Opinion

Tory renting reforms could be 'catastrophic' for victims of domestic abuse. Here's why
the Renters Reform Bill could have repercussions for women experiencing domestic abuse
Judith Vickress

Tory renting reforms could be 'catastrophic' for victims of domestic abuse. Here's why

An amendment to the Renters Reform Bill could see tenants forced to sign up to tenancies for six months. There are fears for what it would mean for people experiencing domestic abuse, writes Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse's Judith Vickress
Responsible landlords need confidence in Tory renting reforms to prevent homelessness
Ben Beadle

Responsible landlords need confidence in Tory renting reforms to prevent homelessness

When it comes to poverty prevention it's minds we must change – before anything else
John Bird

When it comes to poverty prevention it's minds we must change – before anything else

We have no long-term housing plan. Here's why the Church of England is stepping up to fix it
Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani

We have no long-term housing plan. Here's why the Church of England is stepping up to fix it

Alex Sobel MP: 'We need a serious, long-term and science-led plan to tackle climate emergency'
Earth Day

Alex Sobel MP: 'We need a serious, long-term and science-led plan to tackle climate emergency'

No one wants to host 2026 Commonwealth Games. What if Glasgow had another go? 
Paul McNamee

No one wants to host 2026 Commonwealth Games. What if Glasgow had another go? 

TV portrayals of social workers are harming the profession. We need to change the script
Colum Conway

TV portrayals of social workers are harming the profession. We need to change the script

Austerity has pushed young homeless people to back of queue for help. The government must act
Centrepoint on youth homelessness
Dr Tom Kerridge

Austerity has pushed young homeless people to back of queue for help. The government must act

Ultra-processed food is often blamed for obesity – but we should be looking at government policy
Mark Game

Ultra-processed food is often blamed for obesity – but we should be looking at government policy

Billionaires are making a killing during cost of living crisis – we can't afford to accept this
Daisy Pearson

Billionaires are making a killing during cost of living crisis – we can't afford to accept this

Christopher Eccleston on his love affair with running: 'I always feel better after a run'
Christopher Eccleston

Christopher Eccleston on his love affair with running: 'I always feel better after a run'

Healthcare for trans youth is a human right – it should matter to us all
trans rights human rights
Chiara Capraro

Healthcare for trans youth is a human right – it should matter to us all

A lifetime of playing the imitation game has reaped rewards
John Bird

A lifetime of playing the imitation game has reaped rewards

Sudan's year of war: How British government has failed UK residents with family in Sudan
Sudan conflict protest
Nick Beales

Sudan's year of war: How British government has failed UK residents with family in Sudan

The difference between Glasgow and Edinburgh? Glasgow's beauty is not overt, but subtle and beguiling
The Glasgow studio of the Duke of Wellington
Robin Ince

The difference between Glasgow and Edinburgh? Glasgow's beauty is not overt, but subtle and beguiling

Myth of hard work needs to be busted. Luck and privilege are usually behind success
A man having a nap on a bench
Sam Delaney

Myth of hard work needs to be busted. Luck and privilege are usually behind success

What we can learn from how US has criminalised rough sleepers – and how Sunak may follow suit
Homelessness

What we can learn from how US has criminalised rough sleepers – and how Sunak may follow suit

I had no idea what chemsex was until my son's death. I want to help other parents avoid heartbreak
Anonymous

I had no idea what chemsex was until my son's death. I want to help other parents avoid heartbreak

UK must take long-overdue action and cease arms sales to Israel – immediately  
Julia Rosell Jackson

UK must take long-overdue action and cease arms sales to Israel – immediately  

I spent 40 days homeless sleeping behind Tesco while seeking asylum. Here’s what the system taught me
Omer

I spent 40 days homeless sleeping behind Tesco while seeking asylum. Here’s what the system taught me

Sunak should meet people hit by floods – but maybe he doesn't want to get his Sambas wet
Paul McNamee

Sunak should meet people hit by floods – but maybe he doesn't want to get his Sambas wet

Everyone has a right to vote – including homeless people. Here's how you can take part
Craig Westwood

Everyone has a right to vote – including homeless people. Here's how you can take part

Americans are buying up Britain from right under our noses. Here's why
Angus Hanton

Americans are buying up Britain from right under our noses. Here's why

Taking time out for art gives me the will to keep fighting for social justice
John Bird

Taking time out for art gives me the will to keep fighting for social justice

I was abused, bullied and left in limbo as a migrant domestic worker. I'm proud of myself for surviving
Migrant domestic workers
Marigold Balquen

I was abused, bullied and left in limbo as a migrant domestic worker. I'm proud of myself for surviving