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Asylum seekers can stay at Epping hotel after government overturns court ruling
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Asylum hotels

Asylum seekers can stay at Epping hotel after government overturns court ruling

The Court of Appeal granted the Home Office’s appeal against a decision to remove asylum seekers from The Bell Hotel in Epping on 12 September
A day inside the clogged-up asylum court at the heart of Starmer’s plans to close migrant hotels
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Social Justice

A day inside the clogged-up asylum court at the heart of Starmer’s plans to close migrant hotels

DJ Charlie Sloth: ‘Our elders spent their lives in and out of jail. I’ve always thought I’m worth more’
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DJ Charlie Sloth: ‘Our elders spent their lives in and out of jail. I’ve always thought I’m worth more’

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Could the UK government end use of asylum hotels by 2026?

Supported housing saves the taxpayer billions – but it’s facing an urgent financial crisis
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Supported housing saves the taxpayer billions – but it’s facing an urgent financial crisis

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Inside the Big Issue: Superstar DJ James Hype

Letters: There are so many stupid and greedy people out there
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Letters: There are so many stupid and greedy people out there

Donald Trump wants ‘the homeless to move out’ – while simultaneously dismantling homelessness prevention
Steven MacKenzie

Donald Trump wants ‘the homeless to move out’ – while simultaneously dismantling homelessness prevention

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From legendary rock to the raves of tomorrow: This is the ultimate guide to 2025’s best music festivals

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Cost of living payments: Where to get help in 2025 now the scheme is over
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Donald Trump wants ‘the homeless to move out’ – while simultaneously dismantling homelessness prevention
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Donald Trump wants ‘the homeless to move out’ – while simultaneously dismantling homelessness prevention

Letters: Immigration is good for a country
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Letters: Immigration is good for a country

Disabled Big Issue vendor Jason has fought 21 years for an accessible home. There are millions like him
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Disabled Big Issue vendor Jason has fought 21 years for an accessible home. There are millions like him

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Supported housing saves the taxpayer billions – but it’s facing an urgent financial crisis
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Supported housing saves the taxpayer billions – but it’s facing an urgent financial crisis

Can employers really ban the burka in the workplace?
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Can employers really ban the burka in the workplace?

From Southport to Epping, social media’s failure to act is fuelling racist violence
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From Southport to Epping, social media’s failure to act is fuelling racist violence

My hiatus from work led to some new ideas around poverty prevention
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My hiatus from work led to some new ideas around poverty prevention

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DJ Charlie Sloth: ‘Our elders spent their lives in and out of jail. I’ve always thought I’m worth more’
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DJ Charlie Sloth: ‘Our elders spent their lives in and out of jail. I’ve always thought I’m worth more’

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John Prine wrote about everyday American life. He left behind a legacy of love and empathy

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