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Reform UK gains first MSP as Tory defects to Nigel Farages party

A Scottish Conservative MSP has defected to Reform UK, Nigel Farage has announced at a press conference in Scotland.

Fertility rate for England and Wales falls to new record low

The fertility rate for England and Wales has fallen for the third year in a row to reach a new record low, figures show.

Richard Branson says dyslexia is a superpower as new campaign launches

Sir Richard Branson has said “thinking differently is something to be celebrated” as a nationwide awareness campaign celebrating dyslexic entrepreneurs is launched.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are crazy about each other NFL stars father

Taylor Swift and her fiance Travis Kelce are “crazy about each other”, the NFL star’s father has said.

Thames Water to pay fifth of record 1227m fines by end of September

Troubled Thames Water has agreed to pay £24.5 million of its record £122.7 million in fines by the end of September under a payment plan agreed with regulator Ofwat.

Using cannabis for pain anxiety or depression could increase paranoia risk

People who start smoking cannabis to combat pain, anxiety or depression are at a greater risk of developing paranoia compared to those who start using it for “fun”, according to the largest study of its kind.