Isabella McRae, Author at The Big Issue

Isabella McRae

Isabella McRae is a senior reporter at The Big Issue specialising in social justice. She reports on a wide range of issues including poverty and inequality, the benefits system, disability rights, housing, health, immigration, gender equality and much more. Isabella was a winner of the PPA Next Gen Awards in 2023, formerly known as the 30 under 30. She is shortlisted for journalist of the year in the Scope Disability Awards 2024.

benefits

Millions of kids are in poverty and Jeremy Hunt wants a 'carrot and stick' benefits system

Child poverty

More than 700,000 children plunged into poverty since Tories came to power: 'We're going backwards'

Benefits

DWP benefits 'too low' to cover basic living costs, government warned: 'Completely unacceptable'

Debt

Debt advice: These charities and organisations can help you if you're struggling with debt

Community

'We are heartbroken': Hull group loses hip-hop bus which fights poverty and changes lives

Cost of living crisis

Millions of people at risk of 'toxic cycle' of long-term mental health and money problems

Disability rights

UK 'no longer a leader in disability rights' as UN finds Tory policy has led to 'hate'

Childcare

'Utterly dire situation': Childcare costs surge to 'eye-watering' £158 per week

Disabled people

Tory government 'demonises' disabled people who face 'onerous' benefits system, UN warns

Poverty

'I just cry': Millions of elderly Brits in poverty as state pension falls short of basic living costs