Opinion

2023 was brutal for UK music venues with at least one closing per week. We must fight to save them
Venue Watch

2023 was brutal for UK music venues with at least one closing per week. We must fight to save them

Homeless and hungry elderly people have become a silent crisis. We must help those who need it most
Alex Brown

Homeless and hungry elderly people have become a silent crisis. We must help those who need it most

I was on benefits and struggling to support my family. Here’s how I turned my life around
Byron O'Connor

I was on benefits and struggling to support my family. Here’s how I turned my life around

From Ukraine to Gaza, 2023 was extremely tough. But there’s hope among the crisis and conflict
Laura Kyrke-Smith

From Ukraine to Gaza, 2023 was extremely tough. But there’s hope among the crisis and conflict

A clear strategy to reduce drug use could save UK government billions. Here’s how
Oliver Lodge

A clear strategy to reduce drug use could save UK government billions. Here’s how

Wim Wenders’ Anselm documentary underlines how hard it is to clear the debris of our history 
John Bird

Wim Wenders’ Anselm documentary underlines how hard it is to clear the debris of our history 

I was lost, uncomfortable in my own skin and using drugs to escape – until music saved my life
Kxllswxtch

I was lost, uncomfortable in my own skin and using drugs to escape – until music saved my life

When will this stuttering 21st century finally get going?
Paul McNamee

When will this stuttering 21st century finally get going?

I’m a refugee who fled hate and torture. UK’s cruel Rwanda plan has thrown me back to square one
King

I’m a refugee who fled hate and torture. UK’s cruel Rwanda plan has thrown me back to square one

Until we understand what stigma is, people like Suella Braverman will get away with it every time
Rough sleeping

Until we understand what stigma is, people like Suella Braverman will get away with it every time

‘This is the reality’: Children in care being forced to move at Christmas to save councils money
Carolyne Willow

‘This is the reality’: Children in care being forced to move at Christmas to save councils money

Storm Pia: ‘Danger to life’ weather warning should put focus on rough sleepers and homeless people
Alicia Walker

Storm Pia: ‘Danger to life’ weather warning should put focus on rough sleepers and homeless people

Dress To Impress review – the horror-filled dating show that won’t go out of style
Lucy Sweet

Dress To Impress review – the horror-filled dating show that won’t go out of style

To eliminate poverty, and all the problems it causes, we have to aim for the moon
John Bird

To eliminate poverty, and all the problems it causes, we have to aim for the moon

There’s a hidden problem with supermarkets campaigning for food banks at Christmas
Food banks

There’s a hidden problem with supermarkets campaigning for food banks at Christmas

I came to the UK after fleeing Nazis. Government hostility towards today’s refugees is inexcusable
Lord Dubs

I came to the UK after fleeing Nazis. Government hostility towards today’s refugees is inexcusable

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I’ve overindulged in Christmas ads and it’s left a bad taste. Here’s why
Sam Delaney

I’ve overindulged in Christmas ads and it’s left a bad taste. Here’s why

Christmas TV guide 2023: The gentle pleasures of festive telly
Lucy Sweet

Christmas TV guide 2023: The gentle pleasures of festive telly

Shane MacGowan stood for hope amid hurt and loss. In a tough year, his funeral moved millions
Paul McNamee

Shane MacGowan stood for hope amid hurt and loss. In a tough year, his funeral moved millions

How my pursuit for solutions to our social poverty problems took me to Lowestoft
John Bird

How my pursuit for solutions to our social poverty problems took me to Lowestoft