BIZARRE: 45 - What They Never Told You

A Different Class: Oisín McKenna on moving up to the middle

When debut novelist Oisín McKenna left his old life in an Irish town behind, he felt like he’d graduated from homophobia and boredom. But what appeared was a social chasm between him and his family, which was harder to bridge

Evening Standard · May 5, 2024

Best Pinot Noirs to serve at your next dinner party, taste tested

From supermarket steals to luxury heavyweights and homegrown heroes

Evening Standard · May 1, 2024

Ocado pay backlash looms as firm moves to offer boss £14.8m package

Investors urged to vote against online grocer’s remuneration for CEO Tim Steiner at upcoming AGM

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2024

Talking francly: discover red wines made with the ‘other’ cabernet

It’s time for fresh, juicy cabernet franc to take centre stage

The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2024

Vintage Bordeaux and beyond

As France’s famous wine region prepares to reveal the latest vintage of its top wines, here are some lesser known and more affordable bottles to look out for

The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2024

‘They’re heartless’: how one woman fell victim to the carer’s allowance trap

Karina Moon, who is sole carer for her daughter most of the week, was told she needed to repay £11,292.75 or be prosecuted for fraud

The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2024

Ditching oat milk? These are the best alternatives, from pea to potato milks

Whether you’re concerned about your health or just fancy a change, Alexandra Parren speaks to the experts about what to look for when choosing an alternative to dairy

Evening Standard · Apr 11, 2024

UK Loses £3.3B To Aggressive Shoplifting: 3 Ways Rishi Sunak Will Crack Down On Thieves

After a 32% hike in reported shoplifting offences, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a crackdown on serial shoplifters and abusive customers.

International Business Times UK · Apr 10, 2024

So, Amazon’s ‘AI-powered’ cashier-free shops use a lot of … humans. Here’s why that shouldn’t surprise you

This is how these bosses get rich: by hiding underpaid, unrecognised human work behind the trappings of technology, says the writer and artist James Bridle

The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2024

Tesco profits rocket as food inflation eases

Grocer says it is grabbing market share from rivals

Evening Standard · Apr 10, 2024