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Meet the furious Gen Z protesters who want the super-rich to pay their fair share: 'We have a voice'

Meet the furious Gen Z protesters who want the super-rich to pay their fair share: 'We have a voice'
Big Issue joined Green New Deal Rising for a National Day of Protest. Here are dispatches from three of their demonstrations against rising inequality
Letters: A two-tier society has never worked – even at the height of this nation's power

Letters: A two-tier society has never worked – even at the height of this nation's power
The NHS is facing an existential crisis. Can Labour's 10-year plan really save it?

The NHS is facing an existential crisis. Can Labour's 10-year plan really save it?
Oasis songs speak to people in a way other artists only dream of
Oasis songs speak to people in a way other artists only dream of
No UK party currently has what it takes to end poverty, research finds: 'We need a radical rethink'
No UK party currently has what it takes to end poverty, research finds: 'We need a radical rethink'
MPs vote to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales: 'We are right to give people a choice'

MPs vote to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales: 'We are right to give people a choice'
'I was dying in silence': How childcare becomes a daily battle for survival for migrant families

'I was dying in silence': How childcare becomes a daily battle for survival for migrant families
Labour must do the hard work of making employment accessible – instead of cutting benefits

Labour must do the hard work of making employment accessible – instead of cutting benefits
Women in the North miss out on £158m in wages every week compared to rest of England

Women in the North miss out on £158m in wages every week compared to rest of England
'People are sick and traumatised': How Germany's wealth inequality led to far-right surge, explained

'People are sick and traumatised': How Germany's wealth inequality led to far-right surge, explained
Covid exposed the brutal realities of UK health inequality – has anything really changed?

Covid exposed the brutal realities of UK health inequality – has anything really changed?
40 years since it started, what's the point of Comic Relief?

40 years since it started, what's the point of Comic Relief?
Too many children with special educational needs are living in poverty. It's a waste of public funds

Too many children with special educational needs are living in poverty. It's a waste of public funds
Kids risk falling behind without digital skills. It's never too early to get your tots tech-ready

Kids risk falling behind without digital skills. It's never too early to get your tots tech-ready
Labour must clamp down on 'mega-donors' like Elon Musk influencing UK politics, experts warn

Labour must clamp down on 'mega-donors' like Elon Musk influencing UK politics, experts warn
Millions of Brits 'outvalued' by their own home as Labour urged to tackle 'big wealth'

Millions of Brits 'outvalued' by their own home as Labour urged to tackle 'big wealth'
'Back to cost of living crisis': Households will be £770 worse off by next UK election, experts say

'Back to cost of living crisis': Households will be £770 worse off by next UK election, experts say
Household overcrowding: Is there enough space in your home?

Household overcrowding: Is there enough space in your home?
Wealth is increasingly in the hands of winners. It's why Labour must introduce a wealth tax

Wealth is increasingly in the hands of winners. It's why Labour must introduce a wealth tax
Women in North of England live shorter lives, more likely to be in poverty and work harder for less

Women in North of England live shorter lives, more likely to be in poverty and work harder for less
Surge in babies dying before their first birthday, study finds – especially in deprived areas

Surge in babies dying before their first birthday, study finds – especially in deprived areas
The new Labour government must make changes so disabled people can enjoy sport

The new Labour government must make changes so disabled people can enjoy sport
Poverty and inequality are slowly poisoning Britain. It could lead to a far-right victory in 2029

Poverty and inequality are slowly poisoning Britain. It could lead to a far-right victory in 2029
Women and girls across Britain are in crisis. The next government must act – and fast

Women and girls across Britain are in crisis. The next government must act – and fast
Will Labour's private school tax plan 'destroy the state sector'? Obviously not, experts insist
