Opinion
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
From remigration to talk of an immigration ‘invasion’, 2025 has seen anti-migrant rhetoric grow – and there’s proof, writes Siddharth Venkataramakrishnan of the Institute for Strategic Dialogue
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
We need a stepchange in how we deal with homelessness in 2026 so society can heal
We need a stepchange in how we deal with homelessness in 2026 so society can heal
Top Stories
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
From aubergines to data centres: Here’s what’s going to happen in 2026
From aubergines to data centres: Here’s what’s going to happen in 2026
Political opinion
2025 will not go down in history as the Year of the Starmer. Can he keep his job through 2026?
2025 will not go down in history as the Year of the Starmer. Can he keep his job through 2026?
Tatton Spiller of Simple Politics looks ahead to 2026, a year that could transform Britain’s political landscape as Labour and the Conservatives struggle, while Reform and the Greens surge toward historic gains
Labour’s veterans minister: How we’re tackling the ‘national shame’ of veteran homelessness
Labour’s veterans minister: How we’re tackling the ‘national shame’ of veteran homelessness
Labour’s youth strategy is very promising – but it must be consistent and well-funded
Labour’s youth strategy is very promising – but it must be consistent and well-funded
Homelessness
We need a stepchange in how we deal with homelessness in 2026 so society can heal
We need a stepchange in how we deal with homelessness in 2026 so society can heal
Labour’s veterans minister: How we’re tackling the ‘national shame’ of veteran homelessness
Labour’s veterans minister: How we’re tackling the ‘national shame’ of veteran homelessness
Why were young people barely mentioned in Labour’s homelessness strategy?
Why were young people barely mentioned in Labour’s homelessness strategy?
Labour’s homelessness strategy is a good start. It will take the right leadership to have an impact
Labour’s homelessness strategy is a good start. It will take the right leadership to have an impact
Poverty
Labour’s child poverty strategy is a real step forward, but it can’t be the last word
Labour’s child poverty strategy is a real step forward, but it can’t be the last word
Scott Compton, senior policy advisor at Action for Children, says the Labour government’s child poverty strategy can only be the start of long-term plans to tackle child poverty
Labour’s £9.1bn inheritance tax raid is a missed opportunity to break the cycle of deprivation
Labour’s £9.1bn inheritance tax raid is a missed opportunity to break the cycle of deprivation
Every child deserves the chance to dream, learn and play – without poverty holding them back
Every child deserves the chance to dream, learn and play – without poverty holding them back
Sam Delaney
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
My father-in-law Peter Pallai left me with a cast-iron template for growing older with style
My father-in-law Peter Pallai left me with a cast-iron template for growing older with style
I asked ChatGPT to rate my life choices. I didn’t like what it told me
I asked ChatGPT to rate my life choices. I didn’t like what it told me
Seeing your kid off to university is a joy – but we had some wobbles on the motorway
Seeing your kid off to university is a joy – but we had some wobbles on the motorway
John Bird
Jordan North and William Hanson on why you should always take your Big Issue: ‘It’s a bloody good read’
Jordan North and William Hanson on why you should always take your Big Issue: ‘It’s a bloody good read’
My Christmas memories are good and bad – but Big Issue provided the most cheer
My Christmas memories are good and bad – but Big Issue provided the most cheer
I love to paint, but it can’t cut me off from the world entirely
I love to paint, but it can’t cut me off from the world entirely
Want a reason to be cheerful? Across Europe there are people trying to do the same thing as Big Issue
Want a reason to be cheerful? Across Europe there are people trying to do the same thing as Big Issue
Paul McNamee
From aubergines to data centres: Here’s what’s going to happen in 2026
From aubergines to data centres: Here’s what’s going to happen in 2026
Why it’s time for heated conversations on the cost of energy
