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Apr 2024
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Can the new Archbishop of Canterbury save the embattled Church of England?
When the new Archbishop of Canterbury is confirmed on Wednesday she’ll become the first woman to lead the Church of England. But Dame Sarah Mullally’s gender and views are already threatening to cause a schism in the global Anglican church. So who is she and can she unite the Chu ... Show More
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Yesterday
Kids on screens: Good, bad or the future of learning? - The Sunday Story
It's the debate of our time. How much is too much and what's the impact of screentime for children? With a proposed ban on social media for under 16s being debated in the UK, and children arriving at primary school swiping books like phones, we take a deep dive into the impact, a ... Show More
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Jan 24
An insider explains the Beckham family feud - The Saturday Story
Hadley Freeman was embedded with the Beckhams when she was asked to ghost write a book for Victoria Beckham back in the early 2000s. Now, a colossal family feud between Brooklyn Beckham and the rest of the clan has exploded into the headlines, culminating in a scathing six-page I ... Show More
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