Opinion
The Guardian view on the cost of living: money’s too tight to mention
The economic news this week is stark. Inflation has hit a 30-year high and the average British worker is entering…
Read More »The Guardian view on Boris Johnson and ‘partygate’: all played out
In the days when he combined the job of Tory MP with editing the Spectator magazine, Boris Johnson was forced…
Read More »Martin Rowson on Tory sharks circling their prey
Martin Rowson on Tory sharks circling their prey
Read More »Now that science has defanged Covid, it’s time to get on with our lives
Delaying and preventing infection as much as possible through this pandemic was a worthwhile strategy. In early 2020, there were…
Read More »If Johnson is ousted, expect a showdown between Tory MPs and the party faithful
Boris Johnson’s fall is not yet a fact. But it grows more likely by the hour. The hue and cry…
Read More »As Australia’s economy recovers what must not return is the wage theft and abuse of short-term visa holders
On Thursday the December labour force figures will come out, quite likely showing good news. The latest payroll job index…
Read More »Will Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard finally bring scrutiny on the video game industry?
Microsoft recently announced plans to purchase Activision Blizzard – one of the world’s largest video game companies – for nearly…
Read More »A car-free London is within our reach
Last Friday, everyone living in London was told to avoid strenuous physical activity. An intense area of high pressure meant…
Read More »Why are ministers obsessed with teaching children to read using phonics?
Over the last decade the way in which children are taught to read in primary schools in England has fundamentally…
Read More »The big six energy providers don’t need a bailout – nor do they deserve one
As the energy crisis deepens, the UK government is frantically searching for ways to provide relief to households facing sharp…
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