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Co-Living Spaces: Affordable Solution or Gentrification Engine?

Exclusive investigation into the rapid rise of corporate co-living spaces in New York City. Are these 'pod' apartments providing affordable solutions or accelerating displacement in already vulnerable communities? We examine the stark reality behind the t

London's 'Sponge City' Turns Polluted Water Drinkable

Discover how a groundbreaking urban rewilding scheme in London is using natural filtration to clean polluted stormwater, creating ponds clean enough to drink from and offering a blueprint for cities worldwide.

Supreme Court Rules on Trans Rights in Single-Sex Spaces

The UK Supreme Court has rejected a landmark case seeking to redefine access to single-sex spaces, delivering a pivotal judgment with far-reaching implications for transgender rights, equality law, and service providers across Britain.

Bangkok's 'Little Godzilla' Lizard Boom Reaches Crisis Point

Bangkok faces an urban wildlife crisis as Asian water monitors, dubbed 'Little Godzillas', swarm the city's canals and streets. Authorities struggle to manage the booming population of these formidable reptiles living alongside 11 million residents.

Sydney's 'Ugly' Highway Set for £1.5bn Transformation

A groundbreaking £1.5 billion plan promises to finally transform Sydney's notorious Western Distributor highway, replacing concrete with green spaces and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure after four decades of failed attempts.

Couple's rift over girlfriend's litter-picking habit

A British man questions his girlfriend's compulsive litter-picking habit, sparking a debate on civic duty, relationship boundaries, and environmental responsibility. Should she stop cleaning up after strangers?

Workers Quit World's Largest Renewable Park Over Abuse

Exclusive investigation reveals the human cost of India's Khavda renewable megaproject, as labourers face scorching heat, wage theft, and gruelling hours, threatening the nation's clean energy ambitions.

Equality watchdog confirms legality of single-sex spaces

The SNP government is under intense scrutiny after the UK's equalities regulator issued definitive legal guidance confirming that single-sex spaces are protected under law, forcing a potential U-turn on controversial policies.

NYC Tree Census Shows 5% Growth in Urban Canopy

A groundbreaking city-wide survey uncovers a 5% surge in New York's street tree population, with Queens leading the growth. Discover the changing face of the urban forest and its impact on climate resilience.

3 in 5 Brits Want More Flags in Public Spaces

A major new poll reveals a surge in British patriotism, with a majority of the public wanting to see the Union Jack and St George's Cross displayed more prominently across the UK.

Photographing the UK's vanishing garage culture

Photographer Philip Butler captures the poignant beauty and social history of Britain's humble garage blocks, a fading icon of 20th-century urban planning, in a stunning new visual archive.

Badenoch's Equality Act Redefinition Sparks Fury

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch's proposed redefinition of 'sex' in the Equality Act has sparked a major political and social firestorm, pitting transgender rights against single-sex spaces.

UK Restaurant's 'No Dogs' Policy Sparks Heated National Debate

A simple request to remove a dog from a UK restaurant has ignited a fiery nationwide debate. Discover the divided public opinion, the owner's defence, and what this reveals about Britain's evolving social norms regarding pets in public spaces.

George Clarke on Dad's Death & New Love

TV architect George Clarke opens up about his father's tragic death and finding love again with new girlfriend Daisy in a raw and heartfelt exclusive.

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