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Politics
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Liz Truss: If London does well, so does Britain

Tory leadership hopeful ‘won’t leave London behind’ as pressure mounts over costs crisis

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UK
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London set to hit 35C this week in ‘prolonged’ UK heatwave

The heatwave is expected to peak on Friday and Saturday with temperatures hitting the mid-30s

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Truss vows to clamp down on ‘unfair protests’ after activists disrupt hustings

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Iceland volcano erupts after eight-month pause

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Massive queues at Moscow H&M; as stores sell last stock

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The Escapist

Wild thing! Inside the mission to rewild London

Beavers, voles and acres of new wild flower meadows — the capital’s rewilding revolution has truly begun. And about time, says Sophie Church

Music
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Christina Aguilera at The O2: messy show with splashes of star quality

This was a show that was hard to love but impossible to give up on

Theatre
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Hamlet review: Very much the Ian McKellen show

The acting legend is the main attraction in this 75-minute mix of dance and drama

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ES Stories

Vogue X Self-Portrait summer party

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Wildfires in Europe

The Iconic Ball at KOKO

Summer Solstice at Stonehenge

Royal Academy Summer Exhibition party

The Tribeca Film Festival

Thor: Love and Thunder premiere

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Showbiz
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James Franco cast as Fidel Castro in new indie film Alina Of Cuba

He will act alongside Imagen Award winner Mía Maestro who is set to play Natalia “Naty” Revuelta

Showbiz
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Lady Gaga confirms she’s starring with Joaquin Phoenix in Joker sequel

Fans will have a long time to wait however as the movie isn’t coming out until 2024

Music
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Poulenc double bill at Glyndebourne: in the end, mesmerising

This pairing of two works by the French composer moves from the easy-going to the lacerating, excellently managed by Robin Ticciati

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Insider

‘Why I’m only dating younger men from now on’

Younger men are having a cultural moment — and writer Lucy Holden is a convert (despite their awkward communication styles and the fact that they watch TikTok on the loo)

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The Escapist

Wild thing! Inside the mission to rewild London

Beavers, voles and acres of new wild flower meadows — the capital’s rewilding revolution has truly begun. And about time, says Sophie Church

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Events and Things To Do

The best of what to get up to in London this weekend

Eat, drink, dance, repeat: David Ellis has your weekend sorted

Pubs, Bars and Nightlife

London’s best bars open all hours (now that the night tube is back)

Debauchery isn’t dead — David Ellis picks his favourite late-night hangouts for mischief after midnight

Restaurants

No more parent problem: 14 top spots to eat out with mum and dad

Mum and dad up to town? Clare Finney has a spot for everyone — no matter how fussy they may be

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Plug It In

Is there such a thing as an affordable EV?

Yes! There is. We profile the best 10 cars for those who want to drive green, but also keep some in their pocket

Plug It In

How can we stop electric vehicles being just ‘middle-class cars’?

We caught up with Connected Kerb CEO Chris Pateman-Jones to find out how his start-up is looking to solve London’s charge inequality problem

Cultural Oasis

The Arabian leopard roars into town

It was an evening of big cats and conservation at Maison Assouline as a new book about the endangered animal was launched to a VIP crowd

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Property News

Revealed: London’s 10 hottest markets where homes are selling fast

The areas with the hottest sellers’ markets are in a cluster around the river Thames

Buying & Mortgages

Meet the friends who bought together to escape London’s rental trap

For most young Londoners buying alone is impossible but some friends are clubbing together in order to take that first step on the property ladder

Luxury

From mansions to one-beds: what £1m buys in every London borough

The number of property millionaires has almost doubled in a decade. Here’s what £1m will get you in every London borough, from tiny flats to acres of space

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ES Magazine

Bubble Rap: Susie Lau isn’t ready to move to Insta’s new video beat

Our columnist is with Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian on this one – the new Instagram algorithm pushing Reels videos to the fore is freaking her out

ES Magazine

Away Game: It’s a Family Affair

Why brave those airport queues with kids in tow? The ES team selects three child-friendly British breaks

ES Magazine

Nevermind the headliners: how head chefs became the festival draw

At more and more festivals, food is becoming just as crucial — if not more — than who’s playing, says Joanna Taylor

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Tech

Meet the ‘finfluencers’: fintech influencers to follow now

Up to speed with Fintech 2.0? Worry not - here’s our guide to some of the most influential fintech thought leaders from around the world

Tech

What is the new ‘tweets per month’ Twitter feature?

Everything you need to know about the “tweets per month” feature

Tech

What are the potential new UK rules about declaring retouched photos?

Photos of retouched Influencers may soon come with a warning

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Beauty
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Best sunscreen for sensitive skin

So Future You can still enjoy the youthful skin of Current You