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Revealed: Homeless people offered chairs not beds by councils in extreme weather
Revealed: Homeless people offered chairs not beds by councils in extreme weather
‘Sit-up’ accommodation is being offered to rough sleepers during extreme weather, according to a Museum of Homelessness investigation which found homeless people are still exposed to hot weather, high winds and heavy rain
More than 100 million children at risk in Middle East conflict, charity fears
More than 100 million children at risk in Middle East conflict, charity fears
What will the Middle East conflict mean for UK energy bills?
What will the Middle East conflict mean for UK energy bills?
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‘Shocking’ number of homeless deaths in Scotland spark calls for action ahead of Holyrood elections
‘Shocking’ number of homeless deaths in Scotland spark calls for action ahead of Holyrood elections
Disabled journalist fears ‘secret cuts’ to Access to Work could force her out of employment
Disabled journalist fears ‘secret cuts’ to Access to Work could force her out of employment
Cost of living crisis
What will the Middle East conflict mean for UK energy bills?
What will the Middle East conflict mean for UK energy bills?
‘Shocking’ number of homeless deaths in Scotland spark calls for action ahead of Holyrood elections
‘Shocking’ number of homeless deaths in Scotland spark calls for action ahead of Holyrood elections
Benefits, water bill hikes and TV licences: All the tax year changes in April 2026 you need to know
Benefits, water bill hikes and TV licences: All the tax year changes in April 2026 you need to know
Energy bills will fall in April. But will it be enough for people living in fuel poverty?
Energy bills will fall in April. But will it be enough for people living in fuel poverty?
Housing
Revealed: Homeless people offered chairs not beds by councils in extreme weather
Revealed: Homeless people offered chairs not beds by councils in extreme weather
‘Shocking’ number of homeless deaths in Scotland spark calls for action ahead of Holyrood elections
‘Shocking’ number of homeless deaths in Scotland spark calls for action ahead of Holyrood elections
How Eastbourne became the face of England’s temporary accommodation crisis
How Eastbourne became the face of England’s temporary accommodation crisis
Record-high number of people sleeping rough in England amid warning kids left homeless on streets
Record-high number of people sleeping rough in England amid warning kids left homeless on streets
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Letters: Big Issue’s Changemakers showed that in dark times it’s important to have hope
Letters: Big Issue’s Changemakers showed that in dark times it’s important to have hope
Big Issue brand hits milestone of putting £200 million in vendors’ pockets worldwide
Big Issue brand hits milestone of putting £200 million in vendors’ pockets worldwide
What do the government’s vet prices reforms mean for pet owners?
What do the government’s vet prices reforms mean for pet owners?
I’m turning 80. My birthday wish? Take the Big Issue when you buy
I’m turning 80. My birthday wish? Take the Big Issue when you buy
Employment
Nearly one in three women consider quitting jobs due to menopause: ‘I felt like a shadow of myself’
Nearly one in three women consider quitting jobs due to menopause: ‘I felt like a shadow of myself’
Grand Theft Auto workers sacked in ‘union-busting’ move: ‘I don’t know how I’ll pay my bills’
Grand Theft Auto workers sacked in ‘union-busting’ move: ‘I don’t know how I’ll pay my bills’
Can apprenticeships fix the housing crisis? ‘I worked in childcare, now I fix social homes’
Can apprenticeships fix the housing crisis? ‘I worked in childcare, now I fix social homes’
Access to Work delays double in four years leaving disabled people at risk of losing jobs
Access to Work delays double in four years leaving disabled people at risk of losing jobs
Social justice
Disabled journalist fears ‘secret cuts’ to Access to Work could force her out of employment
Disabled journalist fears ‘secret cuts’ to Access to Work could force her out of employment
Kinship carers forced to turn to food banks after taking in vulnerable children
Kinship carers forced to turn to food banks after taking in vulnerable children
Energy bills will fall in April. But will it be enough for people living in fuel poverty?
Energy bills will fall in April. But will it be enough for people living in fuel poverty?
I’m worried that even more disabled children could get lost within the SEND system after reforms
I’m worried that even more disabled children could get lost within the SEND system after reforms
Activism
I shrank my own economy to live a less capitalist life. You could do it too
I shrank my own economy to live a less capitalist life. You could do it too
Big Issue’s 100 Changemakers of 2026: Politics and Activism
Big Issue’s 100 Changemakers of 2026: Politics and Activism
Introducing the Big Issue 100 Changemakers of 2026
Introducing the Big Issue 100 Changemakers of 2026
Big Issue’s 100 Changemakers of 2026: Media and campaigns
Big Issue’s 100 Changemakers of 2026: Media and campaigns
Environment
UK floods have devastated lives in 2026. Victims warn flooding is a threat to millions of Brits
UK floods have devastated lives in 2026. Victims warn flooding is a threat to millions of Brits
Big Issue’s 100 Changemakers of 2026: Environment and climate
Big Issue’s 100 Changemakers of 2026: Environment and climate
Can we build enough reservoirs to escape the jaws of death?
Can we build enough reservoirs to escape the jaws of death?
Water bills are going up – again. Will they merely ‘prop up a crumbling system?’
