
Democrats Must Not Take Midterms for Granted
With polls favoring Democrats in the midterms, the party risks repeating past mistakes if it assumes victory is certain. Voter turnout and economic messaging will decide.

With polls favoring Democrats in the midterms, the party risks repeating past mistakes if it assumes victory is certain. Voter turnout and economic messaging will decide.

The chancellor is reportedly weighing a sharp increase in machine games duty, pitting the betting industry against anti-gambling campaigners. We break down the claims, the numbers, and what a tax rise could really mean for high streets and employment.

Startups are pitching apps and gadgets to cure loneliness, but experts warn that connection isn't a commodity. We explore the limits of a market-based approach to a human crisis.

Andy Burnham's government is taking swift action to limit the influence of mega-donors in UK politics, with a new taskforce and growing pressure from Labour MPs to impose caps before the next election.




