Opinion & Analysis
Meet Omar Yaghi, the Nobel Prize chemist turning air into water
Omar Yaghi, Nobel Prize-winning chemist, develops groundbreaking materials that extract water from air and capture carbon efficiently.
Behind the non-food retail CX Benchmark: what the numbers tell us about Europe’s future
CustomerHero’s benchmark reveals Europe’s non-food retail sector must prioritise empathy and listening to win lasting customer loyalty.
Why NHS cancer care still fails disabled people
Matthew Kayne exposes the hidden healthcare inequalities facing disabled people in the UK and calls for urgent reform.
Echoes of 1936 in a restless and divided Britain
Dr Linda Parker warns that Britain today reflects 1936’s tensions, with populism and political division on the rise.
Middle management still holds the power leaders need
Middle managers remain crucial in organisations, bridging boardroom vision and operational reality while wielding indispensable soft power.
Trump and painkillers: The attack on science is an attack on democracy
Trump’s false claims on painkillers reveal how undermining scientific authority can erode democracy and public trust.
The end of corporate devotion? What businesses can learn from Gen Z
Gen Z workplace scepticism challenges traditional loyalty, prompting companies to rethink engagement, trust-building, and sustainable employee relationships.
Britain’s free speech crisis: the weaponisation of complaints and the erosion of police discretion
Phil Cleary argues Britain’s free speech is threatened as policing by complaint fuels activism, fear, and erodes police discretion.
The fight for independence disabled people shouldn’t have to wage
Matthew Kayne exposes how disabled people are denied independence, forced to fight for dignity, choice, and basic human rights.
No ramp, no chance: how inaccessible workplaces crush disabled talent
Workplaces still exclude disabled talent through inaccessibility. True equality needs enforcement, accountability, and real inclusion measures.
Work-life balance is a myth — this is what great leaders do instead
Andrew Horn argues work-life balance is a myth. Great leaders succeed by aligning purpose, values, and service.
I never expected the Spanish Inquisition. How bureaucracy turned my life into a Python sketch
Filmmaker Julian Doyle slams the Home Office visa row, calling it absurd and reminiscent of a Monty Python sketch.
Drowning is a public health crisis. Governments must treat it that way
Drowning deaths are rising globally. Experts urge governments to treat water safety as a public health emergency.
Britain’s most exclusive car show returns to Hampton Court
Britain’s exclusive Concours of Elegance 2025 at Hampton Court featured 80 rare cars, celebrating automotive artistry and heritage.
The Tokyo war crimes trial: an explainer 77 years on
Dr. Linda Parker examines the Tokyo War Crimes Trial, its judgments, controversies, and enduring influence on international law.
Europe’s semiconductor boom ‘risks stalling without skilled talent’
Europe’s semiconductor boom risks stalling without skilled talent, as industry growth outpaces training, education, and recruitment capacity.
The night sky in September – equinox stars and hidden constellations
Discover September night sky 2025 highlights, from equinox stars and constellations to meteor showers, eclipses, and celestial events.
Project 2025: America’s gravest constitutional stress test since the Civil War
Project 2025 outlines sweeping presidential powers, sparking fears of America’s gravest constitutional crisis since the Civil War.
The trillion-pound question: why Bitcoin just became too big for boardrooms to ignore
Bitcoin has forced its way into corporate treasuries, with BlackRock, MicroStrategy, and sovereign funds leading adoption.
Diving into… open water safely
Ben Hooper shares essential tips for diving safely into open water, preventing drowning, and enjoying wild swimming responsibly.
Jury on trial: why scrapping the people’s voice risks the collapse of justice
Removing juries threatens fairness and public trust; true justice reform requires investment in courts, not abolishing trial by peers.
