Culture

New proposed legislation marks the latest stage of Priti Patel’s war on drugs. Is strict policy really the best way to reduce UK drug use?

Climate change has led to a rise in eco-anxiety, especially amongst well-informed young people who feel powerless in the face of the crisis.

COVID restrictions may be over, but a new range of challenges are placing hospitality workers’ mental health on the line.

The controversial practice of gay and bisexual conversion therapy is finally set to be banned in the UK, but the ban will not extend to trans people.

The Florida Senate passed a ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill that prohibits the teaching of gender identity and sexuality in schools across the state.

A grossly offensive tweet recently earned a UK man 150 hours of community service. Such an offence could even have led to jail time.

Social media has taken over the lives of adolescents and a recent study shows that this may lead to long-lasting dissatisfaction for some.

Climate change is threatening essential ingredients of good health such as clean air and safe drinking water, putting global health at risk.

Protecting people’s safety sometimes means limiting their freedoms, but finding the perfect balance of liberty is a delicate act.

British Sign Language (BSL) is used by 151,000 people in the UK, but much of society remains inaccessible to those who rely on it.