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August 3, 2026
Britain’s quarter century: shrinking families, ethnic tensions and queer winners and losers
In this third part in our series on how the UK has changed in the... read the full article on The Conversation
June 24, 2026
Frida Kahlo at Tate Modern: how a radical artist became a global icon
Frida: The Making of an Icon at Tate Modern is the first major interrogation of... read the full article on The Conversation
July 22, 2026
Andy Burnham says he’ll end rough sleeping – here’s what’s needed to make it happen
On his first day as prime minister, Andy Burnham promised to end rough sleeping, and... read the full article on The Conversation
July 8, 2026
Shahrnush Parsipur: Iran has lost one of its bravest and boldest literary voices
The death of the Iranian novelist and feminist writer at the age of 80 marks... read the full article on The Conversation
July 2, 2026
USA at 250: the Black American struggle for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, there is a tension between those who... read the full article on The Conversation
July 23, 2026
Harvey Nichols may be for sale, but it will always be an important part of UK fashion history
Constantly namedropped in Absolutely Fabulous – one of the sharpest and funniest sitcoms of the... read the full article on The Conversation
June 25, 2026
How the heat affects children as they learn, play and do sport – and how parents can help
Schools in the UK are closing as temperatures soar. If you’re a parent, you might... read the full article on The Conversation
June 25, 2026
Holiday travel planning: reasons to try public transport or cycling when you get to your destination
As tourists prepare to pack their suitcases for a summer trip, decisions about how to... read the full article on The Conversation
July 8, 2026
The Great Wherever: an intriguing ghost story about the history of African American land in the US South
Time dilates for young children, Shannon Sanders writes in The Great Wherever, and also for... read the full article on The Conversation
July 2, 2026
Your summer fiction reading list: five of the best reads of 2026 so far, according to our experts
The best summer companion is a good book. This year has already given us some... read the full article on The Conversation