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Live Aid at 40: The story of a punk, a prime minister and a Britain now vanished (Part 2)

The extraordinary story of Live Aid recalls a very different Britain, which came together to help a faraway African nation. It is difficult to imagine the same thing happening today.

by David Rea

27 December 2025

FEATURE

Live Aid at 40: The story of a punk, a prime minister and a Britain now vanished (Part 1)

The extraordinary story of Live Aid recalls a very different Britain, which came together to help a faraway African nation. It is difficult to imagine the same thing happening today.

by David Rea

20 December 2025

PET SHOP BOYS

‘All the love we hide’: The forgotten lyrics to one of Pet Shop Boys’ greatest songs

On the 40th anniversary of its original release, we explore the forgotten coda to Pet Shop Boys’ single ‘Opportunities (Let's Make Lots of Money)’ and discover a haunting footnote to the story of 1980s Britain.

by David Rea

15 November 2025