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We need new homes to have any hope of ending UK’s housing crisis. So where are all the builders?
We need new homes to have any hope of ending UK’s housing crisis. So where are all the builders?
Around 300,000 construction workers have left the industry in the last five years at a time when the housing crisis and climate change need to be tackled
Emmerdale star Alexander Lincoln: ‘When people lose their house, they can lose their humanity’
Emmerdale star Alexander Lincoln: ‘When people lose their house, they can lose their humanity’
Labour unveils plan for new housing on ‘ugly grey belt land’. But is Starmer going far enough?
Labour unveils plan for new housing on ‘ugly grey belt land’. But is Starmer going far enough?
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Renting reforms risk ‘trapping’ victims of domestic violence with abusers, government warned
Renting reforms risk ‘trapping’ victims of domestic violence with abusers, government warned
Sunak’s call to end ‘sick note culture’ and reform benefits is ‘demonising’ disabled and sick people
Sunak’s call to end ‘sick note culture’ and reform benefits is ‘demonising’ disabled and sick people
Cost of living crisis
Emmerdale star Alexander Lincoln: ‘When people lose their house, they can lose their humanity’
Emmerdale star Alexander Lincoln: ‘When people lose their house, they can lose their humanity’
Ultra-processed food is often blamed for obesity – but we should be looking at government policy
Ultra-processed food is often blamed for obesity – but we should be looking at government policy
‘It’s a choice between dinner and devices’: Millions of children held back by digital poverty
‘It’s a choice between dinner and devices’: Millions of children held back by digital poverty
Millions missing out on £23billion in unclaimed DWP benefits – an average of £2,700 per person
Millions missing out on £23billion in unclaimed DWP benefits – an average of £2,700 per person
Housing
Emmerdale star Alexander Lincoln: ‘When people lose their house, they can lose their humanity’
Emmerdale star Alexander Lincoln: ‘When people lose their house, they can lose their humanity’
We need new homes to have any hope of ending UK’s housing crisis. So where are all the builders?
We need new homes to have any hope of ending UK’s housing crisis. So where are all the builders?
Labour unveils plan for new housing on ‘ugly grey belt land’. But is Starmer going far enough?
Labour unveils plan for new housing on ‘ugly grey belt land’. But is Starmer going far enough?
Renting reforms risk ‘trapping’ victims of domestic violence with abusers, government warned
Renting reforms risk ‘trapping’ victims of domestic violence with abusers, government warned
Our vendors
Artists pays tribute to Big Issue vendors in thought-provoking project: ‘Ordinary moments go unnoticed’
Artists pays tribute to Big Issue vendors in thought-provoking project: ‘Ordinary moments go unnoticed’
Big Issue founder John Bird celebrates vendors at House of Lords – and vows to help end destitution
Big Issue founder John Bird celebrates vendors at House of Lords – and vows to help end destitution
This ex-Big Issue vendor spent seven years homeless. Now she’s using her experience to help others
This ex-Big Issue vendor spent seven years homeless. Now she’s using her experience to help others
Employment
‘It’s an epidemic’: 1.4 million workers trapped in insecure jobs are stuck in precarious rented homes
‘It’s an epidemic’: 1.4 million workers trapped in insecure jobs are stuck in precarious rented homes
Millions of Brits think their jobs are ‘meaningless.’ Could a four-day working work week fix that?
Millions of Brits think their jobs are ‘meaningless.’ Could a four-day working work week fix that?
‘What are we going to do?’: Misery for commuters as train strikes continue
‘What are we going to do?’: Misery for commuters as train strikes continue
British farmers demand universal basic income to prevent bankruptcy in wake of Brexit
British farmers demand universal basic income to prevent bankruptcy in wake of Brexit
Social justice
Sunak’s call to end ‘sick note culture’ and reform benefits is ‘demonising’ disabled and sick people
Sunak’s call to end ‘sick note culture’ and reform benefits is ‘demonising’ disabled and sick people
‘It’s a choice between dinner and devices’: Millions of children held back by digital poverty
‘It’s a choice between dinner and devices’: Millions of children held back by digital poverty
My daughter has been trapped in hospital for years with a learning disability – and she wants out
My daughter has been trapped in hospital for years with a learning disability – and she wants out
Millions missing out on £23billion in unclaimed DWP benefits – an average of £2,700 per person
Millions missing out on £23billion in unclaimed DWP benefits – an average of £2,700 per person
Activism
Back to Black actor Eddie Marsan: ‘There aren’t any no-go areas in Tower Hamlets’
Back to Black actor Eddie Marsan: ‘There aren’t any no-go areas in Tower Hamlets’
Grand National: Animal rights activists claim ‘tweaks’ to ‘cruel’ horse race don’t go far enough
Grand National: Animal rights activists claim ‘tweaks’ to ‘cruel’ horse race don’t go far enough
The remarkable ways a Yorkshire children’s charity is fighting hidden poverty and rural destitution
The remarkable ways a Yorkshire children’s charity is fighting hidden poverty and rural destitution
This man let 12 strangers give £100,000 of his money away. Governments should follow suit
This man let 12 strangers give £100,000 of his money away. Governments should follow suit
Environment
West Sussex floods: ‘Deadly’ flooding is getting worse with climate change. We must prepare for the new norm
West Sussex floods: ‘Deadly’ flooding is getting worse with climate change. We must prepare for the new norm
Sunak’s government slammed for ‘protecting’ frequent flyers amid calls for a new green tax
Sunak’s government slammed for ‘protecting’ frequent flyers amid calls for a new green tax
Calls to nationalise Thames Water as Brits face 40% increase in bills: ‘A con and a disgrace’
Calls to nationalise Thames Water as Brits face 40% increase in bills: ‘A con and a disgrace’
Repair Week 2024: There’s a simple way to save over £450 per year – start fixing stuff