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Inside the plan to give free cash to homeless people in Manchester: 'It's time to try something new'
Andy Burnham and Rachel Reeves at Manchester Victoria Station
Universal basic income

Inside the plan to give free cash to homeless people in Manchester: 'It's time to try something new'

Academics and campaigners have proposed a new basic income for Greater Manchester after mayor Andy Burnham vowed to introduce one in the city region
Manchester is hailed as a model for regeneration – but gentrification is leaving people behind
Manchester
Sophie Flinders

Manchester is hailed as a model for regeneration – but gentrification is leaving people behind

This innovative 'village' under Manchester's railway arches helps tackle homelessness
Homelessness

This innovative 'village' under Manchester's railway arches helps tackle homelessness

'Dictators die, the people live on': What Syria's revolution means for those who fled Assad's regime
Syria

'Dictators die, the people live on': What Syria's revolution means for those who fled Assad's regime

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?

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
Manchester City and England football star Chloe Kelly: 'A smile on your face goes a long way'
football player Chloe Kelly
Sport

Manchester City and England football star Chloe Kelly: 'A smile on your face goes a long way'

New Order's Transmissions podcast digs up wild new stories of the band – and I'm mad for it
New Order in 1989
Music

New Order's Transmissions podcast digs up wild new stories of the band – and I'm mad for it

This football tournament backed by Man City's Pep Guardiola helps homeless people reach their goals
Kyle Walker joins homeless footballers from The Salvation Army for a photo
Homelessness

This football tournament backed by Man City's Pep Guardiola helps homeless people reach their goals

Andy Burnham wants to give homes to Manchester's rough sleepers in 'sea change for housing'
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham
Rough sleeping

Andy Burnham wants to give homes to Manchester's rough sleepers in 'sea change for housing'

Riots are not inevitable – just ask the people of Manchester's Moss Side
UK riots

Riots are not inevitable – just ask the people of Manchester's Moss Side

So little has changed since the Manchester Arena bombing. I worry terrorists have the upper hand
Cath Hill

So little has changed since the Manchester Arena bombing. I worry terrorists have the upper hand

Would devolution of the DWP be a better way of delivering benefits and welfare?
A miniature figurine businessman looking down on an information booklet for department for work and pensions
Department for Work and Pensions

Would devolution of the DWP be a better way of delivering benefits and welfare?

Why English National Opera relocating to Manchester will be more complicated than it looks
ENO Ally Pally
Music

Why English National Opera relocating to Manchester will be more complicated than it looks

Manchester mayor Andy Burnham: 'If you don't give people good homes they can't have good lives'
Housing

Manchester mayor Andy Burnham: 'If you don't give people good homes they can't have good lives'

Manchester mayor Andy Burnham blasts Tories over 'arrogant' and 'dishonest' treatment of refugees
Exclusive

Manchester mayor Andy Burnham blasts Tories over 'arrogant' and 'dishonest' treatment of refugees

Atherton 'had everything taken away'. The Snug brought back music and community
female fronted punk band on the stage of The Snug in Atherton
venue watch

Atherton 'had everything taken away'. The Snug brought back music and community

No staff, no trains and queues out the door: Inside the daily chaos of Manchester Piccadilly station
Trains Up North
Transport

No staff, no trains and queues out the door: Inside the daily chaos of Manchester Piccadilly station

How gentrification and hostile architecture have pushed out the working class
A city square filled with bar tables
Urban design

How gentrification and hostile architecture have pushed out the working class

Homeless charity transforms Ford Transit van to help rough sleepers with food, hygiene and shelter
A blue transit van
Rough sleeping

Homeless charity transforms Ford Transit van to help rough sleepers with food, hygiene and shelter

'I support The Big Issue and everything it stands for' Andy Burnham sells The Big Issue magazine in Manchester
Andy Burnham with Big Issue vendor Colin
News

'I support The Big Issue and everything it stands for' Andy Burnham sells The Big Issue magazine in Manchester

Andy Burnham: 'Housing is a human right'
Interview

Andy Burnham: 'Housing is a human right'

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
How Matthew Halsall enticed new ears to Manchester's magical jazz scene
Matthew Halsall playing a trumpet in front of a coloured screen
Interview

How Matthew Halsall enticed new ears to Manchester's magical jazz scene

Kalvin Phillips: 'This generation of players can inspire young people'
Kalvin Phillips portrait
Interview

Kalvin Phillips: 'This generation of players can inspire young people'

Journey into a post-apocalyptic Manchester 
We Cut Through Dust interactive walking tour. A man on a phone and a neon sign says I LAY IN A RAGE AND LEFT AT FIRST LIGHT
Manchester International

Journey into a post-apocalyptic Manchester 

Has Manchester found an innovative way to tackle begging?
Manchester street engagement hub set up to tackle begging
Homelessness

Has Manchester found an innovative way to tackle begging?

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