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Two anonymous Tories used an article in the Critic magazine to call for her to stand down, as the party braces for potential heavy losses in this Thursday's local elections in England.

But with braces on her teeth and a nose in need of rhinoplasty, getting Prince Julian to notice her at the Ball, where he will choose his bride, is going to be difficult.

A perfect smile is highly sought after, with many people now turning to braces or implants to give them a "reality TV" look.

Workers have been told to hurry home, classes have been suspended and outdoor events have been cancelled as northern China braces for extreme winds this weekend.

The better-than-expected figures come as the UK economy braces itself for the impact of tariffs imposed on goods being imported to the US, with analysts warning that growth could prove short-lived.