Vernon Subutex 1 by Virginie Despentes, translated by Frank Wynne review: One of the books of the year, if not the decade
War Horse: ‘I forget that Joey is being manipulated by people. They’re breathing, making sounds and moving like a horse would’
Republic: Britain’s Revolutionary Decade 1649-1660 by Alice Hunt – England’s brief flirtation with a royalty-free constitution
Remote working: ‘We see younger workers in particular saying they don’t want to come back because of the expense involved’
Woman (24) spent Christmas in jail for trying to smuggle boyfriend through Dublin Airport while he walked free
Shop owners who felt ‘betrayed’ by manager attending job interview ordered to pay €13,500 for unfair dismissal
