General Strike at 100: Could workers ever take action on the same scale again?
General Strike at 100: Could workers ever take action on the same scale again?
On the 100th anniversary on the General Strike, Edd Mustill examines what collective action from workers would look like in 2026
Super Furry Animals: ‘We could sign on and get income support so we could eat. It’s harder now’
Super Furry Animals: ‘We could sign on and get income support so we could eat. It’s harder now’
Rita Wilson: ‘I’m proud I started songwriting in my 50s. There is no clock on creativity’
Rita Wilson: ‘I’m proud I started songwriting in my 50s. There is no clock on creativity’
Top Stories
Renters’ Rights Act: ‘For too long, families have lived with the constant fear of eviction’
Renters’ Rights Act: ‘For too long, families have lived with the constant fear of eviction’
The number of homeless children in England could fill Wembley Stadium twice: ‘A clear failure’
The number of homeless children in England could fill Wembley Stadium twice: ‘A clear failure’
Letters: People need to know their rights – why aren’t they taught in the school curriculum?
Letters: People need to know their rights – why aren’t they taught in the school curriculum?
As David Attenborough turns 100, we celebrate his legacy and all he represents
As David Attenborough turns 100, we celebrate his legacy and all he represents
Brits trust Greens as much as Labour to reduce poverty, Big Issue research shows
Brits trust Greens as much as Labour to reduce poverty, Big Issue research shows
Advice
Debunking money myths: Does checking your credit score lower it?
Debunking money myths: Does checking your credit score lower it?
Have you been made redundant? Here’s what to do next
Have you been made redundant? Here’s what to do next
Meet our vendors
Rodica-Felicia ‘Maria’ Stoica, M&S, West Bridgford, Nottingham: ‘I am looking for a place but it’s very hard’
Rodica-Felicia ‘Maria’ Stoica, M&S, West Bridgford, Nottingham: ‘I am looking for a place but it’s very hard’
Gheorghe Ardeleanu, M&S Finsbury Park Station, London
Gheorghe Ardeleanu, M&S Finsbury Park Station, London
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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
Opinion
As David Attenborough turns 100, we celebrate his legacy and all he represents
As David Attenborough turns 100, we celebrate his legacy and all he represents
In The Other Bennet Sister, Mary turns out to be a misunderstood work of art
In The Other Bennet Sister, Mary turns out to be a misunderstood work of art
Renters like Natasha will no longer be scared of complaining about damp in case they’re evicted
Renters like Natasha will no longer be scared of complaining about damp in case they’re evicted
The Renters’ Rights Act must finally give tenants the service they pay landlords a premium for
The Renters’ Rights Act must finally give tenants the service they pay landlords a premium for
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Culture
Super Furry Animals: ‘We could sign on and get income support so we could eat. It’s harder now’
Super Furry Animals: ‘We could sign on and get income support so we could eat. It’s harder now’
The much-loved Welsh band’s long-awaited return sees them loving Kneecap and still fighting injustice
How to embrace your edginess and learn to be exhilarated by the unknown
How to embrace your edginess and learn to be exhilarated by the unknown
The Cage stars Sheridan Smith and Michael Socha: ‘You get feelings of madness in a casino’
The Cage stars Sheridan Smith and Michael Socha: ‘You get feelings of madness in a casino’
Letter To My Younger Self
Rita Wilson: ‘I’m proud I started songwriting in my 50s. There is no clock on creativity’
Rita Wilson: ‘I’m proud I started songwriting in my 50s. There is no clock on creativity’
The Testaments star Ann Dowd: ‘How privileged can you get playing a character like Aunt Lydia?’
The Testaments star Ann Dowd: ‘How privileged can you get playing a character like Aunt Lydia?’
Ziggy Marley: ‘I should have said something to my dad. But I was too young’
Ziggy Marley: ‘I should have said something to my dad. But I was too young’
Rick Astley is glad he never gave up: ‘Doing new music again, I’ve gone back into my childhood’
Rick Astley is glad he never gave up: ‘Doing new music again, I’ve gone back into my childhood’
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‘Explain to me why I’m homeless’: Rough sleeper’s rage tells us a lot about what’s keeping people homeless
‘Explain to me why I’m homeless’: Rough sleeper’s rage tells us a lot about what’s keeping people homeless
‘Frustrated, angry, exhausted’: Food banks forced to ‘throw out food donated by supermarkets’
‘Frustrated, angry, exhausted’: Food banks forced to ‘throw out food donated by supermarkets’
Disabled woman forced to quit job she loves after DWP support slashed: ‘I can’t make it make sense’
Disabled woman forced to quit job she loves after DWP support slashed: ‘I can’t make it make sense’
‘It’s devastating’: UK’s biggest companies locking autistic people out of jobs with personality tests
‘It’s devastating’: UK’s biggest companies locking autistic people out of jobs with personality tests
Life
Letters: People need to know their rights – why aren’t they taught in the school curriculum?
Letters: People need to know their rights – why aren’t they taught in the school curriculum?
giffgaff is connecting more homes with affordable broadband – and backing nature restoration too
giffgaff is connecting more homes with affordable broadband – and backing nature restoration too
The rise of gardening TikTok: why vegetables are going viral
The rise of gardening TikTok: why vegetables are going viral
Letters: If unpaid carers stopped caring, people would die
Letters: If unpaid carers stopped caring, people would die
Inside The Big Issue
Inside the Big Issue: Richard Gadd and the measure of a Half Man
Inside the Big Issue: Richard Gadd and the measure of a Half Man
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