid Covid-19 crisis  Limited edition line features 17 of brand’s most standout items from 1996-2012   Each item has been carefully redesigned to bring … Read more

Glenn Close transforms back into Cruella De Vil two decades after 101 Dalmatians

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Two decades after starring in 1996’s live-action remake of 101 Dalmatians, Glenn Close stunned fans by transforming herself back into the villainous fashion designer.  Close, 73, replicated the nefarious heiress’ distinctive look for Bette Midler’s virtual Halloween fundraiser, taking a do-it-yourself approach by snagging a wig off the internet and using a ‘painted red’ chopstick as a cigarette holder. Under the … Read more