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1. Senior minister to warn Labour to resist leftward shift after by-election loss

   The result of Thursday’s poll saw Labour come third behind Zack Polanski’s Greens and Nigel Farage’s Reform UK in the seat.

2. Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Saturday, February 28, 2026

   Read what the stars mean for you today, from Pisces to Gemini

3. William & Kate review: A timely portrait of a King and Queen in waiting

   The illness of the King and questions over how much he knew about the misdemeanours of the former Prince Andrew have prompted renewed interest in the Prince and Princess of Wales. There is a chance they may attain the throne much earlier than anyone might have expected or than they would have wished.

4. No pink, no chocolate, no prosecco... What your mum actually wants for Mother's Day

   Forget pampering... bring on the good stuff, says Melanie McDonagh

5. Raye's property portfolio — from south London council estate to LA

   The multi-Brit award winner is set to perform at the 2026 event this weekend

6. Thanksgiving service to be held for late former health secretary Jeane Freeman

   She held the brief during the outbreak of the Covid pandemic.

7. Harry Styles to return to Brits stage as Lola Young and Olivia Dean lead nods

   Jack Whitehall will host the ceremony in Manchester.

8. Dairy firm ramps up cottage cheese production as TikTok drives ‘record’ demand

   According to the supermarket Tesco, demand for cottage cheese has tripled in the last two years.

9. ‘Remarkable’ results in study on new prostate cancer drug

   The treatment, a type of immunotherapy which harnesses the body’s immune system to fight cancer, was found to shrink tumours or halt their growth.

10. Jessie Buckley says motherhood is ‘the best way to wake up in the morning’

    The Bafta-award winning actress spoke ahead of the release of The Bride, which is inspired by the 1935 film The Bride Of Frankenstein.