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The energy secretary has gone from a staunch opponent to a reluctant architect. His final decision will weigh up the PM, the public and his heart

Twenty years after they met, Dave Myers’ widow, Lili, reveals their unlikely love story — and how she’s coped since his death last year

Iran’s ageing supreme leader confronts powerful enemies from a position of weakness

More is more where style is concerned at the event. Here are the most spectacular dresses and hats on display

Historian Sir Niall Ferguson warns of an economic crisis “the scale of which we haven’t seen since the 1970s”

Fly half will make history in Dublin on Friday for the Lions, 70 years after his grandfather Tom Elliot toured South Africa with the same team

The musician died at 94 this week. Richard Morrison talks about the impact he had on his life and his encounters with other performers

Enjoy a pint and an alfresco lunch at these characterful spots by the water, all with rooms so you can make a weekend of it