I Love the NHS

An anonymous GP writes about their experience of the parlous state of the NHS – it is heartbreaking, exhausting and frustrating – and there is no solution in sight

The OBR forecast that Brexit would cost the UK economy 4% of GDP now looks ridiculously optimistic as the damage mounts

The Kremlin is using history to justify its war in Ukraine. But Putin’s version could disappear with the flick of a switch

An exhibition explores the life of the sculptor before and during her years in Cornwall

After his death, Charles Byrne’s friends let him down badly by ignoring his wishes. We should never emulate these actions

Which European nations consume the most alcohol and which have more sober habits?

The UK sending 14 Challenger 2s gives the clear message that the West is starting to believe in Russia's defeat

An anonymous GP writes about their experience of the parlous state of the NHS – it is heartbreaking, exhausting and frustrating – and there is no solution in sight

But, he also knows that going back on it would result in Brexit true believers and Johnson opportunists making a move

Britain and the EU are nearing an agreement in Northern Ireland. But will the hardliners let it happen?

The OBR forecast that Brexit would cost the UK economy 4% of GDP now looks ridiculously optimistic as the damage mounts

The Kremlin is using history to justify its war in Ukraine. But Putin’s version could disappear with the flick of a switch

With Croatia’s EU accession completed by its adoption of the euro, the European project itself gets a boost

The infighting between climate activists may be entertaining to watch but it has a tendency to detract from the point

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This new Congress will be the setting for the fight for the soul of America where the grounds of the 2024 election will be decided upon

We mustn't be fooled by Rishi Sunak's tactics of stating the obvious and distorting the truth

Do the government really want a highly numerate populace when their own numbers aren't especially strong?

An exhibition explores the life of the sculptor before and during her years in Cornwall

Europe has long provided the soundtrack to despair and desolation

Jerzy Skolimowski and a donkey team up to create an avant-garde classic

He is little-known today, but when he died in 1952, thousands lined the streets of Paris to show respect. What happened to Paul Éluard?

This production of Lillian Hellman’s play once again makes the point that the Donmar Warehouse is a centre of theatrical excellence

No one knows more about touring than Bill Kenwright and his production of The Shawshank Redemption is a typically accomplished affair

Two late works shed light on his four-decade link with a remarkable scientific institution

The Spanish giants are still determined to force a breakaway European Super League on us

In this cost-of-living crisis, and amidst this endlessly dreary, cold weather, few dishes will soothe and warm you more than fish pie

How fascist leaders in Italy, Spain, Germany and Greece all tried to control the public by stifling linguistic variety

The Russian always insisted she could never envision a life without dancing

During 20 beer-free years a coldness crept throughout the collective British cellar – like some especially mundane effect – lacquering casks and bottles with condensation