By Laurie Penny

Lewis Smith had been working as a mechanic for 45 years when his arm was crushed by a filing cabinet. But when he tried to claim sickness benefits he faced a prejudice he had never imagined.

By V N Haridas and Yash Thomas Mannully

The aftermath of the Union Carbide disaster in Bhopal in 1984 has vital lessons for India as it seeks to commercialise its nuclear industry without an adequate legal framework covering compensation and liability.

By Camilla Canocchi

Thinking of fashion as a sustainable and ethical practice might seem like a paradox. Some may argue that the fast cycle of fashion invites consumers to discard last season’s clothing to purchase new must-have items. Others may think that for some labels stamping their goods as sustainable is just about following a trend that improves their reputation.

By Emanuele Comi

Illegal immigrants carry incredible personal stories. In Italy their estimated number is up to 750,000 – a quarter of all immigrants living in the country. Natalia - a Bolivian woman in her mid-twenties - was one of them. She lived with her family and the child she bore as a result of sexual abuse she suffered as a teenager in extreme poverty. Like many others, she borrowed money to escape, with the hope of repaying it as soon as she got a job overseas. “To enter Italy was easy. You just needed a valid passport and said you wanted to visit Italy,” she said.