A Guardian columnist's eye-opening account of how a simple school field trip reveals the stark reality of educational inequality in modern Britain, where parents' financial contributions increasingly determine children's opportunities.
A major new study finds that women's pivotal roles in history are being systematically minimised in UK classrooms, with lessons overwhelmingly focused on male figures and narratives.
Frustration mounts in the West Midlands as a government scheme promising faster broadband fails to deliver, leaving communities like Sutton Coldfield in a digital dead zone.
Amidst heated public debate, a new report urges a shift towards more respectful and evidence-based discussions on gender and women's rights in the UK.
A scathing new report reveals how mega-billionaires like Elon Musk are creating social divisions to prevent collective action on the climate crisis. Experts warn humanity must unite to resist.
A landmark study uncovers a dramatic generational divide in sexual activity, with Britons over 70 reporting more active sex lives than their Gen Z grandchildren. Experts point to technology, economic pressures, and shifting social norms as key factors in
A Guardian 'Dining Across The Divide' experiment brings together Richard, a staunch Brexiteer, and Joe, a passionate Remainer, for a meal in Westminster to see if they can find common ground beyond the political divide.
An in-depth look at South Korea's escalating gender conflict, from plummeting birth rates and political polarisation to the real-world impact on society's most vulnerable.
A sartorial civil war is raging on British high streets. Discover why Gen Z's baggy jeans are clashing with Millennials' skinny legacy and what this fashion feud reveals about generational identity.
The US Supreme Court has halted a federal policy allowing citizens to select an 'X' gender marker on passports, marking a major setback for transgender and non-binary rights in a deeply divisive decision.
A new UK survey reveals a stark gender divide in cocktail consumption, with 20% of men avoiding them over image concerns and a preference for beer.
Controversial Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene faces bipartisan condemnation after renewing calls for a 'national divorce', dividing red and blue states. Critics label the proposal 'un-American' and a gift to adversaries.
An exclusive Guardian investigation reveals a growing generational rift in UK art education. Discover how teaching methods, digital skills, and classroom dynamics are splitting staffrooms. Are you an art teacher? Share your story.
A major new Ipsos survey reveals the University of Birmingham is the UK's most LGBTQ+ friendly university, as national attitudes show a significant generational divide on identity and equality issues.
A stark UN report reveals the world is failing to meet its 2030 gender equality targets. Discover which critical areas are seeing regression and what this means for the Sustainable Development Goals.
New data reveals a profound political and cultural schism between Gen Z men and women in the UK, with pop star Sabrina Carpenter emerging as an unlikely cultural flashpoint in a new era of gender-polarised politics.
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking five-year waits for NHS gender identity services. Health Secretary Wes Streeting declares the situation a 'betrayal' and orders immediate review to tackle the national scandal.
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif reveals the devastating personal and professional toll following the gender eligibility controversy that forced her opponent to quit during their World Championship bout.
An intimate report from The Guardian's 'Dining Across the Divide' series, where Nyree, a staunch Remainer, and her Brexit-supporting counterpart sit down for a meal to bridge the political chasm. Discover if shared humanity can triumph over profound ideol
A century after the Equal Franchise Act, a new article argues the patriarchal system has proven resilient, adapting to maintain power and stifle genuine female progress in UK politics and society.
The assassination of right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk has sent seismic shockwaves through an already fractured United States, threatening to push the nation's deep political divisions past the breaking point. Our in-depth report examines what this mean
Exclusive new data visualises the UK's shocking postcode lottery of wealth. Discover which regions have the highest and lowest disposable incomes and the key factors driving the nation's economic divide.
Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic inequality in UK teenage pregnancy rates, with girls from low-income households nine times more likely to become young mothers compared to affluent peers.
Exclusive research uncovers the UK's mobile signal postcode lottery. From rural villages to city centres, discover which areas suffer from the worst coverage and why.
Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon faces a fresh wave of criticism for her defence of the SNP's controversial gender recognition reforms, with opponents labelling her comments as demonstrating a 'staggering lack of self-awareness' following the party's
A leading UK charity instructs its members to abandon traditional terms like 'mother' and 'father' in favour of gender-neutral alternatives like 'parent who has given birth' and 'non-birthing parent', sparking a fierce national debate on language and ideo
A Gen Z content creator's viral series schooling millennials on outdated social media habits has ignited a fierce generational debate online. From cringeworthy hashtags to oversharing, discover the 'rules' for digital survival in 2024.
Former Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick faces a fierce backlash after stating Londoners are 'out of touch with the rest of the country' and should have less influence over national politics, igniting a fiery debate on regional representation.
Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic £54,000 per head economic gap between London and other UK regions, with Wales and the North East lagging far behind. Experts warn of a deeply unbalanced national economy.
Shocking new figures from the Office for National Statistics show Britain's gender pay gap remains stubbornly wide, with women effectively working for free for nearly two months each year compared to male colleagues.