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Here's the glaring problem with the government's approach to economic growth
Will Snell

Here's the glaring problem with the government's approach to economic growth

Deregulation is the wrong approach to economic growth, says Fairness Foundation boss Will Snell – better regulation can drive growth AND fight inequality
Why are self-employed dads like me being forced to make an impossible choice?
man and baby's hand
Marvyn Harrison

Why are self-employed dads like me being forced to make an impossible choice?

Why did Trump win the election? Because successive presidents weakened America
John Bird

Why did Trump win the election? Because successive presidents weakened America

Children are poor because their mothers are poor. But is Labour serious about tackling it?
Dr Sara Reis

Children are poor because their mothers are poor. But is Labour serious about tackling it?

The Omagh Bombing Inquiry is harrowing – but we all need to listen. Here's why
Paul McNamee

The Omagh Bombing Inquiry is harrowing – but we all need to listen. Here's why

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
Manchester is hailed as a model for regeneration – but gentrification is leaving people behind
Manchester
Sophie Flinders

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

No, Gen Z aren't lazy workers – they just don't want your jobs
A young person slouches while working on a MacBook
Rose Marley

No, Gen Z aren't lazy workers – they just don't want your jobs

If everyone finds the news so bleak these days, why are news podcasts so popular?
Mike Rayment

If everyone finds the news so bleak these days, why are news podcasts so popular?

Why you should never underestimate the spirit of towns left behind by industry
Robin Ince

Why you should never underestimate the spirit of towns left behind by industry

Homelessness doesn't hibernate. But ending it could be a vote-winner for all politicians
people experiencing homelessness also face stigma
Matthew Torbitt

Homelessness doesn't hibernate. But ending it could be a vote-winner for all politicians

The UK is careering toward a net zero backlash – or 'greenlash' – unless Labour acts quickly
Wind farm shows wind turbines against a sunset - to illustrate a story about Net Zero plans
Niamh O Regan

The UK is careering toward a net zero backlash – or 'greenlash' – unless Labour acts quickly

Uncertainty around disability benefit cuts is triggering bipolar symptoms, experts warn
Simon Kitchen

Uncertainty around disability benefit cuts is triggering bipolar symptoms, experts warn

Housing developers are raking in cash while young people sleep in parks – it has to stop
Jacob

Housing developers are raking in cash while young people sleep in parks – it has to stop

Paying off your landlord's mortgage can't be right in this day and age. There must be a cleverer way
John Bird

Paying off your landlord's mortgage can't be right in this day and age. There must be a cleverer way

Leukaemia and other blood cancer treatments are a postcode lottery in the UK – this has to change
Person holding somebody's hand in hospital
Fiona Hazell

Leukaemia and other blood cancer treatments are a postcode lottery in the UK – this has to change

The 'giant misshapen penis' flower sums up our simple human need for joy
Paul McNamee

The 'giant misshapen penis' flower sums up our simple human need for joy

The benefits system is broken – and disabled people pay the price for the DWP's 'poor service'
Keir Starmer prime minister
Evan John

The benefits system is broken – and disabled people pay the price for the DWP's 'poor service'

The stigma of living in social housing is holding people back. That must change
social housing
Rick Liddiment

The stigma of living in social housing is holding people back. That must change

Dear men, it's not a weakness to be vulnerable or ask for help
Natty
Music

Dear men, it's not a weakness to be vulnerable or ask for help

I live month to month, fighting to get out of debt – this is the reality of life on the breadline
person and child
Izzy

I live month to month, fighting to get out of debt – this is the reality of life on the breadline

Kids risk falling behind without digital skills. It's never too early to get your tots tech-ready
toddlers playing with ipad
Sean Morrow

Kids risk falling behind without digital skills. It's never too early to get your tots tech-ready

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
Independent venues are the backbone of the live music scene – we must look after them
Sybil Bell

Independent venues are the backbone of the live music scene – we must look after them

January is one of the hardest months for debt – but it's never too late to seek help
debt worries
Vikki Brownridge

January is one of the hardest months for debt – but it's never too late to seek help

In politics, Starmer's seriousness will always trump Donald's showmanship
Paul McNamee

In politics, Starmer's seriousness will always trump Donald's showmanship

Shortcuts and life hacks are all well and good – but the brutal truth is you need to put the hours in
Sam Delaney

Shortcuts and life hacks are all well and good – but the brutal truth is you need to put the hours in