Since 1950, Basic Books has cultivated a reputation as a stalwart of intellectual prestige. Originating from a psychoanalyse book club in Greenwich Village, the Hachette Book Group member boasts a backlist of Sigmund Freud and Richard Feynman. The question is, does Basic Books deserve its intellectual prestige, and is it...
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Whether it’s the innate darkness that informs the backdrop of Squid Game or the alternating sensations of community and loneliness in Young Royals, international television is both enjoyable and insightful. Its rise over the past few years is refreshing, especially with restrictions such as the Covid-19 pandemic making travel near-impossible...
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Convincing the British audience to watch the NFL is already very difficult. I am sure this is likely because the game being called “American football” somehow feels like a personal insult, given that it shares the same name as our own European-originated “football” – from here onwards, it will be...
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On 27 November, Warwick District Council suspended the use of its account on the social media platform X, meaning it will no longer be updated with council news or be used to respond to questions. The news was confirmed by councillors after their latest Cabinet meeting, following speculation that the...
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“Jury trials are a fundamental part of our democratic settlement. Criminal trials without juries are a bad idea.” These are not my words, but a direct quote from David Lammy, then the Shadow Justice Secretary, in June 2020. And they are absolutely spot on. Lammy was right, even in the...
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When the ‘-ber’ months roll around, everyone seems to have something to look forward to. The arrival of autumn, Halloween celebrations, Christmas festivities, or simply just the sense of another year drawing to a close. For me, it’s the extra hour I get in bed when the clocks go back....
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In a society so heavily saturated with a culture of ‘celebrity worship’ and relentless over commodification, it’s unsurprising that every choice a star makes, especially financially, invites harsh criticism. Media outlets, driven by profit, flood us with access to celebrities’ private lives, thus exacerbating our urge to scrutinise their decisions...
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Labour’s autumn budget announced that university fees will be capped for two years, with maintenance grants up to £1,000 made available from 2028. The budget, revealed by the Chancellor Rachel Reeves on 26 November, dictated that for the next two academic years, fees will be capped. This comes in light...
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There is a theory that you never really know a city until you have seen it twice: once in the sun, and once after midnight. In the brightness of day, a city reveals its landmarks, museums, and solemn faces. But at night, when the music gets louder, you see the...
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Mary Earps, goalkeeper formerly of the England Women’s National team, shook the world of women’s football with her recently released autobiography ‘All-In’, which hit out at fellow goalkeeper Hannah Hampton and England coach Sarina Wiegman, detailing the fall out that resulted in her abrupt international retirement pre-Euros. Several weeks after...
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Amelia Farmer reviews Dizzee Rascal's recent concert in Birmingham.
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The weather’s getting colder, days are getting shorter, nights are getting darker. What else is there to do but game? On a cosy day in, when the idea of leaving is too intimidating, I can often find certain kinds of games to hold a similar fear. Something brand new, something...
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“Let them eat cake.” This is the phrase most people think of when they hear the name Marie Antoinette. However, while there is no substantial evidence for the infamous royal ever having said these words, her influence in the world of fashion is beyond doubt. As corsets, dramatic blusher, and...
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