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environment and community

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

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
Exclusive

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
pride flags being waved at a Pride celebration
Dominic Arnall

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'
Sunderland

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
Cat Linton

UK's landmark Modern Slavery Act is 10 years old. But justice is still out of reach for many survivors

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
Joe Lycett: 'Let's fix things in our backyard before we try and fix the world'
TV

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
Tiny versions of Ed Miliband and Nigel Farage at Southsea Model Village
Net Zero

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
Dentist Neil Sikka
Health

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
Sally Becker on her first mission 'Operation Angel' in Bosnia in 1993
Humanitarianism

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
Tamara Ullyart

The future feels bleak for Gen Zs like me. It's time for a Green New Deal

Why everyone should have a favourite tree
Paul McNamee

Why everyone should have a favourite tree

Letters: Please don't blame Boomers for everything 
Letters

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
Mike Berners-Lee

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
Dr Craig Henry Jones

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'
Music

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
Climate activism

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
LGBTQ+ rights protest
Cello Dutton-David

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
Robin Ince

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'
Sewage pollution

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
Poster for Just Act Normal on BBC3
TV

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
Chris Lockwood

We can't lose women's football to climate change, says England star Chris Lockwood

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
'A bright and bold mosaic of creatures': Meet the winner of Big Issue's Kids Cover Competition 2025
Kids Cover Competition

'A bright and bold mosaic of creatures': Meet the winner of Big Issue's Kids Cover Competition 2025

Inside the Big Issue: Earth Day 2025
Inside the Big Issue

Inside the Big Issue: Earth Day 2025

Would you buy a record sleeve without the vinyl inside? It's one way to reduce plastic
Record Store Day

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
Young people are at high risk of homelessness and exploitation.
Melissa Gilpin

Young LGBTQ+ people are made homeless because of who they are – but official stats don't show it

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