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Camilla appears to criticise Roald Dahl book edits: ‘Enough said’

Publisher Puffin removed hundreds of words such as ‘fat’ and ‘flabby’ from beloved Dahl titles

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023

OPINION - Changing Roald Dahl’s words is an act of cowardice and we all know it

Inclusivity is a good thing. No one in our society should be made to feel left out because of who they are. We should all be mindful of gratuitously offending anyone. But increasingly this thoughtful principle has turned into a thoughtless obligation — and this has severely damaging ramifications for…

Evening Standard · Feb 23, 2023

Michael Hiltzik: Right-wing culture warriors say wokeness is dead. They can't even define it

Across the intellectual heavens, the cry is heard: "Wokeness is dead."

Los Angeles Times · Feb 23, 2023

BBC staff left baffled by self-service canteen tills

The new ‘cybertills’ were closed down within a few days

Evening Standard · Feb 22, 2023

Save Roald Dahl Books From the Dreaded Sensitivity Readers

Let Augustus Gloop be fat.

Reason · Feb 21, 2023

Ruth Langsford brands Roald Dahl book changes 'wrong' and 'dangerous' on Loose Women

Loose Women panelists discussed the reports that new editions of children's books by Roald Dahl have been edited to remove language that may now be deemed offensive or inappropriate

Daily Mirror · Feb 21, 2023

Roald Dahl's books have been edited to stop calling people fat so much

New editions of classic 20th century children's books by British author Roald Dahl — such as "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," "James and the Giant Peach," "Matilda," "The Witches" and "Fantastic Mr. Fox" — have been edited and rewritten to remove language seen as offensive or potentially insensitive to modern-day…

Los Angeles Times · Feb 21, 2023

20 Best World Book Day 2023 kids costumes under £15

World Book Day 2023 lands on March 2nd this year, so If you need to get hold of an affordable costume, we've got you covered

Daily Mirror · Feb 21, 2023

Roald Dahl's books get a controversial rewrite

The edits have revived old questions about Roald Dahl's racism and misogyny.

Fortune · Feb 21, 2023

OPINION - Talking Point: Do you think Met Police officers should have a 10% pay rise to encourage new recruits?

The Met’s Commissioner is calling for pay rises as the force is set to fall short of police officer numbers.

Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2023