Writing and Writers May 10, 2026 ‘Old Woman Naked’ is Pamela Redmond’s Answer to A.I. Concerns The writer Pamela Redmond talks about her new play, “Old Woman Naked,” why her kids won’t see it and whether she’d have done the show without GLP-1s. ‘Old Woman Naked’ is Pamela Redmond’s Answer to A.I. Concerns The writer Pamela Redmond talks about her new play, “Old Woman Naked,” why her kids won’t see it and whether she’d have done the show without GLP-1s. See more
Economic growth (GDP) Jul 18, 2026 UK economy grew by 0.1% in May despite impact of Iran war Rise in GDP follows a 0.1% decline in April, figures from the Office for National Statistics showThe UK economy returned to growth in May, despite the impact... UK economy grew by 0.1% in May despite impact of Iran war Rise in GDP follows a 0.1% decline in April, figures from the Office for National Statistics showThe UK economy returned to growth in May, despite the impact... Share
Politics Jul 18, 2026 Sadiq Khan given seat in Lords, as Starmer creates 26 new peers days before he leaves No 10 – as it happened This blog is now closed, you can read more on this story hereCouples could legally marry in forests, on beaches, at sea or in their gardens under new proposa... Sadiq Khan given seat in Lords, as Starmer creates 26 new peers days before he leaves No 10 – as it happened This blog is now closed, you can read more on this story hereCouples could legally marry in forests, on beaches, at sea or in their gardens under new proposa... Share
Shabana Mahmood Jul 18, 2026 ‘Bizarre choice’: business and Labour puzzle over Shabana Mahmood as future chancellor The home secretary, favourite to take over at No 11, has minimal economic credentials and many MPs would prefer Ed MilibandAndy Burnham last month promised t... ‘Bizarre choice’: business and Labour puzzle over Shabana Mahmood as future chancellor The home secretary, favourite to take over at No 11, has minimal economic credentials and many MPs would prefer Ed MilibandAndy Burnham last month promised t... Share
Energy bills Jul 18, 2026 Heating oil customers to get up to £350 compensation for cancelled orders Watchdog says about 1,700 people were affected during a price surge triggered by the Middle East crisisHeating oil customers whose deliveries were cancelled... Heating oil customers to get up to £350 compensation for cancelled orders Watchdog says about 1,700 people were affected during a price surge triggered by the Middle East crisisHeating oil customers whose deliveries were cancelled... Share
Product recalls Jul 18, 2026 General Mills recalls 736,000 Pillsbury rolls over glass contamination fears FDA notice warns of ‘potential foreign material’ as recall covers two types of frozen bread roll doughGeneral Mills is recalling nearly 736,000 Pillsbury bre... General Mills recalls 736,000 Pillsbury rolls over glass contamination fears FDA notice warns of ‘potential foreign material’ as recall covers two types of frozen bread roll doughGeneral Mills is recalling nearly 736,000 Pillsbury bre... Share
Datacentres Jul 18, 2026 Will the new AI roadmap keep the tech giants in line? | Fiona Katauskas Or will they forge a path of their own?See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading... Will the new AI roadmap keep the tech giants in line? | Fiona Katauskas Or will they forge a path of their own?See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading... Share
Andy Burnham Jul 18, 2026 The Andy Burnham I know – podcast Today in Focus hears from friends, colleagues and mentors of Andy Burnham to find out more about the man soon to be prime ministerOn Monday, Andy Burnham wil... The Andy Burnham I know – podcast Today in Focus hears from friends, colleagues and mentors of Andy Burnham to find out more about the man soon to be prime ministerOn Monday, Andy Burnham wil... Share
Andy Burnham Jul 18, 2026 Mahmood v Miliband: who will Burnham choose for chancellor? – podcast Andy Burnham will become prime minister of the UK on Monday. But he has yet to reveal any cabinet picks, and rumours suggest he still hasn’t chosen a chancel... Mahmood v Miliband: who will Burnham choose for chancellor? – podcast Andy Burnham will become prime minister of the UK on Monday. But he has yet to reveal any cabinet picks, and rumours suggest he still hasn’t chosen a chancel... Share
AI (artificial intelligence) Jul 18, 2026 ‘There’s this deep mystery of what, actually, is this thing?’: the philosopher inside Google DeepMind AI – podcast Since 2017, Iason Gabriel has worked at the tech giant, trying to anticipate – and think through – the impact of AI. But as commercial and geopolitical press... ‘There’s this deep mystery of what, actually, is this thing?’: the philosopher inside Google DeepMind AI – podcast Since 2017, Iason Gabriel has worked at the tech giant, trying to anticipate – and think through – the impact of AI. But as commercial and geopolitical press... Share
London Jul 18, 2026 ‘It’s like home’: Brixton market traders fight to stop site being sold to big business Campaign hopes to buy site for community, fearing it could go same route of corporate gentrification as Camden and Old SpitalfieldsTraders at Brixton market... ‘It’s like home’: Brixton market traders fight to stop site being sold to big business Campaign hopes to buy site for community, fearing it could go same route of corporate gentrification as Camden and Old SpitalfieldsTraders at Brixton market... Share
New York Jul 18, 2026 How do you actually shop local in New York City? Shopping local ensures a future for cultures and communities, says Caroline Weaver, creator of the Locavore Guide digital directory When I signed the lease f... How do you actually shop local in New York City? Shopping local ensures a future for cultures and communities, says Caroline Weaver, creator of the Locavore Guide digital directory When I signed the lease f... Share
Airline industry Jul 18, 2026 The secret lives of flight attendants: ‘British passengers always drink like they’ve never drunk before’ Lewd propositions, drunken tirades, groping, grumbling and grubby behaviour – cabin crew have to experience it all, at altitude. They open up about the horro... The secret lives of flight attendants: ‘British passengers always drink like they’ve never drunk before’ Lewd propositions, drunken tirades, groping, grumbling and grubby behaviour – cabin crew have to experience it all, at altitude. They open up about the horro... Share
