Material doesn't start as a problem (5)

I believe the answer is:

issue

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This clue could be a double definition.

'material doesn't start' is the first definition.
'issue' can be an answer for 'start' (thesaurus). I'm unsure of the 'material doesn't' bit.

'a problem' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'as' is the link.

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(Other definitions for issue that I've seen before include "Outcome - children" , "Offspring; problem" , "Number (of periodical)" , "Problem or concern" , "Sprogs" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.

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