Housing
'I don’t fit the stereotype of a homeless person. My story shows how it can happen to anyone'
'I don’t fit the stereotype of a homeless person. My story shows how it can happen to anyone'
A mental health crisis left Dr Karishmeh Felfeli-Crawford rough sleeping in London, miles from home, her husband and everything she knew
If we are serious about ending rough sleeping, we must be honest about what needs to be done
If we are serious about ending rough sleeping, we must be honest about what needs to be done
Lives are being 'tragically cut short' due to homelessness. These are the numbers you need to know
Lives are being 'tragically cut short' due to homelessness. These are the numbers you need to know
Meet the homeless people living in hotel rooms miles from their home towns: 'It took its toll'
Meet the homeless people living in hotel rooms miles from their home towns: 'It took its toll'
Break Clause: Why living with an ex because of the housing crisis is more common than you think
Break Clause: Why living with an ex because of the housing crisis is more common than you think
More than 1,700 people died while homeless in 2025. It’s a ‘national scandal’
More than 1,700 people died while homeless in 2025. It’s a ‘national scandal’
Andy Burnham visits Big Issue-backed homelessness charity in bid to end rough sleeping
Andy Burnham visits Big Issue-backed homelessness charity in bid to end rough sleeping
What the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen in Spain teaches us about the meaning of home in 2026
What the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen in Spain teaches us about the meaning of home in 2026
Will chancellor John Healey unfreeze local housing allowance at the autumn budget?
Will chancellor John Healey unfreeze local housing allowance at the autumn budget?
How a British man was pulled into modern slavery working at a food court in the heart of London
How a British man was pulled into modern slavery working at a food court in the heart of London
Women can't be left out in the cold if we are to end rough sleeping
Women can't be left out in the cold if we are to end rough sleeping
Are you paying enough council tax? How Londoners could be underpaying property taxes by £3.1bn
Are you paying enough council tax? How Londoners could be underpaying property taxes by £3.1bn
Influencers are using smart glasses to film homeless people. It's exploiting people for views
Influencers are using smart glasses to film homeless people. It's exploiting people for views
AI is increasingly being used on listings for homes to rent. Is it acceptable or misleading?
AI is increasingly being used on listings for homes to rent. Is it acceptable or misleading?
Ilkeston Big Issue vendor James Allerton: 'My dog is like a son to me'
Ilkeston Big Issue vendor James Allerton: 'My dog is like a son to me'
Don’t be fooled: reviving the Help to Buy scheme won’t make housing more affordable in 2026
Don’t be fooled: reviving the Help to Buy scheme won’t make housing more affordable in 2026
Big Issue founder leads call for a national empty homes strategy: 'A completely wasted resource'
Big Issue founder leads call for a national empty homes strategy: 'A completely wasted resource'
Council spending on housing homeless families in England at almost £3bn a year: ‘It’s crippling’
Council spending on housing homeless families in England at almost £3bn a year: ‘It’s crippling’
'I grew up in social housing and now I'm going to Harvard. It's given me drive to change the world'
'I grew up in social housing and now I'm going to Harvard. It's given me drive to change the world'
Rents in the UK are at record highs. Will they keep going up?
Rents in the UK are at record highs. Will they keep going up?
How a Big Issue vendor overcame homelessness to play hockey for England: 'It means everything'
How a Big Issue vendor overcame homelessness to play hockey for England: 'It means everything'
'So many of the problems we face today are a result of Right to Buy'
'So many of the problems we face today are a result of Right to Buy'
Rents are set to rise 5% by the end of 2026. Here’s what it could mean for homelessness
Rents are set to rise 5% by the end of 2026. Here’s what it could mean for homelessness
Andy Burnham exclusive on rough sleeping plan: 'It's not just a one-off thing for Christmas'
Andy Burnham exclusive on rough sleeping plan: 'It's not just a one-off thing for Christmas'
Meet the photographer capturing UK homelessness – who became homeless himself