Ten trade unions call on the British government to end its military support for Saudi Arabia.

A roundup of links and culture for August 2026.

Drivers in West Midlands said heat in cabs was ‘unbearable’ and threatened employee and passenger safety Bus drivers in the West Midlands have spoken out about the “horrendous” working conditions they have experienced during heatwaves, which led to 40C temperatures in their cabs. The UK was hit by high temperatures and dry weather in three successive heatwaves, in which temperatures topped 37C in June, when the country recorded its hottest ever June day. Last week, the Met Office warned climate extremes are becoming the “new ‘normal’ for the UK”. Continue reading...

Our rigid eating habits date to the Industrial Revolution – it’s time to embrace culinary spontaneity

Cursed Objects · Episode

In general, I think it’s a bad idea to go around telling people you don’t approve of their lifestyles. Firstly, it’s rude; secondly, they get annoyed; thirdly, it changes nothing. Fourthly, I suppo…

A parent says the school's policy for top set students is "overtly cruel".

On sequins and solstice and struggling with Christmas

On sequins and solstice and struggling with Christmas

in Sally Rooney, Anne Enright and others

The threat over nearly 100 job cuts as the university says it is adapting to a new financial reality.

in Sally Rooney, Anne Enright and others

in Sally Rooney, Anne Enright and others

Homemaking and unmaking