Everton FC is part of the Prime Minister's politics as much as his identity

Confidence, control and connection underlie the resilience we saw when England beat Mexico

Finding Community in Hard Times

Policymakers and scholars discuss using policy to address loneliness and build connection at a recent Harvard Kennedy School panel.

A decade after The Lonely City was first published, the writer reflects on what’s changed – and how the feelings that drove them to write their bestseller are key to understanding our turbulent politi...

U.K., U.S. experts trace rise in awareness through research, political involvement, pandemic

It was meant to be a meet-and-greet with Barack Obama. As David Attenborough turns 100, we tell the story of one of the most extraordinary interviews he’s given

How progressives can defy populism and fatalism – the founding essay of Arguably

Leading pollster James Kanagasooriam explains how a sense of powerlessness amongst voters is shaping politics.

As council declares it’s ‘no longer bankrupt’, people say closure of services have added to social isolation and crime

The McFly drummer speaks out about young men lacking a sense of purpose and how the charity Kissing it Better is helping them stay happy and healthy

For this year’s Guardian charity appeal we are asking readers to donate to Citizens UK, The Linking Network, Locality, Hope Unlimited Charitable Trust and Who is Your Neighbour?

The number of rental properties without a lounge is surging, and people are having to eat and socialise in kitchens, bedrooms and stairwells. How can you relax and build community without a communal a...

Alex Smith talks to Hannah Finch about building bridges across generations, tackling loneliness, and why the future depends on our ability to stay connected.

This year’s wildly successful shows marked a moment of reconciliation for the Gallagher brothers — and brought out the best in lots of dudes

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Appleby Blue Almshouse in London wins the Royal Institute of British Architects' Stirling Prize.

Without one, America may sink into autocracy for decades.

Summer 2025 was marked by a surge in anti-immigrant protests, attacks on mosques and racist graffiti across the UK. The unrest, stoked by far-right agitators such as Tommy Robinson, sought to pit comm...

Bosses have the right to consider whether a prospective employee would get on well with existing staff, the employment judge said

Meet the new cohort

The revelation that former players lost millions in investments is a sad tale of misplaced trust

LabourList is delighted to announce that Emma Burnell has been appointed as the new Editor of the leading media and events platform for all things Labour.

LabourList is delighted to announce that Emma Burnell has been appointed as the new Editor of the leading media and events platform for all things Labour.

Sure Start was New Labour’s finest achievement, and the Tories destroyed it. Now it’s back with a mission to put children at the heart of everything, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

I’ve spoken to white nationalists in Tennessee and Black activists in Texas – and learned about what it takes to connect across difference

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Job Title: Editor Location: London, including some home working Reports to: LabourList Board Salary: Approximately £40,000-55,000, depending on…

I asked some well-known names for their thoughts on the ultimate existential question. Their answers were fascinating, funny – and could help us frame our days on Earth