Opinion
I love the freedom of freelancing. But you never get used to the instability
I love the freedom of freelancing. But you never get used to the instability
Sam Delaney might not have had the romantic heartbreak to inspire a great love song, but he’s had his fair share of rejection
Labour’s asylum policies will destroy lives – and drive away voters
Labour’s asylum policies will destroy lives – and drive away voters
Don’t let Epstein and his accomplices distract us from the real threats we face
Don’t let Epstein and his accomplices distract us from the real threats we face
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Palestine Action: What happens when protest is branded terror?
Palestine Action: What happens when protest is branded terror?
There’s a blind spot with the SEND reforms which could push more families into poverty
There’s a blind spot with the SEND reforms which could push more families into poverty
Political opinion
Palestine Action: What happens when protest is branded terror?
Palestine Action: What happens when protest is branded terror?
By equating direct action protest with terrorism, the UK government is treating dissent as a security threat, argues Human Right Watch
Homelessness
Homes for Ukraine helped save thousands of people. But life for Ukrainian refugees is still uncertain
Homes for Ukraine helped save thousands of people. But life for Ukrainian refugees is still uncertain
I was homeless at 16 after leaving care. My apprenticeship gave me a future
I was homeless at 16 after leaving care. My apprenticeship gave me a future
This government must make private rent more affordable. Here’s how they can do it
This government must make private rent more affordable. Here’s how they can do it
New Labour, new Britain? What did Tony Blair really do for housing?
New Labour, new Britain? What did Tony Blair really do for housing?
Poverty
There’s a blind spot with the SEND reforms which could push more families into poverty
There’s a blind spot with the SEND reforms which could push more families into poverty
Special educational needs and difficulties (SEND) are more prevalent among families with adopted children. Lisa Mainwaring, a journalist and adopter, calls for more support
Why don’t people just get a job? The answer is far from simple
Why don’t people just get a job? The answer is far from simple
Sam Delaney
I love the freedom of freelancing. But you never get used to the instability
I love the freedom of freelancing. But you never get used to the instability
Me, my grown-up daughter, and a night out with Take That
Me, my grown-up daughter, and a night out with Take That
Time on your hands can cause stress – but I’m learning to lean into it
Time on your hands can cause stress – but I’m learning to lean into it
Why I’m proud of myself for not buying a pair of corduroy trousers
Why I’m proud of myself for not buying a pair of corduroy trousers
John Bird
Don’t let Epstein and his accomplices distract us from the real threats we face
Don’t let Epstein and his accomplices distract us from the real threats we face
I got a copy of the Beveridge Report for my 80th birthday. Every government minister should read it
I got a copy of the Beveridge Report for my 80th birthday. Every government minister should read it
Paul McNamee
Council tax hikes won’t improve services or pay workers better. But I have an idea
Council tax hikes won’t improve services or pay workers better. But I have an idea
Ireland’s basic income for artists shows respect for human creativity in the age of AI
Ireland’s basic income for artists shows respect for human creativity in the age of AI
Reform’s pints promise is really talking about British identity. Labour should take note
Reform’s pints promise is really talking about British identity. Labour should take note
Banning social media for under-16s is not the answer