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Universal Credit is still behind rising use of foodbanks
Universal Credit is still behind rising use of foodbanks
The Big Issue is at the heart of a report aiming at ending youth homelessness
The Big Issue is at the heart of a report aiming at ending youth homelessness
Fact/Fiction: Do 10% of Brits really qualify for an Irish passport?
Fact/Fiction: Do 10% of Brits really qualify for an Irish passport?
We've got a new look! Pick up our redesigned Big Issue on the streets now
We've got a new look! Pick up our redesigned Big Issue on the streets now
Inside the unlikely nerve-centre fighting against veteran homelessness
Inside the unlikely nerve-centre fighting against veteran homelessness
In war-torn South Sudan, a meal costs a New Yorker $348.36
In war-torn South Sudan, a meal costs a New Yorker $348.36
We asked our leaders how they're solving homelessness. Here are their answers
We asked our leaders how they're solving homelessness. Here are their answers
How Big Issue Invest deals in finance, with added impact
How Big Issue Invest deals in finance, with added impact
It's not the end of austerity, but there's some progress in tackling poverty
It's not the end of austerity, but there's some progress in tackling poverty
We will make sure our political leaders keep their promises on homelessness
We will make sure our political leaders keep their promises on homelessness
Chris Bonington: 'Even after loss, I’ve never considered not being a climber'
Chris Bonington: 'Even after loss, I’ve never considered not being a climber'
Business giants are pledging to offer care leavers a route into work
Business giants are pledging to offer care leavers a route into work
Universal Credit agents were pressured to get claimants 'off the phone'
Universal Credit agents were pressured to get claimants 'off the phone'
Call for overhaul of law that keeps the poor marginalised from justice
Call for overhaul of law that keeps the poor marginalised from justice
The Big Issue's Rental Exchange is already helping 1.2 million renters
The Big Issue's Rental Exchange is already helping 1.2 million renters
'We didn’t have a choice': Glasgow women make history marching for equal pay
