The question ministers should be asking of themselves when considering policy – “Does this increase freedom for those who need it most?”

Exclusive: Reform leader’s use of personal services firm is a practice criticised across the political spectrum

Exclusive: Ed Davey says it’s right Starmer should engage with US president but they should not close their eyes to humanitarian crisis

The Reform leader is skipping the return of school...

Britain’s promises of a post-Brexit green revolution have unravelled, with protections for wildlife, water and air weaker now than at any point in recent decades

On the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, we ask: have we forgotten the demands for a more equal society made by the combatants?

UK workers will miss out on £3,600 this year in pay as result of their wages not keeping pace with the OECD average, according to new TUC analysis published today (Monday).

The Mirror's Kevin Maguire argues the only way for Britain to return to its former prosperity is with a plan to return to the EU after Brexit proved to be a giant con that only leaves us poorer and we...

Some 522 arrests were for displaying a placard in support of a proscribed organisation contrary to Section 13 of the Terrorism Act 2000. As of 9pm on Saturday, the number was put at 466.

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Poll after poll shows most voters think leaving the EU has been a failure. Closer ties with Europe would bring huge rewards, says Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey

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During the curtain call for the closing performance of Verdi’s Il trovatore at the Royal Opera House on 19 July, one...

Commission says new Best Start project should be called Sure Start to rebuild trust in austerity damaged areas

Public ownership is the only viable alternative but is opposed by the government

Britain outsourced its state – now private firms profit while public services crumble. In Failed State, Sam Freedman explains what went wrong

George Monbiot said it's an "Orwellian situation, in which people gently calling for peace are arrested under the Terrorism Act"

Britain outsourced its state – now private firms profit while public services crumble. In Failed State, Sam Freedman explains what went wrong

Jon Farley arrested under Terrorism Act at Leeds demonstration for holding sign making joke about Palestine Action ban

Groups say having access to funds cut off raises fears of wider attempt to silence voices speaking out about Gaza

Britain outsourced its state – now private firms profit while public services crumble. In Failed State, Sam Freedman explains what went wrong

‘Personal jet packs for all’ is as likely an outcome as ‘direct trains from London to Berlin by 2030’

In its refusal to nationalise water, it’s clear the government operates in the interests of private capital and not of the country, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

Liv Garfield receives bumper pay package as performance failings plague water company

Britain is now a poorer country, with stagnant growth. In this pay climate, the doctors are in danger of seeing public support ebb away, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

Anonymous source describes ‘tense atmosphere’ after Yvette Cooper announced plans to proscribe protest group

Figures from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) revealed the colossal amount of tax it is estimated was due, but missed

Growing up Georgia Sullivan would force down food she didn't like – in case there was no food at home. Now the 26-year-old and four other young people are calling on the government to end child povert...

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Whether inept, driven by survival or corrupt, they are unfit to lead their countries, let alone make decisions that imperil the whole world, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

The Conservatives received a hefty sum from oil and gas investors and those with roles at anti-climate campaign groups during the period when the party rolled back a key climate commitment. New record...

Clive Lewis says he will vote against planning bill amid concerns it will let developers build over precious habitats

Women’s rights are under threat from the far right. Nigel Farage just called our current abortion provisions “utterly ludicrous” – and others in power are paying attention. A vote in Parliament could ...