Politics

The Post Office is in trouble: 'Without Christmas we couldn't survive'
an illustration of a post office logo
Post Office

The Post Office is in trouble: 'Without Christmas we couldn't survive'

The Post Office is struggling since the privatisation of Royal Mail left many sub-postmasters unable to turn a profit. It's time for reform
Has Starmer been naughty or nice? Here's Matt Chorley's gift guide for politicians this Christmas
Christmas

Has Starmer been naughty or nice? Here's Matt Chorley's gift guide for politicians this Christmas

The real reason why Trump is suing the BBC, explained: 'A war on any media that dares to criticise'
Media

The real reason why Trump is suing the BBC, explained: 'A war on any media that dares to criticise'

Nicola Sturgeon: 'Scotland will definitely be independent much sooner than it feels right now'
Letter to my Younger Self

Nicola Sturgeon: 'Scotland will definitely be independent much sooner than it feels right now'

Labour's immigration changes could cost £11bn due to 'significant loss' for UK workforce
Immigration

Labour's immigration changes could cost £11bn due to 'significant loss' for UK workforce

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
Revealed: MPs rack up huge taxpayer-funded rent expenses while pushing through cuts to benefits
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Revealed: MPs rack up huge taxpayer-funded rent expenses while pushing through cuts to benefits

Two-child benefit cap axed and wage hikes: What Rachel Reeves' autumn budget means for your money
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her 2025 autumn budget
Autumn budget

Two-child benefit cap axed and wage hikes: What Rachel Reeves' autumn budget means for your money

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern: 'Door-knocking for politics is easier than door-knocking for God'
Letter to my younger self

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern: 'Door-knocking for politics is easier than door-knocking for God'

Criminals to be stopped from smuggling puppies: 'Thousands are taken from their mothers far too young'
pip and squeak, smuggled puppies
Animal welfare

Criminals to be stopped from smuggling puppies: 'Thousands are taken from their mothers far too young'

Millionaires tell Rachel Reeves: Tax us more or lose to Reform in the next election
Wealth tax

Millionaires tell Rachel Reeves: Tax us more or lose to Reform in the next election

Could a wealth tax convince young people to vote Labour?
Your views

Could a wealth tax convince young people to vote Labour?

Rachel Reeves looks set to raise taxes in the autumn budget. What does it mean for you?
Rachel Reeves speaking at an early briefing on the autumn budget on 4 November
Autumn budget

Rachel Reeves looks set to raise taxes in the autumn budget. What does it mean for you?

The military is the only job where people are asked to kill. Here's how to make the system fairer
Armed forces

The military is the only job where people are asked to kill. Here's how to make the system fairer

'Don't be a robot – and go left': What can Labour learn from Zohran Mamdani's victory in New York?
Politics

'Don't be a robot – and go left': What can Labour learn from Zohran Mamdani's victory in New York?

Five major banks to allow homeless people to open bank accounts under new pilot
Economic secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby looking at her phone
Financial inclusion

Five major banks to allow homeless people to open bank accounts under new pilot

Starmer slams false claim veterans are being evicted to house asylum seekers: 'Conspiracy nonsense'
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Starmer slams false claim veterans are being evicted to house asylum seekers: 'Conspiracy nonsense'

Big Issue leads call for the government to set targets to end child poverty in upcoming strategy
Child poverty

Big Issue leads call for the government to set targets to end child poverty in upcoming strategy

Rachel Reeves faces calls to resign over rental rule break: 'Politicians can't be left off easy'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing pressure to quit over her rental home error
Politics

Rachel Reeves faces calls to resign over rental rule break: 'Politicians can't be left off easy'

Should we be scared of the crime all around us? The truth is, it's safer than you think
Crime statistics

Should we be scared of the crime all around us? The truth is, it's safer than you think

Young people call on Rachel Reeves to bring in wealth tax: 'Our generation is losing hope'
Wealth Tax

Young people call on Rachel Reeves to bring in wealth tax: 'Our generation is losing hope'

The Finns are getting ready to see off Putin – here's why it's so important
Finland

The Finns are getting ready to see off Putin – here's why it's so important

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
Digital ID scheme will be a 'passport' out of homelessness, insists Keir Starmer
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Digital ID scheme will be a 'passport' out of homelessness, insists Keir Starmer

Labour deputy hopeful Lucy Powell on benefit cuts, landlords and Farage: 'There's no quick fix'
Lucy Powell in House of Commons
Politics

Labour deputy hopeful Lucy Powell on benefit cuts, landlords and Farage: 'There's no quick fix'

From broken railways to packed prisons: Margaret Thatcher's legacy continues to cast its long shadow
Politics

From broken railways to packed prisons: Margaret Thatcher's legacy continues to cast its long shadow

What does Keir Starmer's personality type tell us about him?
Prime minister Keir Starmer on the phone
Psychology

What does Keir Starmer's personality type tell us about him?