How you can support Fairtrade Fortnight For two weeks every year, thousands of organisations and communities come together to raise awareness for the farming industry. It is known as Fairtrade Fortnight. For two weeks every year, thousands of organisations and communities come together to raise awareness for the farming industry. It is known as Fairtrade Fortnight.
Valentine’s Day Again? Oh dial it down already. For those who haven’t found (or don’t want to find) their true love, this time of year can be daunting. For those who haven’t found (or don’t want to find) their true love, this time of year can be daunting.
Why do the US and the UK celebrate BHM during different times of the… Social media is a blessing in disguise. It can open our eyes to what’s going on in the world, both the good and the bad. Social media is a blessing in disguise. It can open our eyes to what’s going on in the world, both the good and the bad.
Not now Russia: What is going on in Ukraine? You might have seen some alarming news coming out of Eastern Europe and Russia over the last couple of weeks. You might have seen some alarming news coming out of Eastern Europe and Russia over the last couple of weeks.
Five Things You May Not Know About LGBT+ History The LGBT+ community celebrates Pride month in the summer and commemorates the long history of struggle for acceptance and recognition in February – LGBT+ History Month. The LGBT+ community celebrates Pride month in the summer and commemorates the long history of struggle for acceptance and recognition in February – LGBT+ History Month.
Kill The Bill: Explained Sam Lewis explains the reasons behind the Kill the Bill movement. Sam Lewis explains the reasons behind the Kill the Bill movement.
Basically, this is an NSFW 'eff you' to Boris—Enjoy! The Paranting Magazine team is really angry with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson... so decided to share some products from small businesses to help the economy. ;-) The Paranting Magazine team is really angry with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson... so decided to share some products from small businesses to help the economy. ;-)
Guest Post: Say hello to the new Colour of The Year for 2022 You know what they say: "Fortune favours the bold." You know what they say: "Fortune favours the bold."
Orjenise Your Life Do you know how to declutter your life? Guest writer, Jenn Jordan, shares how to do it well and so it lasts. Do you know how to declutter your life? Guest writer, Jenn Jordan, shares how to do it well and so it lasts.
Wondering how to recycle your Christmas tree? Around the country, people have or are starting to take down their Christmas decorations, including their trees. Around the country, people have or are starting to take down their Christmas decorations, including their trees.
It’s okay if you don't have any goals for 2022 yet The year 2022 is… Life isn't just about New Year resolutions. Life isn't just about New Year resolutions.
It’s the shortest day of the year! It’s that time of year where most faiths and religions celebrate a variety of festivals—both in contemporary and traditional ways. It’s that time of year where most faiths and religions celebrate a variety of festivals—both in contemporary and traditional ways.
The energy price hike is terrifying families on Universal Credit this… In September, families across the UK got the news that their energy bills were being hiked by up to £139 a year. In September, families across the UK got the news that their energy bills were being hiked by up to £139 a year.
How to keep warm this winter (when you don’t want to turn the heating… The winter months have arrived and it's really cold. Here's how to stay warm. The winter months have arrived and it's really cold. Here's how to stay warm.
One rule for us, another for them—Why we won’t forget Christmas 2020 Paranting’s team is angry. Paranting’s team is angry.
Christmas doesn’t need to be saved; It’s already here Sam Lewis explains why Christmas 2021 doesn't need to be saved, no matter what COVID-19 rules are in place. Sam Lewis explains why Christmas 2021 doesn't need to be saved, no matter what COVID-19 rules are in place.
The Paranting guide to wearing face coverings Felice Southwell takes a humorous approach to the rules on face masks. Felice Southwell takes a humorous approach to the rules on face masks.
The Fight for Human Rights—Ending Violence Against Women Sam Lewis writes about what women are doing to end violence against women and girls in the UK. Sam Lewis writes about what women are doing to end violence against women and girls in the UK.
Is Black Friday a good idea for smaller, independent businesses? Felice Southwell explains why Black Friday isn't always good for business. Felice Southwell explains why Black Friday isn't always good for business.
Politics and power—New allegations made against the Prime Minister's… Sam Lewis writes about why we need to hold those in power to account when accused of violence and abuse against women. Sam Lewis writes about why we need to hold those in power to account when accused of violence and abuse against women.
MPs should not have second jobs: £82,000 a year is enough MPs are… Felice Southwell explores why MPs do not need second jobs. Felice Southwell explores why MPs do not need second jobs.
Does the Glasgow Climate Pact from COP26 go far enough? Let's face it—it was full of drama but was it the right kind of drama? Let's face it—it was full of drama but was it the right kind of drama?