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UK’s civil liberties rating downgraded thanks to government crackdowns on protests, elections and strikes
Activism

UK’s civil liberties rating downgraded thanks to government crackdowns on protests, elections and strikes

‘It’s like living through torture’ Tower block residents made homeless over post-Grenfell fire risks
Building safety crisis

‘It’s like living through torture’ Tower block residents made homeless over post-Grenfell fire risks

‘I can’t put your accent on the radio’: Edith Bowman reveals snobbery she faced starting out
Culture

‘I can’t put your accent on the radio’: Edith Bowman reveals snobbery she faced starting out

Big Issue bosses lament missed opportunities in Chancellor’s Spring Statement
Spring budget

Big Issue bosses lament missed opportunities in Chancellor’s Spring Statement

In pictures: 400,000 on strike as Jeremy Hunt unveils ‘back to work’ budget
Activism

In pictures: 400,000 on strike as Jeremy Hunt unveils ‘back to work’ budget

‘The proudest day of my life’: Former Big Issue vendor opens new furniture shop with Jay Blades
Our vendors

‘The proudest day of my life’: Former Big Issue vendor opens new furniture shop with Jay Blades

The Crown: New series to show Princess Diana and Prince William selling The Big Issue
TV

The Crown: New series to show Princess Diana and Prince William selling The Big Issue

Illegal Immigration Bill: Protest to take place outside parliament as Conservative MPs set to rebel over controversial law
Immigration

Illegal Immigration Bill: Protest to take place outside parliament as Conservative MPs set to rebel over controversial law

Man dies following fire in tiny London flat housing nearly 20, despite residents’ complaints of overcrowding
Overcrowding

Man dies following fire in tiny London flat housing nearly 20, despite residents’ complaints of overcrowding

New IKEA store displays will show off rooms inspired by homeless families
HOMELESSNESS

New IKEA store displays will show off rooms inspired by homeless families

‘Thank you Gary’: Lineker praised for opposing ‘immeasurably cruel’ Illegal Immigration Bill
Immigration

‘Thank you Gary’: Lineker praised for opposing ‘immeasurably cruel’ Illegal Immigration Bill

Ed Sheeran says his new album will open ‘the trapdoor into my soul’
mental health

Ed Sheeran says his new album will open ‘the trapdoor into my soul’

Rough sleeping has risen by 26% in a year amid the cost of living crisis
Homelessness

Rough sleeping has risen by 26% in a year amid the cost of living crisis

East London mayor says cars are a ‘necessity’ while unveiling his borough’s new climate strategy
Sustainable transport

East London mayor says cars are a ‘necessity’ while unveiling his borough’s new climate strategy

Betty Boothroyd: From campaigning for JFK to becoming the first female speaker
Politics

Betty Boothroyd: From campaigning for JFK to becoming the first female speaker

The government said it would upgrade social housing to help renters with energy bills. It’s not going well
Social housing

The government said it would upgrade social housing to help renters with energy bills. It’s not going well

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Calls grow for Ukraine-style visa scheme allowing Turkey and Syria earthquake victims to reunite with family in UK
Turkey and Syria earthquakes

Calls grow for Ukraine-style visa scheme allowing Turkey and Syria earthquake victims to reunite with family in UK

‘Poker chips’ used to give hot drinks to homeless people to launch in Co-op stores
Homelessness

‘Poker chips’ used to give hot drinks to homeless people to launch in Co-op stores

‘I feel like if I leave my home I won’t be coming back’: Families kicked out of homes over fire safety issues
Cladding crisis

‘I feel like if I leave my home I won’t be coming back’: Families kicked out of homes over fire safety issues

It would take 50 years to build the homes the UK needs under the government’s 300,000 annual target
Housing crisis

It would take 50 years to build the homes the UK needs under the government’s 300,000 annual target