The comedian turns 70 soon, and in her new book, she contemplates the years ahead. She explains why she loves a work in progress, the importance of anger in mourning, and how she gave up smoking – only to become a champion...
Read MoreRetirees will get a personal allowance aligned with the new state pension, but experts say it could get complicatedRetirees in the UK on low incomes are expected to be given a new personal allowance so that they do not have to...
Read MoreThink back to those terrible flatshares in your 20s. Cohabiting with friends can seem like a dream, but the reality is sometimes less Golden Girls – more Young OnesIn most female friendships between women with male partners, the...
Read MoreRelatives recount distress and loneliness their loved ones went through in pandemic as a result of isolation policy“At the time it felt like a devil’s bargain – it was horrible, but it was what [we thought] we had to do to keep...
Read MoreMeet some of the elderly residents of Bolotana, in line to be the world’s sixth ‘blue zone’ for its high number of female centenariansWhen Giovanna Marras opens the door to her home in Bolotana, a mountain village in central...
Read MoreAs the war in Gaza approaches its fourth year, the Guardian follows five ordinary Palestinians as they go about their lives. Each tells the story of their day, revealing the terrible toll of the conflict. At 76, Mansoura’s most...
Read MoreBurnham seems ready to use his power and influence. He understands the depth of this crisis: the task is persuading all those still in denial“People pleaser!” That’s the insult Andy Burnham’s enemies sneer at him. And yes, he...
Read MoreExclusive: Andy Burnham thought to be considering waiving stricter right to remain rules for people already working in the sectorHundreds of thousands of care workers could be exempted from the home secretary’s plans to toughen...
Read MoreExtreme weather is affecting people in areas from schools and care homes to construction sites – with workers urging leaders to take problem seriouslyEurope heatwave live – latest updatesWith temperatures in the UK approaching...
Read MoreLabour leadership hopeful says he does not support payments after backlash but is open to other benefitsAndy Burnham has ruled out paying compensation to the “Waspi women” who claim they lost out owing to changes to the state...
Read MoreFew things are more feared than a dementia diagnosis. Now people living with the condition are fighting against damaging stereotypes and demanding proper medical supportWhen Maxine Linnell, 78, a retired psychotherapist living...
Read MoreExclusive: Greater Manchester mayor sets out his priorities before Makerfield byelection – and what might happen after the voteAndy Burnham has signalled he would begin transforming England’s broken social care system this year...
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