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Opinion

Why you should never underestimate the spirit of towns left behind by industry
Robin Ince

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
people experiencing homelessness also face stigma
Matthew Torbitt

Homelessness doesn't hibernate. But ending it could be a vote-winner for all politicians

The UK is careering toward a net zero backlash – or 'greenlash' – unless Labour acts quickly
Wind farm shows wind turbines against a sunset - to illustrate a story about Net Zero plans
Niamh O Regan

The UK is careering toward a net zero backlash – or 'greenlash' – unless Labour acts quickly

Uncertainty around disability benefit cuts is triggering bipolar symptoms, experts warn
Simon Kitchen

Uncertainty around disability benefit cuts is triggering bipolar symptoms, experts warn

Housing developers are raking in cash while young people sleep in parks – it has to stop
Jacob

Housing developers are raking in cash while young people sleep in parks – it has to stop

Paying off your landlord's mortgage can't be right in this day and age. There must be a cleverer way
John Bird

Paying off your landlord's mortgage can't be right in this day and age. There must be a cleverer way

Leukaemia and other blood cancer treatments are a postcode lottery in the UK – this has to change
Person holding somebody's hand in hospital
Fiona Hazell

Leukaemia and other blood cancer treatments are a postcode lottery in the UK – this has to change

Letters: Cut, cut, cut benefits... it's the Tory Labour way
Letters

Letters: Cut, cut, cut benefits... it's the Tory Labour way

The benefits system is broken – and disabled people pay the price for the DWP's 'poor service'
Keir Starmer prime minister
Evan John

The benefits system is broken – and disabled people pay the price for the DWP's 'poor service'

The stigma of living in social housing is holding people back. That must change
social housing
Rick Liddiment

The stigma of living in social housing is holding people back. That must change

Dear men, it's not a weakness to be vulnerable or ask for help
Natty
Music

Dear men, it's not a weakness to be vulnerable or ask for help

I live month to month, fighting to get out of debt – this is the reality of life on the breadline
person and child
Izzy

I live month to month, fighting to get out of debt – this is the reality of life on the breadline

Kids risk falling behind without digital skills. It's never too early to get your tots tech-ready
toddlers playing with ipad
Sean Morrow

Kids risk falling behind without digital skills. It's never too early to get your tots tech-ready

January is one of the hardest months for debt – but it's never too late to seek help
debt worries
Vikki Brownridge

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
Paul McNamee

As misinformation thrives, you can trust in Big Issue

I'm made to feel like a burden for claiming benefits from the DWP. It's not a way of life – it's torture
Karen

I'm made to feel like a burden for claiming benefits from the DWP. It's not a way of life – it's torture

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Letters: We should embrace the decline in population in the most polluting countries
Letters

Letters: We should embrace the decline in population in the most polluting countries

Community-led housing is not just for city dwellers – it can boost overlooked rural areas too
Tom Bennett

Community-led housing is not just for city dwellers – it can boost overlooked rural areas too

Social housing went from a source of pride to a place of prejudice. It's time to smash the stigma
London homes
Michael Verrier

Social housing went from a source of pride to a place of prejudice. It's time to smash the stigma

Labour's Renters' Rights Bill is a step forward – but there's a glaring gap on the affordability crisis
Cardboard boxes piled up at a London Renters Union protest
Nye Jones

Labour's Renters' Rights Bill is a step forward – but there's a glaring gap on the affordability crisis

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