Women's dresses May 1, 2026 Slip into summer: what to wear with a return-to-the-90s ‘It’ dress There’s more to this classic look than simply wearing your nightwear as daywear. Try it with a T-shirt or a silky bomber – and always with a slick of lipstick Continue reading... Slip into summer: what to wear with a return-to-the-90s ‘It’ dress There’s more to this classic look than simply wearing your nightwear as daywear. Try it with a T-shirt or a silky bomber – and always with a slick of lipstick Continue reading... See more
Kacey Musgraves May 1, 2026 Kacey Musgraves: Middle of Nowhere review – weary, rootsy and wry, it’s her richest album since Golden Hour (Lost Highway)After two underwhelming pop-leaning records, the country star gets back to basics on this sparsely produced gem filled with wit and hard-won le... Kacey Musgraves: Middle of Nowhere review – weary, rootsy and wry, it’s her richest album since Golden Hour (Lost Highway)After two underwhelming pop-leaning records, the country star gets back to basics on this sparsely produced gem filled with wit and hard-won le... Share
Animation in film May 1, 2026 Swapped review – animated Netflix adventure plays like off-brand Pixar Michael B Jordan and Juno Temple voice indistinctive body-swap caper for kids with muddled empathy messageThis March’s Pixar adventure Hoppers might not have... Swapped review – animated Netflix adventure plays like off-brand Pixar Michael B Jordan and Juno Temple voice indistinctive body-swap caper for kids with muddled empathy messageThis March’s Pixar adventure Hoppers might not have... Share
Theatre May 1, 2026 As a schoolboy, I was dazzled by the Festival of Britain in 1951 – but it revealed a divided nation | Michael Billington From the Dome of Discovery to the massive cigar-shaped Skylon, the spectacular cultural showcase was an exhilarating sight in 1951. The Tories demolished tho... As a schoolboy, I was dazzled by the Festival of Britain in 1951 – but it revealed a divided nation | Michael Billington From the Dome of Discovery to the massive cigar-shaped Skylon, the spectacular cultural showcase was an exhilarating sight in 1951. The Tories demolished tho... Share
Chess May 1, 2026 Chess: England fail to win senior team world medals for first time in five years USA retain the world 50+ title, while Germany-Lasker SGK win the 65+ equivalent, with England fourth in both eventsEngland finished out of the medals for the... Chess: England fail to win senior team world medals for first time in five years USA retain the world 50+ title, while Germany-Lasker SGK win the 65+ equivalent, with England fourth in both eventsEngland finished out of the medals for the... Share
Women's Super League May 1, 2026 ‘You have to laugh or you’d cry’: the fixture list challenges facing women’s football Stadium sharing, men’s broadcast picks and fun runs can all cause headaches in upper echelons of English women’s gameWaiting for men’s broadcast picks, dodgi... ‘You have to laugh or you’d cry’: the fixture list challenges facing women’s football Stadium sharing, men’s broadcast picks and fun runs can all cause headaches in upper echelons of English women’s gameWaiting for men’s broadcast picks, dodgi... Share
Horse racing May 1, 2026 Felicity Barnard: ‘I’m hugely positive about racing. I love it and all the characters in it’ The uniqueness of Royal Ascot was a factor in the track CEO’s jump from the Premier League to the sport of kings“I was used to fans,” Felicity Barnard, the c... Felicity Barnard: ‘I’m hugely positive about racing. I love it and all the characters in it’ The uniqueness of Royal Ascot was a factor in the track CEO’s jump from the Premier League to the sport of kings“I was used to fans,” Felicity Barnard, the c... Share
Sport May 1, 2026 Robo athletes miss the point of sport – there is no drama without emotion | Emma John We are in a world where robots compete against humans and while perfect scores might be impressive, they are also dullIt hurts to miss an unmarked shot in ba... Robo athletes miss the point of sport – there is no drama without emotion | Emma John We are in a world where robots compete against humans and while perfect scores might be impressive, they are also dullIt hurts to miss an unmarked shot in ba... Share
Medical research May 1, 2026 UK Biobank has my data, but I’m not worried. I know the benefits are too great to consider pulling out | Polly Toynbee Longitudinal studies are a research jewel, shedding light on motor neurone disease, cot deaths, Alzheimer’s and more. Don’t let the security breach in China... UK Biobank has my data, but I’m not worried. I know the benefits are too great to consider pulling out | Polly Toynbee Longitudinal studies are a research jewel, shedding light on motor neurone disease, cot deaths, Alzheimer’s and more. Don’t let the security breach in China... Share
Wildlife May 1, 2026 Week in wildlife: a clever orangutan, a cheeky frog and a dramatic whale rescue This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading... Week in wildlife: a clever orangutan, a cheeky frog and a dramatic whale rescue This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading... Share
Music May 1, 2026 ‘Major labels are trying to scoop up everything’: the chaotic future for indie music companies – and why vinyl isn’t working As stalwarts Sub Pop and Rough Trade celebrate big anniversaries, insiders speak candidly about the challenges they face. Can streaming ever ensure their sur... ‘Major labels are trying to scoop up everything’: the chaotic future for indie music companies – and why vinyl isn’t working As stalwarts Sub Pop and Rough Trade celebrate big anniversaries, insiders speak candidly about the challenges they face. Can streaming ever ensure their sur... Share
Online abuse May 1, 2026 UN warns women in public life face increasingly sophisticated online violence UN Women report says AI, anonymity and lack of effective laws are increasing the risks of engaging in digital spacesWomen in public life are facing growing a... UN warns women in public life face increasingly sophisticated online violence UN Women report says AI, anonymity and lack of effective laws are increasing the risks of engaging in digital spacesWomen in public life are facing growing a... Share
NatWest Group May 1, 2026 NatWest faces £140m hit from Iran war as UK growth slows and inflation rises Profits ahead of expectations but almost half of £283m impairment charge follows forecast reassessmentBusiness live – latest updatesNatWest said the economic... NatWest faces £140m hit from Iran war as UK growth slows and inflation rises Profits ahead of expectations but almost half of £283m impairment charge follows forecast reassessmentBusiness live – latest updatesNatWest said the economic... Share