Tories accused of ‘colonising’ state by granting public roles to allies
Campaigners say the appointments system need to be overhauled amid criticism about alleged Conservative cronyism
March 2024
The Garrick Club’s notable members – in pictures
The Garrick Club is likely to hold a vote this year on changing its rules to allow female members. A Guardian investigation into those who will help decide the issue reveals a host of people in public life among its members
November 2023
How the Daily Mail became the Boris and Dorries show – and left middle England behind
Archie Bland
Its new star columnists are symptoms, but not the cause, of the newspaper no longer being quite sure what it stands for, says Archie Bland, editor of the Guardian’s First Edition newsletter
March 2023
Boris Johnson nominates Daily Mail chief Paul Dacre for peerage for second time
Placing of media boss on resignation honours list despite previous rejection puts Rishi Sunak in difficult position
January 2023
Geordie Greig appointed editor of the Independent
Former Daily Mail boss reunited with Lord Lebedev as news outlet faces tough financial challenges
December 2022
Harry and Meghan’s fight with tabloid bosses rivals the one with royals
Daily Mail seeks to delay court allegations of high-profile breaches of privacy
October 2022
Boris Johnson gives peerages to string of Tory allies, but not Paul Dacre
Former PM creates 13 Conservative peers but widely expected honour for former Mail editor goes missing
Allegations swirl around Paul Dacre’s Daily Mail. Until they clear, a peerage would be a travesty
Jane Martinson
It is embarrassing that Doreen Lawrence is alleging wrongful activity during his editorship. The truth must be revealed, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson
Labour MP calls for Paul Dacre peerage to be delayed
Legal action by Doreen Lawrence and Prince Harry could mire Daily Mail for years
My best shot
Sid Vicious bleeding from a knife wound, on a bus with Paul Dacre – Bob Gruen’s best photograph
July 2022
Press attacks take toll as Penny Mordaunt misses out in PM race
Boris Johnson poised to go ahead with resignation honours list
The politics sketch
The Convict’s resignation honours list – a sneak peek
John Crace
Why did the Daily Mail support Johnson long after other press allies turned their backs?
Jane Martinson
May 2022
David Sherborne: the ‘Wagatha Christie’ star lawyer with a celebrity following
The hotshot libel barrister to A-listers including Johnny Depp and Hugh Grant has a private life to match that of many of his clients
March 2022
If you care for the BBC, start worrying: Michael Grade is a threat in plain sight
Jane Martinson
No 10 and its culture secretary were looking for someone willing to bully and chastise the corporation. Finally they have have their man, says the Guardian columnist Jane Martinson
Michael Grade emerges as favourite to become new Ofcom chair
Culture secretary Nadine Dorries is expected to decide who will oversee UK media regulator this week
I’ve faced a lot of hate. But I didn’t realise how much until I saw myself on stage
Gina Miller
A new play centres on my court case against Theresa May, and my treatment by the Daily Mail. Watching it was painful, says campaigner Gina Miller
