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Lingering stigma and barriers: UK at risk of missing goal to end HIV transmission by 2030

“The biggest barrier to testing will always be people who don’t think that they are at risk." The first part of a special report by Rachel Howarth into…

Feb 4 •

Labour's employment reforms could harm sick workers. Join our campaign for Safer Sick Pay now.

The government's proposed sick pay changes could leave millions of hard-working people out of pocket when they fall ill

Feb 1 •

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Toxic assets: Housing association homes and shared ownership

Leasehold concerns, sky-high service charges and strict sell-on rules. Inside the people becoming trapped from moving on and losing money after buying a…

Jan 30 •

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Toxic assets: Housing association homes and shared ownership

Leasehold concerns, sky-high service charges and strict sell-on rules. Inside the people becoming trapped from moving on and losing money after buying a…

Jan 26 •

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Gaza ceasefire - a cautious welcome for now and where Britain is in all this

Plus in our weekend edition: 'Grey' Labour learnings from the North East, a lifeline for renters going under the radar + is political tide turning on…

Jan 18 •

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What the facts actually say about the far-right’s ‘grooming gangs’ obsession

As new inquiries look set to take place we debunk some of the most outrageous claims made by Elon Musk and Nigel Farage.

Jan 16 •

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Life near the 'intensely nauseating' landfill quarry making people flee their homes

Inside the battle against Walleys Quarry as firm behind the landfill prepare to fight Environment Agency closure notice

Jan 14 •

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We must not allow tech billionaires scoring virtual points to detract from a better life being built for our children

Plus: Why Meta's fact-check decision is chilling + our commitment to in-depth storytelling behind the headlines

Jan 11 •

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How Andrew McIntyre hijacked the death of three young girls in Southport to spread far-right hatred

Condemnation of McInytre's action by councillor who saw disorder unfold on his doorstep in the town

Jan 9 •

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Help us shape The Lead in 2025

As we head into a new year, your chance to tell us what you think + hello from our new editorial line-up

Jan 7 •

Labour must hold its nerve if mood sours further in 2025

2025 offers plenty to challenge Labour’s longtermist approach to progress. The government must hold its nerve and plough ahead, says Westminster editor…

Jan 4 •

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The crisis in our courts must not be out of sight, out of mind

The British justice system deepens trauma when people are at their very lowest. The government must act before more lives are destroyed

Dec 7, 2024 •

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