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Britain’s female-led firms are beacons in gloomy economic times Despite market turbulence and political uncertainty, women are launching more businesses in Britain than ever before Economics Money Society
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The surprisingly simple solution to poverty that is changing lives What if we just give money directly to people who need it? It’s a simple idea that is catching on, with encouraging results Economics Politics Society
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How two reformed bailiffs made debt disappear for millions of families Families across the US are being relieved of their unpaid medical bills, thanks in part to two former debt collectors Economics Society Wellbeing
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The ‘solar punks’ turning their London street into a community power station Two artists are finding ingenious ways to fund a project that puts power in the hands of people. They hope the idea will catch on Economics Energy Society
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Once ravaged by war, Iraq’s date palms are swaying once more Iraq once led the world in date production, but lost over half its trees to war. One man is on a mission to restore the nation’s palms Economics Environment Food
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The plumber-led support network keeping people warm this winter As the cost of living crisis bites, a support network founded by a plumber is helping struggling households across the UK Economics Society Wellbeing
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