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Five men have been arrested as counter-terror police lead an investigation into a major incident near the airbase.

Have we got things upside down?

The NHS desperately needs to become more productive. But what if pursuing productivity directly is part of the reason it struggles to do so?

Exploring the Field of Forces

Exploring the Field of Forces

Exploring the Field of Forces

Eight Monday afternoons, beginning 19 October 2026

A tale of two civilisations - maybe three?

Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells the BBC he thinks the country is "on the slide" and calls for more investment in the North Sea.

US president has overseen an unprecedented restriction of access for major traditional news media since start of second term

Putting care before the business case

Environment Agency disclosures reveal low attendance at reported pollution incidents and sharp changes between initial and final assessments, intensifying questions about oversight and accountability

Exclusive: Prime minister wants to ‘bring back hope’ by tackling cost of living as MPs call for electoral reform

The stories are moving into the Atlas. The essays are staying here. I hope you’ll wander between the two.

A place of wonder, magic and discernment...