Society

In a radical report, the Scottish government has called for the decriminalisation of all drugs for personal use. Westminster? You guessed it…

Studies show that Gen Z are drinking less, which could be catastrophic for small venues that rely on booze sales. But instead of blaming young non-drinkers, shouldn't the model be overhauled entirely? As further discussed on THE FACE podcast, which you can listen to here.

Despite the Tories' xenophobic attacks on Albanian immigrants, the country has become a go-to escape for young Brits on holiday, offering techno meccas such as Kala and ION festivals, cheap accommodation and gorgeous beaches. Welcome to Albmania.

Girls love dissecting the ins-and-outs of each other's sex lives. Men? Not so much. Brit Dawson investigates the heady mix of toxic masculinity, bottled up vulnerability and general awkwardness that led us here.

“Every time I think my body is getting used to this kind of work, I feel absolutely shattered again.”

“I left work feeling unappreciated and unfulfilled.”

From eyeball licking and pedal pumping to encasement bondage (remember that latex cube everyone was banging on about on Twitter?), dominatrix Countess Diamond breaks down 10 of the most out-there fetishes.

“I can't keep the tears in”

This weekend’s coronation feels like getting added to a 67-person birthday WhatsApp group by someone you don’t really know.

“Pupils refusing discipline has been a consistent problem this school year.”

The humans behind the technology are far scarier than ChatGPT. Panic and hysteria aside, what are some of the positive things AI could help us achieve?

Medical cannabis has been legal in the UK since 2018, yet so few people in need actually know how to access it. Well, here’s a handy guide.

“BudgetingTok” has exploded on the platform, as creators scramble to give Martin Lewis a run for his money with saving tips and challenges. Advice from wealthy influencers on financial responsibility? What could go wrong…

As the country’s youth fight for a place where all Iranians are free to embody their identities, Shahram Saadat photographs the Iranian diaspora for the new issue of THE FACE.

One in five students at Russell Group universities are considering dropping out due to financial pressures. THE FACE meets the young people being forced to choose between getting a degree or keeping the lights on.

Twenty-five years since Amazon arrived in the UK, hundreds of warehouse workers in Coventry are on strike, doubling down on the GMB union’s historic action. We headed to Cov to meet them.

As Brazil’s epic street party returns in full for the first time in three years, revellers aren’t just celebrating its comeback. They’re also partying away the division and despair of the Bolsonaro years.

In the wake of the murder of Brianna Ghey, the activist group’s Liv Wynter hosted webinars on how best to fight rising transphobia. Here are their pointers.

Much like lipstick sales, the state of the stripping industry could be considered a bellwether for hard economic times ahead.

A YouGov poll for THE FACE has found that 70 per cent of Britons would prefer a prime minister who is “boring and reliable”. After countless months of parliamentary chaos, it appears they are getting their wish.

As the government doubles down on its response to industrial action, we meet some of the many young workers joining the picket line.

From James Corden’s yolk-only omelette and Olivia Wilde’s marriage-ending vinaigrette to Lettuce Liz and the tofu-eating wokerati, the last 12 months have proven we’re hungry for drama at every turn – especially the edible kind.

Writer Róisín Lanigan charts Paddington's dizzying ascent from humble plush toy to symbol for national royal mourning, via Hollywood stardom and a sprinkle of Tory-leaning ventures. Strap in.

This year, climate activists targeted everything from a Van Gogh painting to a Captain Tom statue. Their actions drew anger from a sizeable proportion of the public. So, why are they willing to put it all on the line?