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This is how Andy Burnham’s government could end the need for food banks 
andy burnham at the passage
Heather Buckingham

This is how Andy Burnham’s government could end the need for food banks 

What the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen in Spain teaches us about the meaning of home in 2026
87-year-old Maricarmen is kissed on the head by a supporter as she faces an eviction
Pablo Pérez

What the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen in Spain teaches us about the meaning of home in 2026

Women can't be left out in the cold if we are to end rough sleeping
A woman walking down the street
Ella Tritton

Women can't be left out in the cold if we are to end rough sleeping

It’s easier than ever to connect with people from across the world. So why are we so lonely?
A man looking at a phone
Opinion

It’s easier than ever to connect with people from across the world. So why are we so lonely?

'I still have concerns about the Timms Review of PIP. Will mental health be protected?'
DWP minister Stephen Timms
Letters

'I still have concerns about the Timms Review of PIP. Will mental health be protected?'

Dealing with the cost of living is essential to help young people out of Britain’s NEETs crisis
young people looking out on the sunset
Kamran Malekzai

Dealing with the cost of living is essential to help young people out of Britain’s NEETs crisis

‘Without humanitarian aid, there is no life in Gaza. We have to hope tomorrow will be better’
Aid worker Anwar looks out at the ruins of Gaza
Anwar

‘Without humanitarian aid, there is no life in Gaza. We have to hope tomorrow will be better’

Don’t be fooled: reviving the Help to Buy scheme won’t make housing more affordable in 2026
Housing minister Matthew Pennycook with two other people, all in hi-vis with hard hats
Maya Singer Hobbs

Don’t be fooled: reviving the Help to Buy scheme won’t make housing more affordable in 2026

Why the music you love listening to right now could be a dementia lifeline in the future
Carol and Malcolm enjoying music together as part of Playlist for Life.
Michael Timmons

Why the music you love listening to right now could be a dementia lifeline in the future

It has taken years to regulate bailiffs. Stopping intimidation is as important as recovering debt
a hand holding a bill with past due stamped on it
Vikki Brownridge

It has taken years to regulate bailiffs. Stopping intimidation is as important as recovering debt

'I grew up in social housing and now I'm going to Harvard. It's given me drive to change the world'
Monay Thomas in a graduation gown and mortar board celebrating her graduation from LSE
Education

'I grew up in social housing and now I'm going to Harvard. It's given me drive to change the world'

Social businesses can deliver systemic change. Here's how we can help them build a better Britain
Holger Westphely, Big Issue Invest's managing director
Holger Westphely

Social businesses can deliver systemic change. Here's how we can help them build a better Britain