Don’t ambush parents with activism
As we sat down at the Royal Opera House to watch one of the Royal Ballet’s soloists perform Letter to Tchaikovsky,…
Could AI lead to a revival of decorative beauty?
In front of me is what appears to be an authentic Delft tile. The surface of the tile is mottled,…
Why Gen Z women are looking for a man in finance
“I’m looking for a man in finance/Trust fund/6’5”/Blue eyes.” When Megan Boni posted this ditty on her TikTok account a…
Bankers are hot again
‘I’m looking for a man in finance/ Trust fund/ 6’5”/ Blue eyes.’ When Megan Boni posted this ditty on her…
Keir Starmer’s parenting lessons
Before he became Prime Minister, Keir Starmer admitted he was concerned about what life in Downing Street might be like…
Trade like a tradwife
I love to complain about my phone. It has ruined everything, from friendships to childhood to my memory. But if…
The abortion debate returns
I don’t like talking about abortion and so rarely do. I have never written about it before. I am uncomfortable…
Beauty tips every man should know
British men are getting into ‘beauty’. ‘Now it’s men’s turn to hog the bathroom,’ reports the Times, as spending increases…
Meet Millennial Millie, the new swing voter
An election looms and political parties are already talking ‘voter demographics’. Every few years, the wonks of Westminster pick a…
Is milk racist?
I was tired when I went to see Milk at the Wellcome Collection, having been up for much of the…
In defence of hot baths
I admire stout oldies who, even in good times, refuse to put the heating on unless it’s absolutely necessary. They…
How Carrie helped blow it for Boris
Of course it is sexist to blame the woman. But, in the case of Carrie Johnson, it cannot be said…
Beware the sex party bores
You know you’re getting old when your friends start going to sex parties. In our twenties, there were parties, and…
It’s not up to Boris to save Christmas – it’s up to us
How well-behaved have you been in the second year of Covid? I wouldn’t say I’ve been perfect but I haven’t…
The Covid vaccines affect periods. Are we allowed to talk about this?
It’s fashionable to talk about periods. Books on the subject, with glossy red and pink covers, are bestsellers. They have…
‘I’ve seen the bare bones of London’: street painter Peter Brown interviewed
‘I’ve been seeing the bare bones of London,’ explains the landscape artist Peter Brown, who is known affectionately as ‘Pete…
The curious rise of cottagecore
Cottagecore, not to be confused with cottaging, is an aspirational lifestyle trend. The word is relatively new —although you’ll find…
Papers, please: immunity IDs are on the way
Where will vaccine passports lead?
Why charity begins in shops
When everything re-opened after the first lockdown, I didn’t immediately head to a restaurant, bar or hairdresser. I went to…
Inside the court of Carrie Symonds, princess of whales
Inside the court of Carrie Symonds
In defence of Emily in Paris
A frothy new drama called Emily in Paris arrived on Netflix last month. Starring Lily Collins — daughter of Phil…
The problem with pretty floral face masks
Now that we must all wear face masks, it is hardly surprising that they have started to become a fashion…
Lockdown used to be the norm for new mothers
I laughed when my Spanish midwife mentioned in passing that in Latin American countries they have a custom for new…
