Peacock's Poem Exposes 19th Century Class Hypocrisy
Explore Thomas Love Peacock's satirical poem Rich or Poor, a sharp critique of Victorian class inequality and religious hypocrisy that remains strikingly relevant to modern Britain.
Explore Thomas Love Peacock's satirical poem Rich or Poor, a sharp critique of Victorian class inequality and religious hypocrisy that remains strikingly relevant to modern Britain.
Middle-income families face growing financial pressure as tax freezes and economic uncertainty create voter anxiety. Could this be Labour's undoing?
Discover Bog People, a powerful anthology of folk horror stories exploring class, hierarchy and inequality across England. Read our review of this compelling collection.
Veteran journalist Kerry O'Brien warns that press freedom faces unprecedented threats worldwide, from Gaza to Trump's lawsuits. Australia's government criticised for failing to deliver promised media reforms.
The Democratic Party is unifying around Bernie Sanders-style economic populism, with James Carville now advocating for a $20 minimum wage and universal childcare. This shift could help Democrats win back working-class voters.
A father and son were part of a crime group that attempted to import £20 million of heroin concealed in pomegranate juice bottles. Read the full story of the NCA's major bust.
Discover how a savvy traveller used split ticketing and class hopping to enjoy first-class train travel for just £8 more than a standard ticket. Learn the money-saving trick that annoyed her boyfriend at first but ended in free food and drinks.
The explosion of class action lawsuits and third-party litigation funding is harming Britain's legal stability and economy, with billions claimed in damages. Discover the urgent need for reform.
The prestigious Edinburgh TV Festival is considering leaving its historic home due to soaring costs and a drive to increase working-class representation in the television industry.
Jamie Gabriel, 28, has been sentenced to over five years in prison for supplying cocaine and cannabis in Crawley. The dealer was caught after officers witnessed him fist-bumping customers. Read the full story.
Venezuela's opposition leader María Corina Machado claims the country is on the brink of transformation as Donald Trump considers military intervention against Maduro's regime. Read the latest developments.
Bhutan's Prime Minister reveals how his carbon-negative nation prioritises wellbeing over GDP and calls on wealthy western countries to fulfil their climate obligations.
Bestselling author Sally Rooney urges UK government to address human rights concerns as six Palestine Action prisoners continue hunger strike. Read the full story.
Roblox introduces facial age estimation to prevent children talking to adult strangers following multiple lawsuits alleging platform enabled predators to groom young users.
Discover the Belém Action Mechanism (BAM), the pivotal climate justice proposal backed by 80% of the world's population at the Cop30 summit in Brazil, aiming to ensure a fair green transition.
Agency workers hired to cover Birmingham's long-running bin strike are now joining the industrial action over claims of bullying and unsustainable workloads, potentially extending the dispute until 2026.
First official images from The Legend of Zelda live-action movie show Link and Zelda, but the hero's iconic hat is missing. The film, directed by Wes Ball, is set for a 2027 release.
Academic Mary Evans challenges the UK's social mobility obsession, arguing we should focus on making all jobs respected and viable rather than creating more competition.
Striking images from worldwide COP30 climate protests dominate today's photos, featuring powerful giraffe symbolism and Tokyo's dramatic sunset. See the full visual story.
Brazil will host COP30 in Belém as global temperatures continue rising. World leaders face mounting pressure to deliver concrete climate action. Read the latest updates.
Sony has issued copyright claims against a fan-made Concord revival, effectively killing the failed hero shooter for the second time. Read about the legal action and what it means for gaming preservation.
Australian scientists reveal delaying net zero emissions will make heatwaves hotter, longer and more frequent for centuries. Urgent climate action needed to limit impacts.
NHS chief reports encouraging signs of reduced junior doctor strike participation as five-day walkout continues. Health Secretary criticises impact on patients.
Donald Trump has sued media organisations for over $30 billion with varying success. Explore his legal battles with BBC, CNN, New York Times and more. Read the full analysis.
Thousands joined the Great People's March at COP30 in Brazil, demanding urgent climate action and a fossil fuel phase-out. Indigenous leaders and activists staged symbolic protests.
Saudi Arabia's massive oil profits create climate action paradox as desert kingdom faces extreme heat threats while blocking global fossil fuel phaseout.
Michael Hayes, 35, sentenced to 22 weeks for stealing £4,000 of beauty products from Boots. Banned from London's Square Mile for three years. Read the full story.
As climate impacts intensify globally, experts warn against complacency. Discover why immediate climate action remains critical for our future.
Climate activists blockade COP30 summit, demanding immediate action as tensions rise over fossil fuel phase-out. Follow the latest developments from the critical climate conference.
Junior doctors in England begin a five-day strike over pay erosion. Learn how this 13th walkout since 2023 affects NHS services and the ongoing dispute with the government.