The UK government’s review on modern workplace practices aimed to address the changing nature of work in the 21st century. Though well intentioned, workers trapped in the so-called gig economy were left disappointed, writes economist David Spencer, because the review did little to overhaul the system that brought the low-wage economy in the first place.

A century ago Britain was the world’s leading economy, but now trails behind other countries that honed their investment in industry. With the impetus now behind a national industrial strategy – and a new report from the Industrial Strategy Commission – Jonathan Michie explains what the country must do to really push the agenda.

Conservative whip Anne Marie Morris was suspended by the prime minister after an astonishing use of racist language at a public event. Legal expert Andrew Worthley explains the rules on disciplining MPs. There are calls for the MP to resign, which would leave the party facing the prospect of one less MP in the Commons.

Everyone, including the Pope, seems to have an opinion on the right course of action for Charlie Gard – the British baby with a rare genetic condition. But even people with the very best motives can make the wrong decisions, says Nicholas Clapham, which is why Charlie’s fate is best left to the courts.

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