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Isabella McRae
Isabella McRae is a senior reporter and feature writer at The Big Issue. She reports on a wide range of issues across social affairs and culture. Isabella was awarded Best News Story at the Anti-Slavery Day Awards in 2025. She was also a winner of the PPA Next Gen Awards in 2023, formerly known as the 30 under 30, and was shortlisted for journalist of the year in the Scope Disability Awards 2024. Get in touch with Isabella through isabella.mcrae@bigissue.com
Campaigners call for a million people to cancel their energy bills if government refuses to act
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Cost of living

Campaigners call for a million people to cancel their energy bills if government refuses to act

More than eight million families to get new cost of living payment in July
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Cost of living

More than eight million families to get new cost of living payment in July

These charts show the extent of the cost of living crisis as inflation hits 40-year high
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Cost of living crisis

These charts show the extent of the cost of living crisis as inflation hits 40-year high