Will Barker, The Week UK

The Week Recommends If Garmus’ bestselling debut novel ‘made you love chemistry’, this coming-of-age tale ‘might just make you fall for poetry’

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 21 October 26

Today’s Big Question The US is turning the screws against Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the run-up to winter

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 20 October 26

The Explainer The government wants to ease financial pressures and frustrations for people with a series of small interventions

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 19 October 26

Today’s Big Question PM’s trip to Scotland breaks established political protocol, and could backfire

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 16 October 26

In The Spotlight Plans for Africa’s first Grand Prix in 30 years draws backlash over human rights concerns

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 14 October 26

In the Spotlight Recent incidents in Yorkshire and Cambridgeshire may force us to rethink our relationship with wildlife parks

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 13 October 26

The Week Recommends These characterful spots are perfect for a pint – whether or not you’re waiting for a train

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 13 October 26

Today’s Big Question OpenAI has released hundreds of maths papers, potentially wrecking the mathematics world

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 9 October 26

Today’s Big Question Pakistan and Turkey will send troops to Saudi Arabia in response to Houthi attacks, which could carry ‘deep symbolic weight’

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 8 October 26

The Week Recommends Spooky season, and half term, are fast approaching

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 8 October 26

Talking Point Downing Street backtracked on PM’s remarks that drew attention to his close relationship with the UAE

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 7 October 26

Today’s Big Question The former prince is challenging search warrants behind his arrest – but will be prohibited from using his royal stipend to fund it

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 6 October 26

The Explainer Continued riots have left 500 schools across the country closed and more than 5,000 arrests, with further action planned for the coming days

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 5 October 26

Under the Radar City plans to remove wild animals have sparked protests, and could even affect upcoming local elections

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 5 October 26

Today’s Big Question Record high prices underline Britain’s reliance on global suppliers to power ‘engine’ of economy

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 1 October 26

Today’s Big Question Prime minister looking at ‘options’ for new relationship with EU this year

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 30 September 26

Under the Radar Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is causing controversy in the art world but will ‘astonish’ visitors

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 29 September 26

Today’s Big Question Chancellor’s conference speech outlined Labour’s vision for growth but what was ‘left unsaid’ is ‘far more important’

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 29 September 26

The Week Recommends Discover the history and craft of movie industry masters

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 29 September 26

The Explainer Emergence of new MoD evidence is ‘troubling and regrettable’, says inquiry chair, as further delays and costs are likely

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 28 September 26

The Explainer Falling numbers of pupils in the capital are creating a ‘genuine sense of loss’ in communities

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 24 September 26