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1. Who is Refy’s co-founder Jenna Meek? Everything you need to know about the Dragons’ Den guest star

   The beauty mogul co-founded cosmetics and skincare brand Refy in 2020

2. EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison shares health update after suffering stroke

   Actor previously described it as ‘one of the lowest times in my life’

3. Why disgraced Rush Hour director Brett Ratner was the only man for the Melania documentary

   The director, who has been accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women, lost a lucrative production deal during the #MeToo era. Now, as Kevin E G Perry reports, he is plotting a Hollywood comeback with an expensive documentary about the First Lady and Trump-backed plans to revive his most famous franchise

4. Imran Khan rushed to hospital ‘under cover of night’ for medical treatment amid concerns over eyesight

   Khan could permanently lose vision if eye condition left untreated in jail, party warns

5. Brits gain visa-free travel to China after Starmer’s meeting with Xi

6. Post Office guarantees money on the high street until 2030 as UK cash use rises

   A new five-year agreement with banks and building societies comes into effect from now

7. Britons travelling to China will no longer need visas, No 10 announces after Starmer meeting with Xi

   Britons will be able to travel to China for 30 days without a visa under the new deal, which will apply to both tourists and business travellers

8. Erin Jackson does not want to be the only Black woman to win Winter Olympics individual gold

   American speedskater Erin Jackson is the first Black woman to win an individual Winter Olympics gold medal in any sport

9. Police who raised child welfare concerns at burgled home ‘disgraceful’, MP says

   North Yorkshire Police has defended officers’ actions while responding to burglary report

10. Another arrest made over fires at properties linked to Keir Starmer

    A fifth suspect has been arrested in connection with arson attacks on properties linked to the prime minister