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Should we break up the Met? We asked experts what comes next after the Casey Review
police reform

Should we break up the Met? We asked experts what comes next after the Casey Review

The Casey Review raised the idea of breaking up the Met Police. Should we defund the police? Here’s what experts think

Strike dates 2023: From trains to passport offices, here are the dates to know
Strike action

Strike dates 2023: From trains to passport offices, here are the dates to know

These are the strike dates to put in your 2023 calendar if you’re a university student or need to get a passport.

Young disabled people are shut out from housing and forced to live with their parents
Disability

Young disabled people are shut out from housing and forced to live with their parents

Young disabled people share their experiences of trying to find accessible housing and being forced to sacrifice their independence

Ever thought about earning money from recycling? Bower Recycling is making it happen.
Recycling

Ever thought about earning money from recycling? Bower Recycling is making it happen.

This mega charity shop is changing the way we think about fast fashion
Charity

This mega charity shop is changing the way we think about fast fashion

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When will the cost of living crisis end and will prices in the UK ever go down?
Cost of living crisis

When will the cost of living crisis end and will prices in the UK ever go down?

Mums on hunger strike since Mother’s Day in solidarity with parents who can’t feed their kids
Food poverty

Mums on hunger strike since Mother’s Day in solidarity with parents who can’t feed their kids

How much should my pay rise to beat inflation?
Work advice

How much should my pay rise to beat inflation?

Tory MP calls for Met Police whistleblowers’ charter after damning Casey Report
Social Justice

Tory MP calls for Met Police whistleblowers’ charter after damning Casey Report

Sadiq Khan says there is an ‘orchestrated campaign’ against Ulez expansion
ULEZ expansion

Sadiq Khan says there is an ‘orchestrated campaign’ against Ulez expansion

Repair Week: We should all learn how to fix things – here’s why
Repair Week

Repair Week: We should all learn how to fix things – here’s why

Ramadan: How to support employees, friends and colleagues in the Muslim holy month
Ramadan

Ramadan: How to support employees, friends and colleagues in the Muslim holy month

Here’s how to save money and the environment at the same time
Repair Week

Here’s how to save money and the environment at the same time

Popular Big Issue vendor seriously injured after being run over near his pitch
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Popular Big Issue vendor seriously injured after being run over near his pitch

Westminster is ‘failing’ to tackle plastic waste if it seeks to block Scottish recycling scheme
Recycling

Westminster is ‘failing’ to tackle plastic waste if it seeks to block Scottish recycling scheme

Everything you need to know about Red Nose Day ahead of the 2023 telethon
Red nose day

Everything you need to know about Red Nose Day ahead of the 2023 telethon

Tory councillor quits party over refusal to back homeless donation scheme
Activism

Tory councillor quits party over refusal to back homeless donation scheme

All the cost of living help available from the government, energy companies, councils and charities
Cost of living crisis

All the cost of living help available from the government, energy companies, councils and charities

UK’s civil liberties rating downgraded thanks to government crackdowns on protests, elections and strikes
Activism

UK’s civil liberties rating downgraded thanks to government crackdowns on protests, elections and strikes

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‘It’s like living through torture’ Tower block residents made homeless over post-Grenfell fire risks
Building safety crisis

‘It’s like living through torture’ Tower block residents made homeless over post-Grenfell fire risks

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Big Issue bosses lament missed opportunities in Chancellor’s Spring Statement
Spring budget

Big Issue bosses lament missed opportunities in Chancellor’s Spring Statement

In pictures: 400,000 on strike as Jeremy Hunt unveils ‘back to work’ budget
Activism

In pictures: 400,000 on strike as Jeremy Hunt unveils ‘back to work’ budget

Disabled people fear ‘cruel sanctions’ as Spring Budget aims to drive people back to work
Spring Budget

Disabled people fear ‘cruel sanctions’ as Spring Budget aims to drive people back to work

Budget 2023: Here’s what’s missing from Jeremy Hunt’s ‘growth’ statement
Spring budget

Budget 2023: Here’s what’s missing from Jeremy Hunt’s ‘growth’ statement