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Tory government ‘demonises’ disabled people who face ‘onerous’ benefits system, UN warns
Tory government ‘demonises’ disabled people who face ‘onerous’ benefits system, UN warns
The UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities questioned the UK government over policies which have led to ‘trauma and preventable mental distress’ and in some cases deaths of disabled people
Museum sparks debate after listing Margaret Thatcher as a ‘villain’ alongside Hitler and Bin Laden
Museum sparks debate after listing Margaret Thatcher as a ‘villain’ alongside Hitler and Bin Laden
Eric Cantona teases Manchester United return: ‘With Jim Ratcliffe I think we come back at the best’
Eric Cantona teases Manchester United return: ‘With Jim Ratcliffe I think we come back at the best’
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‘I just cry’: Millions of elderly Brits in poverty as state pension falls short of basic living costs
‘I just cry’: Millions of elderly Brits in poverty as state pension falls short of basic living costs
Sadiq Khan pledge to build 40,000 new council homes in London hailed as ‘big step forward’
Sadiq Khan pledge to build 40,000 new council homes in London hailed as ‘big step forward’
Cost of living crisis
‘I just cry’: Millions of elderly Brits in poverty as state pension falls short of basic living costs
‘I just cry’: Millions of elderly Brits in poverty as state pension falls short of basic living costs
‘I’m in crippling debt’: Brits are falling behind on bills in record numbers amid cost of living crisis
‘I’m in crippling debt’: Brits are falling behind on bills in record numbers amid cost of living crisis
I had no job, long-term mental health issues and £50,000 of debt. Now I’m living debt free
I had no job, long-term mental health issues and £50,000 of debt. Now I’m living debt free
There’s no shame in being skint. Talking about money worries will free you
There’s no shame in being skint. Talking about money worries will free you
Housing
Sadiq Khan pledge to build 40,000 new council homes in London hailed as ‘big step forward’
Sadiq Khan pledge to build 40,000 new council homes in London hailed as ‘big step forward’
Most rough sleepers say they’re treated unfairly by police, damning study reveals
Most rough sleepers say they’re treated unfairly by police, damning study reveals
Tory plan to criminalise rough sleepers will ‘destroy homeless people’s spirits’, MPs warned
Tory plan to criminalise rough sleepers will ‘destroy homeless people’s spirits’, MPs warned
Tories should cap service charge rises to stop ‘collective scam’ before next election, says Gavin Williamson
Tories should cap service charge rises to stop ‘collective scam’ before next election, says Gavin Williamson
Our vendors
Artists pays tribute to Big Issue vendors in thought-provoking project: ‘Ordinary moments go unnoticed’
Artists pays tribute to Big Issue vendors in thought-provoking project: ‘Ordinary moments go unnoticed’
Big Issue founder John Bird celebrates vendors at House of Lords – and vows to help end destitution
Big Issue founder John Bird celebrates vendors at House of Lords – and vows to help end destitution
This ex-Big Issue vendor spent seven years homeless. Now she’s using her experience to help others
This ex-Big Issue vendor spent seven years homeless. Now she’s using her experience to help others
Employment
‘I skip meals to save money’: Life on social care frontline is leading to a support worker exodus
‘I skip meals to save money’: Life on social care frontline is leading to a support worker exodus
‘All my earnings go on rent:’ Millions of women in UK struggling to make ends meet in low-paid jobs
‘All my earnings go on rent:’ Millions of women in UK struggling to make ends meet in low-paid jobs
What the disastrous ‘Willy Wonka experience’ tells us about AI and its ‘pollution’ of bad content
What the disastrous ‘Willy Wonka experience’ tells us about AI and its ‘pollution’ of bad content
Over 500 employers named for ‘cheating workers’ out of minimum wage – but it’s worse than you think
Over 500 employers named for ‘cheating workers’ out of minimum wage – but it’s worse than you think
Social justice
Tory government ‘demonises’ disabled people who face ‘onerous’ benefits system, UN warns
Tory government ‘demonises’ disabled people who face ‘onerous’ benefits system, UN warns
‘I just cry’: Millions of elderly Brits in poverty as state pension falls short of basic living costs
‘I just cry’: Millions of elderly Brits in poverty as state pension falls short of basic living costs
‘I’m in crippling debt’: Brits are falling behind on bills in record numbers amid cost of living crisis
‘I’m in crippling debt’: Brits are falling behind on bills in record numbers amid cost of living crisis
I had no job, long-term mental health issues and £50,000 of debt. Now I’m living debt free
I had no job, long-term mental health issues and £50,000 of debt. Now I’m living debt free
Activism
Tower Hamlets estate faces ‘horror’ mould and poor living conditions. Residents are fighting back
Tower Hamlets estate faces ‘horror’ mould and poor living conditions. Residents are fighting back
‘He’s like a caged animal in the flat’: Meet the parents fighting for an adult social care revolution
‘He’s like a caged animal in the flat’: Meet the parents fighting for an adult social care revolution
Big Issue founder John Bird celebrates vendors at House of Lords – and vows to help end destitution
Big Issue founder John Bird celebrates vendors at House of Lords – and vows to help end destitution
Street Soccer Scotland founder David Duke: ‘You don’t get anything in life without sacrifice’
Street Soccer Scotland founder David Duke: ‘You don’t get anything in life without sacrifice’
Environment
Repair Week 2024: There’s a simple way to save over £450 per year – start fixing stuff
Repair Week 2024: There’s a simple way to save over £450 per year – start fixing stuff
‘It’s not just wonky veg’: Meet the women using an ancient practice to help tackle food poverty
‘It’s not just wonky veg’: Meet the women using an ancient practice to help tackle food poverty
Angry about raw sewage being dumped into rivers and the sea? Sign this petition with actual s**t
Angry about raw sewage being dumped into rivers and the sea? Sign this petition with actual s**t
‘Illegal vapes are already flooding the market’: What impact will disposable vapes ban really have?