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The novelist on her first book set in the world of football, having Rishi Sunak as a fan and the secret to writing good sex

Novelist is known for her steamy output

In May 2023, Conservative British weekly magazine The Spectator ran a piece revealing the “guilty pleasures” of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Allegedly, he likes listening to the music of Michael Bublé, watching Emily in Paris – and reading the novels of Jilly Cooper.

The ‘Poldark’ star talks to Jessie Thompson about objectification, bringing Rutshire to life, juggling work and family, and playing a tennis coach accused of inappropriate behaviour

He grew up gay in a working-class community, before becoming a criminal barrister, then moving into television. Now he has written his first novel

Beyond his stances on Brexit, Covid and the economy, Rishi Sunak’s other passions are less well known than his one-time nickname, Dishy Rishi, might imply. 

Danny Dyer's new look has left a lasting impression on some viewers

The EastEnders legend looks slightly different to normal ahead of the charity match

After Watson’s stint at No 10, she made headlines with her tales of having to ‘nanny’ Boris Johnson. Now she’s written a bonkbuster set in Westminster – and John Crace has read it so you don’t have to

The weather is finally warming up, and fashion retailers will be delighted — emboldened by the sunshine, we head to the shops, hankering for glossy, frothy or floral new outfits in our wardrobes to celebrate the arrival of summer. It induces a frenzy, as we indulge in as many dopamine…

PM tells ITV show he reads veteran author’s racy books for ‘escapism’