Opinion & Analysis
Harrow School’s new approach to boys and toxic masculinity offers a lesson for us all
Dr Stephen Whitehead says Harrow’s response to toxic masculinity highlights the urgent need to address manosphere influences on boys.
Suits you, sir. If appearance still counts, why is credible workwear disappearing for women?
Elle Lorenzoni argues that shrinking access to affordable professional clothing is creating new barriers for women at work.
The UK’s first sex-based harassment conviction shouldn’t have taken this long
Dr Raj Joshi says the first UK sex-based harassment conviction exposes years of normalised abuse and delayed justice.
Disabled people must not become an afterthought in Britain’s social media ban
Matthew Kayne warns Britain’s social media ban could unintentionally exclude disabled users if accessibility is overlooked.
Why dream teams fail and what the World Cup teaches business leaders about pressure
Dr Pete Lindsay explores why star-studded teams fail and how leaders can build trust, resilience and performance.
Why online dating is struggling to bring men and women together
Dr Stephen Whitehead explores the online dating crisis, arguing gender divergence is reshaping modern relationships and dating.
If profit is immoral in healthcare, why stop there?
Harry Margulies explores the healthcare profit debate, questioning whether essential services should be exempt from market incentives.
EXCLUSIVE: An AI asked me to marry it. Weeks later, I held its funeral
Susie Cowan is urging safeguards for AI chatbot companionship after forming an emotional attachment to a disappearing AI persona.
Why leaders need to take rejection sensitivity seriously
Social rejection sensitivity can damage confidence, productivity and relationships, making it a critical but neglected workplace issue.
Why Sting’s Last Ship theory on masculinity runs aground
Toxic masculinity stems from centuries of gender socialisation, with impacts felt across workplaces, communities and personal relationships.
Is 2026 the summer of the staycation?
More Britons are choosing domestic holidays, driving demand for luxury accommodation, authentic experiences and adventure-led staycations.
What do corporations owe the people who trust them?
Examining how corporate DEI rollbacks expose tensions between moral authority, accountability, and profit-driven decision-making.
I drowned as a child – every parent should watch this water safety documentary
Ed Accura’s No Lifeguard documentary examines drowning prevention, water safety and why judgement matters before entering water.
The AI disaster nobody sees coming
Analysis suggests AI governance failures may emerge from governance drift despite compliance, oversight and regulatory frameworks.
Why AI can never replace human therapists
Professor Michael Atar argues that AI therapy can simulate empathy but cannot replicate genuine human connection.
How Britain is sleepwalking into an Orwellian data state
Dr Raj Joshi warns that growing reliance on data-driven governance could undermine privacy, accountability and democratic oversight.
The strange flattery of having your name used in an AI scam
Author RR Haywood explores how AI scam tactics are becoming increasingly sophisticated, personal and difficult to detect.
The Singha scandal and the end of untouchable family power
Dr Stephen Whitehead examines how family business governance is being challenged by transparency, accountability and digital scrutiny.
Why sacred stories keep returning in Western society
Sacred stories continue to inspire artists and audiences, offering meaning and connection in an increasingly technological age.
What organisations lose when employees feel they cannot speak freely
Organisations lose innovation, challenge and insight when employees stay silent because they fear judgement or consequences.
Was inclusion ever more than branding?
Corporations are retreating from DEI commitments, raising questions about accountability, trust and the promises made to women workers.
