London can’t continue to measure its success by fintech unicorns May 12, 2023 Only weeks ago, Jeremy Hunt called the UK the ‘Unicorn Kingdom’, but the firms valued at over £1bn in fintech are no longer the measure of our success, writes Jack Davies.
Explainer: TransPennine Express joins the club of nationalised railway services May 11, 2023 And just like this, another railway service gets nationalised. Say goodbye to TransPennine Express, which is now going to be run by the state. TransPennine had been long criticised by customers, who complained of cancellations and delays making commuting a nightmare. Now trains in Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh will be managed through the Operator [...]
Rishi Sunak’s fate is cursed by 13 years of the Conservatives’ electoral success May 11, 2023 Local elections results are never a prediction for a general election, but still is not Keir Starmer who needs a miracle to find himself in Downing Street pretty soon, it's Rishi Sunak, writes Will Cooling
Artificial intelligence will make my job obsolete, and I’m (almost) at peace with it May 11, 2023 Life as an editorial photographer is almost unsustainable today, and artificial intelligence is not helping. But what happens when we cut corners at all costs in photojournalism? asks Andy Blackmore
Brits will flock to Duolingo to dust up on their French but they’re terrified of maths May 11, 2023 We love learning French on Duolingo, but we don't want to learn maths in the UK. But we should, because we would be reaping benefits personally and professionally, writes Phoebe Arslanagic-Wakefield
PMQs sketch: Rishi Sunak, Keir Starmer and the ghosts of prime ministers past May 10, 2023 After a dismal set of local elections, an unusually boisterous Rishi Sunak waved Tony Blair around like a weapon against Keir Starmer at PMQs.
Productivity gains won’t win elections, but they will secure growth for decades May 10, 2023 We used to lead the world in productivity, and now we lag behind. We need to invest more to be productive. It might not be the most exciting political slogan, but it will pay off, writes Josh Williams
Even if you do buy a home, the pestilence of service charges could make it unaffordable May 10, 2023 Tenants and leaseholders have been paying thousands of pounds of overcharge for the services provided by their housing associations because of a lack of oversight and accountability, writes Elena Siniscalco
Starmer is right, we need to give up on the cult of a university education for all May 10, 2023 Keir Starmer won't abolish tuition fees like previously promised. His decision, so contested by many, is the first step towards a more egalitarian education system, writes Paul Ormerod
Explainer: Will Michael Gove protect the Victorian outlook of Liverpool Street station? May 9, 2023 What do Stephen Fry – the actor and broadcaster – and Tracey Emin – the artist – have in common? A battle with Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove, apparently. Both have called on Gove to stop the £1.5bn development project that would change the Victorian face of Liverpool Street station forever. The terminal of the [...]