Margaret Whitmore
About the author
Margaret Whitmore is a British journalist and editor with a long-standing interest in international affairs, European politics and contemporary society. She contributes analysis and commentary on major political and social developments and works with the editorial team to provide readers with clear, contextualised perspectives on current events.
Healey to Target Banks in October Budget to Repair War-Scarred Finances
Chancellor John Healey plans to target banks in his 28 October budget to help repair public finances hit by the Middle East conflict.
Allies Crumble and Fear Takes Hold on Celebrity Traitors
Celebrities clash at the round table on Celebrity Traitors, facing fractured alliances and a daunting 'death march' mission that exposed trust and endurance.
Comedian Russell Brand goes on trial as prosecution labels him a ‘sexual predator’
Russell Brand faces trial on rape and sexual assault charges brought by six women who the prosecution says never met one another.
Why Women’s Anger Is Emerging from Private to Public Life
Research shows more women report anger; experts debate whether expression, causes and social shifts explain the trend and its policy implications.
Guardiola to Attend City’s First Home Match Since Guilty Verdict
Pep Guardiola, who left Manchester City after a decade, will attend the club's first home game since the guilty verdict and has backed the owners.
Eva Marie Saint, Oscar-Winning Presence of Classic Hollywood, Dies at 102
Oscar-winning actress Eva Marie Saint, known for On the Waterfront and North by Northwest, has died at 102.
EU Commission Proposes Measures to Soften Enlargement Concerns
The European Commission has outlined ideas to streamline enlargement and ease member-state concerns as candidacies, including Ukraine's, progress.
Badenoch Rules Out Deal with Reform UK, Prefers Fresh Mandate
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch rejects a pact with Reform UK and promises measures to reduce hiring costs for 21–24-year-olds.
Hangxiety: The science behind post-drink anxiety
Experts explain biological and psychological triggers of 'hangxiety' and offer practical steps to ease anxiety after drinking.
What Australia’s Offshore Model Teaches the EU and US on Third‑Country Processing
Australia’s two‑decade use of offshore processing highlights operational, legal and humanitarian challenges for similar EU and US schemes.
Rapid Sell-out: Glastonbury 2027 Tickets Gone in 42 Minutes
Tickets for Glastonbury 2027 sold out in 42 minutes as thousands queued to secure places at Worthy Farm.
Renovation drives notable tenant departures in Gothenburg municipal housing
A Chalmers study finds one in three tenants leaving municipal flats in Gothenburg cite renovation as a main reason; disruption and poor information matter.


