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If everyone finds the news so bleak these days, why are news podcasts so popular?

If everyone finds the news so bleak these days, why are news podcasts so popular?
The world might be going to hell in a handcart, but that doesn’t mean we can’t, or shouldn’t, have a laugh along the way at the mess we find ourselves
Why you should never underestimate the spirit of towns left behind by industry

Why you should never underestimate the spirit of towns left behind by industry
Homelessness doesn’t hibernate. But ending it could be a vote-winner for all politicians

Homelessness doesn’t hibernate. But ending it could be a vote-winner for all politicians
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The UK is careering toward a net zero backlash – or ‘greenlash’ – unless Labour acts quickly
The UK is careering toward a net zero backlash – or ‘greenlash’ – unless Labour acts quickly
Housing developers are raking in cash while young people sleep in parks – it has to stop
Housing developers are raking in cash while young people sleep in parks – it has to stop
Political opinion
If everyone finds the news so bleak these days, why are news podcasts so popular?

If everyone finds the news so bleak these days, why are news podcasts so popular?
The world might be going to hell in a handcart, but that doesn’t mean we can’t, or shouldn’t, have a laugh along the way at the mess we find ourselves
Homelessness doesn’t hibernate. But ending it could be a vote-winner for all politicians

Homelessness doesn’t hibernate. But ending it could be a vote-winner for all politicians
Paying off your landlord’s mortgage can’t be right in this day and age. There must be a cleverer way

Paying off your landlord’s mortgage can’t be right in this day and age. There must be a cleverer way
Homelessness
Homelessness doesn’t hibernate. But ending it could be a vote-winner for all politicians

Homelessness doesn’t hibernate. But ending it could be a vote-winner for all politicians
As misinformation thrives, you can trust in Big Issue

As misinformation thrives, you can trust in Big Issue
Housing First must expand in 2025 to create a national homelessness strategy that works for all

Housing First must expand in 2025 to create a national homelessness strategy that works for all
Here’s how Labour can dismantle the hostile environment and end refugee homelessness in 2025

Here’s how Labour can dismantle the hostile environment and end refugee homelessness in 2025
Poverty
I live month to month, fighting to get out of debt – this is the reality of life on the breadline

I live month to month, fighting to get out of debt – this is the reality of life on the breadline
Izzy writes about the experiences of her family who are living on the breadline and struggling to cope with the cost of living
January is one of the hardest months for debt – but it’s never too late to seek help

January is one of the hardest months for debt – but it’s never too late to seek help
As misinformation thrives, you can trust in Big Issue

As misinformation thrives, you can trust in Big Issue
Sam Delaney
Shortcuts and life hacks are all well and good – but the brutal truth is you need to put the hours in

Shortcuts and life hacks are all well and good – but the brutal truth is you need to put the hours in
Hostility lurks on every corner – but going for a run dressed as a turkey restored my faith in people

Hostility lurks on every corner – but going for a run dressed as a turkey restored my faith in people
Trump harnessed the power of angry young men – thanks to a brotherhood of online ‘gurus’

Trump harnessed the power of angry young men – thanks to a brotherhood of online ‘gurus’
I was walking my cockapoo when I saw a man taking a s**t in our street. This is what it taught me

I was walking my cockapoo when I saw a man taking a s**t in our street. This is what it taught me
John Bird
Paying off your landlord’s mortgage can’t be right in this day and age. There must be a cleverer way

Paying off your landlord’s mortgage can’t be right in this day and age. There must be a cleverer way
Big Issue founder tables bill for new government ministry dedicated to eradicating poverty

Big Issue founder tables bill for new government ministry dedicated to eradicating poverty
The Story Hive: London’s new storytelling night is a chance for people to dream, imagine and enjoy

The Story Hive: London’s new storytelling night is a chance for people to dream, imagine and enjoy
Social media noise is quickening our slide towards fascism

Social media noise is quickening our slide towards fascism
Paul McNamee
The ‘giant misshapen penis’ flower sums up our simple human need for joy

The ‘giant misshapen penis’ flower sums up our simple human need for joy
In politics, Starmer’s seriousness will always trump Donald’s showmanship

In politics, Starmer’s seriousness will always trump Donald’s showmanship
We can’t expect Ed Sheeran, Marcus Rashford and Jamie Oliver to keep on fixing Britain

We can’t expect Ed Sheeran, Marcus Rashford and Jamie Oliver to keep on fixing Britain
Elon Musk, this is how you could use your power for good
