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Why Britain's economy can't afford to lose the public library
Libraries are often referred to as “the last safety net”. Image credit: Thamesmead Library / Flickr
Niall Christie

Why Britain's economy can't afford to lose the public library

GB News fails: Typos, sound issues, pranks and more beset the new broadcaster
News

GB News fails: Typos, sound issues, pranks and more beset the new broadcaster

Fire Safety Bill explained: Will the proposals prevent another Grenfell?
The charred remains of Grenfell Tower in west London following the fire which killed 72 people.
Housing

Fire Safety Bill explained: Will the proposals prevent another Grenfell?

'I could lose my home and my job': Anger over Grenfell cladding vote
Left: An image of Grenfell tower in west London burning during fire of June 2017. Right, Stephen Squires, who faces huge monthly bills due to cladding issues in his building.
Housing

'I could lose my home and my job': Anger over Grenfell cladding vote

Almost half of British workers still fear for their job after a year
Man makes notes on a coffee table during work from home. Coffee in background.
Employment

Almost half of British workers still fear for their job after a year

Fire Safety Bill: Tory MPs told to stop tenants paying for cladding removal
Grenfell Tower in west London burns with the city in the background.
Housing

Fire Safety Bill: Tory MPs told to stop tenants paying for cladding removal

'Dangerous levels' of air pollution near London schools, say parents groups
A billboard in Putney showing a pair of lungs which will change colour depending on air pollution levels near major roads
Environment

'Dangerous levels' of air pollution near London schools, say parents groups

Nurse's pay: 76% of workers facing pay cut are women, says Labour
Red writing on a white wall which reads
Politics

Nurse's pay: 76% of workers facing pay cut are women, says Labour

YouTubers dupe royal 'experts' into analysing Oprah interview before it aired
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with other members of the Royal family in 2017
News

YouTubers dupe royal 'experts' into analysing Oprah interview before it aired

Concerns over pupil hunger as one in five UK schools start food bank
Foodbank shelves show a number of tins of food and packaging
Activism

Concerns over pupil hunger as one in five UK schools start food bank

Nobel laureate economist warns UK Budget fails to end austerity
Nobel Prize winning economist Professor Joseph Stiglitz speaking on a panel
Politics

Nobel laureate economist warns UK Budget fails to end austerity

Scotland's homeless support is 'struggling to cope'
Homeless deaths in Scotland
Housing

Scotland's homeless support is 'struggling to cope'