Hannah Betts

You might imagine that to learn everything one needs to know about man's aggression to his fellow man, one should look to the current state of geopolitics.

Plump mouth, pixie nose, and luminous skin... the beauty ideal is fed to us by Instagram and TikTok, and often perpetuated by influencers. But a new installation at a London station highlights the problem being made worse by AI. Hannah Betts looks at the price women pay for beauty

From out-dazzling Marilyn to Sixties chic: The centenary of the late Queen’s birth is celebrated with 300 items from her 10-decade wardrobe

Yes, we would swap a multimillionaire for the ultimate female fantasy, writes Hannah Betts

Living together without getting hitched is on the rise and 60 per cent of people think such couples deserve parity with married ones. I agree, says Hannah Betts. Plus: Simon Mills on cohabiting with his girlfriend

credit: birkenstock/danielle frankel Finger-lingering over hideous fluffy lilac footwear This article is taken from the March 2026 issue of The Critic.

More than 300 items of clothing and accessories are on display in the King's Gallery (credit: Royal Collection Trust; PA)

From Rupert Campbell-Black to Taggie O’Hara, we’ve taken our favourite characters and matched them to their ideal hotel. Here’s where to check in to channel the hit show

The Kennel Club says the breed is in vogue. A pack of A-listers concur

Were you to come up with a word to associate with Elizabeth Day it wouldn't be 'shame', just as it wouldn't be 'failure'.