THINGS 5 WE HAVE LEARNED THIS WEEK

1 Margot Robbie is playing with Barbie

Sorry, that should read “Margot Robbie is playing

Barbie”. The Australian actor has been confirmed to play the Mattel toy in a live-action movie. Yes, that’s going to be a thing.

2 The workers who sing together…

Studies suggest that singing with your workmates can help reduce stress and improve your physical and mental health. Scientists at the University of Leicester have found that choir sessions in workplaces can lead to a 96 per cent reduction in work-related stress, while feelings of social isolation can fall by 86 per cent. It is not clear the effect on the stress levels of those who have to listen to said choir.

3 Eminem still going strong

The bestselling artist of 2018? Ariana Grande? Little Mix? None of the above. It turns out Eminem outsold every artist on the planet last year.

4 There’s no beginning to Chris Grayling’s talents?

On Monday the Transport Secretary organised a traffic jam on the road to Dover as a dry run for what might happen if a no-deal Brexit actually happens. Alas, only 89 lorries turned up to take part, a mere one per cent of daily traffic to the port.

5 Oh, and by the way, Kate

Bush is not a Tory

The Greatest Living Englishwoman (not up for debate) has felt the need to tell everyone she’s not a Tory (after calling Theresa May “wonderful” a couple of years ago). It shouldn’t matter but we like her more now.