Gavin Esler

The industrial dispute must remind us that artists love what they do, but they are professionals who do not want to work for free

Fat-busting drugs are not the solution, but there are plenty of other ways for Britons to get healthy

Britain needs and loves the National Health Service, but its future depends on more than goodwill or even money

Too many of us are drowning in digital stimuli, but the best ideas can come when we log off

Unclear who is in charge, what is happening with the Wagner group, and what the future holds for Russia

If Britain had a presidency, the 'Johnsonian era' would have been far more damaging

Johnson's resignation over the rule-breaking parties means there will be by-elections in autumn

News judgment is an art, not a science, although algorithms might help explain who is interested in what

If Labour wins the next election, Keir Starmer is considering lowering the voting age

By working together and making connections between the environment, economics and politics, we can make things right

London is locked in the doldrums while Dublin is thriving, and it's no mystery as to why

In the recent local elections, voters seem to have tired of 13 years of the Conservative Party

The continuity of the British monarchy has been a priority, but a coronation is not constitutionally necessary

Sunak desperately needs a boost after as his meeting with Biden in Ireland was not a success

From incessant shootings to healthcare problems, much of American life right now falls short of the ideal