Some campaigners are frustrated at slow pace of change, while those impacted are trying to work out what it means day-to-day A year ago, the supreme court made its landmark judgment on single-sex spaces. In a long-running case against the Scottish government brought by gender-critical campaigners For Women Scotland (FWS), […]
From people marrying digital companions to CEOs excited about how people whose jobs are replaced can ‘adapt’, this is terrifying watching. But Perry is the perfect host There is a fun game you can play while watching Grayson Perry Has Seen the Future, the three-part documentary presented by the artist […]
Weirdly, Keir and Kemi looked more secure in their jobs as a modicum of coherence entered their exchanges Credit where credit is due. The last few prime minister’s questions have been an exercise in nihilism. The embodiment of existential futility. Questions asked by Kemi Badenoch but not even a pretence […]
Blending minimalism, ambient and folk music in the former Czechoslovakia, the couple made pilgrim-like tours around Europe, beguiling everyone they met. Fans including the National’s Bryce Dessner explain their allure The Czech duo Irena and Vojtěch Havlovi often seemed out of time. From the mid-80s, the married couple filtered minimalist […]
Keir Starmer conducts much of Britain’s diplomacy himself, but beneath him is a team of trusted advisers The first foreign official JD Vance met with after he returned from peace talks with Iran in Islamabad this week was not a diplomat or foreign policy official – it was David Lammy, […]
Lisa O’Carroll reports on the ‘resetting’ of the relationship between the UK and the EU This week, the Guardian reported that Labour is planning to bring in new legislation that will forge closer ties between the UK and the EU. Nearly 10 years on from the Brexit vote, the Guardian’s […]
The Middle East on fire, a spat with the pope – and he posts himself as Potus Almighty. Will his disciples now see that their messiah has feet of clay? You hear such a lot from Maga Republicans about how liberals think Trump voters are stupid. But not nearly enough […]
Whether it’s everyday grime or dust mite poo, your mattress might be dirtier than you think. We asked the experts about the best way to remove stains, smells and allergens • The best mattresses – tested Your mattress is not just furniture, it’s family. You drool and sweat into it […]
The MoD shows little sign of learning from its mistakes – no wonder the Treasury is reluctant to agree to its demands George Robertson, Tony Blair’s first defence secretary, a former Nato secretary general and an author last year of the latest in a series of evasive strategic defence reviews, […]
When your boss asks to meet, do you assume you’re about to get fired? Experts explain this common pattern Your boss asks you for a meeting later in the week; you have never received negative feedback, but you automatically assume you’re about to get fired. Thoughts begin to swirl as […]