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Clinical negligence costs NHS almost the same as it spends on maternity care

Maternal death rate has risen 42% in a decade, while ombudsman reports a culture of cover-ups

Top hospitals turn away pregnant women too scared to use local units

Low care ratings at maternity wards across the country have put immense strain on a small number of units

Lily Allen's West End comeback

The singer's ultimate breakup collection of hits has been hailed a brave masterpiece and is the most downloaded album of the week

Andrew faces calls to testify to US committee over Epstein links

Senior UK politicians join American panel in urging former prince to help bring justice for abused women

Did royal protection issue a warning when Andrew visited Epstein?

Jeffrey Epstein had a criminal record when he hosted Andrew. The Met police is now assessing whether this was flagged to the palace or government

Government accused of ‘downplaying’ data leak risk to Afghans

A new report offers a stark contrast to the official review about the deadly effects of the information breach

Lily Allen lifts lid on the sexual chaos of her non-monogamous marriage

The singer’s skewering of her actor husband has us hooked and asking: what the hell is happening in modern marriage and dating?

Mary Earps hits out at England coach and fellow goalie

In a revealing new memoir, the Lionesses’ former keeper criticises Sabrina Wiegman and exposes resentments in the squad

Debt strategy will be the core of Reeves’s ‘aggressive’ budget

The chancellor will likely hike income tax and reduce spend to keep creditors on side

One in three haunted by those bumps in the night

Social media has rejuvenated British folklore traditions and buoyed belief in the supernatural

Why the ‘fun nerds’ of improv comedy are having a moment

Stage shows and classes are selling out as people crave interaction with real human beings

Tories in turmoil after deportation backlash

Conservative immigration policy is in flux after shadow minister Katie Lam's controversial comments

Hanif Kureishi mourns his loss of mobility through ballet

The Buddha of Suburbia author broke his neck three years ago – and has filmed a dance to document the aftermath

Missing sex offender asked police how to find train station

Hadush Kebatu, who was due to be deported, was put on a train to London instead

Charles is royally rattled as scandal engulfs his brother

The royals are desperate to solve the Andrew problem

When winter days slide to dark, it’s time for delight

We live too much on the bright side. But now the clocks have changed, there’s much to enjoy once the world is veiled

King will tell Andrew to quit Royal Lodge

Negotiations over the home of the disgraced prince coincide with calls for closer scrutiny of royal finances

Climate change clears northern route for first container ship

The melting ice sheet has opened up a north-east passage – bringing fresh political and environmental dangers