Opinion & Analysis
Can democracy survive the digital age?
Pip Burley warns that social media, misinformation and AI threaten democracy, urging political institutions to adapt and protect reasoned debate.
Drowning costs the UK nearly £1 billion a year so why aren’t we doing more to prevent it?
Ben Hooper explores the £933 million cost of UK drowning and calls for stronger water safety and prevention measures.
The David Attenborough of the 1600s who warned Britain was destroying its natural world
Historian Louise Ryland-Epton explores how John Aubrey’s newly published Natural History reveals early warnings about deforestation and declining wildlife.
Britain should have a Ministry of Peace
Andrew Horn argues Britain needs a Ministry of Peace to prioritise conflict prevention, diplomacy and peaceful coexistence alongside defence.
A Thai queen’s solo jet flight shatters the male macho pilot stereotype
Dr Stephen Whitehead explores how Queen Suthida’s solo Gripen flight challenges gender stereotypes and redefines women’s roles in military aviation.
Barclays offers a golden lesson in how not to handle a return-to-office mandate
Marcus Iles explains why Barclays’ return-to-office mandate risks undermining employee trust and why lasting change requires shared purpose.
Rethink AI governance or risk an uncontrolled intelligence explosion
Vendan Ananda Kumararajah argues that AI governance needs independent oversight to prevent flawed assumptions multiplying as increasingly capable systems develop...
Young people are living through a rights crisis
Dr Raj Joshi argues that young people in Britain face a rights crisis driven by mental-health failures, economic insecurity and...
Strong leaders know when to make a U-turn
Dr Stephen Whitehead explores why credible leaders must change course when evidence shows a decision is failing, rather than persist.
Life’s last expedition should not be made alone
Ben Hooper reflects on Sir Ranulph Fiennes, friendship and care, asking whether the legendary explorer’s voice is still being heard.
If the NHS can’t be a place of psychological safety for staff, where can?
Buki Mosaku argues that NHS staff need trust, cultural competency and practical bias-navigation skills to create genuine psychological safety.
Under fire, Iran’s carpet weavers fight to keep an ancient art alive
Babak Mehrdadnia explores how war and collapsing exports threaten Iran’s ancient carpet-weaving tradition and the generations of women preserving it.
How COVID silenced my music and taught me to listen to my body
Izzy Frances reflects on how chronic illness disrupted her music career, reshaped her research and inspired her debut fantasy novel.
Marisa Papen – the naked truth behind one of the world’s most controversial models
Michael Leidig interviews Marisa Papen about her controversial modelling career, artistic projects, bodily freedom and latest work exploring personal experiences.
The blame game – why Britain can’t stand losing
Pip Burley examines why democracy depends on accepting defeat, respecting legitimate results and allowing opponents another chance to persuade voters.
As hospitals shut out fresh air, common sense goes out the window
George F Winter examines whether hospitals have overlooked fresh air and natural ventilation while investing heavily in complex cooling systems.
The law must catch up with the sexual exploitation risks posed by wearable cameras
Dr Raj Joshi argues that UK law must address covert recording by wearable cameras and AI-enabled sexual exploitation risks.
Who governs 900 billion AI agents?
Vendan Ananda Kumararajah examines AI agent governance and how autonomous systems can retain legitimate authority as they learn and coordinate.
Why disabled musicians are still struggling to get a fair hearing from record labels
Matthew Kayne explains why disabled musicians face barriers in music and calls for equal opportunities to build sustainable careers.
The five types of masculinity and what they reveal about modern men
Dr Stephen Whitehead explores five types of masculinity and how changing work, relationships and ageing reshape men’s identities.
Who let the bots out? The disturbing truth behind rogue AI
Vendan Ananda Kumararajah examines why AI agent authority must remain justified, conditional and revocable as autonomous systems become more capable.
