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It will take 700 years to replace UK's ageing water network at current pace: 'A wholesale betrayal'

It will take 700 years to replace UK's ageing water network at current pace: 'A wholesale betrayal'
Water companies are spending more than ever – but poor planning, weak oversight and costly procurement mean that progress is extremely slow
Self Esteem and Julie Hesmondhalgh on self-doubt, sisterhood and fighting back in dark times

Self Esteem and Julie Hesmondhalgh on self-doubt, sisterhood and fighting back in dark times
LGBTQ+ inclusion doesn't just benefit certain Brits – it helps all of us

LGBTQ+ inclusion doesn't just benefit certain Brits – it helps all of us
Inside Public Record, a joyful celebration of the sound of Sunderland: 'We're all in it together'
Inside Public Record, a joyful celebration of the sound of Sunderland: 'We're all in it together'
UK's landmark Modern Slavery Act is 10 years old. But justice is still out of reach for many survivors
UK's landmark Modern Slavery Act is 10 years old. But justice is still out of reach for many survivors
Joe Lycett: 'Let's fix things in our backyard before we try and fix the world'

Joe Lycett: 'Let's fix things in our backyard before we try and fix the world'
Model village gets green makeover with tiny heat pumps, solar panels and miniature Ed Miliband

Model village gets green makeover with tiny heat pumps, solar panels and miniature Ed Miliband
Too many homeless people resort to pulling their own teeth. These dentists are trying to change that

Too many homeless people resort to pulling their own teeth. These dentists are trying to change that
Meet the heroic mum who faced gunfire and risked her life to save hundreds of children from war

Meet the heroic mum who faced gunfire and risked her life to save hundreds of children from war
The future feels bleak for Gen Zs like me. It's time for a Green New Deal

The future feels bleak for Gen Zs like me. It's time for a Green New Deal
Letters: Please don't blame Boomers for everything

Letters: Please don't blame Boomers for everything
A politician's lies should be seen as abuse. Here's how we can create a climate of truth

A politician's lies should be seen as abuse. Here's how we can create a climate of truth
Asteroids are cool… but far from our biggest problem up in space

Asteroids are cool… but far from our biggest problem up in space
Brandi Carlile: 'Getting married felt radical. Now my wife and I are very afraid about our future'

Brandi Carlile: 'Getting married felt radical. Now my wife and I are very afraid about our future'
These scientists felt powerless over the climate crisis – so they decided to do something about it

These scientists felt powerless over the climate crisis – so they decided to do something about it
My dad was beaten up for being trans. Trust me when I say the Supreme Court ruling will hurt people

My dad was beaten up for being trans. Trust me when I say the Supreme Court ruling will hurt people
At Laugharne, I'm reminded there's no room for complacency when love is our goal

At Laugharne, I'm reminded there's no room for complacency when love is our goal
Raw sewage pumped into UK waterways for 4.7 million hours in 2024: 'This will only get worse'

Raw sewage pumped into UK waterways for 4.7 million hours in 2024: 'This will only get worse'
Just Act Normal creator Janice Okoh on class, comedy and the one joke white people won't get

Just Act Normal creator Janice Okoh on class, comedy and the one joke white people won't get
We can't lose women's football to climate change, says England star Chris Lockwood

We can't lose women's football to climate change, says England star Chris Lockwood
'A bright and bold mosaic of creatures': Meet the winner of Big Issue's Kids Cover Competition 2025

'A bright and bold mosaic of creatures': Meet the winner of Big Issue's Kids Cover Competition 2025
Would you buy a record sleeve without the vinyl inside? It's one way to reduce plastic

Would you buy a record sleeve without the vinyl inside? It's one way to reduce plastic
Young LGBTQ+ people are made homeless because of who they are – but official stats don't show it
