Extinction Rebellion says ‘we quit’ – why radical eco-activism has a short shelf life
Marc Hudson

Extinction Rebellion says ‘we quit’ – why radical eco-activism has a short shelf life

Florence Given: 'The most dangerous thing a woman can do is date a man'
Feminism

Florence Given: 'The most dangerous thing a woman can do is date a man'

The inspiring story behind the Greggs poker chips used to help rough sleepers
Greggs homeless poker chip
Homelessness

The inspiring story behind the Greggs poker chips used to help rough sleepers

Renting is up and home ownership down since 2011, according to latest Census data 
How many empty homes are there in the UK? The Big Issue investigates. Image credit: Estate Agent Networking / Pixabay
Renting

Renting is up and home ownership down since 2011, according to latest Census data 

4 big issues Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer failed to address in their speeches
Politics

4 big issues Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer failed to address in their speeches

Unions pledge to fight Rishi Sunak's new laws that 'completely undermine the purpose of striking'
Rishi Sunak stands with his hands in front of him while giving a speech
Strikes

Unions pledge to fight Rishi Sunak's new laws that 'completely undermine the purpose of striking'

The NHS is 'past the point of no return' say junior doctors bearing the brunt of the NHS crisis
NHS crisis

The NHS is 'past the point of no return' say junior doctors bearing the brunt of the NHS crisis

Here’s where to find career advice whatever your situation
Norris found career advice through the PoppY Factory after getting injured in Afghanistan
Career advice

Here’s where to find career advice whatever your situation

'My elderly mother was in an ambulance for 18 hours. But A&E was worse': This is the desperate state of the NHS
nhs
NHS crisis

'My elderly mother was in an ambulance for 18 hours. But A&E was worse': This is the desperate state of the NHS

When are the train strikes in January 2023 and why are they still happening?
Train strikes

When are the train strikes in January 2023 and why are they still happening?

In tribute to the Big Issue vendors we lost in 2022
In memoriam
News

In tribute to the Big Issue vendors we lost in 2022

2023 predicted to be 'groundhog year' for families as bills rise and pay packets shrink
energy bills 2023
Cost of living crisis

2023 predicted to be 'groundhog year' for families as bills rise and pay packets shrink

The biggest wins by activists in 2022, from food banks to museums
wins by activists
Activism

The biggest wins by activists in 2022, from food banks to museums

Veganuary: Does going vegan help climate change?
Veganism

Veganuary: Does going vegan help climate change?

What will 2023 hold for climate activists? The trial of seven 'suffragettes' may offer clues
Ocean Rebellion
Protest

What will 2023 hold for climate activists? The trial of seven 'suffragettes' may offer clues

People want electric cars and insulated homes but can't afford them, government told
Environment

People want electric cars and insulated homes but can't afford them, government told

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
Energy costs leave millions living in 'Dickensian conditions' over Christmas
Energy bills

Energy costs leave millions living in 'Dickensian conditions' over Christmas

Here's how much climate change events are actually costing us
Environment

Here's how much climate change events are actually costing us

Gypsy and Traveller families 'paying £600 a month for gas' after being left out in the cold from government support
Gypsy and Traveller Communities

Gypsy and Traveller families 'paying £600 a month for gas' after being left out in the cold from government support

Exclusive: Controversial new laws forced through to restrict noisy protests haven't been used by police
Policing bill
Protest

Exclusive: Controversial new laws forced through to restrict noisy protests haven't been used by police