Budget cuts push domestic abuse services into a 'state of crisis'

According to a new survey, the services to help domestic abuse victims in England are at a 'breaking point', with refuges having to turn away hundreds of women and children. But, we must work to guarantee that victims continue to receive the support they need, writes Samira Shackle

Q&A: Tony Benn

As the final volume of his diaries are published, the icon of the British left talks to JP O'Malley about how he'd like to be remembered

We still can't talk about sex

The national survey on sex, published every ten years, shows that attitudes are continuing to liberalise. But the media reaction suggests we’re still incapable of a mature national conversation about the subject, says Samira Shackle

Equally separate?

A new Universities UK report suggests universities should allow gender segregation at external speaker events. Rory Fenton finds this recommendation bizarre.

Are we really seeing a Christian Spring?

The Telegraph’s Cristina Odone believes Christians are mounting a fightback against their secularist foes. Anna Vesterinen queries her enthusiasm.