Social Mobility Debate: Job Respect vs Class Escape
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.
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Thomas Campion's Winter Poem: An In-Depth Analysis
Discover Thomas Campion's exquisite winter poem 'Now Winter Nights Enlarge' through our detailed analysis of its poetic structure, musicality and Elizabethan context. Explore more classic poetry.
London's 300-year-old red house unchanged for centuries
Step inside the 306-year-old red house in Spitalfields, a perfectly preserved film location for The Danish Girl and Luther, resisting modernisation for three centuries.
Icelandic Language Endangered by AI and English Media
Former Icelandic PM warns native language faces extinction due to AI dominance and English media consumption. Urgent action needed to preserve linguistic heritage.
English councils sell assets to avoid bankruptcy
Survey reveals most English councils are selling public assets like sports centres to fund soaring social care costs, with many also planning council tax hikes.
The Grim Conformism of Pavement Vigilantes
Exploring how self-appointed pavement enforcers are creating hostile streetscapes. Discover the psychological drivers behind this troubling urban phenomenon.
Overloaded migrant boat rescue details revealed
Exclusive logs reveal dramatic rescue of 49 migrants from sinking dinghy in English Channel. New details show children among those rescued in one of last year's largest operations.
Barbican's £240m redesign to improve accessibility
London's iconic Barbican Centre is undergoing a major £240 million renewal. The project will introduce a new wayfinding system to tackle its confusing layout, making the brutalist landmark more accessible for all visitors from 2027.
21-storey City of London block sparks 730 objections
A proposed 21-storey office block opposite the Barbican Estate faces fierce opposition from residents and heritage groups. Discover why the 'needlessly overpowering' scheme has sparked over 730 objections.
Longhorn cattle aid Merseyside dune conservation
English Longhorn cattle are winter grazing on Merseyside's sand dunes, using innovative GPS technology to support native wildlife and control invasive species through conservation efforts.
London Velodrome 'Farts' During Fireworks Show
A viral video captures the Olympic Velodrome emitting loud 'fart sounds' caused by its unique architecture reflecting fireworks. Discover the hilarious science behind it.
Reece Walsh: Rugby League's New Superstar Arrives
Australian sensation Reece Walsh delivers a breathtaking performance for Wigan Warriors, scoring two tries and creating another in a dominant display that has English rugby league fans buzzing with excitement.
Pochettino admits Premier League longing amid USMNT role
US Men's National Team manager Mauricio Pochettino reveals his enduring affection for English football and desire for future Premier League return in exclusive interview.
London's Green Giant: 50 Fenchurch Street Redefined
Discover how the reimagined 50 Fenchurch Street is set to become London's most sustainable tall building, blending cutting-edge eco-design with the City's rich architectural heritage.
English football ditches political match tributes
In a landmark decision, English football authorities have agreed to stop holding minute's silences and armband tributes for international political events and conflicts, refocusing matchdays on sporting matters.
Arsenal's Youth Revolution: Max Dowman Leads Teenage Takeover
Arsenal's emerging talent Max Dowman spearheads a dramatic shift in English football as clubs increasingly bet on teenage prodigies. Discover how the beautiful game is getting younger and what it means for the future of the Premier League.
Barbican Estate Residents Reveal Shocking Living Conditions
Exclusive interviews with Barbican Estate residents uncover the harsh reality of daily life within one of London's most famous architectural landmarks, from maintenance crises to crumbling infrastructure.
Migrant returned to France for second time in weeks
In a striking case highlighting the ongoing small boats crisis, a migrant attempting to cross the Channel has been sent back to France for the second time in less than eight weeks, as new figures reveal increased interceptions.
Iranian man's second Channel crossing ends in return to France
An Iranian man's extraordinary second attempt to reach Britain by small boat ends with his return to France, highlighting the ongoing Channel migration crisis and raising questions about border policies.
Crystal Palace village charm threatened by 10-storey development
A controversial 10-storey housing development could transform the character of Crystal Palace's beloved village atmosphere, sparking fierce opposition from local residents and conservationists.
Gusbourne Wins Supreme Champion at Sparkling Wine Awards
Kent's Gusbourne Estate has beaten international competition to win the Supreme Champion title at the world's largest sparkling wine competition, marking a historic victory for English wine.
Elon Musk calls English town residents 'hobbits'
Tech billionaire Elon Musk faces backlash after comparing residents of a small English market town to Tolkien's hobbits during a controversial podcast appearance, drawing local outrage and accusations of arrogance.
Medieval Rome Tower Partially Collapses in Dramatic Footage
Shocking video captures the moment a section of Rome's historic 12th-century Torre dei Conti medieval tower crumbles to the ground, raising concerns about Italy's architectural heritage preservation.
West Ham thrash Newcastle 4-0 in Premier League humiliation
Newcastle United suffered a devastating defeat at London Stadium as West Ham delivered a masterclass performance, leaving Eddie Howe's side reeling in Premier League embarrassment.
Medieval Tower Collapse & Satellite Launch: Day of Contrasts
From the devastating collapse of a historic medieval tower to the triumphant launch of a new satellite into orbit, today's most compelling images capture moments of loss and technological achievement across the globe.
Rome's Ancient Torre dei Conti Tower Collapses
A significant portion of Rome's medieval Torre dei Conti has collapsed, sending rubble cascading into the street near the Imperial Forums. The 12th-century tower suffered catastrophic structural failure, though miraculously no injuries were reported.
Premier League hires USL's Tony Scholes in shock move
The Premier League has made football history by appointing USL executive Tony Scholes in a strategic move that signals major changes ahead for English football's top flight.
Wolves Sack Pereira, Liverpool Back on Track
Exclusive insight into Wolverhampton's managerial shake-up and Liverpool's resurgence in this week's Premier League breakdown from The Guardian's Football Weekly.
Architect John Langton, brutalist visionary, dies aged 91
Celebrating the life and legacy of John Langton, the pioneering architect behind London's most iconic brutalist landmarks and social housing projects that transformed urban living.
West Ham thrash Newcastle 5-2 in Bowen masterclass
Jarrod Bowen stars with a sensational hat-trick as West Ham United put five past hapless Newcastle in a dominant Premier League display that leaves Magpies in crisis.
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