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Tory government ‘demonises’ disabled people who face ‘onerous’ benefits system, UN warns

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Rishi Sunak’s refusal to call a UK general election in May could cost taxpayers millions
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Rishi Sunak’s refusal to call a UK general election in May could cost taxpayers millions

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‘The image says it all’: The meaning behind Banksy’s new London tree mural, revealed

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I had no job, long-term mental health issues and £50,000 of debt. Now I’m living debt free
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‘I just cry’: Millions of elderly Brits in poverty as state pension falls short of basic living costs

Inside the Big Issue: Living legend Eric Cantona
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Inside the Big Issue: Living legend Eric Cantona

Jamie Oliver champions low-cost recipes with the launch of The Big Issue Recipe Collection
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Jamie Oliver champions low-cost recipes with the launch of The Big Issue Recipe Collection

‘Mr Sunak, do something’: Big Issue vendors lead call for PM to protect renters from homelessness
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Introducing the Big Issue 100 Changemakers of 2024
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I had no job, long-term mental health issues and £50,000 of debt. Now I’m living debt free
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I had no job, long-term mental health issues and £50,000 of debt. Now I’m living debt free

Energy bills are still worryingly high. Here’s how to get help if you can’t afford to pay
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Energy bills are still worryingly high. Here’s how to get help if you can’t afford to pay

DWP benefit dates for March 2024 and other help as cost of living payments end
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DWP benefit dates for March 2024 and other help as cost of living payments end

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Inside the Big Issue: Living legend Eric Cantona

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This ex-Big Issue vendor spent seven years homeless. Now she’s using her experience to help others

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