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Meet the man tasked with fixing youth unemployment: 'I see a generation that is trying hard'
Meet the man tasked with fixing youth unemployment: 'I see a generation that is trying hard'
Alan Milburn spoke to Big Issue Recruit’s Catherine Parsons about what can be done to reduce numbers of young people not in education, employment or training
Technology is creating new ways for domestic abusers to track victims: 'I felt suddenly exposed'
Technology is creating new ways for domestic abusers to track victims: 'I felt suddenly exposed'
Zack Polanski wants to use wellbeing targets instead of GDP to measure growth. Is he right?
Zack Polanski wants to use wellbeing targets instead of GDP to measure growth. Is he right?
giffgaff is connecting more homes with affordable broadband – and backing nature restoration too
giffgaff is connecting more homes with affordable broadband – and backing nature restoration too
Fancy a dandelion coffee or a cowslip wine? This is the beauty of Britain's wildflowers
Fancy a dandelion coffee or a cowslip wine? This is the beauty of Britain's wildflowers
Take a moment to look at the urban wild plants flourishing under your feet
Take a moment to look at the urban wild plants flourishing under your feet
The truth behind Matt Le Tissier's fight with Grok over 'chemtrails'
The truth behind Matt Le Tissier's fight with Grok over 'chemtrails'
Cornwall is reinventing its mining past to take on China. But can lithium deliver a return to glory?
Cornwall is reinventing its mining past to take on China. But can lithium deliver a return to glory?
How the housing crisis led to me becoming a houseplant influencer
How the housing crisis led to me becoming a houseplant influencer
The story of the shantytown dwellers who grew their own wealth using vegetables
The story of the shantytown dwellers who grew their own wealth using vegetables
Rents in UK are at record highs. Will they keep going up?
Rents in UK are at record highs. Will they keep going up?
I was 35 before I had my own lawn to mow. For many, there's a growing barrier to having a garden
I was 35 before I had my own lawn to mow. For many, there's a growing barrier to having a garden
104 children's deaths linked to living in temporary accommodation: 'We should be outraged'
104 children's deaths linked to living in temporary accommodation: 'We should be outraged'
Miners are back on strike: 'I lost everything last time. I won't go back this time until it's sorted'
Miners are back on strike: 'I lost everything last time. I won't go back this time until it's sorted'
'Terrified of a rent increase': How Labour's housing benefit cuts are hitting renters
'Terrified of a rent increase': How Labour's housing benefit cuts are hitting renters
Why renters are protesting against the housing crisis: 'People are neglected for profit'
Why renters are protesting against the housing crisis: 'People are neglected for profit'
Greenham Women's Peace Camp: The forgotten protest against nuclear weapons that lasted 19 years
Greenham Women's Peace Camp: The forgotten protest against nuclear weapons that lasted 19 years
How Heart n Soul makes change: 'It’s about not underestimating the potential of anybody'
How Heart n Soul makes change: 'It’s about not underestimating the potential of anybody'
‘Grotesque’ council tax system set for biggest change in 30 years. Here's what it means for you
‘Grotesque’ council tax system set for biggest change in 30 years. Here's what it means for you
Trump is learning what happens when you're slapdash in politics
Trump is learning what happens when you're slapdash in politics
Switching to a four-day week ‘could save councils £1bn a year’
Switching to a four-day week ‘could save councils £1bn a year’
Period poverty forces UK women to use newspaper instead of sanitary products: 'It's unacceptable'
Period poverty forces UK women to use newspaper instead of sanitary products: 'It's unacceptable'
Wales homeless football team faces race against time to survive: ‘We’re at breaking point’
Wales homeless football team faces race against time to survive: ‘We’re at breaking point’
Why are homes left empty in the UK and how can we fill them up?
Why are homes left empty in the UK and how can we fill them up?
Carer's allowance turns 50: 'I keep the money side of things from her, I don't want her to worry'