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Top 5 empowering teen novels, chosen by YA author Rebecca Westcott

Top 5 empowering teen novels, chosen by YA author Rebecca Westcott
Netflix’s Hit Man is what we used to call ‘a good time at the movies’ – but times have changed

Netflix’s Hit Man is what we used to call ‘a good time at the movies’ – but times have changed
‘This country is run by idiots and fools’: Paul Weller on politics, God and the state of everything

‘This country is run by idiots and fools’: Paul Weller on politics, God and the state of everything
This is what happens to a local economy when Taylor Swift comes to town

This is what happens to a local economy when Taylor Swift comes to town
How the UK’s jazz explosion led to a rebirth of cool

How the UK’s jazz explosion led to a rebirth of cool
All Fours by Miranda July review – a shockingly original voice and a story for our times

All Fours by Miranda July review – a shockingly original voice and a story for our times
There’s no debate – Britain’s disabled people are in the grip of a social care emergency

There’s no debate – Britain’s disabled people are in the grip of a social care emergency
The Horse by Willy Vlautin review – funny, shocking and heartfelt contender for book of the year

The Horse by Willy Vlautin review – funny, shocking and heartfelt contender for book of the year
Letters: Sunak is one of Britain’s richest men – how can he relate to people on benefits?

Letters: Sunak is one of Britain’s richest men – how can he relate to people on benefits?
“Starmer’s just a slightly softer version of the Tory party, isn’t he?” Paul Weller on politics in Big Issue exclusive

“Starmer’s just a slightly softer version of the Tory party, isn’t he?” Paul Weller on politics in Big Issue exclusive
Paul Weller: ‘Keir Starmer’s just a slightly softer version of the Tory party, isn’t he?’

Paul Weller: ‘Keir Starmer’s just a slightly softer version of the Tory party, isn’t he?’
Inside the Big Issue: Paul Weller and Johnny Harris deliver state of the nation address

Inside the Big Issue: Paul Weller and Johnny Harris deliver state of the nation address
Washed Out music video controversy shows the hardest part is accepting AI is here to stay 

Washed Out music video controversy shows the hardest part is accepting AI is here to stay
Viggo Mortensen on Trump, corruption and why classic Westerns are like the best poetry

Viggo Mortensen on Trump, corruption and why classic Westerns are like the best poetry
Author Alexander McCall Smith: ‘At 16 I took myself terrifically seriously. And no one else did’

Author Alexander McCall Smith: ‘At 16 I took myself terrifically seriously. And no one else did’
Here’s why I love Netflix’s hugely problematic Buying London

Here’s why I love Netflix’s hugely problematic Buying London
Top 5 child characters in books, chosen by award-winning journalist Tom Lamont

Top 5 child characters in books, chosen by award-winning journalist Tom Lamont
What the complex history of Cyprus can teach us about today’s Europe 

What the complex history of Cyprus can teach us about today’s Europe
Forget national service – work out what young people actually need. Regardless of how they vote

Forget national service – work out what young people actually need. Regardless of how they vote
Nero was emperor of Rome at just 16. Which of us would have done better?
