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I fled female genital mutilation in Guinea. This is how I will be spending Christmas Day
Refugees at Christmas

I fled female genital mutilation in Guinea. This is how I will be spending Christmas Day

The Post Office is in trouble: ‘Without Christmas we couldn’t survive’
Post Office

The Post Office is in trouble: ‘Without Christmas we couldn’t survive’

I came to Britain as a teenager. Now I’m the first female Syrian refugee pilot
Refugees at Christmas

I came to Britain as a teenager. Now I’m the first female Syrian refugee pilot

The life of a Royal Mail postal worker at Christmas: ‘People aren’t robots. They can’t keep going’
Christmas

The life of a Royal Mail postal worker at Christmas: ‘People aren’t robots. They can’t keep going’

Arsenal star Emily Fox on a year of progress in women’s football: ‘What does women’s football not give you?’
Women's football

Arsenal star Emily Fox on a year of progress in women’s football: ‘What does women’s football not give you?’

My family fled Iran to escape death. This year’s Christmas in Britain will be unlike any other
Refugees at Christmas

My family fled Iran to escape death. This year’s Christmas in Britain will be unlike any other

Punk band The Molotovs stun Christmas shoppers with on-street show to back Big Issue
Music

Punk band The Molotovs stun Christmas shoppers with on-street show to back Big Issue

Has Starmer been naughty or nice? Here’s Matt Chorley’s gift guide for politicians this Christmas
Christmas

Has Starmer been naughty or nice? Here’s Matt Chorley’s gift guide for politicians this Christmas

Big Issue turns 35 in 2026 – help us celebrate at our Big Dinner
Big Issue 35th anniversary

Big Issue turns 35 in 2026 – help us celebrate at our Big Dinner

Labour’s Planning and Infrastructure Act is now law. Here are five things it looks to change
Housing

Labour’s Planning and Infrastructure Act is now law. Here are five things it looks to change

I fled Ukraine after Russia’s invasion. This is what Christmas is like for refugee families like mine
Refugees at Christmas

I fled Ukraine after Russia’s invasion. This is what Christmas is like for refugee families like mine

The real reason why Trump is suing the BBC, explained: ‘A war on any media that dares to criticise’
Media

The real reason why Trump is suing the BBC, explained: ‘A war on any media that dares to criticise’

It’s the season of goodwill – but does anyone actually give back at Christmas?
Your views

It’s the season of goodwill – but does anyone actually give back at Christmas?

What do homeless people really think about Labour’s digital ID cards?
Digital ID

What do homeless people really think about Labour’s digital ID cards?

Young people to be taught about consent amid warnings ‘we cannot police our way out of crisis’
Violence against women and girls

Young people to be taught about consent amid warnings ‘we cannot police our way out of crisis’

Building Safety Regulator delays leaving leaseholders in limbo: ‘It’s stressful and upsetting’
Housebuilding

Building Safety Regulator delays leaving leaseholders in limbo: ‘It’s stressful and upsetting’

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The UK’s ‘millionaire exodus’ is a humongous myth. Here’s why it keeps rearing its ugly head
Wealth

The UK’s ‘millionaire exodus’ is a humongous myth. Here’s why it keeps rearing its ugly head

Care leavers face a ‘postcode lottery’ for support: ‘It can be incredibly lonely at Christmas’
Care leavers

Care leavers face a ‘postcode lottery’ for support: ‘It can be incredibly lonely at Christmas’

More than 100,000 children will spend Christmas homeless in London: ‘It’s heart-breaking’
Housing

More than 100,000 children will spend Christmas homeless in London: ‘It’s heart-breaking’

Renting with pets: Know your rights
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Renting with pets: Know your rights