From the magazine
The Bank of Mum and Dad has too much influence on homeownership in Britain – that needs to change

The Bank of Mum and Dad has too much influence on homeownership in Britain – that needs to change
Steven Frayne, formerly known as Dynamo: ‘I didn’t know where Steven ended and Dynamo began’

Steven Frayne, formerly known as Dynamo: ‘I didn’t know where Steven ended and Dynamo began’
Top 5 weird fiction books, chosen by short story writer Lena Valencia

Top 5 weird fiction books, chosen by short story writer Lena Valencia
Rom-com master Richard Curtis on Christmas, Love Actually and criticism: ‘You change with the times’

Rom-com master Richard Curtis on Christmas, Love Actually and criticism: ‘You change with the times’
Farmers have every right to complain – but their gripes are being hijacked by right-wing chancers

Farmers have every right to complain – but their gripes are being hijacked by right-wing chancers
James Blunt: ‘Nostalgia and misery have been my mainstays for over 20 years’

James Blunt: ‘Nostalgia and misery have been my mainstays for over 20 years’
The remarkable story of how a stray puppy survived a Macedonian ‘kill shelter’ to find a loving home

The remarkable story of how a stray puppy survived a Macedonian ‘kill shelter’ to find a loving home
How consumerism and colonialism helped make dogs the pets we know and love today

How consumerism and colonialism helped make dogs the pets we know and love today
‘A library is a safe and happy place’: The unparalleled joy of a mobile library

‘A library is a safe and happy place’: The unparalleled joy of a mobile library
‘We didn’t know where to go’: What’s it’s like being pregnant, a refugee and homeless at Christmas

‘We didn’t know where to go’: What’s it’s like being pregnant, a refugee and homeless at Christmas
I thought being a man meant being tough and strong. But real strength comes from asking for help

I thought being a man meant being tough and strong. But real strength comes from asking for help
Tower block tenants trapped in ‘living nightmare’ by bed bug infestations: ‘I’m riddled with them’

Tower block tenants trapped in ‘living nightmare’ by bed bug infestations: ‘I’m riddled with them’
It will take modern thinking to solve the age-old problem of rough sleeping

It will take modern thinking to solve the age-old problem of rough sleeping
A day in the life of Crumble the Big Issue dog – from vital outreach work to lots of pets and love

A day in the life of Crumble the Big Issue dog – from vital outreach work to lots of pets and love
Ripcord by Nate Lippens review – acid-tongued meditations on middle-aged homosexuality

Ripcord by Nate Lippens review – acid-tongued meditations on middle-aged homosexuality
Dogs that have transformed the lives of Big Issue vendors: “Our bond is not like anything else”

Dogs that have transformed the lives of Big Issue vendors: “Our bond is not like anything else”
Letters: I’m a middle-aged, middle-class, left-wing woman – and I like Joe Rogan

Letters: I’m a middle-aged, middle-class, left-wing woman – and I like Joe Rogan
Starmer’s intention for work and benefits should be applauded – but it must come with good jobs

Starmer’s intention for work and benefits should be applauded – but it must come with good jobs
Inside the Big Issue: Santa Paws is coming to town

