Politics
‘People need aid, not criminalisation’: Sadiq Khan’s comments on shoplifting nappies spark debate
‘People need aid, not criminalisation’: Sadiq Khan’s comments on shoplifting nappies spark debate
Big Issue asked mayor of London Sadiq Khan what he would do if he saw someone stealing nappies. His answer sparked a huge reaction
Will Labour’s plan to renationalise rail really work? And will it make train tickets cheaper?
Will Labour’s plan to renationalise rail really work? And will it make train tickets cheaper?
Anti-poverty campaigner and former Labour minister Frank Field dies aged 81: ‘He saved many lives’
Anti-poverty campaigner and former Labour minister Frank Field dies aged 81: ‘He saved many lives’
Top Stories
London mayor Sadiq Khan: ‘What would I do if I saw someone stealing nappies? Take my wallet out and pay’
London mayor Sadiq Khan: ‘What would I do if I saw someone stealing nappies? Take my wallet out and pay’
St George’s Day: Why we mustn’t let Englishness be hijacked by the far-right
St George’s Day: Why we mustn’t let Englishness be hijacked by the far-right
Opinion
Ultra-processed food is often blamed for obesity – but we should be looking at government policy
Ultra-processed food is often blamed for obesity – but we should be looking at government policy
Austerity is more expensive than investment in public services. It’s basic maths
Austerity is more expensive than investment in public services. It’s basic maths
George Galloway: Rochdale MP’s win has opened the door for every anti-establishment chancer
George Galloway: Rochdale MP’s win has opened the door for every anti-establishment chancer
Millions in UK need to double their income to escape poverty – but change is possible. Here’s how
Millions in UK need to double their income to escape poverty – but change is possible. Here’s how
Analysis
Why Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget is the most important in years – and could decide Labour’s future
Why Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget is the most important in years – and could decide Labour’s future
Why Starmer’s £28bn green pledge U-turn is bad news for the climate, economy and his path to power
Why Starmer’s £28bn green pledge U-turn is bad news for the climate, economy and his path to power
From Boris to Starmer: The man behind Jonathan Pie takes on 2023’s wildest political moments
From Boris to Starmer: The man behind Jonathan Pie takes on 2023’s wildest political moments
UK government spent millions defending its Rwanda plan. Here’s how that money could be better spent
UK government spent millions defending its Rwanda plan. Here’s how that money could be better spent
Future generations
Free school meals for all would generate billions for the economy. Here’s why
Free school meals for all would generate billions for the economy. Here’s why
These countries offer free school meals for all – so why can’t the UK?
These countries offer free school meals for all – so why can’t the UK?
Why ideas of ending poverty are still stuck in the realm of fantasy
Why ideas of ending poverty are still stuck in the realm of fantasy
100 people making a difference for future generations in Wales
100 people making a difference for future generations in Wales
Brexit
‘Women have to step up’: Gina Miller on Brexit, misogyny and Britain’s ‘broken’ politics
‘Women have to step up’: Gina Miller on Brexit, misogyny and Britain’s ‘broken’ politics
In Northern Ireland’s government, anything could happen
In Northern Ireland’s government, anything could happen
No, Brexit didn’t help UK ‘take back control’ – it made immigration rise. Here’s how
No, Brexit didn’t help UK ‘take back control’ – it made immigration rise. Here’s how
I’m a Celeb: Nigel Farage helped break Britain. Don’t let him rehab his image by chowing down on pig anus
I’m a Celeb: Nigel Farage helped break Britain. Don’t let him rehab his image by chowing down on pig anus
Conservative Party
Tory renting reforms pass Commons with no date for no-fault eviction ban: ‘It needs major surgery’
Tory renting reforms pass Commons with no date for no-fault eviction ban: ‘It needs major surgery’
No-fault evictions will be scrapped ‘in name only’ under Tory renting reforms, campaigners warn
No-fault evictions will be scrapped ‘in name only’ under Tory renting reforms, campaigners warn
St George’s Day: Why we mustn’t let Englishness be hijacked by the far-right
St George’s Day: Why we mustn’t let Englishness be hijacked by the far-right
Home Office whistleblower reveals ‘shame’ of working on ‘crackpot Tory’ plan to criminalise homelessness
Home Office whistleblower reveals ‘shame’ of working on ‘crackpot Tory’ plan to criminalise homelessness
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Renters pay their landlords’ buy-to-let mortgages, so they should get a share of the profits
Renters pay their landlords’ buy-to-let mortgages, so they should get a share of the profits
Exclusive: Disabled people are ‘set up to fail’ by the DWP in target-driven disability benefits system, whistleblowers reveal
Exclusive: Disabled people are ‘set up to fail’ by the DWP in target-driven disability benefits system, whistleblowers reveal
Cost of living payment 2024: Where to get help now the scheme is over
Cost of living payment 2024: Where to get help now the scheme is over
Strike dates 2023: From train drivers to NHS doctors, here are the dates to know
Strike dates 2023: From train drivers to NHS doctors, here are the dates to know
Citroën Ami: the tiny electric vehicle driving change with The Big Issue
Citroën Ami: the tiny electric vehicle driving change with The Big Issue
When will mortgage rates go down?
When will mortgage rates go down?
Specsavers partners with Big Issue to provide free eye care for vendors
Specsavers partners with Big Issue to provide free eye care for vendors
Andrew Ridgeley ‘was never envious’ of Wham! friend George Michael’s success