At What Cost?
The true cost of living in Britain in 2023
Introducing 'At What Cost?' – our new series delving into the heart of the cost of living crisis to highlight the people most at risk, and some of those fighting back.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Aiyush Pachnanda
Activism
The fight against the refugee ban will be won in the streets
No one is illegal — Thousands gathered outside Parliament this week to protest the Tories' new Illegal Migration Bill, which is being met with widespread backlash from human rights organisations to football pundits.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Activism
Trans people aren't a threat to women's rights, the state is
A call for unity — As far-right radicalism escalates in the UK, it's time we started treating transphobic hate crimes, anti-migrant protests, and police violence against women as part of the same problem.
Written by: Tommy Vickerstaff and Liv Wynter
Culture
The pioneering chef bringing a taste of Palestine to London
All about Akub — At his West Bank restaurant, Fadi Kattan established himself as the voice of modern Palestinian cuisine. Now, he’s bringing his innovative, bold flavours to the UK’s capital.
Written by: Frances Leach
Activism
Saving people at sea should never be a crime
Drop the chargers — A group of aid workers face imprisonment for helping to save people fleeing their homes at sea. If they are charged, it will have a chilling effect on humanitarian efforts, writes Ben Smoke.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Activism
Thousands protest in London over deaths in police custody
End state violence — Over the weekend, the United Families & Friends Campaign organised a protest calling for an end to deaths at the hands of the police.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Activism
Why we should fear the Tories’ fresh attacks on protest
Police state — As the Public Order Bill returns to Parliament today, activists and campaigners are sounding the alarm over what they’re calling a rollback of human rights.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Activism
Photos of protestors burning their energy bills in London
Enough is enough — Over the weekend, thousands came together across the country over the greed and exploitation that is driving the energy crisis.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Activism
The answer to today’s crises lies in ownership
Owning the Future — Adrienne Buller and Mathew Lawrence discuss their new book, which offers a road map to transforming the landscape of property, politics and power today.
Written by: Amelia Horgan
Activism
Photos of anti-monarchy protestors gathered in London
‘Not my king!‘ — Yesterday, demonstrators gathered outside of Parliament to voice their concerns about the monarchy and the crackdown on dissent.
Written by: Huck
Activism
Israeli impunity is endangering global human rights
Free Palestine — The recent Israeli raids of leading Palestinian rights groups highlights the danger of countries and institutions making Israel the exception, writes Em Hilton.
Written by: Em Hilton