Gus Casely-Hayford leads the upcoming V&A East in redefining museum engagement through community connection, diverse collections, and contemporary storytelling, opening in April 2026. When Gus Casely-Hayford was a child, trips to museums were often fraught with a sense of exclusion, despite his natural attraction to these spaces. His sister Margaret,…

Residents of The Fold, a luxury Croydon apartment tower, are evacuating amid structural failures and safety concerns, exposing wider systemic issues in newbuild quality and regulatory oversight. Residents of The Fold, a 35-storey luxury apartment tower in Croydon completed in 2022, are confronting a dire housing crisis that has forced…

Despite judicial victories and support from key figures, Wimbledon’s ambitious expansion faces delays amid legal complexities surrounding land protections, prompting calls for legislative reform to unlock the project. The future of Wimbledon’s ambitious expansion plans remains mired in legal uncertainty, despite crucial support from prominent figures and some judicial victories…

The UK’s NHS faces a disturbing rise in racist violence against its workforce, with experts warning of a societal backlash that risks reversing decades of progress in racial equality within healthcare settings. The resurgence of “ugly” racism in Britain, reminiscent of the 1970s and 1980s, has become a disturbing trend,…

Gopichand Hinduja, the influential chairman of the Hinduja Group and head of Britain’s wealthiest family, has passed away at the age of 85, marking the end of a significant chapter in global entrepreneurship and family leadership. Gopichand Hinduja, the chairman of the Hinduja Group and head of Britain’s wealthiest family,…

Zohran Mamdani, at 34 the youngest mayor in over a century and the city’s first Muslim leader, secures victory with a platform of radical economic reforms, signalling a seismic shift in New York’s political landscape amid growing progressive influence. Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old progressive politician and New York State Assembly…

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is exploring a controversial proposal to nearly double council tax rates for properties in the two highest bands, potentially impacting over one million households and raising questions about affordability and housing stability as part of efforts to address a £30 billion public finance shortfall. Chancellor Rachel Reeves…

Residents of The Fold, a 35-storey Croydon apartment block, face unsafe living conditions amidst widespread neglect, highlighting deep-rooted issues in the UK housing industry and regulatory oversight. Residents of The Fold, a recently completed 35-storey apartment block in Croydon, are facing a crisis that exposes the wider failures of our…

The UK Parliament’s new Renters’ Rights Act, abolishing no-fault evictions, faces criticism for potentially shrinking rental supply, increasing rents, and reducing housing quality, signalling profound implications for tenants and landlords alike. The UK Parliament has recently passed the Renters’ Rights Act, heralded by the government as a landmark move to…

Keith Flett’s heartfelt account of caring for his late partner Megan Davies underscores the vital role of community and professional support in delivering dignified, personalised end-of-life care within the NHS system, even amid current resource constraints. The recent letter from Keith Flett, whose long-term partner Megan Davies died from lung…

David Harewood’s latest portrayal of Othello at the Theatre Royal Haymarket showcases a nuanced, emotionally charged performance that reinvigorates Shakespeare’s tragedy with modern themes of race, manipulation, and mental health. His reimagining of the Venetian general, alongside Toby Jones’s compelling Iago, offers a fresh perspective on one of theatre’s most…

As the UK grapples with economic pressures and political opposition, a London conference reveals resilient public support for climate action, contrasting with government and opposition policies on net zero and energy independence. Amid the UK’s ongoing cost of living crisis and a surge in political rhetoric opposing net zero and…