environment and community
Education secretary Bridget Phillipson: ‘A child’s background won’t determine their future’
Education secretary Bridget Phillipson: ‘A child’s background won’t determine their future’
A new survey showed nine out of 10 parents worried less about money in the school holidays thanks to the Best Start Holiday Activities and Food programme
‘A Muslim is someone who strives for peace’: How this young imam is challenging Islamophobia on- and offline
‘A Muslim is someone who strives for peace’: How this young imam is challenging Islamophobia on- and offline
Known online as The Young Imam, Sabah Ahmedi discusses Islamophobia, British values and how coded language fuels fear in Britain
Our leaders must listen to scientists on climate change – or catastrophe is around the corner
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
The message that non-white people are unwelcome in the UK got louder in 2025 – here’s the proof
2025 was tough on the planet. We can’t afford a year of Labour in-fighting on environment policy
2025 was tough on the planet. We can’t afford a year of Labour in-fighting on environment policy
Gordon Brown: ‘This can’t go on – 4.3 million people in poverty is unsustainable’
Gordon Brown: ‘This can’t go on – 4.3 million people in poverty is unsustainable’
I fled female genital mutilation in Guinea. This is how I will be spending Christmas Day
I fled female genital mutilation in Guinea. This is how I will be spending Christmas Day
Could Santa be a refugee? This is what his Christmas asylum journey would look like
Could Santa be a refugee? This is what his Christmas asylum journey would look like
I came to Britain as a teenager. Now I’m the first female Syrian refugee pilot
I came to Britain as a teenager. Now I’m the first female Syrian refugee pilot
My family fled Iran to escape death. This year’s Christmas in Britain will be unlike any other
My family fled Iran to escape death. This year’s Christmas in Britain will be unlike any other
I fled Ukraine after Russia’s invasion. This is what Christmas is like for refugee families like mine
I fled Ukraine after Russia’s invasion. This is what Christmas is like for refugee families like mine
This Lancaster Priory monument was a culture wars flashpoint. Then it became a force for good
This Lancaster Priory monument was a culture wars flashpoint. Then it became a force for good
Labour’s Planning and Infrastructure Act is now law. Here are five things it looks to change
Labour’s Planning and Infrastructure Act is now law. Here are five things it looks to change
Labour’s immigration shake-up is like the hostile environment on steroids
Labour’s immigration shake-up is like the hostile environment on steroids
‘We try and make it magical’: How this Big Issue-backed grotto is spreading Christmas cheer
‘We try and make it magical’: How this Big Issue-backed grotto is spreading Christmas cheer
Labour’s immigration changes could cost £11bn due to ‘significant loss’ for UK workforce
Labour’s immigration changes could cost £11bn due to ‘significant loss’ for UK workforce
Alastair Campbell: ‘Young people need more than bursts of support to build their trust’
Alastair Campbell: ‘Young people need more than bursts of support to build their trust’
The UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries on Earth – here’s what needs to change
The UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries on Earth – here’s what needs to change
I spent four years in one of Britain’s worst jails for a murder I didn’t commit. Now I want justice
I spent four years in one of Britain’s worst jails for a murder I didn’t commit. Now I want justice
What’s the most important part of any urban landscape? The people who inhabit it
What’s the most important part of any urban landscape? The people who inhabit it
Why it’s time for heated conversations on the cost of energy
Why it’s time for heated conversations on the cost of energy
Science writer Alex Riley: ‘Even if humans cause mass extinction, life will still endure’
Science writer Alex Riley: ‘Even if humans cause mass extinction, life will still endure’
Rhinos have become the face of extinction, but now there’s a small ray of hope
Rhinos have become the face of extinction, but now there’s a small ray of hope
Volunteering on Christmas Day: How you can get involved
