Opinion
DWP has the power to help people. Why is it choosing to threaten disabled people instead?
DWP has the power to help people. Why is it choosing to threaten disabled people instead?
Sumi Rabindrakumar, head of policy at the UK’s largest food bank network the Trussell Trust, argues that the government is taking the wrong approach in trying to boost the economy
Voyager 1’s galactic mixtape, extending a hand of welcome to the universe
Voyager 1’s galactic mixtape, extending a hand of welcome to the universe
Has the two-child benefit cap put ‘fairness’ before children’s best interests?
Has the two-child benefit cap put ‘fairness’ before children’s best interests?
Top Stories
In praise of the wonderfully refreshing Taskmaster contestant Sophie Willian
In praise of the wonderfully refreshing Taskmaster contestant Sophie Willian
London Tide creator Ben Power on power of the Thames – and why Dickens’ London is ‘our London’
London Tide creator Ben Power on power of the Thames – and why Dickens’ London is ‘our London’
Political opinion
Ultra-processed food is often blamed for obesity – but we should be looking at government policy
Ultra-processed food is often blamed for obesity – but we should be looking at government policy
Mark Game, chief executive of food charity the Bread and Butter Thing, calls for the government to do more to tackle poor diets in the UK
Austerity is more expensive than investment in public services. It’s basic maths
Austerity is more expensive than investment in public services. It’s basic maths
George Galloway: Rochdale MP’s win has opened the door for every anti-establishment chancer
George Galloway: Rochdale MP’s win has opened the door for every anti-establishment chancer
Homelessness
Responsible landlords need confidence in Tory renting reforms to prevent homelessness
Responsible landlords need confidence in Tory renting reforms to prevent homelessness
We have no long-term housing plan. Here’s why the Church of England is stepping up to fix it
We have no long-term housing plan. Here’s why the Church of England is stepping up to fix it
Austerity has pushed young homeless people to back of queue for help. The government must act
Austerity has pushed young homeless people to back of queue for help. The government must act
What we can learn from how US has criminalised rough sleepers – and how Sunak may follow suit
What we can learn from how US has criminalised rough sleepers – and how Sunak may follow suit
Poverty
DWP has the power to help people. Why is it choosing to threaten disabled people instead?
DWP has the power to help people. Why is it choosing to threaten disabled people instead?
Sumi Rabindrakumar, head of policy at the UK’s largest food bank network the Trussell Trust, argues that the government is taking the wrong approach in trying to boost the economy
When it comes to poverty prevention it’s minds we must change – before anything else
When it comes to poverty prevention it’s minds we must change – before anything else
Ultra-processed food is often blamed for obesity – but we should be looking at government policy
Ultra-processed food is often blamed for obesity – but we should be looking at government policy
Sam Delaney
Myth of hard work needs to be busted. Luck and privilege are usually behind success
Myth of hard work needs to be busted. Luck and privilege are usually behind success
Some people might find my middle-aged life boring – but it’s real. There’s beauty in the humdrum
Some people might find my middle-aged life boring – but it’s real. There’s beauty in the humdrum
Letters: Who will administer end-of-life care if assisted dying becomes law?
Letters: Who will administer end-of-life care if assisted dying becomes law?
There’s no shame in being skint. Talking about money worries will free you
There’s no shame in being skint. Talking about money worries will free you
John Bird
Big Issue founder Lord John Bird joins in criticism of weakened Renters Reform Bill
Big Issue founder Lord John Bird joins in criticism of weakened Renters Reform Bill
When it comes to poverty prevention it’s minds we must change – before anything else
When it comes to poverty prevention it’s minds we must change – before anything else
A lifetime of playing the imitation game has reaped rewards
A lifetime of playing the imitation game has reaped rewards
Taking time out for art gives me the will to keep fighting for social justice
Taking time out for art gives me the will to keep fighting for social justice
Paul McNamee
Voyager 1’s galactic mixtape, extending a hand of welcome to the universe
Voyager 1’s galactic mixtape, extending a hand of welcome to the universe
No one wants to host 2026 Commonwealth Games. What if Glasgow had another go?
No one wants to host 2026 Commonwealth Games. What if Glasgow had another go?
Sunak should meet people hit by floods – but maybe he doesn’t want to get his Sambas wet
Sunak should meet people hit by floods – but maybe he doesn’t want to get his Sambas wet
If the Tories really are toast, the new Labour government must be bold