Analysis

‘The children have seen so much blood’: As calls for a ceasefire grow even louder – what’s next for Gaza?
Gaza

‘The children have seen so much blood’: As calls for a ceasefire grow even louder – what’s next for Gaza?

As they wait in vain for a peace deal, civilians in Gaza are bearing the brunt of unspeakable destruction and violence

Can Christmas save Britain’s high streets? It’s complicated, experts say
High Street

Can Christmas save Britain’s high streets? It’s complicated, experts say

It’s been a difficult year for some of the country’s biggest retail players. Will Christmas help save them?

This is the reality of life in temporary accommodation at Christmas: ‘Where would we put a tree?’
Temporary accommodation

This is the reality of life in temporary accommodation at Christmas: ‘Where would we put a tree?’

More than 159,000 children will be living in temporary accommodation this festive season, yet it remains a fringe conversation

How can Netflix top sexy snowman caper Hot Frosty?
Film

How can Netflix top sexy snowman caper Hot Frosty?

The Bank of Mum and Dad has too much influence on homeownership in Britain – that needs to change
Housing

The Bank of Mum and Dad has too much influence on homeownership in Britain – that needs to change

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Dogs are much happier than humans. Here’s why
Mark Rowlands

Dogs are much happier than humans. Here’s why

How consumerism and colonialism helped make dogs the pets we know and love today
Dogs

How consumerism and colonialism helped make dogs the pets we know and love today

‘We didn’t know where to go’: What’s it’s like being pregnant, a refugee and homeless at Christmas
Refugee homelessness

‘We didn’t know where to go’: What’s it’s like being pregnant, a refugee and homeless at Christmas

The truth is we’re all sinners – it’s how we survive as human beings
Neuroscience

The truth is we’re all sinners – it’s how we survive as human beings

‘We must remove the shackles of stigma’: Five ways Labour wants to shake-up Right to Buy
Right to Buy

‘We must remove the shackles of stigma’: Five ways Labour wants to shake-up Right to Buy

IVF pioneer Jean Purdy made parenthood possible for millions. We must celebrate this unsung hero 
Parenting

IVF pioneer Jean Purdy made parenthood possible for millions. We must celebrate this unsung hero 

One million homes are lying empty in England. Here’s how we can fill them
Empty homes

One million homes are lying empty in England. Here’s how we can fill them

This is why your Christmas turkey costs more this year
Food

This is why your Christmas turkey costs more this year

New Order’s Transmissions podcast digs up wild new stories of the band – and I’m mad for it
Music

New Order’s Transmissions podcast digs up wild new stories of the band – and I’m mad for it

It’s time to honour Fife’s political trailblazer Jennie Lee. My play is just the start
Theatre

It’s time to honour Fife’s political trailblazer Jennie Lee. My play is just the start

Will Gladiator II be a useful cautionary tale about putting self-serving man-babies in charge?
Film

Will Gladiator II be a useful cautionary tale about putting self-serving man-babies in charge?

Disabled people losing jobs and ‘falling out of work’ due to months-long waits for DWP support
Disability rights

Disabled people losing jobs and ‘falling out of work’ due to months-long waits for DWP support

How Mexico’s women hijacked Día de los Muertos to remember the missing and the murdered
Activism

How Mexico’s women hijacked Día de los Muertos to remember the missing and the murdered

What Labour’s autumn budget means for the housing crisis and homelessness
Autumn budget

What Labour’s autumn budget means for the housing crisis and homelessness

A penny off pints and higher wages: What Rachel Reeves’ budget means for you and your bank account
Autumn budget

A penny off pints and higher wages: What Rachel Reeves’ budget means for you and your bank account

‘Gen Z are turning to culture instead of alcohol’: Is the party holiday officially over?  
Sustainable travel

‘Gen Z are turning to culture instead of alcohol’: Is the party holiday officially over?  

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Lessons from the Middle East – ‘the epicentre of climate discourse’ – for a warming planet
Climate change

Lessons from the Middle East – ‘the epicentre of climate discourse’ – for a warming planet

Music is everywhere, including in our heads. So why is it so hard to describe?
Music

Music is everywhere, including in our heads. So why is it so hard to describe?

Landlords are worried about rent controls. Will Labour introduce them to cap record-high rents?
Rent controls

Landlords are worried about rent controls. Will Labour introduce them to cap record-high rents?

It turns out Jane Austen was a secret radical all along
Literature

It turns out Jane Austen was a secret radical all along