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Analysis

EastEnders at 40: How Britain's soaps became the soul of the nation
TV

EastEnders at 40: How Britain's soaps became the soul of the nation

Soaps have become an integral part of British culture since Coronation St began and are as relevant today as ever
The uncomfortable answer to Labour's building problem might just be immigration
builders
Housebuilding

The uncomfortable answer to Labour's building problem might just be immigration

How do you kiss a Tory? Here's what your political beliefs mean for your sex life
Relationships

How do you kiss a Tory? Here's what your political beliefs mean for your sex life

'They united the public in opposition to hatred': What have we learned six months on from UK riots?
UK riots

'They united the public in opposition to hatred': What have we learned six months on from UK riots?

It's been a decade since UK inflation fell to 0%. Here's why that's 'actually quite a bad thing'
Inflation

It's been a decade since UK inflation fell to 0%. Here's why that's 'actually quite a bad thing'

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
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?

Overtourism: How to be a responsible tourist
Sustainable travel

Overtourism: How to be a responsible tourist

There's a tragic inevitability with Angelina Jolie's Maria Callas
Music

There's a tragic inevitability with Angelina Jolie's Maria Callas

From Henry Moore to refugees: London's remarkable post-war public art deserves to be noticed
Art

From Henry Moore to refugees: London's remarkable post-war public art deserves to be noticed

Bingo and karaoke with Barry from EastEnders: How the UK's entertainment economy is changing
Entertainment

Bingo and karaoke with Barry from EastEnders: How the UK's entertainment economy is changing

Tariffs, trade wars and unpredictability: What Trump 2.0 means for UK house prices
Donald Trump
Donald Trump

Tariffs, trade wars and unpredictability: What Trump 2.0 means for UK house prices

Is TikTok's 'Sleepmaxxing' trend yet another wellness fad – or is it glorifying SAD?
Health

Is TikTok's 'Sleepmaxxing' trend yet another wellness fad – or is it glorifying SAD?

Cruise ships pump out 10 times the CO2 per passenger as flying. Can they turn the tide?
Sustainable travel

Cruise ships pump out 10 times the CO2 per passenger as flying. Can they turn the tide?

William Tell director Nick Hamm on why the apple scene is so relevant today: 'It cuts to the core'
Film

William Tell director Nick Hamm on why the apple scene is so relevant today: 'It cuts to the core'

Can Starmer's government fix the housing crisis? Their future depends on it
Liam Geraghty

Can Starmer's government fix the housing crisis? Their future depends on it

Why Labour's VAT hike on private school fees could mean UK music suffers
Education

Why Labour's VAT hike on private school fees could mean UK music suffers

Are you doomscrolling on TikTok for hours on end? Here's how to stop the social media brain rot
Social media

Are you doomscrolling on TikTok for hours on end? Here's how to stop the social media brain rot

Housing First is a success in other countries – so why can't we make it work in the UK?
Housing

Housing First is a success in other countries – so why can't we make it work in the UK?

'I have patients in pain waiting years': Healthcare workers 'cautious' about Labour's NHS plans
nhs workers protesting
NHS

'I have patients in pain waiting years': Healthcare workers 'cautious' about Labour's NHS plans

Landlords are threatening an 'exodus' by selling up. What will happen to renters' homes if they do?
two builders on scaffolding
Renting

Landlords are threatening an 'exodus' by selling up. What will happen to renters' homes if they do?

'The children have seen so much blood': As calls for a ceasefire grow even louder – what's next for Gaza?
Gaza

'The children have seen so much blood': As calls for a ceasefire grow even louder – what's next for Gaza?

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
Can Christmas save Britain's high streets? It's complicated, experts say
High Street

Can Christmas save Britain's high streets? It's complicated, experts say

This is the reality of life in temporary accommodation at Christmas: 'Where would we put a tree?'
Temporary accommodation

This is the reality of life in temporary accommodation at Christmas: 'Where would we put a tree?'

How can Netflix top sexy snowman caper Hot Frosty?
Film

How can Netflix top sexy snowman caper Hot Frosty?

The Bank of Mum and Dad has too much influence on homeownership in Britain – that needs to change
Housing

The Bank of Mum and Dad has too much influence on homeownership in Britain – that needs to change

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