Figures from Aviva also show number of homes being built in risky areas is on the rise
Spending on gear, travel and race fees can easily add up – here’s how to make getting to the start line affordable
Substances include chemicals that can cause cancer, neurodevelopmental problems, and the feminisation of males
Ad was part of campaign to encourage Londoners to intervene if they witness sexual harassment or hate crime
In today’s newsletter: Coroners, police and prosecutors struggle to navigate cases where suicide is linked to domestic abuse, leaving families fighting for justice
Rotting from the Top report author Geoffrey Watson says ‘personal attacks’ from Labor government ministers have ‘crossed a line’
A consultant reveals what it’s like to tell someone they have cancer. Plus: eight artists paint a Henry II’s ‘bling’ fortress. Here’s what to watch this evening
Donald Trump says deals ‘end our foolish dependence on foreign sources’, while Japanese PM hails enhanced economic security
Cycads are ancient palm-like plants that appeared 275m years ago, long before flowering plants evolved
Labour promised ‘ambitious reforms’, but it was fixing things that were not broken. And the moral: focus on what matters and stop making stupid mistakes, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
Race discrimination commissioner calls on Hanson to apologise while NSW premier accuses her of ‘racist intervention’
After sampling eight savoury spreads available in Australian aisles, Nicholas Jordan braces for a patriotic backlash
Thinking ‘supply is the answer’ lets politicians dodge a much more difficult conversation about tax – for investors and owners
Hitchin, Hertfordshire: It’s not quick, it’s not graceful, but these early nesters are hard at work in preparation for egg-laying in a few weeks
Eye-catching martial arts performance at China gala had viewers and experts wondering what else humanoids can do
To be clear, I don’t think the housing crisis has been caused by one generation screwing over another. The problem is structural, political and cultural
Auditing your health insurance has to be an annual task if you want to be efficient with your finances, writes Australian policy expert Kat George. While your needs might change, the strategy you use to assess them doesn’t have to