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UK government spent millions defending its Rwanda plan. Here’s how that money could be better spent
A modest proposal

UK government spent millions defending its Rwanda plan. Here’s how that money could be better spent

End to household support fund will mean ‘more people will go cold, hungry and lose their homes’
Cost of living crisis

End to household support fund will mean ‘more people will go cold, hungry and lose their homes’

UK’s doomed Rwanda plan is costing taxpayers £290m. Here’s how that money could be better spent
A Modest Proposal

UK’s doomed Rwanda plan is costing taxpayers £290m. Here’s how that money could be better spent

How the tragic death of a man in an overcrowded flat exposed the dire truth about slumlord Britain
Maddocks House

How the tragic death of a man in an overcrowded flat exposed the dire truth about slumlord Britain

Tories yet again fail to hit housebuilding target – and it’s only going to get worse, experts say
Housing crisis

Tories yet again fail to hit housebuilding target – and it’s only going to get worse, experts say

All the ways the government’s childcare plans will help richer parents and hurt the poor
Childcare

All the ways the government’s childcare plans will help richer parents and hurt the poor

UK migration is at a record high – but immigration should be celebrated, not weaponised 
Daniel Sohege

UK migration is at a record high – but immigration should be celebrated, not weaponised 

Autumn Statement 2023: What could be in it and how it will affect your bank balance?
Autumn Statement

Autumn Statement 2023: What could be in it and how it will affect your bank balance?

Benefits claimants to lose free NHS prescriptions if they refuse work: ‘We will take your benefits away’
Benefits

Benefits claimants to lose free NHS prescriptions if they refuse work: ‘We will take your benefits away’

Food banks ask people to ‘pray for them’ ahead of worst winter on record: ‘Our shelves are empty’
Cost of living crisis

Food banks ask people to ‘pray for them’ ahead of worst winter on record: ‘Our shelves are empty’

Spain gives menstrual leave to workers with ‘disabling periods’ – why can’t UK?
Menstrual health

Spain gives menstrual leave to workers with ‘disabling periods’ – why can’t UK?

No, banning no-fault evictions will not hurt renters – here’s proof
RENTING

No, banning no-fault evictions will not hurt renters – here’s proof

King’s Speech shows government has ‘no plan’ to end rough sleeping or tackle long-term problems
King's Speech

King’s Speech shows government has ‘no plan’ to end rough sleeping or tackle long-term problems

Human trafficking survivor was granted asylum. Then she was evicted straight into homelessness
Ravishaan Rahel Muthiah

Human trafficking survivor was granted asylum. Then she was evicted straight into homelessness

UK shamelessly axes bankers’ bonus cap as more than one million children experience destitution
Fair pay

UK shamelessly axes bankers’ bonus cap as more than one million children experience destitution

Are regional accents really disappearing?
Society

Are regional accents really disappearing?

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Ban on no-fault evictions delayed indefinitely. Here’s why you should be furious
End Housing Insecurity Now

Ban on no-fault evictions delayed indefinitely. Here’s why you should be furious

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Cost of living crisis

Sign up to Survival Guide: The Big Issue’s cost of living newsletter with human stories at the heart

What’s next for Just Stop Oil? Activists target unis after key backer says protests ‘counterproductive’
Just Stop Oil

What’s next for Just Stop Oil? Activists target unis after key backer says protests ‘counterproductive’

European cafe culture and green, public spaces: A look at the not-too-distant future of UK cities
Town planning

European cafe culture and green, public spaces: A look at the not-too-distant future of UK cities