Barometer
Striking out An England vs Wales rugby match was nearly called off after Welsh players threatened to go on strike…
Bring up the bodies
In Competition No. 3288, you were invited to supply a sonnet on an embarrassing ailment. To make space for as…
Costume drama
The tyranny of World Book Day
Chicken tikka masala
Chicken tikka masala has become something of a joke. When, in the late 2000s, it was topping lists of the…
Tea junction
The Cédric Grolet at the Berkeley lives in the shiniest hotel in Knightsbridge, though I prefer the Mandarin Oriental, because…
A Test match for the ages
Readers of a certain vintage might be familiar with the work of J.A. (Charles) Cuddon, a teacher at Emanuel School…
The ride of my life
I was disappointed to learn that the authorities are planning to crack down on dockless bikes and electric scooters. Westminster…
Is your child a cake?
It was announced last week that another gender has been added to the list: nominalgender. Most news sites reported this…
Shifting the axis
Giorgia Meloni’s vision for Europe
Falling flat
My hunt for the cheapest property in London
Power failures
South Africa’s energy crisis is becoming a political one
Letters
Beyond belief Sir: Tim Farron (‘Church and state’, 25 February) repeats many of the common errors made by those of faith.…
The death of wisdom
In recent weeks I have been trying out a mental exercise. Perhaps you might join me? Cast your mind back…
Labour vs the unions
Bridget Phillipson, shadow education secretary, on how her party can win
