The scourge of plagiarism reaches crisis point
Since the launch of Chat GPT 3.5 in November 2022, the whole basis of how we assess work, especially in schools, universities and publishing, has had the rug pulled from under it
The anxious gaiety of Britain’s interwar years
With the gradual extension of the franchise, a more egalitarian society flocked to theatres, music halls and holiday camps in a desperate bid to leave the trauma of war behind
The last chapter: Departure(s), by Julian Barnes, reviewed
Aged 80, the Booker prize-winning novelist bids farewell to his devoted readers in a masterpiece of narrative trickery
Now the cabinet guns for Wes Streeting
Oh dear. With the right in civil war, Keir Starmer might have thought his week was ending on a high,…
Jenrick’s defection strengthens both Kemi and Farage
What a week. Robert Jenrick’s defection to Reform yesterday electrified Westminster and the fallout is still spreading. When our editor asked…
Why are the number of abortions so high?
Consider this: at a time when we’re agonising about the demographic winter and the unwillingness of Gen Z to procreate,…
West Mids police chief bows out (finally)
Congratulations to Craig Guildford who has finally realised whatever else knew two days ago. The disgraced West Midlands Police chief…
Is Steve Bannon right about Jordan Bardella?
Marine Le Pen returned to a court in Paris on Tuesday as her appeal began against her five-year ban from…
The truth about the surge in home-schooling
Historically, home-schooling has been seen as a niche or eccentric choice of education: an option only really considered by hippies,…
Putting Yoon Suk Yeol on trial won’t unify South Korea
Think of the death penalty and North Korea’s executions of individuals convicted of so-called ‘anti-state crimes’ may spring to mind.…
London is finally about to show its support for a free Iran
Over the years, on the streets of London, I have heard so much praise for the Iranian regime and its…
UK bans Eva Vlaardingerbroek
On January 13, 2026, British authorities abruptly revoked the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) of Dutch political commentator Eva Vlaardingerbroek, effectively…
Why Australia’s new ‘hate speech’ bill threatens our national security
The adoption of legislation that adversely affects, even prevents, free speech has been of increasing concern in Australia. Next week,…
Is Robert Jenrick really welcome in Reform?
Robert Jenrick isn’t often compared to Groucho Marx, but there’s something apposite about the latter’s line, ‘I don’t want to…
London is wild – and no longer in a good way
London is the focus of the world as since no time since the Swinging Sixties. Personally, I find it rather…
Iran’s regime is failing at home. Prepare for it to export its revolution abroad
The mullahs are learning – again – that one can beat a crowd, but not indefinitely beat a people. A…
A pet’s death is as painful as losing a family member
When a pet dies, grief doesn’t arrive alone. It brings with it an awkward entourage: embarrassment, self-consciousness, the creeping suspicion…
Why Denmark’s success could cost it Greenland
Remember when the President of the United States casually enquired about purchasing Greenland in 2019? The world scoffed. Denmark, a nation…
Hot cross buns are for Easter, not for life
More proof that we’ve completely lost it when it comes to the cycle of the year. It’s not just that…
Labour’s zero-alcohol crackdown makes no sense
Labour is weighing up a crackdown on people under 18 buying ‘no and low-alcohol’ drinks. On current form, this means Keir Starmer’s…
Kyrsten Sinema was too fun for Congress
More like Kyrsten Sinner? In September, a North Carolina woman, Heather Ammel, filed a suit in county court alleging that former…
Jenrick is Reform’s most coveted debutante
Westminster has its faults, but if you’re looking for a good old-fashioned day of mistakes, backbiting, and last-minute drama, there…
What does Jenrick’s defection mean for the right?
Robert Jenrick arrived late to his own defection. ‘It’s time for the truth’, he said, before launching into a speech…
Robert Jenrick joins Reform
Robert Jenrick has rounded off an extraordinary day on the British right by formally joining Reform. Sacked by Kemi Badenoch…
Will a military boost be enough to stop Trump grabbing Greenland?
When Donald Trump sets his sights on something, it’s hard to prevent him getting what he wants. That hasn’t, however,…
