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
The controversial Criminal Justice Bill is causing ‘low morale’ in the civil service, according to a government insider working on the bill tells who tells the Big Issue they are sick of working on ‘crackpot Tory ideas’
Christopher Eccleston opens up on ’emotional’ London Marathon race: ‘This has been the hardest run’
Christopher Eccleston opens up on ’emotional’ London Marathon race: ‘This has been the hardest run’
‘We’re not doomed yet!’: All the dark clouds and silver linings on the climate crisis, explained
‘We’re not doomed yet!’: All the dark clouds and silver linings on the climate crisis, explained
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We need new homes to have any hope of ending UK’s housing crisis. So where are all the builders?
We need new homes to have any hope of ending UK’s housing crisis. So where are all the builders?
Alex Sobel MP: ‘We need a serious, long-term and science-led plan to tackle climate emergency’
Alex Sobel MP: ‘We need a serious, long-term and science-led plan to tackle climate emergency’
Christopher Eccleston on his love affair with running: ‘I always feel better after a run’
Christopher Eccleston on his love affair with running: ‘I always feel better after a run’
Jamie Oliver champions low-cost recipes with the launch of The Big Issue Recipe Collection
Jamie Oliver champions low-cost recipes with the launch of The Big Issue Recipe Collection
Introducing the Big Issue 100 Changemakers of 2024
Introducing the Big Issue 100 Changemakers of 2024
Advice
Thousands could be owed up to £12k from DWP in backdated PIP payments. Here’s what you need to know
Thousands could be owed up to £12k from DWP in backdated PIP payments. Here’s what you need to know
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
DWP benefits and state pension rising from April. Here’s when you will get the higher amount
DWP benefits and state pension rising from April. Here’s when you will get the higher amount
Parents can now get 15 hours free childcare for two-year-olds. Here’s how
Parents can now get 15 hours free childcare for two-year-olds. Here’s how
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Mihaela Postaru, Sainsbury’s Marsh Mills, Plymouth
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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
Opinion
No one wants to host 2026 Commonwealth Games. What if Glasgow had another go?
No one wants to host 2026 Commonwealth Games. What if Glasgow had another go?
Alex Sobel MP: ‘We need a serious, long-term and science-led plan to tackle climate emergency’
Alex Sobel MP: ‘We need a serious, long-term and science-led plan to tackle climate emergency’
TV portrayals of social workers are harming the profession. We need to change the script
TV portrayals of social workers are harming the profession. We need to change the script
Austerity has pushed young homeless people to back of queue for help. The government must act
Austerity has pushed young homeless people to back of queue for help. The government must act
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Culture
Christopher Eccleston opens up on ’emotional’ London Marathon race: ‘This has been the hardest run’
Christopher Eccleston opens up on ’emotional’ London Marathon race: ‘This has been the hardest run’
Christopher Eccleston ran 26.2 miles – then spoke to the Big Issue about his epic London Marathon fundraising effort
Olly Murs on mental health and losing Caroline Flack: ‘She visits me in my dreams – it’s lovely’
Olly Murs on mental health and losing Caroline Flack: ‘She visits me in my dreams – it’s lovely’
Prospect Cottage: See inside artist Derek Jarman’s seaside home for the first time
Prospect Cottage: See inside artist Derek Jarman’s seaside home for the first time
Letter To My Younger Self
Olly Murs on mental health and losing Caroline Flack: ‘She visits me in my dreams – it’s lovely’
Olly Murs on mental health and losing Caroline Flack: ‘She visits me in my dreams – it’s lovely’
Labi Siffre: ‘I’ve had far more difficulties in my life due to being a homosexual than being Black’
Labi Siffre: ‘I’ve had far more difficulties in my life due to being a homosexual than being Black’
Helen Lederer: ‘There was no room for more women on TV in the 80s and 90s, the slots were taken’
Helen Lederer: ‘There was no room for more women on TV in the 80s and 90s, the slots were taken’
Nish Kumar: ‘My experience of being a brown man in Britain shifted after 9/11’
Nish Kumar: ‘My experience of being a brown man in Britain shifted after 9/11’
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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
Andrew Ridgeley ‘was never envious’ of Wham! friend George Michael’s success
Life
‘Enormous’ number of privatised NHS services across the UK, mapped: ‘This is bad for everyone’
‘Enormous’ number of privatised NHS services across the UK, mapped: ‘This is bad for everyone’
City of Culture 2025: Zayn Malik, Dynamo, Nia Archives and more share what makes Bradford so special
City of Culture 2025: Zayn Malik, Dynamo, Nia Archives and more share what makes Bradford so special
Britain’s renting crisis – what it means, why we got here, and what you can do about it
Britain’s renting crisis – what it means, why we got here, and what you can do about it
‘Fund the NHS properly’: Private sector is not the answer, Wes Streeting told, amid funding row
‘Fund the NHS properly’: Private sector is not the answer, Wes Streeting told, amid funding row
Inside The Big Issue
Inside the Big issue: The real legacy of Amy Winehouse
Inside the Big issue: The real legacy of Amy Winehouse
Living in Fitness Receives £55,000 Investment from Growth Impact Fund to Enhance Well-being for Older Adults
Living in Fitness Receives £55,000 Investment from Growth Impact Fund to Enhance Well-being for Older Adults
Inside the Big Issue: Zayn Malik on his return to music, Bradford and making positive change
