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Her delivery might be stilted – but Truss’ new YouTube show has grand ambitions: a ‘Trump revolution’ in Britain with the help of an influential US conservative ecosystem

The passing of Britain’s well-known playwright Tom Stoppard late last month prompted many to recall his enduring body of work. Most tributes rightly recalled his theatre plays and screenplays. There was, however, less mention of his little-known novel Lord Malquist and Mr Moon, published in 1966, quite early in his…

Scientists in Britain say new evidence suggests ancient humans may have mastered the art of making fire far earlier than previously believed.

Still rare only 20 years ago, the charismatic animals are in almost every UK river and a conservation success story

With the US threatening to support ‘patriotic’ parties here, we need better defences, starting with tough new rules about political donations, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

In this week’s newsletter:​ The government’s bid to speed up nuclear construction could usher in sweeping deregulation, with experts warning of profound consequences for nature

More trains, faster journeys and better reliability promised – but spectre of great timetable fiasco of 2018 looms large

Prince Harry may be returning to the UK sooner than ever before.

Archaeologists in Britain have uncovered new evidence which suggests humankind's ability to master fire is some 350,000 years older than previously thought.