Inflation may be down, but my food bill is shooting up and Britain feels more toxic than ever

Racist rhetoric from Westminster, rising prices across the board – it’s a pressure cooker, and it’s about to spill over, says Sharron Spice

Burgers and coats: county lines gangs exploit hardship to recruit UK kids

Headteachers report that drug groups are using the cost of living crisis to groom cold and hungry pupils

‘Can Psychedelics Change Our Racist World Order?’ – Akua Ofosuhene (UK)

Dozens arrested across north of UK in raids on county lines drug gangs

Operation by five police forces results in 46 people being held on suspicion of drug offences

British woman repeatedly trafficked for sex after Home Office failures

High court judge intervenes to prevent victim of county lines sex exploitation being made street homeless after refusal to find her safe housing

BAME offenders 'far more likely than others' to be jailed for drug offences

Stark disparity in courtroom outcomes is exposed by the official body that advises judges

County lines dealers 'posing as students to sell class A drugs'

Drug dealers are enrolling on courses or recruiting from halls of residence, experts warn

Levels of child criminal exploitation 'almost back to Victorian times'

Exclusive: police chief says problem is at a high for modern era amid lack of youth facilities