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Activism

Where does my money go when I buy The Big Issue?

Protesters demand end of refugees being made homeless ahead of Christmas: 'We're failing people'
Glasgow refugee
Refugee homelessness crisis

Protesters demand end of refugees being made homeless ahead of Christmas: 'We're failing people'

'Five friends influence government' as UK inches closer to compulsory domestic abuse lessons
Education

'Five friends influence government' as UK inches closer to compulsory domestic abuse lessons

Meet Freshta Karim: The Afghan children's rights activist bringing books to Kabul's kids
Freshta Karim
Afghanistan

Meet Freshta Karim: The Afghan children's rights activist bringing books to Kabul's kids

Banning pro-Palestine march on Armistice Day seriously risks wider public disorder, UN warns 
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Exclusive

Banning pro-Palestine march on Armistice Day seriously risks wider public disorder, UN warns 

5 ways to help those suffering in the deadly Israel-Hamas war
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Israel-Palestine conflict

5 ways to help those suffering in the deadly Israel-Hamas war

What's next for Just Stop Oil? Activists target unis after key backer says protests 'counterproductive'
Just Stop Oil

What's next for Just Stop Oil? Activists target unis after key backer says protests 'counterproductive'

Infected blood scandal victims still fighting for justice four decades on – but time is running out
Illustration of a hypodermic needle
Fight for justice

Infected blood scandal victims still fighting for justice four decades on – but time is running out

Community Fridge Fund: How selfless volunteers are tackling food waste and hunger in Scotland
Hunger crisis

Community Fridge Fund: How selfless volunteers are tackling food waste and hunger in Scotland

Why did Just Stop Oil storm stage at Les Miserables? It makes more sense than you might think
Just Stop Oil Les Mis
Just Stop Oil

Why did Just Stop Oil storm stage at Les Miserables? It makes more sense than you might think

Battle to save Britain's libraries as budget cuts, closures and austerity leaves future uncertain
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Libraries Week

Battle to save Britain's libraries as budget cuts, closures and austerity leaves future uncertain

Government slammed for ‘disappointing’ silence on compulsory domestic abuse lessons: 'It's time for action'
Domestic abuse

Government slammed for ‘disappointing’ silence on compulsory domestic abuse lessons: 'It's time for action'

Social Bite's Josh Littlejohn explains how his Edinburgh cafe 'made friends' with George Clooney
Josh Littlejohn in a blue shirt
Letter to My Younger Self

Social Bite's Josh Littlejohn explains how his Edinburgh cafe 'made friends' with George Clooney

Big Issue urges prime minister to protect renters with bold Rishi's Removals stunt
Big Issue launches End Housing Insecurity Now with Rishi Sunak removals van stunt
End Housing Insecurity Now

Big Issue urges prime minister to protect renters with bold Rishi's Removals stunt

People with assistance dogs are being illegally discriminated against when trying to find a home
Kitto Haywood and Starry, their assistance dog
Housing

People with assistance dogs are being illegally discriminated against when trying to find a home

What I learnt as a volunteer for a Calais charity supporting refugees
A child's drawing of a person holding four balloons
Refugees

What I learnt as a volunteer for a Calais charity supporting refugees

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Just Stop Oil: Everything you need to know about the fossil fuel protest group
Just Stop Oil
Just Stop Oil

Just Stop Oil: Everything you need to know about the fossil fuel protest group

Help us find Britain’s most expensive train tickets
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Activism

Help us find Britain’s most expensive train tickets

Philippe Moryoussef is on the run for a crime that might not exist. It's a scandal that leads back to the centre of the 2008 financial crisis
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Criminal justice

Philippe Moryoussef is on the run for a crime that might not exist. It's a scandal that leads back to the centre of the 2008 financial crisis

Wealth shared: How would you use £100,000 to make the world a better place?
Philanthropy

Wealth shared: How would you use £100,000 to make the world a better place?