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Monday briefing: Why has the rightwing press turned on Motability?

In today’s newsletter: How a dubious ‘scandal’ about the scheme to help people with serious disabilities get a car made its way into the mainstream

The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2025

‘A massive relief and a change of mood’: how did Keir Starmer’s first week in power go?

Britain’s new PM and his team are genuinely excited to have seized the reins of power in Westminster – but are under no illusion about the size of the task ahead

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2024

Jack Hobbs, WG Grace, Doctor Who and an alternate cricket reality

Imagine the Master and the Doctor locked in an eternal celestial combat where the playing field is the whole of space and time

The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2024

‘We loved you, Ma’am’ – The world’s papers react to the death of the Queen

The world’s collective grief is reflected among front pages, the day after Her Majesty’s death

Evening Standard · Sep 9, 2022

Is net zero really to blame for soaring energy bills in Great Britain?

Despite frequent claims in rightwing media, green levies make up fraction of bills and renewables are reducing costs

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2022