Delayed by EU Entry/Exit System? Then Travel Light
The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES), which mandates photo and fingerprint checks for non‑EU travelers, has caused a 70% increase in security processing times at major airports. Because airlines such as easyJet keep bag‑drop counters closed until two hours before departure, passengers can spend up to an hour just to check luggage, leading to missed flights even when arriving three hours early. A family of four from Málaga missed their flight after a 47‑minute bag‑drop queue left only 53 minutes for security, and they paid roughly $1,270 for a “rescue fare.” IATA says operational, regulatory and commercial realities prevent earlier bag‑drop openings, leaving travelers to “travel light” as the most reliable workaround.
The Guardian View on Family Justice: Transparency Should Help a Flawed System to Improve | Editorial
The UK family‑justice system is moving toward greater openness after Sir Andrew McFarlane introduced transparency orders that let journalists report anonymised cases. While the courts remain chronically under‑funded and legal‑aid cuts have left many family lawyers without support, the new rules...
Most Gen Z Fathers in Australia Believe It’s Solely Their Job to Provide Financially, Research Finds
A new State of the World’s Fathers report reveals that 72% of Australian Gen Z fathers (aged 18‑28) believe a father’s sole responsibility is to provide financially, a view that tapers to 61% among millennials and 57% among Gen X. The survey...
Ian Rankin Wishes He’d Been There More for His Kids? OK, but Others Wish They’d Been There Less | Emma...
Ian Rankin, the knighted author of the Rebus series, confessed on a podcast that his creative drive caused him to miss many family milestones, such as holidays and his children’s first days at school. A recent Working Families charity survey...
Life Lessons on Mother’s Day: What We Have Learned From Our Mums | Letters
The Guardian’s Letters page ran a Mother’s Day feature inviting readers to recount the advice they received from their mothers (and occasionally fathers). Contributors shared a mix of practical tips—like the classic "bus pass, dinner money, homework, handkerchief" mantra—and whimsical...
My Life Collapsed when My Husband Had an Affair. How Can I Recover? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri
A reader shares that her 30‑year marriage collapsed after discovering a year‑long affair, leaving her feeling fragmented, ashamed, and unable to move beyond the betrayal. Clinical psychologist Alessandra Lemma explains that the trauma reflects a breakdown in the reader’s sense...
My Mother’s Best Advice: You’re Allowed to Enjoy Nice Things
Emma Beddington recounts her mother’s mantra that everyone is entitled to enjoy nice things, a lesson forged in a modest upbringing and expressed through frequent treats, travel, and small luxuries. The essay links this personal permission to indulge with broader...
My Depression Felt Creatively Expansive. Now I’ve Overcome It, How Do I Keep the Meaningful Parts? | Leading Questions
Eleanor Gordon‑Smith reflects on how her recent depression amplified her creative output, delivering vivid poetry, painting, and a darker artistic lens. She now feels better but fears losing the intensity and clarity that the depressive state provided. The essay argues...
My Mother’s Best Advice: Always Play It by Ear
Rich Pelley reflects on his mother’s mantra, “let’s play it by ear,” illustrating how spontaneous, flexible thinking shapes his personal life and relationships. He recounts anecdotes—from missed milk deliveries to unannounced Christmas visits—that highlight the value of adaptability over rigid...
My Mother’s Best Advice: Wear Bold, Bright Colours
Arifa Akbar recounts her mother’s lifelong advice to wear bold, bright colours, revealing how the practice evolved from teenage resistance to a deliberate mood‑boosting habit. The piece illustrates how colour choices serve as a daily self‑awareness tool, influencing emotional states...
Ryanair Insists We Failed to Board a Phantom Flight
A Ryanair flight from Bristol to Dublin was diverted to Manchester during Storm Amy, leaving passengers stranded for six hours without refreshments. Ryanair’s system logged the flight as having landed in Dublin, leading the airline to deny the passenger’s £240...