UK
Film
BAFTA 2026: Recognition Shapes Careers More Than Quality Does
At the 79th BAFTAs on 22 February 2026, One Battle After Another swept six prizes and Sinners made history as the most-decorated film by a Black director.
EUROPE
Andrew, Royal Lodge and the Slow Grind of Institutional Scrutiny
s police searches at Royal Lodge continued this week following Prince Andrew's release under investigation, the case raised questions the British establishment would clearly prefer to leave unanswered.
EUROPE
Drill Rap on Trial: UK Courts Treat Lyrics as Evidence
More than 240 people jailed based partly on rap lyrics. Sixty senior legal figures now demand reform.
BUSINESS
Europe’s Arms Pipeline Quietly Unplugs from Washington
As Switzerland walks away from an American missile contract and the Netherlands floats hacking fighter jets, Europe's defence reboot is now an operational certainty.
EUROPE
British Council Squeezed: Crumbling Bridge of Soft Power
As rivals invest in their global reach Britain is letting its primary cultural bridge crumble under a mountain of debt that the government refuses to forgive.
Popular
Gen Z Picks Up a Needle: Sewing’s Unlikely Digital-Age Revival
As sewing workshops filled up and repair videos accumulated millions of views on TikTok in late 2025, younger people began turning to analog craft in growing numbers, citing everything from screen fatigue to fast fashion guilt.
Too Many Captains, Too Few Ships: Britain’s New Right
The digital hype of millions of views on X could not mask the lack of a real foundation as competing leaders fought for control over a fragile Britain’s New Right.
Ireland’s Basic Income for Artists Becomes Permanent
As Ireland confirmed in February 2026 that its Basic Income for the Arts scheme would become permanent, creative work moved closer to public infrastructure than private risk.
How Rob Jetten Reclaimed the Dutch Centre
After a season of political chaos, the Netherlands' youngest premier has shown that the centre can hold when it offers real paths forward.
Rats Take Selfies: What One Art Project Says About Life Online
French artist Lignier trains rats to take photos, revealing how reward systems mirror social media conditioning and online performance
