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Opinion

Tony Blair is talking nonsense on net zero. The reality is the UK isn't prepared
Tony Blair
Bob Ward

Tony Blair is talking nonsense on net zero. The reality is the UK isn't prepared

Tony Blair has complained the current approach to climate change isn't working, and that phasing out fossil fuels is doomed. Climate expert Bob Ward argues he's wrong
The truth was just as hard to find in the old days as it is now
John Bird

The truth was just as hard to find in the old days as it is now

Brits seem apathetic towards Labour's disability benefit cuts. Where has all the empathy gone?
Keetie Roelen

Brits seem apathetic towards Labour's disability benefit cuts. Where has all the empathy gone?

Our water is filthy. It's time to float the idea of renationalisation
Paul McNamee

Our water is filthy. It's time to float the idea of renationalisation

Awful April: The new financial year bill increases are hitting millions hard – what can be done?
Richard Lane

Awful April: The new financial year bill increases are hitting millions hard – what can be done?

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
The family-unifying effect of University Challenge
Lucy Sweet

The family-unifying effect of University Challenge

I've been priced out of living in London – it shouldn't take extraordinary luck just to live here
social housing resident G15
David Kingsley

I've been priced out of living in London – it shouldn't take extraordinary luck just to live here

LGBTQ+ inclusion doesn't just benefit certain Brits – it helps all of us
pride flags being waved at a Pride celebration
Dominic Arnall

LGBTQ+ inclusion doesn't just benefit certain Brits – it helps all of us

UK's landmark Modern Slavery Act is 10 years old. But justice is still out of reach for many survivors
human trafficking and modern slavery protesters
Cat Linton

UK's landmark Modern Slavery Act is 10 years old. But justice is still out of reach for many survivors

Music in schools delivers an essential pathway out of poverty – here's how
Polly Stepan

Music in schools delivers an essential pathway out of poverty – here's how

Poverty policy needs a rethink. One day, we will replace the fish with fishing rods
John Bird

Poverty policy needs a rethink. One day, we will replace the fish with fishing rods

The future feels bleak for Gen Zs like me. It's time for a Green New Deal
Tamara Ullyart

The future feels bleak for Gen Zs like me. It's time for a Green New Deal

Why everyone should have a favourite tree
Paul McNamee

Why everyone should have a favourite tree

A politician's lies should be seen as abuse. Here's how we can create a climate of truth
Mike Berners-Lee

A politician's lies should be seen as abuse. Here's how we can create a climate of truth

My mum died after an 11-hour ambulance wait – the system is failing patients and health workers
An NHS ambulance
Mathew Hulbert

My mum died after an 11-hour ambulance wait – the system is failing patients and health workers

Asteroids are cool… but far from our biggest problem up in space
Dr Craig Henry Jones

Asteroids are cool… but far from our biggest problem up in space

Labour wants to use 'Minority Report' AI to predict murder. This could have chilling consequences
Hands typing on a keyboard/ Caption: Could AI predict murder?
Jake Hurfurt

Labour wants to use 'Minority Report' AI to predict murder. This could have chilling consequences

My dad was beaten up for being trans. Trust me when I say the Supreme Court ruling will hurt people
LGBTQ+ rights protest
Cello Dutton-David

My dad was beaten up for being trans. Trust me when I say the Supreme Court ruling will hurt people

At Laugharne, I'm reminded there's no room for complacency when love is our goal
Robin Ince

At Laugharne, I'm reminded there's no room for complacency when love is our goal

World War II made America great. Trump's trade war could finally be its undoing
John Bird

World War II made America great. Trump's trade war could finally be its undoing

Disabled children are bearing the brunt of a broken social care system – they deserve better
A man holding a child
James Watson-O'Neill

Disabled children are bearing the brunt of a broken social care system – they deserve better

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
We can't lose women's football to climate change, says England star Chris Lockwood
Chris Lockwood

We can't lose women's football to climate change, says England star Chris Lockwood

This is how Donald Trump's tariff war could affect your bin collection
Paul McNamee

This is how Donald Trump's tariff war could affect your bin collection

Why I love The Apprentice and its enduring incompetence
Lucy Sweet

Why I love The Apprentice and its enduring incompetence

I quit booze aged 30 to impress a beautiful girl. It's the best thing I ever did
Tommy Stewart

I quit booze aged 30 to impress a beautiful girl. It's the best thing I ever did

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