A combination of stagnant output and high inflation not seen for decades is set to haunt policy makers for months if not years to come. Should interest rates be raised or cut? Is there any way the Government can avoid full-blown recession? Let us know what you think.

Today The Independent reports on new figures that show that  confidence in Britain's housing market has sunk to its lowest level for more than 30 years, as property prices continue to fall and mortgage lenders restrict home loans. But would a collapse in property prices be a disaster – or a blessing in disguise? Let us know what you think.

Today The Independent reports on the millions of pounds worth of soft fruit and vegetables that are likely to be left to rot in fields this summer because of a shortage of foreign pickers, caused by the falling value of the pound and new restrictions on the number of seasonal labourers allowed to enter Britain. But do the immigration laws require an overhaul? Or should the entry of non-EU workers be restricted? Tell us what you think.

Today The Independent reports on a landscape - around the Burmese Payapon river - flooded with corpses, and a people begging for help. But, with the junta spurning the world's offers of aid, how can we ensure that help does reach the cyclone's victims? Tell us what you think.

A study of the survival rates of premature babies has provided a vital boost to pro-choice campaigners, ahead of one of the most significant parliamentary debates on abortion for a generation. Should the abortion limit stay as it is, or should it be cut? Let us know what you think.

A new study has exposed the staggering amount of food thrown away every day by the British public, calculating that the annual total of wasted products adds up to a record £10bn. Are you throwing away an excessive amount of food every week? What can be done to prevent wastage? Let us know what you think.

One million people have been left homeless in the world's worst natural disaster since the 2004 tsunami – but the Burmese junta is obstructing global aid efforts. Should more diplomatic pressure be put on the junta to allow aid agencies access to worst-affected areas? Let us know what you think.

Today The Independent reports on the cyclone that has claimed at least 10,000 lives in Burma over the weekend, and has led the pariah state to make an unprecedented plea for international help. Will the cyclone provide the West with an opportunity to bring Burma into the international fold? Tell us what you think

Today The Independent reports on Gordon Brown's final fight-back after Labour crashed to its worst electoral drubbing for a generation at the hands of the Tories and criticism intensified of his record as Prime Minister. But do you think Gordon Brown is capable of restoring voter confidence in the Labour Party? Should he go or stay? Tell us what you think.

Today The Independent reports on Labour's black day across the country that saw  Boris Johnson rub salt into Gordon Brown's wounds by winning a sensational victory over Ken Livingstone in the election for London Mayor after Labour suffered its worst council election results for 40 years. But does Gordon Brown stand any chance of winning the next election? What can he do to rescue his fortunes? Tell us what you think.

More than seven in 10 voters insist that they would not be willing to pay higher taxes in order to fund projects to combat climate change, according to a new poll released to coincide with the local elections. How can  British people be persuaded that green taxes are a vital weapon in the fight against climate change? Let us know what you think.

They are accused of some of the worst war crimes of the 20th century. Now a final bid has been launched to bring the last remaining Nazis to justice before they die. Six decades after their crimes, should we still be hunting those responsible for Nazi atrocities? Let us know what you think.

The price of power and who foots the bill for Britain's rocketing energy costs took centre stage yesterday as the oil giants Shell and BP unveiled huge combined profits of £7.2bn, made in just three months, and consumers were hit with a new round of steep rises in prices from gas and electricity to air travel. Can anything be done to limit oil companies' profits and cut fuel prices? Let us know what you think.

Today The Independent reports on the pioneering gene therapy trial by British scientists has helped a blind man to see in a breakthrough that brings hope to millions affected by eye diseases. Will gene therapy lead to cures for other  conditions? Should government funding be increased? Tell us what you think.

Today The Independent reveals the startling levels of casual racism in the flagship UK company  British Airways, which once famously claimed to be "the world's favourite airline". Have you experienced racism in your workplace? Let us know.

A High Court judge has backed our campaign against unfair charges. Banks owe you £10bn – now the clamour is growing for them to pay up. Should banks be allowed to charge for the services they provide? Or should we be able to save money for free? Let us know what you think.

Most scientists involved in Aids research believe that a vaccine against HIV is further away than ever and some have admitted that effective immunisation against the virus may never be possible, according to an unprecedented poll conducted by The Independent. Should we continue the search for a vaccine, or should we concentrate on preventing spread of the disease? Let us know what you think.

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When the leaders of Zimbabwe's churches unanimously warn that the country   faces "genocide" unless the international community intervenes, it   is an important moment. The clerics were speaking more than three weeks after a presidential election whose result President Robert Mugabe and his Zanu-PF party refuse to disclose, almost certainly because he was soundly defeated. Should African nations be putting more pressure on Mugabe to concede defeat? Let us know what you think.

Today The Independent reports on the line of credit the Treasury and Bank of England have ever given to the British banking system, which, although it is more extensive than the help being given to banks in the United States and Europe, may not be enough. Do you think that the Bank of England's £50bn bail-out enough to stave off a recession? Tell us what you think.

Today The Independent reports on exclusive new figures revealing that the number of birds arriving in the UK on migration is plummeting. If you have noticed a fall in certain species of birds, let us know.

Today The Independent reports on the shocking testimonies from Israeli soldiers that reveal abductions, beatings and torture visited on the Palestinian inhabitants of Hebron. What should Israel do about the soldiers' claims? Let us know what you think

A revolutionary form of cloning is to be used as part of a last-ditch effort to save one of the world's rarest animals – the northern white rhino – which is on the brink of extinction with only a few individuals left in the wild. Are chimeras really the answer? Or should more efforts be made to protect habitats? Let us know what you think.

The price of farmland is rising at its fastest rate for more than 30 years as wealthy city dwellers and overseas buyers seek a slice of idyllic rural England and jittery investors rush to move their money out of stocks and shares because of the global credit crunch. Are rural people being priced out of their local property market? Let us know what you think.

Gordon Brown vowed not to be diverted from taking the "right long-term decisions for the country" as he flew to the US today for talks in Wall Street on the global credit crunch. What should the Prime Minister do about the current financial crisis? Let us know what you think.

Today The Independent reports on the Government's flagship environmental policy that requires all petrol and diesel sold on forecourts to contain at least 2.5 per cent biofuel. But with warnings that, far from helping to reverse climate change, the UK's biofuel revolution will speed up global warming and the loss of vital habitat worldwide, should we be encouraging the cultivation of biofuels? Let us know what you think.

Today The Independent reports on a newly-developed form of cloning that is easier to carry out than the technique used to create Dolly the sheep, raising fears that it may one day be used on human embryos to produce "designer" babies. Have we gone too far in creating artificial life? Or should we be celebrating a breakthrough in the creation of cloned embryos? Is the whole process unethical? Let us know what you think

Today The Independent reports on the urgent problem faced by the world's poorest countries: the spiralling cost of basic foods, which has provoked riots and threatens millions with starvation. But what is the best way to ensure that the world's poorest can afford to eat? Tell us what you think

Britain is witnessing the dawn of a new era of rail travel as an unprecedented demand for environmentally friendly transport encourages people to take more train journeys than at any time since the Second World War. Can Britain's railway network cope with the boom in train use? If not, whose job is it to ensure that there is enough capacity to meet demand? Can the private sector solve the problem? Or should the Government intervene? Let us know what you think.

Today a euro is worth 80p, an all-time high against the pound. Bad news for   British holidaymakers – but are there more serious consequences of living   next door to the world's strongest currency? Given the euro's strength, should Britain join the single currency? Let us know what you think.

A formidable coalition of businessmen, politicians, religious leaders and community workers will pledge their support tonight for an amnesty for illegal immigrants who have been resident in the UK for several years and can pass strict tests to prove their contribution to British society. Do you support an amnesty for illegal immigrants? Do you think Britain's immigration controls are too tough? Let us know what you think.

Today The Independent reports on the humiliation for China as the procession of the Olympic torch through Paris yesterday descended into chaos, farce and, finally, cancellation. But should China have been allowed to insist on the most complex tour of the Olympic flame in its history? Or should the world relay be cancelled immediately? Let us know what you think.

Today The Independent reports on the arrival in London of the Olympic torch, which was surrounded by police officers with a protection ring of Olympic proportions. Was the heavy police presence justified in order to quell the inevitable protests? Or were they too heavy handed in dealing with those wanting to highlight the situation in Tibet? Let us know what you think.

Today The Independent reports on the intimidation on the streets of Harare as Robert Mugabe began his last-ditch attempt to stay in power in Zimbabwe. But does Mugabe have the right to contest the run-off vote? Is this the best way to ensure a peaceful succession? Tell us what you think.

Today The Independent revealed how a footballer with a gambling problem accepted a £50,000 bribe to help throw a game in Britain. Should betting companies be made to do more for gambling addicts?

Today in The Independent, we revealed how faith schools are ignoring their obligations to Britain's poorest. Should we let faith schools conduct their own admissions policies? Or should they be abolished altogether?

As election results go against Robert Mugabe, reports suggest he is in talks that may bring to a close his 28-year rule of Zimbabwe. If he does stand down, how can the world ensure that his successor improves the lives of the Zimbabwean people? Let us know what you think.

Today The Independent reports on startling new statistics from the USA that show 28 million Americans relying on food stamps to survive. but will Britain escape the worst of the credit crunch? Or will America's experience be replicated over here. Tell us what you think.

Today The Independent carries a special report from Zimbabwe, where, as the country goes to the polls, our correspondent finds the people daring to hope for a new dawn. But should we be doing more to ensure Zimbabwe has free and fair elections? Let us know what you think.

Britain must radically change its immigration policy and end immediately the deportation of failed asylum-seekers who fear persecution in Iran, a group of leading peers will tell the Government today. Should there be a more compassionate deportation policy for those seeking asylum? Tell us what you think.

A new civil war is threatening to explode in Iraq as American-backed Iraqi government forces fight Shia militiamen for control of Basra and parts of Baghdad. Should the Iraqis be left to sort out their own security issues? Or should British troops remain in the area to provide back-up to local forces? Let us know what you think.

Embryo research has pitted scientists against bishops, caused a cabinet split and divided the country. Do you believe the Embryo Bill is an attack on humans rights? Or, do you back the scientists who want to expand research on embryos? Let us know what you think.

Today The Independent reports on 15 Tibettan monks who are, according to Amnesty International, at risk of torture after being arrested during a peaceful demonstration against China's repression of their homeland. Is a boycott of the opening ceremony the best way to show the world's opposition to China's actions in Tibet? Let us know  what you think.

The Independent today reports on a potential cure for Parkinson's disease that could be found using cells derived from cloned embryos. But is it right to use cloned embryos for medical research? Should we listen to the objections of the Catholic  Church leaders or support the scientists? We want to know what you think.

Today The Independent reports on the major European food scare that has seen fears that Italy's famous buffalo mozzarella cheese has become polluted, due to the illegal dumping, by organised crime, of toxic waste. Is the Italian government to blame for not tackling the rubbish crisis sooner? Has the throwaway society gone too far? What can be done to curb the power of organised crime gangs? Tell us what you think.

Almost half a century after he fled to India, the Dalai Lama has raised the extraordinary prospect of travelling to Beijing and holding face-to-talks with the Chinese regime in an effort to resolve Tibet's most serious crisis for two decades. Do you think the international community should exert more pressure on China over the issue of Tibet? Should Gordon Brown ignore Chinese disapproval over his plans to meet the Dalai Lama? We want to hear what you think.

        Spring, which officially starts today, is starting to dissolve as a distinct   season as climate change takes hold. Have you noticed a shift in the seasons? Or perhaps you've seen the signs of environmental change in your garden. Is this year just a one-off change? Let us know what you think.

Robert Fisk writes of Iraq: Five years on, and still we have not learnt. With each anniversary, the steps crumble beneath our feet, the stones ever more cracked, the sand ever finer. The only lesson we ever learn is that we never learn. Is he right? Have Your Say...

The Independent today reports that Gordon Brown has promised that the Government will hold a full-scale inquiry into the mistakes made in Iraq before and since the invasion five years ago. Do you think the Government should hold a full public inquiry into the Iraq war?And do you believe it should be delayed or held immediately? Tell us what you think.

Britain's biggest teachers' union has accused the Ministry of Defence of breaking the law over a lesson plan drawn up to teach pupils about the Iraq war. Should the Government be providing teachers with material for their classes without including a balanced view of opposing opinions? Or should schools be left to source their own information without interference from political parties? Let us know what you think.

Should the Chancellor have enforced the 2p rise in fuel duty despite the difficult economic times? Or should other green measures, such as taxing plastic bags, be made compulsory? Let us know what you think.

The conflict in Darfur has entered a violent and deadly new phase. Another "scorched earth" policy is being unleashed, reminiscent of the worst waves of government-backed violence that brought the Sudanese region to world attention five years ago and led the US to declare that what was happening there constituted genocide. Should Western leaders be doing more to put pressure on the Sudanese government? Or should the UN be using greater force in retaliation to these atrocities? Let us know what you think.

Today The Independent reports on the unprecented move by the Association of Teachers and Lecturers to call for an independent investigation into why so many of Britain's children are unhappy. Are we rearing a generation of unhappy school children? If so, who is to blame? Is it society? Or do you think the rigidity of the school regime is responsible? Tell us what you think.

The Government will today anger environmentalists by signalling its support for a controversial new generation of coal-fired power stations and warning that Britain needs to burn more fossil fuels to prevent power cuts.

Is coal power really the answer to Britain's energy needs? Should the Government be putting more weightbehind renewable sources? Let us know what you think.

Today The Independent reports on the end of an era, as 50 years of peaceful protests at the Aldermaston nuclear weapons facility fell foul of a High Court ruling. Was the High Court wrong in its ruling? Is this another sign of New Labour's determination to curtail the right to assemble, demonstrate and object to government policy? And does this spell the end of the art of protest? Or are demonstrations like the one at Aldermaston unlikely to achieve anything anyway? Let us know what you think.

At least eight Israeli students were killed by a