Prevention
Big Issue founder calls for a Ministry of Poverty Prevention ahead of the general election
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Big Issue founder calls for a Ministry of Poverty Prevention ahead of the general election
Lord John Bird wants a new government department, a Ministry of Poverty Prevention, to address the root causes of poverty
We need to stop hoping for a cure and prevent women and girls from facing poverty and abuse
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We need to stop hoping for a cure and prevent women and girls from facing poverty and abuse
What UK can learn from Portugal's drug decriminalisation success
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What UK can learn from Portugal's drug decriminalisation success
Devon County Council pauses 'dangerous' homelessness prevention funding cuts
Devon County Council pauses 'dangerous' homelessness prevention funding cuts
Prince William’s Homewards is bound to attract cynics. Let’s give it a chance
Prince William’s Homewards is bound to attract cynics. Let’s give it a chance
‘People will die because of this’: Devon County Council considers axing £1.5m homelessness prevention funding
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‘People will die because of this’: Devon County Council considers axing £1.5m homelessness prevention funding
Lord John Bird launches bid to create a new Future Generations Act
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Lord John Bird launches bid to create a new Future Generations Act
John Bird delivers annual Future Generations lecture in Cardiff
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John Bird delivers annual Future Generations lecture in Cardiff
John Bird: The right medicine today will create a healthier tomorrow
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John Bird: The right medicine today will create a healthier tomorrow
Why you should vote prevention in the local elections
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Why you should vote prevention in the local elections
John Bird: But what about prevention, Mr Chancellor?
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John Bird: But what about prevention, Mr Chancellor?
Activist Army. Parliament returns – call for change
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Activist Army. Parliament returns – call for change
John Bird: After the election we must make poverty prevention a reality
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John Bird: After the election we must make poverty prevention a reality
John Bird: My brother's short life is a lesson in prevention
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John Bird: My brother's short life is a lesson in prevention
John Bird: I’ll use my time in parliament to tackle the prevention of poverty
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