Europe

Asks Vanessa Baird as a shocking new survey is published to mark the International Day Against Homophobia.

Filed in: Europe Gay Rights Society

The Private Finance Initiative threatens Britain’s schools and hospitals, writes Kerry-anne Mendoza.

Filed in: Activism Debt Economics Education Politics Society United Kingdom

Inspired by the rightward lurch of British politics, The Prisma newspaper set up a debate to try to answer this question. Amy Hall reports.

Filed in: Activism Equality Human Rights Minorities Society United Kingdom

Oxford University’s partnership with Shell has provoked protest – and there’s more to come, explains People & Planet’s Louise Hazan.

Filed in: Activism Climate Change Education Environment Oil United Kingdom

And they mark a dangerous regression from food-as-right to food-as-charity, argues Tom Belger.

Filed in: England Food Poverty

The European insecticide ban is a forward-thinking step. Sandra Bell calls for support from Britain’s government.

Filed in: Agriculture Animals Environment Europe European Union Pesticides Politics United Kingdom

Britain says it’s too late for torture victims to seek compensation but the new Kenyan government could intervene.

Filed in: Human Rights Kenya Politics United Kingdom

The Taxcast is back to discuss tax secrecy, the G20’s endorsement of transparency, Luxembourg, Austria and India.

Filed in: Austria Economics India Luxemburg Politics

Phil England and guests discuss what a potential democratic crisis in Britain could mean for the environment.

Filed in: Activism Climate Change Democracy Energy Environment United Kingdom

Mari Marcel Thekaekara congratulates the country’s Dalit community on finally winning legal protection against discrimination.

Filed in: Human Rights India Minorities Society United Kingdom

Oliver Munnion from Biofuelwatch explains why the group is holding a protest at the Drax AGM against the company’s coal conversions.

Filed in: Activism Climate Change Energy Environment United Kingdom