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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.
I arrived in the UK on a small boat. Now, I'm fighting to make life better for others like me
Changemakers

I arrived in the UK on a small boat. Now, I'm fighting to make life better for others like me

This mum used to watch her son 'struggle for breath'. After a year of Ulez, things are much better
ULEZ

This mum used to watch her son 'struggle for breath'. After a year of Ulez, things are much better

UK's tax system lets the wealthy off the hook, report finds – and traps Northerners in inequality
Taxes

UK's tax system lets the wealthy off the hook, report finds – and traps Northerners in inequality

Outcry after water companies say they can't fix the sewage crisis without hiking bills: 'Insulting'
homeless heatwave
Water bills

Outcry after water companies say they can't fix the sewage crisis without hiking bills: 'Insulting'

Labour urged against return to austerity as Keir Starmer warns of 'painful' autumn budget
Autumn budget

Labour urged against return to austerity as Keir Starmer warns of 'painful' autumn budget

This is what happens if a university goes bust
Universities

This is what happens if a university goes bust

No, unions are not 'holding the country to ransom'
Trade Unions

No, unions are not 'holding the country to ransom'

Care homes at risk of closure as new visa rules drive staffing crisis: 'The sector can't function'
social care crisis sees care workers experiencing low pay
Social care crisis

Care homes at risk of closure as new visa rules drive staffing crisis: 'The sector can't function'

'Simply unacceptable': GCSE results gap between private and state schools widens
Taking exams
GCSE results

'Simply unacceptable': GCSE results gap between private and state schools widens

More than 1.5 million children affected by 'problem gambling', report finds: 'It can affect anyone'
Problem gambling

More than 1.5 million children affected by 'problem gambling', report finds: 'It can affect anyone'

Children in kinship care are being pushed to breaking point. Change can't come soon enough
Kinship care

Children in kinship care are being pushed to breaking point. Change can't come soon enough

Labour giving green light to London City airport expansion 'a sign of things to come', campaigners warn
Climate crisis

Labour giving green light to London City airport expansion 'a sign of things to come', campaigners warn