France’s pension crisis

French president Emmanuel Macron has faced a backlash in parliament and on the streets against plans to raise the country’s state retirement age. What does it mean for his reformist agenda?

Can the Met Police survive?

A damning report into the Metropolitan Police has concluded that it is institutionally racist, sexist, homophobic and misogynistic. Can it ever be reformed?

El Salvador’s mega-prison

The biggest prison in the Americas will set records for overcrowding. But El Salvador’s president says it’s necessary to control gang violence.

The Budget and free childcare

On Wednesday, Jeremy Hunt delivered his first budget as chancellor which was centred on boosting the workforce and economic growth. But has he done enough to help parents with the staggering cost of childcare?