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A single tear rolled down the chancellor’s cheeks at PMQs in a rare and distressing display of emotion from the ‘Iron Chancellor’. I found myself wanting to cry too, says Victoria Richards

Whether you're facing devastating news or on the road to recovery, the support of loved ones – and the expert care of Macmillan Cancer Support professionals – can make all the difference

Move over boring bourbons and crusty custard creams, fundraising couldn’t be more fun

As education secretary Bridget Phillipson suggests that young people should have more babies, Victoria Richards says it has a nice ring – but the government must do one little thing first…