My journey to the heart of the great British expo
Quilts, weddings, Star Trek... oncology? Tom Rowley spent four months at Britain’s biggest convention centre. Here’s what he learnt
Quilts, weddings, Star Trek... oncology? Tom Rowley spent four months at Britain’s biggest convention centre. Here’s what he learnt
Once a popular holiday destination, the Scottish isle where Emma Irving hails from has suffered in recent decades. But four years ago, at Christmas, things started to change
With the country divided and a general election looming, The Economist’s Britain correspondent quits Westminster and heads home. Could an 84-mile hike along Hadrian’s Wall teach him anything new?
Stefan Rousseau’s job is to capture the glimmer of reality amid the theatre. Tom Rowley joins him as he follows the men vying to be the next prime minister
It’s most people’s worst nightmare. But as Adam Smith discovered, appearing nude in front of an audience of strangers is surprisingly empowering
Tom Standage, The Economist’s deputy editor, bottles it in south London
Londoners were invited to deface a painting of the arch-Brexiteer. But how useful is this kind of protest art?
In London, the big game was scheduled for the same afternoon as the big parade. Our correspondent headed to a pub in Soho to take in the action
An American father despairs at his son’s English accent
In a time of flux, she could be an asset for the Royal Family
