In response to the findings of the review for the British sports councils, two campaigners give their contrasting responsesA report for Britain’s sports councils argued last week there was no magic solution that balances the inclusion of trans women in…
‘If I hate a song I’ll just change the station’: William Shatner’s honest playlist
The Star Trek star and occasional singer reveals how un-musical he is – and what he really listens toOne of thesongs I’ve performed on television was Fuck You by Cee-Lo Green. It went over well. I’d do that one. Continue reading…
The Secret Negotiator: Cop26 must leave the old diplomacy behind
An insider reveals what is going on behind the scenes of the climate conferenceSo far, all the preparation work we have done has been beating around the bush – not much that is substantial is happening yet. The homework has been done very well, but onl…
Dining across the divide: ‘She didn’t call me an insensitive buffoon – but I was armed and ready’
Two strangers, on opposite sides of the left-right political divide and with very different lives – can they find common ground over dinner?Click here to take partAbby, 45, London Continue reading…
Forced from home: the humans and animals under threat – in pictures
Nick Brandt visited five animal sanctuaries in Africa to portray the people displaced by droughts and the creatures whose very existence is under threat Continue reading…
US to lift Covid travel ban for fully vaccinated passengers from UK and EU
US will lift Covid-19 travel restrictions starting in November, Biden administration has announcedThe US will lift Covid-19 travel restrictions to allow fully vaccinated passengers from the UK and EU to travel into the country from November, the Biden …
This government has betrayed pensioners | Letters
Boris Johnson has shamelessly broken the Conservative manifesto commitment to retain the triple lock for recipients of the state pensionI nearly fell off my chair when I read Andrew Rawnsley’s claim that “not for the first time, a Conservative governme…
‘Rewrite Rule, Britannia!’ What would you do with the Last Night of the Proms?
Its patriotic songs ignited a culture war last year. Is it time to rethink the Proms’ closing concert? A panel of leading musical figures suggest some alternative ways of approaching the contentious eveningThe Last Night of the Proms is a fantastic opp…
From Care Bears to hoodies: this week’s fashion trends
What’s hot and what’s not in fashion this week80s kids’ bedrooms My Little Pony is coming to Netflix, size-inclusive brand Snag has collaborated with Care Bears. Jem next? Continue reading…
Blind date: ‘We disagreed about whether aliens existed’
Cam, 26, consultant, meets Ash, 29, police analystWhat were you hoping for?Romance, of course! But at the least, someone who shared my passion for music and fitness. Continue reading…