Guardian readers respond to an article on the English north-south divide, sharing personal stories of accent mockery, workplace bias, and the enduring role of class. Discover the lived experience of regional identity.
Merseyside comic Jade Franks turned cleaning toilets at Cambridge into a Fringe First-winning show. Now, her hit 'Eat the Rich' is being developed for TV, as she fights to open doors for working-class artists.
Japan Airlines has been crowned the world's best for economy class seats by SKYTRAX for the sixth consecutive year. Discover the secrets behind their spacious 34-inch pitch and passenger-friendly design.
As Storm Goretti brings heavy snow, we explain UK workplace temperature laws, employer responsibilities, and what to do if it's too cold to work. Stay informed and safe.
A major think tank predicts 2026 will mark a permanent demographic shift in the UK, with deaths exceeding births. This could mean fewer workers, higher taxes, and a renewed debate on immigration. Read the full analysis.
UK universities face a new £925 flat tax per international student from 2028, adding pressure to institutions already at risk. Explore the impact on higher education funding and the graduate job market.
The UK is set for a historic demographic shift in 2026, with deaths exceeding births. This long-term trend could mean fewer workers and higher taxes, putting immigration policy in the spotlight. Read the full analysis.
Joe Perry urges snooker icons Ronnie O'Sullivan and John Higgins to follow Mark Williams' lead in accepting inconsistency to prolong their elite careers. Discover the insights ahead of the Masters.
As southern students dominate northern campuses, northern undergraduates are creating societies to celebrate their culture and counter stereotypes. Discover how they're reclaiming their identity.
A South London drug dealer has been sentenced to over five years in prison after being stopped for a ticket issue at West Croydon station. Read the full story of the arrest and seizure.
Is 'microshifting' – breaking work into short, intentional blocks – the secret to a happier life? Explore how this pandemic-born trend is reshaping the UK workday, driven by employees seeking control.
With blurred work-life boundaries, 1 in 5 people face burnout. Discover expert strategies for psychological detachment and reclaiming your private time for better health and productivity.
Students from the north experience 'culture shock' at the University of York, leading to a revival of the Northern Society as a response to accent mockery and underrepresentation. Discover their fight for community.
A London North Eastern Railway (LNER) host was dismissed for gross misconduct after retrieving and serving sausage rolls from a kitchen bin to first-class passengers. Read the full tribunal details.
A Virgin Atlantic crew member shares expert tips for economy comfort and the two specific seat locations they would never choose for a long journey. Learn how to make your next flight more pleasant.
King's College London's vice-chancellor warns a degree is now just a 'visa' to enter the professional world, amid a graduate surfeit and economic stagnation. Read the analysis.
A Barnet Council employee has been sentenced for fraud after working two full-time council jobs simultaneously. She must pay £10k compensation. Read the full story.
The Working Families Party, buoyed by recent electoral wins, declares the 'time has come' for a viable third force in US politics. With activity in 18 states, it aims to capitalise on voter disillusionment.
Pigeons deserve respect as working-class heroes. They were bred for food by our ancestors, served as vital wartime messengers, and are unfairly maligned today. Discover their remarkable history.
A former student recalls the formidable John Carey at Oxford in 1958-59, exploring his sharp intellect and puzzling sensitivity to the university's class-consciousness. Read the full tribute.
Apple seeks to overturn a landmark £1.5bn ruling that found it overcharged millions of UK App Store users. If the appeal fails, compensation could be due.
Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs reveals how a horrific injury stopped 'one of the best youth players' Ben Thornley from reaching his world-class potential at Old Trafford.
Kim Jong Un has revealed what North Korea claims is its first nuclear-powered submarine, a move experts warn will escalate tensions on the Korean Peninsula. Read the full analysis.
Staffordshire Police confiscate a massive £1.5 million stash of dangerous Class B drug 'monkey dust' from a van in Stoke-on-Trent. Read the full details of the bust and the ongoing fight against this synthetic epidemic.
President Donald Trump has revealed plans for a new 'Golden Fleet' of heavily armed battleships, named after himself. The ambitious project faces technical and budgetary hurdles.
Donald Trump reveals plans for a new 'Trump-class' of US Navy warships, promising vessels bigger and more powerful than any before. Explore the details and controversy.
Donald Trump announces a new 'Trump-class' of US Navy battleships, breaking from tradition by naming them after himself. Plus, key US political stories from 22 December 2025.
President Trump reveals plans for two new 'Trump Class' battleships, described as the fastest and most powerful ever built, to spearhead the US Navy's Golden Fleet initiative. Read the full details.
Aseel Mousa, one of fewer than 100 Gazan students to reach the UK, reflects on studying in Leicester while her homeland is devastated. Read her powerful account of survival, guilt, and shattered dreams.
The Office for Students has opened a formal investigation into the University of Greater Manchester, focusing on governance and financial sustainability. Read the latest on the probe involving MP Phil Brickell.