Opinion
I know how to make the DWP better and get more people into work – but they're just not listening
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I know how to make the DWP better and get more people into work – but they're just not listening
Voyager 1's galactic mixtape, extending a hand of welcome to the universe
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Voyager 1's galactic mixtape, extending a hand of welcome to the universe
DWP has the power to help people. Why is it choosing to threaten disabled people instead?
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DWP has the power to help people. Why is it choosing to threaten disabled people instead?
London Tide creator Ben Power on power of the Thames – and why Dickens' London is 'our London'
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London Tide creator Ben Power on power of the Thames – and why Dickens' London is 'our London'
In praise of the wonderfully refreshing Taskmaster contestant Sophie Willian
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In praise of the wonderfully refreshing Taskmaster contestant Sophie Willian
Has the two-child benefit cap put 'fairness' before children's best interests?
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Has the two-child benefit cap put 'fairness' before children's best interests?
Tory renting reforms could be 'catastrophic' for victims of domestic abuse. Here's why
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Tory renting reforms could be 'catastrophic' for victims of domestic abuse. Here's why
Responsible landlords need confidence in Tory renting reforms to prevent homelessness
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Responsible landlords need confidence in Tory renting reforms to prevent homelessness
When it comes to poverty prevention it's minds we must change – before anything else
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When it comes to poverty prevention it's minds we must change – before anything else
We have no long-term housing plan. Here's why the Church of England is stepping up to fix it
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We have no long-term housing plan. Here's why the Church of England is stepping up to fix it
Alex Sobel MP: 'We need a serious, long-term and science-led plan to tackle climate emergency'
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Alex Sobel MP: 'We need a serious, long-term and science-led plan to tackle climate emergency'
No one wants to host 2026 Commonwealth Games. What if Glasgow had another go?
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No one wants to host 2026 Commonwealth Games. What if Glasgow had another go?
TV portrayals of social workers are harming the profession. We need to change the script
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TV portrayals of social workers are harming the profession. We need to change the script
Austerity has pushed young homeless people to back of queue for help. The government must act
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Austerity has pushed young homeless people to back of queue for help. The government must act
Ultra-processed food is often blamed for obesity – but we should be looking at government policy
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Ultra-processed food is often blamed for obesity – but we should be looking at government policy
Billionaires are making a killing during cost of living crisis – we can't afford to accept this
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Billionaires are making a killing during cost of living crisis – we can't afford to accept this
Christopher Eccleston on his love affair with running: 'I always feel better after a run'
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Christopher Eccleston on his love affair with running: 'I always feel better after a run'
Healthcare for trans youth is a human right – it should matter to us all
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Healthcare for trans youth is a human right – it should matter to us all
A lifetime of playing the imitation game has reaped rewards
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A lifetime of playing the imitation game has reaped rewards
Sudan's year of war: How British government has failed UK residents with family in Sudan
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