Lottie Elton
Lottie Elton is a senior reporter at The Big Issue, covering social justice, the environment and politics. Previously a reporter at Euronews and The West Australian, she was named a winner of the 2026 PPA Next Gen Awards (formerly 30 Under 30) and won Best Independent Media Article at the 2026 Scottish Refugee Council Media Awards. She is a John Schofield Fellow.
British public don't back cuts to disability benefits – even Reform and Tory voters
The Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC) in Norwich demonstrated outside the PIP offices in central Norwich in 2016
Disability benefits

British public don't back cuts to disability benefits – even Reform and Tory voters

London's walk-in homelessness services are closing. It's driving homeless people to hospital instead
A hospital waiting room
homelessness

London's walk-in homelessness services are closing. It's driving homeless people to hospital instead

Over a million workers 'trapped in poverty' as they lose nearly £500 a month in cancelled shifts
A barista at work. Insecure work can be expensive for employees
insecure work

Over a million workers 'trapped in poverty' as they lose nearly £500 a month in cancelled shifts

Meet Wispy, the AI assistant helping people with dementia live independently
Carole Greig tries the CrossSense glasses, which uses audio and text to help wearers with dementia
Technology

Meet Wispy, the AI assistant helping people with dementia live independently

Formula E and giffgaff give Big Issue Recruit candidates a taste of the workplace: ‘It was amazing’
Formula E cars at the London E-prix
Advertorial

Formula E and giffgaff give Big Issue Recruit candidates a taste of the workplace: ‘It was amazing’

Our dementia research is bringing new hope for a cure – and already changing lives
Larry Woelk, who has mild cognitive impairment, and wife Rita
Advertorial

Our dementia research is bringing new hope for a cure – and already changing lives

NEET numbers fall but young people still face jobs crisis: 'This is not a turning point'
people walking
NEETs

NEET numbers fall but young people still face jobs crisis: 'This is not a turning point'

'Disabled people are having to work 10 times harder to live their life and pursue their dreams'
Bella Roberts
Employment

'Disabled people are having to work 10 times harder to live their life and pursue their dreams'

Energy bills to rise to highest level in three years leaving households facing 'brutal winter'
a person turning a thermostat on a radiator
Energy Bills

Energy bills to rise to highest level in three years leaving households facing 'brutal winter'

Reform wants to slash £50 billion from welfare spending. Here's what it could mean for benefits
Reform UK

Reform wants to slash £50 billion from welfare spending. Here's what it could mean for benefits

Right-wing parties keep promising to ban foreigners from social housing. Here's why it won't work
A housing estate in England
Housing crisis

Right-wing parties keep promising to ban foreigners from social housing. Here's why it won't work

Formula E and giffgaff partner to create new opportunities for Big Issue Recruit candidates
Partnership

Formula E and giffgaff partner to create new opportunities for Big Issue Recruit candidates