Opinion
Why building homes around railway stations is ‘far from an assault on the countryside’

Why building homes around railway stations is ‘far from an assault on the countryside’
Labour’s new planning reforms make it easier to build homes around train stations and could pave the way for as many as 570,000 new homes. Russell Curtis explains why the controversial policy won’t concrete over the countryside
Ending rough sleeping is the goal, but taking bars off benches is a good start

Ending rough sleeping is the goal, but taking bars off benches is a good start
Is Norwich City Council’s move to end hostile architecture a sign of things to come?
Not every pensioner lives in a mortgage-free home. Rising rents mean more are facing homelessness

Not every pensioner lives in a mortgage-free home. Rising rents mean more are facing homelessness
The most recent official statistics show the number of older households facing homelessness is at the highest point since records began. The private rented sector is to blame, writes Morgan Vine, director of policy and influencing at Independent Age
‘I work with homeless veterans. It takes more than a bed for Christmas to help them out of homelessness’
‘I work with homeless veterans. It takes more than a bed for Christmas to help them out of homelessness’
How can we revitalise the high street?
How can we revitalise the high street?
Why Downing Street needs a new name if it is going to properly repair the fabric of society

Why Downing Street needs a new name if it is going to properly repair the fabric of society
Renters still face living in draughty homes – even if their landlord is the King

Renters still face living in draughty homes – even if their landlord is the King
‘Mum’s no longer with us. I know she’d be proud that my job is helping people into a secure home’

‘Mum’s no longer with us. I know she’d be proud that my job is helping people into a secure home’
Amelia Dimoldenberg: How can young people thrive if there are no places left for them to grow?

Amelia Dimoldenberg: How can young people thrive if there are no places left for them to grow?
More Brits are taking on credit card debt to deal with the cost of living. Here’s how to get help

More Brits are taking on credit card debt to deal with the cost of living. Here’s how to get help
I founded a homelessness charity 10 years ago. These are the moments that kept me going

I founded a homelessness charity 10 years ago. These are the moments that kept me going
Britain needs a new system to tackle homelessness. Here’s how Andy Burnham can change it

Britain needs a new system to tackle homelessness. Here’s how Andy Burnham can change it
Remembering Jimmy Cricket, and the song he wrote for Big Issue

Remembering Jimmy Cricket, and the song he wrote for Big Issue
I spent the weekend fleeing wildfires in France. This is what it felt like to be evacuated from my home

I spent the weekend fleeing wildfires in France. This is what it felt like to be evacuated from my home
As data centres encroach in the UK, this is no time for stoicism

As data centres encroach in the UK, this is no time for stoicism
‘The reality in Ukraine is stark. But there is hope in addressing homelessness’

‘The reality in Ukraine is stark. But there is hope in addressing homelessness’
Why Britain needs an anti-racism strategy right now

Why Britain needs an anti-racism strategy right now
As Britain’s health gaps widen, can Burnham replicate his Greater Manchester success around the UK?

As Britain’s health gaps widen, can Burnham replicate his Greater Manchester success around the UK?
Healthier lives were Glasgow’s 2014 Commonwealth Games legacy. 2026’s games must raise that bar

Healthier lives were Glasgow’s 2014 Commonwealth Games legacy. 2026’s games must raise that bar
‘I’ve had to weep with those who lost everything’: Inside Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes

‘I’ve had to weep with those who lost everything’: Inside Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes
In the occupied West Bank, a child is killed every week. When did that become acceptable?

In the occupied West Bank, a child is killed every week. When did that become acceptable?
The UK can’t achieve growth and lower poverty with a million young people locked out of opportunity

The UK can’t achieve growth and lower poverty with a million young people locked out of opportunity
‘Andy Burnham is right to make ending rough sleeping his first priority. Now comes the hard part’

‘Andy Burnham is right to make ending rough sleeping his first priority. Now comes the hard part’
What has new prime minister Andy Burnham said about mental health?

What has new prime minister Andy Burnham said about mental health?
Politicians decide how much universal credit is worth, not the cost of living. We can change it
