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Disabled people ‘risk losing right to take part in society’ with social care ‘on its knees’

Disabled people ‘risk losing right to take part in society’ with social care ‘on its knees’
1,000 asylum seekers in cash-strapped Birmingham face homelessness by Christmas

1,000 asylum seekers in cash-strapped Birmingham face homelessness by Christmas
I have a fear of walking. DWP put me through hell waiting for a disability benefits tribunal

I have a fear of walking. DWP put me through hell waiting for a disability benefits tribunal
RIBA Stirling Prize 2023: Retirement day centre named UK’s best new building

RIBA Stirling Prize 2023: Retirement day centre named UK’s best new building
Asylum seekers returning to Bibby Stockholm barge is ‘health catastrophe waiting to happen’

Asylum seekers returning to Bibby Stockholm barge is ‘health catastrophe waiting to happen’
5 ways to help those suffering in the deadly Israel-Hamas war

5 ways to help those suffering in the deadly Israel-Hamas war
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Awaab Ishak: Toddler’s death from mould leads to record social housing complaints

Awaab Ishak: Toddler’s death from mould leads to record social housing complaints
Young woman estranged from family recalls fight for survival amid cost of living crisis: ‘I was scared’

Young woman estranged from family recalls fight for survival amid cost of living crisis: ‘I was scared’
Tory by-election candidate blasted over post telling jobless, struggling parents to ‘f**k off’

Tory by-election candidate blasted over post telling jobless, struggling parents to ‘f**k off’
Almost half a million kids could fall into poverty if benefits don’t rise with inflation, experts warn

Almost half a million kids could fall into poverty if benefits don’t rise with inflation, experts warn
Bill to reform rental market and ban no-fault evictions to get second reading after lengthy delay

Bill to reform rental market and ban no-fault evictions to get second reading after lengthy delay
Are you gay enough for Suella Braverman? How Home Office expects LGBTQ+ migrants to ‘prove’ themselves

Are you gay enough for Suella Braverman? How Home Office expects LGBTQ+ migrants to ‘prove’ themselves
Food banks brace for ‘worst winter yet’ as record numbers need help amid cost of living crisis

Food banks brace for ‘worst winter yet’ as record numbers need help amid cost of living crisis
I quit work to care for my mum. Big Issue Recruit helped me find my sense of purpose again

I quit work to care for my mum. Big Issue Recruit helped me find my sense of purpose again
Care leavers often struggle to find a home. Here’s an idea that gives them a fighting chance 

Care leavers often struggle to find a home. Here’s an idea that gives them a fighting chance
Disabled people twice as likely to face debt amid cost of living crisis: ‘The system is broken’

Disabled people twice as likely to face debt amid cost of living crisis: ‘The system is broken’
Community land trusts are the next social housing revolution: ‘It’s about empowering people’ 

Community land trusts are the next social housing revolution: ‘It’s about empowering people’
Housing developments are worsening the healthcare crisis. Here’s how

Housing developments are worsening the healthcare crisis. Here’s how
Adults forced to move back in with parents amid soaring rents and crippling cost of living crisis
