New Year Honours 2018: Barry Gibb, Ringo Starr and Darcey Bussell head list

The Bee Gee and the Beatle become Sir Barry and Sir Ringo while the Strictly judge is now Dame Darcey.

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Brexit infecting government, says Lord Adonis

Lord Adonis quit his government role with an attack on Theresa May's strategy for leaving the EU.

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Iranian protests: World is watching response, US warns

The White House says Iran should respect the rights of protesters who have taken to the streets.

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Ashes: Steve Smith century steers Australia to draw against England

England are denied by yet another century from Australia captain Steve Smith as the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne ends in a draw.

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Millennials to enjoy 'inheritance boom'

But a think tank says inheritance will come too late to help young people on to the housing ladder.

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Cardboard tents distributed to Brussels homeless

The tents were designed by jobseekers and made using donated cardboard by a prison workshop.

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£60m fund to make more British kids' TV

The cash will help commercial broadcasters make more home-grown children's programmes.

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