Opinion
Why are four million children still going hungry in the UK in 2026?
Why are four million children still going hungry in the UK in 2026?
The figures are shocking, but no longer surprising. How do we fix it?
I'm turning 80. My birthday wish? Take the Big Issue when you buy
I'm turning 80. My birthday wish? Take the Big Issue when you buy
Pensioners are skipping showers and cutting back on food as millions face poverty
Pensioners are skipping showers and cutting back on food as millions face poverty
The curse of Oxford on our political life
The curse of Oxford on our political life
How the groundbreaking Crisis and Resilience Fund can help end the need for food banks
How the groundbreaking Crisis and Resilience Fund can help end the need for food banks
It's a critical moment for millions of Brits living in fuel poverty in desperately cold homes this winter
It's a critical moment for millions of Brits living in fuel poverty in desperately cold homes this winter
The dehumanising narratives around benefits need to stop in 2026 – for all our sakes
The dehumanising narratives around benefits need to stop in 2026 – for all our sakes
Labour's child poverty strategy is a real step forward, but it can't be the last word
Labour's child poverty strategy is a real step forward, but it can't be the last word
Labour's £9.1bn inheritance tax raid is a missed opportunity to break the cycle of deprivation
Labour's £9.1bn inheritance tax raid is a missed opportunity to break the cycle of deprivation
Every child deserves the chance to dream, learn and play – without poverty holding them back
Every child deserves the chance to dream, learn and play – without poverty holding them back
Scrapping the two-child limit was just the start. The child poverty strategy has to go further
Scrapping the two-child limit was just the start. The child poverty strategy has to go further
How scrapping the two-child benefit cap could stop divorcing families sliding into poverty
How scrapping the two-child benefit cap could stop divorcing families sliding into poverty
'Benefits Street' is a devastatingly low blow for children living in poverty in the UK
'Benefits Street' is a devastatingly low blow for children living in poverty in the UK
Reeves' budget offers positive steps for those struggling with debts – but there's still a way to go
Reeves' budget offers positive steps for those struggling with debts – but there's still a way to go
Reeves' budget does nothing for families with disabled children like mine. I dread the future
Reeves' budget does nothing for families with disabled children like mine. I dread the future
Want a reason to be cheerful? Across Europe there are people trying to do the same thing as Big Issue
Want a reason to be cheerful? Across Europe there are people trying to do the same thing as Big Issue
Scotland's social security system treated me better as a disabled person. DWP must take notes
Scotland's social security system treated me better as a disabled person. DWP must take notes
Millions of Brits are struggling with council tax debt. The autumn budget must bring reforms
Millions of Brits are struggling with council tax debt. The autumn budget must bring reforms
Families have hope for the first time this budget. Anything other than bold moves will let them down
Families have hope for the first time this budget. Anything other than bold moves will let them down
Britain's cruel war on single mums must end. It's time to scrap the two-child limit and benefit cap
Britain's cruel war on single mums must end. It's time to scrap the two-child limit and benefit cap
The two-child benefit cap inflicts suffering on the UK's children. Labour must scrap it
The two-child benefit cap inflicts suffering on the UK's children. Labour must scrap it
I'm a working mum earning a decent salary – but the two-child limit on benefits hits my family too
I'm a working mum earning a decent salary – but the two-child limit on benefits hits my family too
What we have learned after 15 years of universal credit – and what must change
What we have learned after 15 years of universal credit – and what must change
Universal credit flaws are driving people to food banks. It's time it covered the essentials
