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BAFTAs 2020: Graham Norton jokes about 'white male privilege'

The 56-year-old's opening monologue also had fans claiming online that he was 'dying on his feet' and his 'jokes are falling flat as day-old lemonade'.




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Margot Robbie looks effortlessly chic in a duster coat and sunglasses as she jets into New York

She may have missed out an award for Best Supporting Actress award at the BAFTAs on Sunday night. 




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Megan Barton Hanson and girlfriend Chelcee Grimes bare their taut midriffs in the Maldives

Megan Barton Hanson has jetted off to the Maldives with her girlfriend Chelcee Grimes - seen walking hand-in-hand at the Heritance Aarah resort on Tuesday.




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AMANDA PLATELL dug out her old designer outfits

AMANDA PLATELL: I, too, have this week joined the wonderfully woke world of 'carbon neutral' fashionistas.




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Megan Barton Hanson shows off lacy lingerie as she steps out in a see-through black cocktail dress

Megan Barton Hanson stepped out in Manchester on Thursday night in a risqué cocktail dress.




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Brad Pitt sparks rumors he's hired a GHOSTWRITER to craft his hilarious awards show speeches

Pitt has recently collected gongs at the Golden Globes, the BAFTAs and the SAG Awards, and audiences have noted that his speeches are brimming with wit.




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Olivia Colman jokes that the evening she won her Oscar 'was the best night of my husband's life'

Olivia Colman joked that the evening she won her Oscar last year was 'the best night...of my husband's life.' She was at the Dolby Theatre this Sunday to present best actor to Joaquin Phoenix.




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The Stranger star Hannah John-Kamen covers ES magazine

The Stranger actress Hannah John-Kamen has landed her first cover with ES Magazine.




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From fake lashes to nail polish... how mini magnets can make you so attractive

FEMAIL put the latest magnetic makeup products to the test. Eylure Pro Magnetic Eyeliner was easy to apply but the false eyelashes wouldn't stay close enough to the lash line.




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Natalie Portman reveals her acting secrets as she launches $90 online masterclass  

A trailer for the programme, sees Natalie talk through her process and show how she's managed to become thrice-nominated for both the Academy Awards and BAFTAs.




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THE BLOG FROM BRAZIL: The natives are getting restless for their football fix as World Cup popularity sinks to a new low

The game’s greatest love affair is on the rocks. Prime-time Brazilian news bulletins on Monday pored over the results a survey which showed that public approval of hosting the World Cup has plummeted to a record low in football’s heartland.




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The struggles of Brazilian coaches in the Premier League, Beckham hits Rio and another World Cup stadium is completed

Joe Callaghan brings us the latest news and views from South America and provides a flavour of exactly how the World Cup in Brazil is shaping up.




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Brazilians dismisses England's World Cup chances, and Trezeguet and Riquelme prove they've still got it THE BLOG FROM BRAZIL:

Brazilians dismisses England's World Cup chances, Uruguay's participation is in doubt, and old timers Trezeguet and Riquelme prove they've still turn it on.




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BLOG FROM BRAZIL: The 20th anniversary of Ayrton Senna's death, £24,000 World Cup final tickets and Neymar's banana-eating response to racism organised by a PR firm

Joe Callaghan brings us the latest news and views from South America - as well as traveller tips for those heading out there - and provides a flavour of exactly how the World Cup in Brazil is shaping up.




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Why England shouldn't underestimate Uruguay and Neymar introduces Gabriella Lenzi to Barcelona

Blog From Brazil: Joe Callaghan brings us the latest news and views from South America - as well as traveller tips for those heading out there - and provides a flavour of exactly how the World Cup in Brazil is shaping up.




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New overdraft rates of up to 40% are meant to come into force today

Controversial new overdraft rules come into force today which has seen some banks increasing overdraft rates to nearly 40 per cent.




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Big banks to cut savings rates to as low as 0.01%

Some savers are now in line to earn as little as 0.01 per cent - just £1 interest over a whole year on each £10,000 in their account. This is £129 less than if they switched to a top easy-access deal.




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New Turner £20 note smashes estimate and sells for £7,500 in online auction

An ultra-low numbered new £20 note sold for a whopping £7,500 at a behind closed doors auction this afternoon, far beyond its estimated price.




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Savings platforms saw surge in interest as coronavirus caused market havoc in March

Savers with large pots looked for a safe haven amid market storms caused by coronavirus, with savings platforms that safely spread money around seeing a surge in applications.




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Best savings rates: Children's accounts face hefty cuts

Grandparents with fixed monthly pension payments could find their bank balances are looking much healthier now they are no longer spending money on things like going out and holidays.




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Best savings rates: Marcus makes a cut but new top easy-access deals are launched

Savers have been handed a double blow as two market-leading easy-access deals have both disappeared within a week of each other, with Marcus and Virgin Money both making cuts.




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NS&I reverses next month's planned cuts to Premium Bonds in win for savers

National Savings & Investments was due to halve the number of winners of £50 and £100 prizes next month to 13,448, and the odds of winning would be cut from 24,500 to 1 to 26,000 to 1.




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NS&I reverses savings cuts to fund Government war on coronavirus

Despite interest rates plunging to record lows, National Savings and Investments has gone against the grain and abandoned plans to cut rewards which would have cost savers £200 m.




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What next for savings rates? Banks tap into new funding scheme

A Bank of England scheme designed to provide banks with cheap money to lend to small businesses has handed out an enormous £6billion in its first week, official figures reveal.




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HSBC and Lloyds report thousands more are digitally scanning cheques

Figures from two of Britain's big four high street banks revealed the numbers of cheques being digitally deposited using mobile banking apps has surged, while branch footfall has plummeted.




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Last chance to open a Nationwide account offering 5% interest

From the start of May, 5% savings deals will be as dead as a dinosaur, with Nationwide cutting FlexDirect from 5% to 2% and lowering the balance you can earn interest on. But you can sign up now.




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Banks cut savings rates for loyal savers by four times the base rate chop

The official base rate was reduced by 0.65 percentage points last month to 0.1 per cent, but savers face bigger cuts.




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Nationwide loses current account switching crown to Monzo

Nationwide lost its switching crown to Monzo in the final three months of last year, new figures show, as the highest number of people in four years switched their bank accounts in March.




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Should you cash out as NS&I makes cuts to fixed-rate savings deals?

While NS&I announced it was reversing planned cuts to some of its variable rate savings accounts, including Premium Bonds, it still pressed ahead with cuts to 10 fixed-rate deals.




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AN INSPECTOR CALLS: Welcoming and well-positioned, The Westbury provides a tasteful Dublin stay

There may be chicer, more contemporary and certainly less expensive hotels in Dublin than The Westbury - but few can be better positioned or more established, says our impressed Inspector.




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An Inspector Calls: Wimbledon's Cannizaro House sees Hotel du Vin takeover...but it is missing something

Upscale accommodation chain Hotel du Vin is the latest operator to try to bring some pizzazz to Cannizaro House on Wimbledon Common. Our Inspector is not sure it will manage to work wonders.




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The Lanesborough in London is Britain's most expensive hotel

What does £720 a night buy you? If you are staying at uber-luxurious London hotel The Lanesborough, a double room for the night - but no breakfast. The Inspector ponders whether the cost is worth it...




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Headlam Hall in Teesdale near Durham is a popular spot for weddings

There have been five weddings in as many days here at Headlam Hall in Teesdale, not far from Durham. The Inspector finds out what makes the venue so special.




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The Wellington is impeccable, with resident chickens and a lawn like Centre Court

If you travel to Baughurst in Hampshire you'll find an old shooting lodge, The Wellington Arms. With only three rooms, and exquisite attention to detail, to stay and eat in the B&B is a joy.




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The Zetter Townhouse mixes pedigree with quirk

The new boutique hotel, The Zetter Townhouse Marylebone, opened this summer, offering 24 uniquely decorated rooms, which ooze comfort, yet offer plenty of modern touches.




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An Inspector Calls: Not quite prime minister material at the Chequers Inn, Woolsthorpe, Lincs - but good enough for the rest of us

There is something happily quaint about the Chequers Inn in Lincolnshire that is maybe summed up by the slope on the nearby cricket pitch. The Inspector beds down for a one-night innings.




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The Fish hotel in Broadway has affordable and wholesome things to do

The Fish is a village-style resort set in Cotswolds woodland, with much of the accommodation (47 rooms) in refurbished farm buildings a short walk from the main lodge, where guests can unwind.




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An Inspector Calls: Milsoms is an acquired taste but a good Essex ad

Slap-bang next to the A12 in Dedham is the 15-bedroom Milsoms hotel but thankfully you won't hear the road due to the bar and brasserie throwing up its own cacophony of noise.




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The Fuzzy Duck’s heart is in the right place - it just needs fewer guests or more staff

The Warwickshire hotel opened two years ago in a former blacksmith's. While tastefully designed, it is still having some teething problems, finds The Inspector.




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16th century pub that is The Running Horses in Mickleham revealed

The Running Horses, in the village of Mickleham, Surrey, is owned by the Brakspear brewery company, but don’t let that put you off. There’s something for everyone here.




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Bath's iconic Royal Crescent Hotel has been refurbished

Refurbished from top to toe at huge expense, The Inspector pays the historic Bath property, Royal Crescent Hotel a visit to see how much has changed.




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Premier Inn at Putney Bridge in London comes with scenic views of the Thames

This week, The Inspector paid a visit to the Premier Inn just north of Putney Bridge in London and was shocked by the so-called 'budget' price but satisfied with a clean and functional guest room.




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The Bel & The Dragon's new Kingsclere hotel takes hospitality to new heights

Co-founded by Joel Cadbury and Ollie Vigors, The Bel & The Dragon chain has just opened their latest hotel - in Kingsclere - where guests are treated differently to everyone else.




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The Hawk in Amport is a work in progress with rough-and-ready features

The Hawk in the sleepy village of Amport is so-named because of the hawk centre nearby. The first phase of the renovation has been completed but there's work to be done.




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Boutique beauty, but at quite a price - a night at Blakes Hotel, an expensive London institution 

Blakes has long been a haven of upmarket accommodation in west London - but the cost may make you raise an eyebrow, says out hotel inspector, as he wonders where his wine went.




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An Inspector Calls: The soulless atmosphere and modern decor at One Warwick Park in Tunbridge Wells is strangely corporate

The staff are polite and the rooms are comfortable at One Warwick Park in Tunbridge Wells but The Inspector says that the new hotel is best suited for businessmen.




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Penzance boasts a thriving art scene, Georgian squares and a top-notch 18th century B&B

The Inspector issues a five-star rating to The Chapel House in Cornwall's Penzance, a six-room B&B opposite the church, housed in a magnificent brick-and-stone 1790s building.




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An Inspector Calls: The Bank House serves up a charming atmosphere and the perfect poached eggs in the heart of King's Lynn

The Inspector called in at The Bank House in King's Lynn, a former Georgian merchant banker’s residence. He found it made for a fascinating break.




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The King’s Head at Letheringsett offers stale decor and unimpressive service

The King’s Head at Letheringsett, just outside Holt - where the Duchess of Cambridge likes to shop suffers a general lack of love, according to The Inspector.




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An Inspector Calls: The Bell serves terrific food in Essex, but don't bother booking a room

The Daily Mail's hotel inspector was impressed by the brilliant food at The Bell in Horndon-on-the-Hill, Essex, but underwhelmed by its grim and dusty accommodation.