London

A portrait of life hidden away along the Thames
Photography

A portrait of life hidden away along the Thames

The way we flow — Photographer Chloe Dewe Mathews grew up close to the Thames, but knew little about the human traditions that regularly take place along there. This led her to embark on a five-year project documenting the river, where she discovered the diverse rituals that continue to persevere – despite the changing London landscape.

Written by: Daisy Schofield

Thousands protest in London over deaths in police custody
Activism

Thousands protest in London over deaths in police custody

End state violence — Over the weekend, the United Families & Friends Campaign organised a protest calling for an end to deaths at the hands of the police.

Written by: Ben Smoke

A glimpse inside London’s high-rise estates in the 1980s
Photography

A glimpse inside London’s high-rise estates in the 1980s

Photographer Janine Wiedel reflects on capturing an intimate portrait of the city’s towers and its residents.

Written by: Miss Rosen

The history of the Poll Tax and the power of direct action
Activism

The history of the Poll Tax and the power of direct action

Can‘t pay, won‘t pay — As a campaign calling on Britons to refuse payment of their energy bills this winter gains momentum, writer Ella Glover looks back at the victory of the mass non-payment movement that inspired it.

Written by: Ella Glover

How the Apple Store union movement came to the UK
Activism

How the Apple Store union movement came to the UK

Power to the workers — Inspired by successful unionisation efforts among US employees, workers from across the pond are now gearing up to take on the tech giant.

Written by: Richard Gall

Photos of protestors burning their energy bills in London
Activism

Photos of protestors burning their energy bills in London

Enough is enough — Over the weekend, thousands came together across the country over the greed and exploitation that is driving the energy crisis.

Written by: Ben Smoke

Exploitative property guardianships are on the rise
Activism

Exploitative property guardianships are on the rise

People before profit — As inflation soars, companies are increasingly pushing guardianships as an affordable alternative – all while doubling their prices and allowing living conditions to deteriorate.

Written by: Clara Murray

Photos capturing the aftermath of the Queen’s death
Photography

Photos capturing the aftermath of the Queen’s death

View from the streets — Following the death of the monarch, a 12-day period of mourning began in Britain. Photographer Julian Zerressen was there to capture the surreal scenes unfolding in London.

Written by: Huck

Photos of anti-monarchy protestors gathered in London
Activism

Photos of anti-monarchy protestors gathered in London

‘Not my king!‘ — Yesterday, demonstrators gathered outside of Parliament to voice their concerns about the monarchy and the crackdown on dissent.

Written by: Huck

Photos of the London ride out in protest of knife crime
Activism

Photos of the London ride out in protest of knife crime

BikeStormz 2022 — Thousands attended the annual event this year to wheelie through the city and call for ‘knives down, bikes up’.

Written by: Huck

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