Society Editor · Manchester
Olivia Bennett writes about housing, education and the changing shape of work and family life. A former secondary-school teacher, she moved into journalism a decade ago and has since reported on community projects across the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands.
Strict bans rarely last, but clear routines often do. A look at how households are setting realistic boundaries around phones, tablets and streaming without turning every evening into an argument.
As the share of older residents grows across Europe, East Asia and beyond, towns are adjusting shops, transport, housing and public spaces. Many changes benefit people of every age.
Fewer days in the office mean fewer chance conversations by the kettle. Workers and managers are finding new ways to build the casual connections that once happened without effort.
Flat-sharing was once a short stage after university. High rents and deposits have turned it into a long-term arrangement for many working adults, with practical and social consequences.
