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Andy Burnham: ‘Right to Buy scheme means homelessness will get worse before it gets better’
Homelessness

Andy Burnham: ‘Right to Buy scheme means homelessness will get worse before it gets better’

The Greater Manchester mayor agrees with his London counterpart after an interview with Big Issue

Inside the plan to give free cash to homeless people in Manchester: ‘It’s time to try something new’
Universal basic income

Inside the plan to give free cash to homeless people in Manchester: ‘It’s time to try something new’

Academics and campaigners have proposed a new basic income for Greater Manchester after mayor Andy Burnham vowed to introduce one in the city region

Manchester is hailed as a model for regeneration – but gentrification is leaving people behind
Sophie Flinders

Manchester is hailed as a model for regeneration – but gentrification is leaving people behind

The ‘Manchester model’ has been heralded as a housebuilding rush for the country to follow. But Common Wealth’s gentrification index shows there are lessons to be learned over building enough affordable homes to tackle the housing crisis, the think tank’s Sophie Flinders argues

This innovative ‘village’ under Manchester’s railway arches helps tackle homelessness
Homelessness

This innovative ‘village’ under Manchester’s railway arches helps tackle homelessness

‘Dictators die, the people live on’: What Syria’s revolution means for those who fled Assad’s regime
Syria

‘Dictators die, the people live on’: What Syria’s revolution means for those who fled Assad’s regime

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Housing First is a success in other countries – so why can’t we make it work in the UK?
Housing

Housing First is a success in other countries – so why can’t we make it work in the UK?

Manchester City and England football star Chloe Kelly: ‘A smile on your face goes a long way’
Sport

Manchester City and England football star Chloe Kelly: ‘A smile on your face goes a long way’

New Order’s Transmissions podcast digs up wild new stories of the band – and I’m mad for it
Music

New Order’s Transmissions podcast digs up wild new stories of the band – and I’m mad for it

This football tournament backed by Man City’s Pep Guardiola helps homeless people reach their goals
Homelessness

This football tournament backed by Man City’s Pep Guardiola helps homeless people reach their goals

Andy Burnham wants to give homes to Manchester’s rough sleepers in ‘sea change for housing’
Rough sleeping

Andy Burnham wants to give homes to Manchester’s rough sleepers in ‘sea change for housing’

Riots are not inevitable – just ask the people of Manchester’s Moss Side
UK riots

Riots are not inevitable – just ask the people of Manchester’s Moss Side

So little has changed since the Manchester Arena bombing. I worry terrorists have the upper hand
Cath Hill

So little has changed since the Manchester Arena bombing. I worry terrorists have the upper hand

Would devolution of the DWP be a better way of delivering benefits and welfare?
Department for Work and Pensions

Would devolution of the DWP be a better way of delivering benefits and welfare?

Manchester mayor Andy Burnham: ‘If you don’t give people good homes they can’t have good lives’
Housing

Manchester mayor Andy Burnham: ‘If you don’t give people good homes they can’t have good lives’

Manchester mayor Andy Burnham blasts Tories over ‘arrogant’ and ‘dishonest’ treatment of refugees
Exclusive

Manchester mayor Andy Burnham blasts Tories over ‘arrogant’ and ‘dishonest’ treatment of refugees

Atherton ‘had everything taken away’. The Snug brought back music and community
venue watch

Atherton ‘had everything taken away’. The Snug brought back music and community

No staff, no trains and queues out the door: Inside the daily chaos of Manchester Piccadilly station
Transport

No staff, no trains and queues out the door: Inside the daily chaos of Manchester Piccadilly station

How gentrification and hostile architecture have pushed out the working class
Urban design

How gentrification and hostile architecture have pushed out the working class

Homeless charity transforms Ford Transit van to help rough sleepers with food, hygiene and shelter
Rough sleeping

Homeless charity transforms Ford Transit van to help rough sleepers with food, hygiene and shelter

‘I support The Big Issue and everything it stands for’ Andy Burnham sells The Big Issue magazine in Manchester
News

‘I support The Big Issue and everything it stands for’ Andy Burnham sells The Big Issue magazine in Manchester

Andy Burnham: ‘Housing is a human right’
Interview

Andy Burnham: ‘Housing is a human right’

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Kalvin Phillips: ‘This generation of players can inspire young people’
Interview

Kalvin Phillips: ‘This generation of players can inspire young people’

Journey into a post-apocalyptic Manchester 
Manchester International

Journey into a post-apocalyptic Manchester 

Has Manchester found an innovative way to tackle begging?
Homelessness

Has Manchester found an innovative way to tackle begging?

Vincent Kompany tackles homelessness: ‘I don’t think any of us should accept it’
Football

Vincent Kompany tackles homelessness: ‘I don’t think any of us should accept it’