Opinion

We all deserve more money. Let me prove why it’s time for universal basic income
Zack Polanski

We all deserve more money. Let me prove why it’s time for universal basic income

Paranoia is back in politics. But today’s conspiracy theories have roots in a strange history
Dan Davison, Sacha Marten

Paranoia is back in politics. But today’s conspiracy theories have roots in a strange history

Becoming a Community Payback supervisor changed my life – and helped countless others
Rehabilitation

Becoming a Community Payback supervisor changed my life – and helped countless others

It’s easy to be gloomy as 2024 comes to an end – so here’s some positive new year tidings
Paul McNamee

It’s easy to be gloomy as 2024 comes to an end – so here’s some positive new year tidings

The root causes of the UK’s racist riots remain. The government must be brave and destroy them
Tim Naor Hilton

The root causes of the UK’s racist riots remain. The government must be brave and destroy them

Elon Musk fanned the UK riots. Now he’s trying to reshape British politics
Ravishaan Rahel Muthiah

Elon Musk fanned the UK riots. Now he’s trying to reshape British politics

Homelessness doesn’t have to rise in 2025 – here’s what can be done to turn the tide
Nick Redmore

Homelessness doesn’t have to rise in 2025 – here’s what can be done to turn the tide

Food banks are a lifeline – but not the solution. There are better ways to tackle poverty in 2025
Helen Barnard

Food banks are a lifeline – but not the solution. There are better ways to tackle poverty in 2025

Christmas is a punishing time if you work in the NHS. It’s pushing staff to the edge
Claire Goodwin-Fee

Christmas is a punishing time if you work in the NHS. It’s pushing staff to the edge

I’m in temporary accommodation this Christmas. Growing up in care makes it hard to find a home
Rose

I’m in temporary accommodation this Christmas. Growing up in care makes it hard to find a home

Nearly a third of people feel too ’embarrassed’ to seek support for their energy bills in the UK
Jessica Taplin

Nearly a third of people feel too ’embarrassed’ to seek support for their energy bills in the UK

All we want for Christmas is for unpaid carers to be properly supported by the DWP and councils
Ruth Hannan and Hannah Webster

All we want for Christmas is for unpaid carers to be properly supported by the DWP and councils

A young mum was left to rot in a home not fit for animals – and everyone needs to know about it
Daniel Hewitt

A young mum was left to rot in a home not fit for animals – and everyone needs to know about it

The climate crisis is on our doorstep. How can we keep eco-anxiety in check?
Rosie Downes

The climate crisis is on our doorstep. How can we keep eco-anxiety in check?

‘I have nothing they can take’: Council tax debt collection having devastating impact on vulnerable people
Sarah Muirhead

‘I have nothing they can take’: Council tax debt collection having devastating impact on vulnerable people

Why branding Hastings ‘the Grinch capital of the UK’ is just plain poverty shaming
Laura Cooke

Why branding Hastings ‘the Grinch capital of the UK’ is just plain poverty shaming

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No women should ever be sent to prison for enduring domestic abuse
Lucy Russell

No women should ever be sent to prison for enduring domestic abuse

This time 60 years ago I was walking around in a Christmas card – what went wrong?
John Bird

This time 60 years ago I was walking around in a Christmas card – what went wrong?

Christmas is a difficult time for many. But there is always hope
Paul McNamee

Christmas is a difficult time for many. But there is always hope

Kindness is needed to tackle homelessness – and not just at Christmas
Josh Littlejohn

Kindness is needed to tackle homelessness – and not just at Christmas