Deciding what to wear to work isn’t getting any easier for women, even as business dress codes relax: Dressing for success? Everett Collection/Shutterstock HSBC has recently introduced what it calls a “more casual” uniform for its branch staff, including jumpsuits and jeans, “menopause-friendly” clothing, as well as “ethnic wear”. The uniforms aim to make staff …
Scottish independence: why the supreme court is deciding if there will be another referendum: Kevin White / Alamy There were no fireworks as the UK’s supreme court opened its doors on the morning of Tuesday 11 October. No star witnesses, cross examinations or fiery rhetoric. Yet many were glued to the live feed coming from …
Juries are subject to all kinds of biases when it comes to deciding on a trial: Varlamova Lydmila/Shutterstock From CSI to Law and Order, Line of Duty and Midsomer Murders, there is huge public fascination with crime and the criminal justice system. Especially when things come to a climactic ending and jurors decide on a …
Driving in old age: why Britons would like more help in deciding when to stop: Women often feel they've given up driving too early. Josep Curto | Shutterstock Being able to drive well into old age provides people with invaluable independence, mobility and freedom. Many find that it improves their mental health and social wellbeing …
South Africa in the news: Ollie Pope column: Jofra Archer scrutiny won’t distract England from deciding Test against West Indies: Ollie Pope blogs on the difficulties that come with the added scrutiny of being an international cricketer, Jofra Archer’s return to the squad and the lesson he took away from the second …: “South Africa” …
Still deciding on the EU referendum? Start with your own place in the world: Shutterstock The question of whether Britain should remain in or leave the European Union has become one of identity. Does Britain see itself as part of this project or is it different? So it makes sense for anyone still undecided on …