Opinion
'Incentivising work' or instilling fear? How making the benefits system meaner has backfired
'Incentivising work' or instilling fear? How making the benefits system meaner has backfired
New research from Z2K shows that a punitive benefits system pushes people away from work and harms the economy in the process
Bonnie Blue has built a lifestyle by taking risks. That's something many of us do
Bonnie Blue has built a lifestyle by taking risks. That's something many of us do
You get a good class of conversation in the back of a Glasgow taxi
You get a good class of conversation in the back of a Glasgow taxi
Men are increasingly turning to AI and social media for health advice. The NHS needs to catch up
Men are increasingly turning to AI and social media for health advice. The NHS needs to catch up
This is how it feels to be a disabled woman desexualised by the world
This is how it feels to be a disabled woman desexualised by the world
Here's how Rachel Reeves can help end the 'moral stain' of homelessness in the autumn budget
Here's how Rachel Reeves can help end the 'moral stain' of homelessness in the autumn budget
The Celebrity Traitors has been so good it might have ruined telly for me
The Celebrity Traitors has been so good it might have ruined telly for me
Politics needs someone tough to sort out the mess. Louise Casey is just the person for the job
Politics needs someone tough to sort out the mess. Louise Casey is just the person for the job
I'm a trans care leaver. Finding love and acceptance as my true self was the best feeling in the world
I'm a trans care leaver. Finding love and acceptance as my true self was the best feeling in the world
Don't listen to JP Morgan. Britain's benefits system is dire
Don't listen to JP Morgan. Britain's benefits system is dire
We cannot continue letting billionaires keep the world's money while the poorest suffer
We cannot continue letting billionaires keep the world's money while the poorest suffer
What if the same science that takes us to space holds the key to saving our planet?
What if the same science that takes us to space holds the key to saving our planet?
How trust could transform Britain's broken benefits system
How trust could transform Britain's broken benefits system
The stereotype is that homelessness comes from bad choices – but it could happen to anyone
The stereotype is that homelessness comes from bad choices – but it could happen to anyone
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
Housing asylum seekers in military camps is an expensive mistake – and the Home Office knows it
Housing asylum seekers in military camps is an expensive mistake – and the Home Office knows it
Westminster must set ambitious, measurable targets to reduce child poverty
Westminster must set ambitious, measurable targets to reduce child poverty
Ofgem's plan to write off £500m of energy debt is welcome – but it's not enough to solve the crisis
Ofgem's plan to write off £500m of energy debt is welcome – but it's not enough to solve the crisis
Lack of post-18 kinship care support has almost driven me back into homelessness
Lack of post-18 kinship care support has almost driven me back into homelessness
Inside the 10-year battle to change the law and help renters feel secure in their homes
Inside the 10-year battle to change the law and help renters feel secure in their homes
Jimmy Fallon adored his dog. His tribute to her speaks to all dog people everywhere
Jimmy Fallon adored his dog. His tribute to her speaks to all dog people everywhere
Awaab's Law is about more than damp and mould – it’s about what kind of country we want to be
Awaab's Law is about more than damp and mould – it’s about what kind of country we want to be
I've worked on the frontline making social housing repairs – Awaab's Law must bring real change
