Analysis
Spain gives menstrual leave to workers with 'disabling periods' – why can't UK?
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Spain gives menstrual leave to workers with 'disabling periods' – why can't UK?
No, banning no-fault evictions will not hurt renters – here's proof
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No, banning no-fault evictions will not hurt renters – here's proof
King's Speech shows government has 'no plan' to end rough sleeping or tackle long-term problems
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King's Speech shows government has 'no plan' to end rough sleeping or tackle long-term problems
Human trafficking survivor was granted asylum. Then she was evicted straight into homelessness
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Human trafficking survivor was granted asylum. Then she was evicted straight into homelessness
UK shamelessly axes bankers' bonus cap as more than one million children experience destitution
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UK shamelessly axes bankers' bonus cap as more than one million children experience destitution
Keir Starmer needs to stop worrying about winning next election and learn from Clement Attlee
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Keir Starmer needs to stop worrying about winning next election and learn from Clement Attlee
Ban on no-fault evictions delayed indefinitely. Here's why you should be furious
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Ban on no-fault evictions delayed indefinitely. Here's why you should be furious
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What's next for Just Stop Oil? Activists target unis after key backer says protests 'counterproductive'
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What's next for Just Stop Oil? Activists target unis after key backer says protests 'counterproductive'
European cafe culture and green, public spaces: A look at the not-too-distant future of UK cities
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European cafe culture and green, public spaces: A look at the not-too-distant future of UK cities
Government in waiting or same old Labour? What we learned from Keir Starmer and party conference
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Government in waiting or same old Labour? What we learned from Keir Starmer and party conference
Rachel Reeves' plan to 'rebuild Britain' applauded by experts – but can Labour offer real change?
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Rachel Reeves' plan to 'rebuild Britain' applauded by experts – but can Labour offer real change?
Are big-budget horror movies becoming more conservative?
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Are big-budget horror movies becoming more conservative?
Why you've nothing to fear from 15-minute cities despite Tory scaremongering
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Why you've nothing to fear from 15-minute cities despite Tory scaremongering
Why did Just Stop Oil storm stage at Les Miserables? It makes more sense than you might think
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Why did Just Stop Oil storm stage at Les Miserables? It makes more sense than you might think
From HS2 to net zero: Experts weigh in on political impact of Rishi Sunak's U-turns
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From HS2 to net zero: Experts weigh in on political impact of Rishi Sunak's U-turns
Rishi Sunak says he’s thinking long term. But he’s clearly eyeing an early election
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Rishi Sunak says he’s thinking long term. But he’s clearly eyeing an early election
A damning list of Rishi Sunak’s broken promises and screeching U-turns, from net zero to EU law
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A damning list of Rishi Sunak’s broken promises and screeching U-turns, from net zero to EU law
Rishi Sunak's net zero U-turn is a 'big miscalculation' that will ultimately backfire. Here's how
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