Opinion

Our leaders must listen to scientists on climate change – or catastrophe is around the corner
Mark Wright

Our leaders must listen to scientists on climate change – or catastrophe is around the corner

Environmental destruction can happen quickly and catastrophically at the stroke of a politician’s mis-informed pen, says WWF UK’s Mark Wright

The message that non-white people are unwelcome in the UK got louder in 2025 – here’s the proof
Siddharth Venkataramakrishnan

The message that non-white people are unwelcome in the UK got louder in 2025 – here’s the proof

From remigration to talk of an immigration ‘invasion’, 2025 has seen anti-migrant rhetoric grow – and there’s proof, writes Siddharth Venkataramakrishnan of the Institute for Strategic Dialogue

We need a stepchange in how we deal with homelessness in 2026 so society can heal
Jess Turtle

We need a stepchange in how we deal with homelessness in 2026 so society can heal

What is needed in 2026 to tackle homelessness in the UK? The end of the Vagrancy Act must inspire politicians to go beyond the symbolic gesture to fix the crisis, Museum of Homelessness’ Jess Turtle writes

2025 was tough on the planet. We can’t afford a year of Labour in-fighting on environment policy
Shaun Spiers

2025 was tough on the planet. We can’t afford a year of Labour in-fighting on environment policy

From aubergines to data centres: Here’s what’s going to happen in 2026
Paul McNamee

From aubergines to data centres: Here’s what’s going to happen in 2026

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2025 will not go down in history as the Year of the Starmer. Can he keep his job through 2026?
Tatton Spiller

2025 will not go down in history as the Year of the Starmer. Can he keep his job through 2026?

New archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally: ‘Let’s keep kindness going after Christmas’
Sarah Mullally

New archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally: ‘Let’s keep kindness going after Christmas’

While we celebrate Christmas in the UK, this is the harsh reality of life for children in Gaza
Alison Griffin

While we celebrate Christmas in the UK, this is the harsh reality of life for children in Gaza

Could Santa be a refugee? This is what his Christmas asylum journey would look like
Ala Sirriyeh

Could Santa be a refugee? This is what his Christmas asylum journey would look like

Clara Amfo shares tips to make Christmas feel calmer and brighter when you’re not feeling festive
Clara Amfo

Clara Amfo shares tips to make Christmas feel calmer and brighter when you’re not feeling festive

I’m a mother of children with disabilities. My local support group gave me a chance to breathe
Michelle Keen

I’m a mother of children with disabilities. My local support group gave me a chance to breathe

I am a British citizen and have lived in the UK for 20 years. But as a refugee, I feel afraid here
Dine

I am a British citizen and have lived in the UK for 20 years. But as a refugee, I feel afraid here

This Lancaster Priory monument was a culture wars flashpoint. Then it became a force for good
Dr Chris Donaldson and Dr Sunita Abraham

This Lancaster Priory monument was a culture wars flashpoint. Then it became a force for good

No room at the inn for refugees? Many Brits are happy to welcome strangers in need
Dr Krish Kandiah

No room at the inn for refugees? Many Brits are happy to welcome strangers in need

Labour’s immigration shake-up is like the hostile environment on steroids
Munya Radzi

Labour’s immigration shake-up is like the hostile environment on steroids

I dreaded turning 18 as a care leaver. There is a cliff-edge which leaves us without support
Alfie-James Waring

I dreaded turning 18 as a care leaver. There is a cliff-edge which leaves us without support

The government’s plan to protect domestic abuse survivors has big gaps
Sue Harper

The government’s plan to protect domestic abuse survivors has big gaps

The Employment Rights Bill is a moment to celebrate – but the work is not done
Ross Barrett

The Employment Rights Bill is a moment to celebrate – but the work is not done

I’m a vulnerable migrant. The Home Office treated me like an animal to be controlled and broken
Malachi

I’m a vulnerable migrant. The Home Office treated me like an animal to be controlled and broken

The Employment Rights Act is here. Will 2026 be the year that work gets better?
Alice Martin

The Employment Rights Act is here. Will 2026 be the year that work gets better?

Comedian Robin Ince: ‘I had no choice but to resign from the BBC – here’s why’
Robin Ince

Comedian Robin Ince: ‘I had no choice but to resign from the BBC – here’s why’

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Targeting people with mental health conditions will not fix the welfare system
Arun Veerappan

Targeting people with mental health conditions will not fix the welfare system

Why were young people barely mentioned in Labour’s homelessness strategy?
Phil Kerry

Why were young people barely mentioned in Labour’s homelessness strategy?

Young people drop out of school when no one seems to care. Labour’s plans could change lives
Jack Reynolds

Young people drop out of school when no one seems to care. Labour’s plans could change lives

Why you should spare a thought for young trans people this Christmas
Danielle St James

Why you should spare a thought for young trans people this Christmas