Tattoos
Unholy influences
The weird and not so wonderful world of influencers, and an open invitation to Theodore Dalrymple to get inked
Thinking on inking
An intellectual tries — and fails — to find deep philosophical justifications for the modern wave of tattooing
Ties out, tattoos in
Whether ties are out or tattoos are in, there is a performative aspect that in both cases can hide a murkier if not awful truth
Spotify Wrapped is good for the soul
On the joys of exploring a year in music
Look on our works, ye voters, and despair
Nothing beside remains except the colossal wreck of the Tory Party
Why has Tehran released Toomaj Salehi?
The regime is said to be split over whether to target high-profile protesters
The Lost Gardens of London
The war between city and greenery is eternal; the concrete and asphalt seeks open land to engulf
Public sector pay
Bumper pay rises for doctors and teachers are bound to result in higher inflation
Twitter monetisation was a mistake
It has diminished rather than enhanced creativity
You reap what you sow
Poor Daniel Zeichner was left to face the outrage that the Budget had caused
Are all Christians monks?
George Guiver’s book exudes down-to-earthiness, bordering on irreverence
Lucy Letby’s defenders have failed
They have not provided cause to doubt her conviction
Kemi goes postal
The former business secretary and current Tory leader is grilled over a late delivery
Food for thoughtlessness
The march of the public health puritans continues
