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Public back calls to ban energy prepayment meters

Almost three-quarters of the public would back changes to the Energy Bill to ensure the Government can ban the forced transfer of homes onto prepayment...

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English social work students call for support

Social work students and recent graduates now have the opportunity to join in a nationwide call to reform bursaries across England.

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Opinion

Real Voices: “Catching melanoma early can save your life”

In this week's Real Voices Willie Munro describes his experience with melanoma and passion for spreading awareness of the signs.

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Will the new renters law affect you?

Renters Reform Bill abolishes 'no-fault' evictions, but London Renters Union calls for rent freeze over concerns landlords will side-step the law by hiking rents to force out unwanted tenants.

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Mental health podcast interview with Rooftop writer Tom York

In a new taboo-tackling podcast interview, the Rooftop's Tom York shares his personal experiences of managing anxiety and stress at work, and of living with bipolar disorder.

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Real Voices: Supporting the homeless in West Yorkshire

In this week's Real Voices, an outreach team leader from homelessness charity Simon on the Streets describes the ups and downs of this crucial work.

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