Opinion
The difference between Glasgow and Edinburgh? Glasgow's beauty is not overt, but subtle and beguiling
![The Glasgow studio of the Duke of Wellington](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Duke-Wellington.jpg?w=768)
The difference between Glasgow and Edinburgh? Glasgow's beauty is not overt, but subtle and beguiling
Myth of hard work needs to be busted. Luck and privilege are usually behind success
![A man having a nap on a bench](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nap-7238372_1920.jpg?w=768)
Myth of hard work needs to be busted. Luck and privilege are usually behind success
What we can learn from how US has criminalised rough sleepers – and how Sunak may follow suit
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What we can learn from how US has criminalised rough sleepers – and how Sunak may follow suit
I had no idea what chemsex was until my son's death. I want to help other parents avoid heartbreak
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I had no idea what chemsex was until my son's death. I want to help other parents avoid heartbreak
UK must take long-overdue action and cease arms sales to Israel – immediately
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UK must take long-overdue action and cease arms sales to Israel – immediately
I spent 40 days homeless sleeping behind Tesco while seeking asylum. Here’s what the system taught me
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I spent 40 days homeless sleeping behind Tesco while seeking asylum. Here’s what the system taught me
Sunak should meet people hit by floods – but maybe he doesn't want to get his Sambas wet
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Sunak should meet people hit by floods – but maybe he doesn't want to get his Sambas wet
Everyone has a right to vote – including homeless people. Here's how you can take part
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Everyone has a right to vote – including homeless people. Here's how you can take part
Americans are buying up Britain from right under our noses. Here's why
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Americans are buying up Britain from right under our noses. Here's why
Taking time out for art gives me the will to keep fighting for social justice
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Taking time out for art gives me the will to keep fighting for social justice
I was abused, bullied and left in limbo as a migrant domestic worker. I'm proud of myself for surviving
![Migrant domestic workers](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/thumbnail_image_50751233.jpg?w=768)
I was abused, bullied and left in limbo as a migrant domestic worker. I'm proud of myself for surviving
If the Tories really are toast, the new Labour government must be bold
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If the Tories really are toast, the new Labour government must be bold
Awaab's Law: Why the government is forcing failing landlords to fix social housing more quickly
![Rochdale toddler Awaab Ishak died due to damp and mould in his social housing flat](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Awaab-Ishak-hero.jpg?w=768)
Awaab's Law: Why the government is forcing failing landlords to fix social housing more quickly
I'm a single mum living in poverty. Worrying about how it affects my children keeps me up at night
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I'm a single mum living in poverty. Worrying about how it affects my children keeps me up at night
Loneliness is nothing new – but modern life is making it worse
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Loneliness is nothing new – but modern life is making it worse
Story of the island with more Easter eggs than people tells us we need relatable joy – wherever we find it
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Story of the island with more Easter eggs than people tells us we need relatable joy – wherever we find it
Social care is on its knees. It's no wonder public dissatisfaction is at a record high
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Social care is on its knees. It's no wonder public dissatisfaction is at a record high
Investment in social housing is an investment in people
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Investment in social housing is an investment in people
Two-child limit on benefits is cruel and unfair. Politicians must rethink ahead of general election
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Two-child limit on benefits is cruel and unfair. Politicians must rethink ahead of general election
Some people might find my middle-aged life boring – but it's real. There's beauty in the humdrum
![Sam Delaney says old people can still enjoy live music](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/guitar-light-1192817.jpg?w=768)