‘Now they can’t afford me’: Steven Spielberg was turned down to direct Bond – twice
Film-maker says he approached producer ‘Cubby’ Broccoli after Jaws and Close Encounters of the Third Kind were hits, but was knocked back both times
Home Office contractor investigates claims of staff racism and hate speech
Whistleblowers from Mitie allege some employees have made offensive remarks or liked abusive social media posts
UK’s fragile heirloom: ceramics sector calls for more help to save ‘vital industry’
Brands such as Portmeirion in Stoke welcome £120m package but seek further support to avert fresh closures
Northumbria police officer, 19, dies after being struck by car
PC Jess Turnbull was responding to separate crash when she was hit by Mercedes
​John Healey quits as defence secretary in row over military spending plans
Minister accuses Keir Starmer of putting UK’s security at risk at a time of growing international threats
Care worker fears being parted from unborn child and family after Home Office ‘go home’ letters
Pregnant woman in Scotland ‘stressed’ and unsure what will happen as result of UK government visa clampdown
China’s Jingye seeks compensation from UK over British Steel takeover
Sources say firm is asking for more than £1bn in row that could put pressure on two countries’ relationship
Hepworth in Colour review – salty Cornish seascapes compressed into immaculate sculptures
Barbara Hepworth’s elegant works, with their harp-like strings and splashes of blue, evoke the foamy breakers of St Ives. But should we really be surprised she used colour?
I started using these 13 skincare products after 50, and they really work
I incorporated these beauty devices, sunscreens and serums into my new skincare regimen, which helped with fine lines and skin protection
The 12 makeup products I swear by after turning 50, from hydrating lip gloss to the perfect mirror
Keep experimenting with different products and don’t be misled by social media: these standout tints, blushes and eyeliners are my new go-tos
John Healey resignation letter: what it said and what he meant
The note accompanying the defence secretary’s sudden departure was full of unspoken meanings UK politics live – latest updates
‘Highway of death’: the Ukrainian drone campaign menacing Russian logistics
Remote aircraft targeting supply traffic on route connecting occupied regions to Russia
Lola Young review – buoyant, brilliant return from British pop’s great oversharer
The Messy hitmaker is back after taking time away from live performance, and this charming, relatable set shows why she is such a gen Z icon