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The housing crisis is going nowhere. 2026 must offer a better vision for the future
Mark Washer

The housing crisis is going nowhere. 2026 must offer a better vision for the future

It takes vision, a strong long-term strategy, and the resolution to fix the housing crisis, writes Sovereign Network Group CEO Mark Washer

Disabled people faced a politically tumultuous 2025. What does next year have in store?
Mikey Erhardt

Disabled people faced a politically tumultuous 2025. What does next year have in store?

Mikey Erhardt, of Disability Rights UK, writes about what must change in politics to build disabled people’s trust in 2026

Education secretary Bridget Phillipson: ‘A child’s background won’t determine their future’
Child poverty

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

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’

Arsenal star Emily Fox on a year of progress in women’s football: ‘What does women’s football not give you?’
Women's football

Arsenal star Emily Fox on a year of progress in women’s football: ‘What does women’s football not give you?’

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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

Meet Holly, who’s spending her first Christmas outside hospital in years: ‘Things do get better’
Mental health

Meet Holly, who’s spending her first Christmas outside hospital in years: ‘Things do get better’

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

Tottenham Hotspur legend Micky Hazard on losing his nephew to suicide: ‘We need people to listen’
Mental health

Tottenham Hotspur legend Micky Hazard on losing his nephew to suicide: ‘We need people to listen’

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

Where to get a free Christmas dinner in your community this year
Christmas

Where to get a free Christmas dinner in your community this year

I met Moflin, the AI pet. Could it help fight loneliness or is it a sign of a dystopian future?
Artificial intelligence

I met Moflin, the AI pet. Could it help fight loneliness or is it a sign of a dystopian future?

Targeting people with mental health conditions will not fix the welfare system
Arun Veerappan

Targeting people with mental health conditions will not fix the welfare system

I was diagnosed with autism and ADHD at 52 – now I want to make the road easier for others like me
Isobel Lepist

I was diagnosed with autism and ADHD at 52 – now I want to make the road easier for others like me

As the world tears itself apart, music can remind us what coherence and belonging feels like
Doe Paoro

As the world tears itself apart, music can remind us what coherence and belonging feels like

From family time to robot dogs: Children share hilarious and heartbreaking Christmas wishes
Christmas

From family time to robot dogs: Children share hilarious and heartbreaking Christmas wishes

Why I’m proud of myself for not buying a pair of corduroy trousers
Sam Delaney

Why I’m proud of myself for not buying a pair of corduroy trousers

Joe Wicks shares his top tips for keeping kids active over Christmas 
Fitness

Joe Wicks shares his top tips for keeping kids active over Christmas 

Comedian Suzi Ruffell: ‘Laughter is a wonderful thing. It helps us see each other’s humanity’
Christmas

Comedian Suzi Ruffell: ‘Laughter is a wonderful thing. It helps us see each other’s humanity’

Minister pressed on universal credit and child poverty targets as Labour reveals youth strategy
Young people

Minister pressed on universal credit and child poverty targets as Labour reveals youth strategy

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Every child deserves the chance to dream, learn and play – without poverty holding them back
Lynn Perry

Every child deserves the chance to dream, learn and play – without poverty holding them back

Why Wes Streeting is wrong about autism and ADHD ‘over-diagnosis’
Opinion

Why Wes Streeting is wrong about autism and ADHD ‘over-diagnosis’

‘I’m praying’: From hope to fear, here’s how parents feel about the new child poverty strategy
Child poverty strategy

‘I’m praying’: From hope to fear, here’s how parents feel about the new child poverty strategy

Everything you need to know about Labour’s child poverty strategy
Child poverty

Everything you need to know about Labour’s child poverty strategy