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‘Parents should talk to children about social media at a young age’

‘Parents should talk to children about social media at a young age’

Rates of mental health conditions among children have been rising in the UK, with some saying social media use is linked to increasing anxiety.

Government NatWest stake cut to below half for first time since financial crash

Government NatWest stake cut to below half for first time since financial crash

The Treasury’s ownership of the bank peaked at 84% in 2009.

Labour MP Dawn Butler diagnosed with breast cancer

Labour MP Dawn Butler diagnosed with breast cancer

The 52-year-old said she has just undergone surgery.

Sir Kenneth Branagh and Riz Ahmed lead British success at 2022 Oscars

Sir Kenneth Branagh and Riz Ahmed lead British success at 2022 Oscars

British talent picked up six Academy Awards – slightly down on last year’s total of eight.

Will Smith throws Oscars into chaos as Chris Rock altercation overshadows win

Will Smith throws Oscars into chaos as Chris Rock altercation overshadows win

The star won the best actor prize shortly after confronting the comedian on stage.

Will Smith becomes Oscar winner on night embroiled in controversy

Will Smith becomes Oscar winner on night embroiled in controversy

Will Smith won the Oscar for best actor after being nominated twice previously.

Will Smith appears to hit Chris Rock on Oscars stage after gag about wife Jada

Will Smith appears to hit Chris Rock on Oscars stage after gag about wife Jada

The comedian looked visibly shocked after the encounter.

Deaf star Troy Kotsur in tribute to disabled community as he makes Oscar history

Deaf star Troy Kotsur in tribute to disabled community as he makes Oscar history

The actor was recognised for his role in Coda.

Army veteran to go on trial charged with Troubles killing

Army veteran to go on trial charged with Troubles killing

Aidan McAnespie, 23, was killed in Aughnacloy, Co Tyrone moments after walking through a border security checkpoint.

What the papers say – March 28

What the papers say – March 28

The papers react to claims Ukraine could be split ‘in two like Korea’ as well as the Duke of Cambridge’s plans to ‘modernise’ the monarchy.

Ariana DeBose celebrates being a ‘queer woman of colour’ as she wins Oscar

Ariana DeBose celebrates being a ‘queer woman of colour’ as she wins Oscar

The actress was celebrated for her performance in West Side Story.

Sir Kenneth Branagh makes red carpet return at star-studded Oscar ceremony

Sir Kenneth Branagh makes red carpet return at star-studded Oscar ceremony

The filmmaker had missed a string of events after a positive Covid test.

Johnson helping Ukraine more thanks to British public pressure, Zelensky says

Johnson helping Ukraine more thanks to British public pressure, Zelensky says

The Ukrainian president praised the UK for ‘helping more’ with the resistance of the Russian invasion than other allies.

William wants to end ‘never complain, never explain’ royal tradition – reports

William wants to end ‘never complain, never explain’ royal tradition – reports

The Cambridges faced criticism during their eight-day tour of the Caribbean.

PM’s energy security strategy looks set for further delay

PM’s energy security strategy looks set for further delay

The Treasury says the plans are still under discussion after it was reported Rishi Sunak is holding out on fresh money for the strategy.

Witchy black outfits kick off the Oscars red carpet

Witchy black outfits kick off the Oscars red carpet

Vanessa Hudgens and Laverne Cox are some of the first celebrities to arrive at the event.

Anti-protocol rallies raising tension and harnessing anger, says UUP leader

Anti-protocol rallies raising tension and harnessing anger, says UUP leader

Doug Beattie said his party will not be involved in rallies that he said were ‘raising tensions’ in Northern Ireland.

P&O Ferries’ rivals set to meet with officials after mass sacking of staff

P&O Ferries’ rivals set to meet with officials after mass sacking of staff

DFDS and Stena Lines have been invited to meet with Department for Transport officials on Monday.

Priti Patel ‘commissions inquiry into handling of Cressida Dick resignation’

Priti Patel ‘commissions inquiry into handling of Cressida Dick resignation’

The apparent move reignited the row with London Mayor Sadiq Khan.

Man remains in custody as police investigate Belfast security alert

Man remains in custody as police investigate Belfast security alert

A 41-year-old man had been arrested by police investigating the security alert on Friday, while a woman has been released on police bail.

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