"We are all living with the consequences of the great American abdication of the last decade."

Music appreciation should be a part of every schoolchild's life, and the BBC Proms play a vital part in lifelong musical education

We go to great lengths to avoid boredom — are we missing out?

Debating in schools has been monopolised by the elite but the charity Debate Mate is closing the gap with free after-school debating clubs

Squash is a diverse sport with global appeal, but hopes for its inclusion in the next Olympics have been dashed

"One of the principles of public service is that it does not just consist of a race to the top with the resignation of those who lose"

"Must the garage have a Nespresso bar? Must the library and the swimming pool do shawarma and chips?"

"What does Brexit mean? Two main options are emerging: the single market option and the free trade option"

"There was a gasp as Theresa May announced she was giving Boris her backing and loyalty"