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

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

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

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

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

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

Labour’s veterans minister: How we’re tackling the ‘national shame’ of veteran homelessness
Louise Sandher-Jones

Labour’s veterans minister: How we’re tackling the ‘national shame’ of veteran homelessness

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

Advertisement
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’