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Boost for Sadiq Khan as rough sleeping in London plummets: 'Now build on it'
Boost for Sadiq Khan as rough sleeping in London plummets: 'Now build on it'
The Mayor of London told Big Issue it would take until 2026 to see the number of homeless people on London's streets fall. New official statistics have proven him right
The number of homeless children in England could fill Wembley Stadium twice: 'A clear failure'
The number of homeless children in England could fill Wembley Stadium twice: 'A clear failure'
Are 16-year-olds ready to vote? We asked teenagers what they think
Are 16-year-olds ready to vote? We asked teenagers what they think
Brits trust Greens as much as Labour to reduce poverty, Big Issue research shows
Brits trust Greens as much as Labour to reduce poverty, Big Issue research shows
Renting with pets: Know your rights
Renting with pets: Know your rights
The Renters' Rights Act is finally here. Here's what is changing for tenants and landlords
The Renters' Rights Act is finally here. Here's what is changing for tenants and landlords
Youth unemployment has a 'long-term scarring effect' affecting finances and health decades later
Youth unemployment has a 'long-term scarring effect' affecting finances and health decades later
Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering introducing a rent freeze. Will it help renters?
Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering introducing a rent freeze. Will it help renters?
Meet the man tasked with fixing youth unemployment: 'I see a generation that is trying hard'
Meet the man tasked with fixing youth unemployment: 'I see a generation that is trying hard'
Technology is creating new ways for domestic abusers to track victims: 'I felt suddenly exposed'
Technology is creating new ways for domestic abusers to track victims: 'I felt suddenly exposed'
Zack Polanski wants to use wellbeing targets instead of GDP to measure growth. Is he right?
Zack Polanski wants to use wellbeing targets instead of GDP to measure growth. Is he right?
giffgaff is connecting more homes with affordable broadband – and backing nature restoration too
giffgaff is connecting more homes with affordable broadband – and backing nature restoration too
Fancy a dandelion coffee or a cowslip wine? This is the beauty of Britain's wildflowers
Fancy a dandelion coffee or a cowslip wine? This is the beauty of Britain's wildflowers
Take a moment to look at the urban wild plants flourishing under your feet
Take a moment to look at the urban wild plants flourishing under your feet
The truth behind Matt Le Tissier's fight with Grok over 'chemtrails'
The truth behind Matt Le Tissier's fight with Grok over 'chemtrails'
Cornwall is reinventing its mining past to take on China. But can lithium deliver a return to glory?
Cornwall is reinventing its mining past to take on China. But can lithium deliver a return to glory?
How the housing crisis led to me becoming a houseplant influencer
How the housing crisis led to me becoming a houseplant influencer
The story of the shantytown dwellers who grew their own wealth using vegetables
The story of the shantytown dwellers who grew their own wealth using vegetables
Rents in UK are at record highs. Will they keep going up?
Rents in UK are at record highs. Will they keep going up?
I was 35 before I had my own lawn to mow. For many, there's a growing barrier to having a garden
I was 35 before I had my own lawn to mow. For many, there's a growing barrier to having a garden
104 children's deaths linked to living in temporary accommodation: 'We should be outraged'
104 children's deaths linked to living in temporary accommodation: 'We should be outraged'
Miners are back on strike: 'I lost everything last time. I won't go back this time until it's sorted'
Miners are back on strike: 'I lost everything last time. I won't go back this time until it's sorted'
'Terrified of a rent increase': How Labour's housing benefit cuts are hitting renters
'Terrified of a rent increase': How Labour's housing benefit cuts are hitting renters
Why renters are protesting against the housing crisis: 'People are neglected for profit'
Why renters are protesting against the housing crisis: 'People are neglected for profit'
Greenham Women's Peace Camp: The forgotten protest against nuclear weapons that lasted 19 years