Opinion
It's fine to be confused by Labour's economic plans – here's the thread that connects it all
It's fine to be confused by Labour's economic plans – here's the thread that connects it all
If Labour wants to build a better economy in 2026, they will need to be comfortable tackling unions on oil and gas, cutting energy company profits – and pick their battles, writes IPPR's Pranesh Narayanan
From bubbles to 'SlopTok': Why 2026 could see both the highs and lows of artificial intelligence
From bubbles to 'SlopTok': Why 2026 could see both the highs and lows of artificial intelligence
The housing crisis is going nowhere. 2026 must offer a better vision for the future
The housing crisis is going nowhere. 2026 must offer a better vision for the future
For people in Gaza, ceasefire has changed little. 2026 must see a real end to the violence
For people in Gaza, ceasefire has changed little. 2026 must see a real end to the violence
The dehumanising narratives around benefits need to stop in 2026 – for all our sakes
The dehumanising narratives around benefits need to stop in 2026 – for all our sakes
Where JMW Turner wears me out, John Constable restores me
Where JMW Turner wears me out, John Constable restores me
Disabled people faced a politically tumultuous 2025. What does next year have in store?
Disabled people faced a politically tumultuous 2025. What does next year have in store?
Why we’re creating new housing union in 2026 to help renters, residents and leaseholders take on power
Why we’re creating new housing union in 2026 to help renters, residents and leaseholders take on power
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
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
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
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
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?
New archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally: 'Let's keep kindness going after Christmas'
New archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally: 'Let's keep kindness going after Christmas'
While we celebrate Christmas in the UK, this is the harsh reality of life for children in Gaza
While we celebrate Christmas in the UK, this is the harsh reality of life for children in Gaza
Could Santa be a refugee? This is what his Christmas asylum journey would look like
Could Santa be a refugee? This is what his Christmas asylum journey would look like
Clara Amfo shares tips to make Christmas feel calmer and brighter when you're not feeling festive
Clara Amfo shares tips to make Christmas feel calmer and brighter when you're not feeling festive
I'm a mother of children with disabilities. My local support group gave me a chance to breathe
I'm a mother of children with disabilities. My local support group gave me a chance to breathe
I am a British citizen and have lived in the UK for 20 years. But as a refugee, I feel afraid here
I am a British citizen and have lived in the UK for 20 years. But as a refugee, I feel afraid here
This Lancaster Priory monument was a culture wars flashpoint. Then it became a force for good
This Lancaster Priory monument was a culture wars flashpoint. Then it became a force for good
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
No room at the inn for refugees? Many Brits are happy to welcome strangers in need
No room at the inn for refugees? Many Brits are happy to welcome strangers in need
Labour's immigration shake-up is like the hostile environment on steroids
Labour's immigration shake-up is like the hostile environment on steroids
I dreaded turning 18 as a care leaver. There is a cliff-edge which leaves us without support
