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The disturbing parallels between Awaab Ishak’s death in Rochdale and the Grenfell Tower disaster
From unheeded warnings to neglectful landlords, the parallels between Awaab Ishak and the Grenfell Tower disaster tell a depressing tale
Exclusive: Lewis Capaldi is hoping his new single Pointless will be played at weddings
Exclusive: Lewis Capaldi is hoping his new single Pointless will be played at weddings
Scottish superstar Lewis Capaldi has released a new single about being in love, which he says is “almost an alien concept” to him. Oh, and it was co-written – kind of – with Ed Sheeran
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How The Salvation Army is helping homeless people find work
The Salvation Army’s job support programme for homeless people in London is having double the success rate expected. We spoke to the charity’s Rebecca Keating to find out how
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Black and minoritised ethnic communities at disproportionate risk of homelessness in the UK
Black and minoritised ethnic communities at disproportionate risk of homelessness in the UK
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The results from a global four-day working week trial are in and you’ll want to show your boss
Food banks are at breaking point. We need to change the script.
Food banks are at breaking point. We need to change the script.
29 online shops for sustainable Christmas present ideas
29 online shops for sustainable Christmas present ideas
Bad Santa and violent nights: The alternative festive movies you need this Christmas
Bad Santa and violent nights: The alternative festive movies you need this Christmas
Here’s how we’re working with O2 to offer free mobile data to all our vendors
Here’s how we’re working with O2 to offer free mobile data to all our vendors
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Real Christmas tree or artificial Christmas tree? Your environmental guide to the December dilemma
Real Christmas tree or artificial Christmas tree? Your environmental guide to the December dilemma
Here's how to check air pollution levels in your area
Here's how to check air pollution levels in your area
Giving Tuesday: Eight ways to give that don't involve money
Giving Tuesday: Eight ways to give that don't involve money
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Qatar World Cup: Experts share how to spot the warning signs of gambling addiction
Culture
Felt legend Lawrence: 'I want to just see what fame's like'
Felt legend Lawrence: 'I want to just see what fame's like'
The cult indie legend returns with new band Mozart Estate – and though times are hard, he still believes he'll make it really big
'Disney didn't think it was funny enough': Brian Henson on making The Muppet Christmas Carol
'Disney didn't think it was funny enough': Brian Henson on making The Muppet Christmas Carol
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Lewis Capaldi is hoping his new single Pointless will be played at weddings
Lewis Capaldi is hoping his new single Pointless will be played at weddings
Scottish superstar Lewis Capaldi has released a new single about being in love, which he says is "almost an alien concept" to him. Oh, and it was co-w…
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Mark Bonnar: 'The big change for me was Line of Duty'
Wilko Johnson: 'I believed I was going to die – then started to feel alive'
Wilko Johnson: 'I believed I was going to die – then started to feel alive'
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Doreen Lawrence: 'I put my pain to the back of my mind when Stephen died'
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Pattie Boyd: 'I was with The Beatles and everything was fabulous'
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Pattie Boyd: 'I was with The Beatles and everything was fabulous'
Pattie Boyd: 'I was with The Beatles and everything was fabulous'
Here's when people will get the additional cost of living payment
Here's when people will get the additional cost of living payment
Why do people hate Matt Hancock? Oh, let us count the ways
Why do people hate Matt Hancock? Oh, let us count the ways
Volunteering on Christmas Day: How you can get involved
Volunteering on Christmas Day: How you can get involved
Ryan Reynolds: 'The great gift about getting older is you become more comfortable with sucking'
Ryan Reynolds: 'The great gift about getting older is you become more comfortable with sucking'
How much should my pay rise to beat inflation?
How much should my pay rise to beat inflation?
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Do the TikTok plant pot candle heaters work? We asked a thermodynamics expert
Opinion
The Banshees of Inisherin is a curious tonic for these bleak times
The Banshees of Inisherin is a curious tonic for these bleak times
Food banks are at breaking point. We need to change the script.
Food banks are at breaking point. We need to change the script.
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Living starring Bill Nighy is an elegant film but it's not a 1950s I recognise
The desire for Scottish independence is not going away
The desire for Scottish independence is not going away
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29 online shops for sustainable Christmas present ideas
29 online shops for sustainable Christmas present ideas
Could a 17-minute phone call with a stranger help cure loneliness? A new app aims to do just that
Could a 17-minute phone call with a stranger help cure loneliness? A new app aims to do just that
Need a gift for children? Check out these crochet toys made by a fair trade co-op in Bangladesh
Need a gift for children? Check out these crochet toys made by a fair trade co-op in Bangladesh
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How to give one donation and have twice the impact
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Support Big Issue vendors when you shop this Christmas
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