Analysis
Government launches new AI chatbot – but there are fears ‘people in need might be excluded’

Government launches new AI chatbot – but there are fears ‘people in need might be excluded’
The GOV.UK chatbot is limited to iPhones with iOS 16 or above and Android 10 or above. Those who cannot afford newer phones won’t be able to use this technology
Poverty is a growth industry. Starmer has not seemed to grasp this nettle

Poverty is a growth industry. Starmer has not seemed to grasp this nettle
There’s a lot to achieve, but honesty and truthfulness would go a long way
The men who invented the concept of race

The men who invented the concept of race
What now functions as race in our collective consciousness stems from a variety of sources, many of which are lost in the sands of time
Ignore the charts, Connect with fans, be weird on the internet: How to be a pop star in 2026
Ignore the charts, Connect with fans, be weird on the internet: How to be a pop star in 2026
Prime ministers keep getting forced out of Downing Street. Could fixing poverty save them?
Prime ministers keep getting forced out of Downing Street. Could fixing poverty save them?
Books have had a good run for 500 years. What does the future hold?

Books have had a good run for 500 years. What does the future hold?
There can be only one Highlander – at least until the reboot comes out

There can be only one Highlander – at least until the reboot comes out
Renters’ Rights Act: ‘For too long, families have lived with the constant fear of eviction’

Renters’ Rights Act: ‘For too long, families have lived with the constant fear of eviction’
Are 16-year-olds ready to vote? We asked teenagers what they think

Are 16-year-olds ready to vote? We asked teenagers what they think
Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering introducing a rent freeze. Will it help renters?

Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering introducing a rent freeze. Will it help renters?
Technology is creating new ways for domestic abusers to track victims: ‘I felt suddenly exposed’

Technology is creating new ways for domestic abusers to track victims: ‘I felt suddenly exposed’
Zack Polanski wants to use wellbeing targets instead of GDP to measure growth. Is he right?

Zack Polanski wants to use wellbeing targets instead of GDP to measure growth. Is he right?
What is the big deal with math rock stars Angine de Poitrine? We try to find out

What is the big deal with math rock stars Angine de Poitrine? We try to find out
I was 35 before I had my own lawn to mow. For many, there’s a growing barrier to having a garden

I was 35 before I had my own lawn to mow. For many, there’s a growing barrier to having a garden
What would happen if the UK’s volunteers stopped volunteering?

What would happen if the UK’s volunteers stopped volunteering?
Ballet and opera are still thriving, but Timothée Chalamet wasn’t entirely wrong

Ballet and opera are still thriving, but Timothée Chalamet wasn’t entirely wrong
Live Comedy Day: Without the open mic comedy circuit, there’d be no Last One Laughing

Live Comedy Day: Without the open mic comedy circuit, there’d be no Last One Laughing
Should we have to pay more council tax from April?

Should we have to pay more council tax from April?
50 years of Bongo Fury: Reliving Frank Zappa and Captain Beefheart’s volatile classic

50 years of Bongo Fury: Reliving Frank Zappa and Captain Beefheart’s volatile classic
Formula E is in pole position as sport’s first-ever B Corp

Formula E is in pole position as sport’s first-ever B Corp
Hamnet composer Max Richter reveals his music’s secret ingredient

Hamnet composer Max Richter reveals his music’s secret ingredient
What will the Middle East conflict mean for UK energy bills?

What will the Middle East conflict mean for UK energy bills?
Reform UK says churches are being turned into mosques. Is it true?

Reform UK says churches are being turned into mosques. Is it true?
What will the SEND reforms mean for families and their disabled children?

