Opinion

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?

Sewage has made Britain a laughing stock. We need to pull our fingers out and rescue our rivers
James Wallace

Sewage has made Britain a laughing stock. We need to pull our fingers out and rescue our rivers

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

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

What UK can learn from Portugal’s drug decriminalisation success
Drugs

What UK can learn from Portugal’s drug decriminalisation success

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

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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

200,000 people liked a picture of my Christmas tree. It was cool, but brought difficult memories
Sophia Alexandra Hall

200,000 people liked a picture of my Christmas tree. It was cool, but brought difficult memories

Russell T Davies’ new Doctor Who will change the landscape of TV. Again
Darren Scott

Russell T Davies’ new Doctor Who will change the landscape of TV. Again

Mrs Brown’s Boys could be the anchor we all need this Christmas
Paul McNamee

Mrs Brown’s Boys could be the anchor we all need this Christmas