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It’s hard to pinpoint the most egregious side effects of Rachel Reeves’s Budget so far, with its blizzard of bizarre policies fraught with unpleasant unintended consequences. Who do they most want to hurt? Business owners, farmers and parents who have the cheek to want the best education for their children…

Commenting on other people’s bodies is extremely rude. But I have found the photos and videos coming from the Wicked promotional tour so concerning that silence would be, on balance, worse. Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo have become scarily thin.

Exactly what you’d expect, to be honest

The plan to introduce league tables is a simplistic gimmick that will demoralise NHS staff – and sideline their incredible work, says palliative care doctor Rachel Clarke

The archbishop’s resignation for failing to respond to abuse complaints speaks of deeper issues in the Church of England, says former editor of the Tablet Catherine Pepinster

From olive oil to butter, extreme weather is pushing up the cost of living and having a dramatic political impact. Economists need a solution, says podcast host James Meadway

There is an unwritten rule when it comes to being young. You may have less money than you’ve ever had before, but at least you can spend it on going out and having fun. Except, that social contract appears to be breaking down, at least in the capital.

Trump is surrounding himself with hawks so you can be assured that his will be a very hawkish administration

As Jamie Oliver has found out to his cost, write what you know or you could end up with a flop and an international PR disaster, says Arwa Mahdawi