An anonymous writer recounts the traumatic Christmas Day in 2003 when their father violently ejected their mother, leading to a swift remarriage, family estrangement, and a lifelong journey of survival and self-discovery as a transgender person.
Explore the cultural shift that made millennials the 'cringe' generation. From side fringes to 'Live, Laugh, Love', discover the social and economic forces behind the loss of cool. Listen to the full analysis.
Explore how British diaspora communities use festive food and gatherings to preserve identity and create new traditions. Discover personal stories of connection and belonging.
Mohamed Salah's potential transfer to the Saudi Pro League is seen as a pivotal moment for a competition searching for its soul beyond big-money signings. Could he be the key?
Geoff and Terry, two English retirees living in Scotland, found common ground on Brexit and youth opportunities but divided on independence in a candid dinner conversation. Discover their surprising takeaways.
Police offer a £20,000 reward for information on the fatal shooting of Mahad Abdi Mohamed in Tottenham. Detectives believe it was a case of mistaken identity. His sister appeals for justice.
Police offer a £20,000 reward for information on the murder of Mahad Abdi Mohamed, 27, shot in the head in Tottenham in a suspected case of mistaken identity. Call Crimestoppers anonymously.
Police offer £20,000 reward for information on the fatal shooting of father Mahad Abdi Mohamed in Tottenham. Detectives believe it was a case of mistaken identity. His sister appeals for justice.
A major independent review calls for urgent reform of NHS gender identity services for children and young people in England, prioritising holistic care and evidence-based treatment. Read the full findings.
Sam Grabiner's 'Christmas Day' at London's Almeida theatre delivers a complex, outspoken drama about a Jewish family grappling with identity and the Israel-Gaza war. A must-see bold production.
Emma Flint shares her personal story of discovering her abrosexual identity, explaining what the term means and the challenges of navigating a fluid sexuality in a society still learning the language.
An exhibition of Franco-British photographer Ed Alcock's work, exploring Brexit, adolescence and working-class memory, runs at the Bibliothèque nationale de France until March 2026.
Young Americans are locked out of home ownership, with the median first-time buyer now 40. Explore the broken social contract and the generational wealth gap fuelling anger.
A new UK study reveals Gen Z's workplace fears: telephobia, small talk & early starts. Experts share survival tips for younger workers to thrive in the office. Read the guide now.
For decades, a bizarre rumour claimed European women visited remote Ladakhi villages seeking 'pure Aryan' babies. We uncover the imported myth's impact on the Brokpa people and their fight to reclaim their true identity.
After a sudden illness forced her to stop filming, a UK social media founder turned to AI-generated photos to rebuild her brand. Discover how this technology restored her creative expression and sparked a debate on authenticity.
From Birmingham to Sheffield, residents face harassment in a covert battle over flags. Discover the local identity disputes dividing communities and the authorities' struggle to respond.
A profound loss of hope is gripping Britain as rising costs and structural failures trap the young and middle class. Record numbers are leaving. Read the analysis.
A man who stole a nurse's identity to work in care homes across the North East has been jailed for 40 months. Ashton Guramatunhu's fraud earned him nearly £173,000. Read the full investigation details.
A disturbing new study underscores a growing mental health emergency among young people in the UK. We examine the findings and list vital support helplines. Reach out if you need help.
A £7 trillion wealth shift is moving from older generations to younger Britons, with women inheriting more than ever. Discover how this transfer impacts families and why expert financial advice is crucial.
Explore how Vinted wishlists reveal our anxieties, ambitions and alter egos. Seven writers share what their saved items say about their secret selves and fashion psychology.
New polls show stark generational divide on climate crisis while Peter Dutton becomes least popular opposition leader in decades. Plus: marsupial conservation success and fabric dye health claims investigated.
New poll reveals stark generational divide in climate optimism with half of young adults believing effects can be prevented versus just 26% of over-55s. Discover the full findings.
Prominent Canadian author Thomas King discovers genealogist found no evidence of Cherokee ancestry. Read his emotional response and the implications for his literary legacy.
Family of Muriel McKay, murdered in 1969 mistaken identity case, believe her remains are buried in an east London garden. High Court to decide on search bid.
New report reveals 88% of UK men feel pressured to be breadwinners, exposing the real crisis in male identity, not a feminised workplace. Read the full analysis.
A 57-year-old man disguised himself as his deceased mother to continue collecting her pension for three years, until officials discovered her mummified remains. Read the shocking details.
Explore how homesickness functions as profound loss that may never grant closure, yet hearts divided between places can still discover unexpected joy and meaning.
Discover why proving your identity to your own bank has become an absurd bureaucratic nightmare in the digital age. Read this eye-opening account of modern banking frustrations.