Gareth Ward, owner of two-Michelin-starred Ynyshir, defends a one-star hygiene rating, sparking a fierce debate over whether elite restaurants are above the rules. Read the full story.
Marks & Spencer launches investigation after viral video shows wheelie bins full of edible food behind a store. The exposé highlights the UK's food waste crisis amid rising food poverty.
A scientific dispute over methods for detecting microplastics in human bodies risks stalling vital health research. Experts call for a collaborative 'ozone moment' to resolve uncertainties and counter industry doubt. Read more.
Metro readers debate London's safety, arguing soaring 'low-level' crime like phone theft and fare dodging undermines official murder rate statistics. Have your say in the comments.
Heineken's temporary rebrand of the Bakerloo line to 'Bakerl0.0' has ignited a fierce debate about advertising on London's iconic Tube network. Read the expert arguments for and against.
Readers debate the ethics of AI like Grok editing photos without permission. Plus, views on Venezuela, 'good vs bad AI', and a UK blacksmith shortage. Share your thoughts.
The prestigious Adelaide Writers' Week faces an existential crisis in 2026. Will the festival survive the pressures of modern cultural debates? Discover the details and what's at stake.
A 48-year-old Reform voter and a 22-year-old law graduate found surprising agreement on taxing billionaires during a cross-political dining experience in County Durham. Discover their views on immigration and integration.
A woman planning for a baby argues mothers deserve a bigger say in naming due to pregnancy's physical toll. The debate on parental naming rights unfolds online. Read the full story.
Actor Dax Shepard reveals he offered to pay for his 11-year-old daughter's egg freezing at 18, sparking a fierce online debate about parenting and fertility. Read the full story.
The Netherlands is poised to ban most consumer fireworks following a violent New Year's Eve that caused over 1,200 injuries. Discover the growing European crackdown on the tradition.
As tech giants fuel speculation on sentient AI, experts warn anthropomorphising distracts from urgent digital harms. Explore the risks of granting legal rights to machines.
Thousands of UK women are complaining that modern knickers are too small and flimsy, with shrinking gussets causing discomfort. Experts confirm the design shift, driven by athleisure wear. Discover the details of the underwear uprising.
Timothée Chalamet's portrayal of a selfish ping-pong hustler in 'Marty Supreme' ignites a fresh debate about likability in cinema, especially for male leads. Discover why this awards contender divides audiences.
A new bill to enact the UK-EU 'reset' deal will reignite fierce Brexit debates in Parliament. Discover the key points of contention and the potential £9bn economic impact.
Metro readers argue Trump's Venezuela intervention is about oil control, not restoring democracy. They draw parallels with Iraq and question the precedent set. Have your say in the comments.
Tesco urgently recalls three types of pâté due to incorrect use-by dates, posing a potential health risk. Customers advised to return products for a full refund.
Metro readers clash over concert etiquette: is standing up in seated areas a joy-killer or essential for atmosphere? Join the debate and have your say.
Guardian readers passionately debate whether the internet's harms outweigh its benefits. From democracy to disability, we explore the arguments for and against switching off the digital world.
A psychotherapy trainee and a retired software engineer found common ground living abroad but clashed on gentrification, second homes, and mental health during a Guardian 'Dining Across the Divide' session. Discover their takeaways.
Audrey and Noah's relationship is tested by a cultural clash over showering techniques. She champions thorough exfoliation; he's a 'quick-shower guy'. You decide whose argument washes best.
A new cartoon by Ella Baron critiques Nigel Farage's proposed 'Britishness' test. Explore the artistic commentary on national identity and political rhetoric in the UK.
A row over activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah's UK passport reveals a deepening national debate on what it means to be British, with new data showing shifting public attitudes. Explore the political implications.
A personal account of how UK food inflation is pricing families out of basics like lentils and rice. With food bank use soaring, we examine the crisis and demand government action.
A food hygiene expert reveals the safest methods for reheating Christmas turkey, vegetables, and more to avoid food poisoning this Boxing Day. Follow these essential tips.
Guardian editor Katy Guest declares war on festive pairings like turkey with cranberry sauce. Discover her fiery take on culinary rules and the combos she finds utterly perverse.
Sky News Daily's final festive episode revisits the polarising summer of 2025, where flags sparked a national conversation on patriotism. Listen to the full analysis with experts Sunder Katwala and Tom Cheshire.
As the internet fuels political polarisation, Guardian readers question if a return to analogue life would protect democracy. Share your view on the digital dilemma.
A Guardian report from Atlanta reveals starkly different experiences of food affordability under Trump's second term, from soaring pantry demand to luxury caviar bumps. Discover the economic divide on your plate.
CBS News, under new ownership, launches a contentious debate series questioning feminism's success while women's rights face global decline. Explore the media power shift and its implications.