Opinion
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
The European Social Services Awards highlights the work being done across the continent to destroy poverty
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
Universal credit flaws are driving people to food banks. It's time it covered the essentials
15 years on, it's time we made universal credit the game changer it can be
15 years on, it's time we made universal credit the game changer it can be
Benefit cap puts single mothers like me at risk of homelessness and destitution
Benefit cap puts single mothers like me at risk of homelessness and destitution
As a child in poverty, the institutional food I was served saved my life. Today's kids need the same
As a child in poverty, the institutional food I was served saved my life. Today's kids need the same
Politics needs someone tough to sort out the mess. Louise Casey is just the person for the job
Politics needs someone tough to sort out the mess. Louise Casey is just the person for the job
We cannot continue letting billionaires keep the world's money while the poorest suffer
We cannot continue letting billionaires keep the world's money while the poorest suffer
Oxford university lecturers are turning to food banks. The scandal is that it's no longer shocking
Oxford university lecturers are turning to food banks. The scandal is that it's no longer shocking
The number of homeless deaths is an entirely preventable tragedy. What are we doing?
The number of homeless deaths is an entirely preventable tragedy. What are we doing?
Taxing wealth in the budget could score the chancellor a triple win
Taxing wealth in the budget could score the chancellor a triple win
Marmot principles should be applied to government departments for ending poverty
Marmot principles should be applied to government departments for ending poverty
Universal credit is back in the dock – this time at the United Nations
Universal credit is back in the dock – this time at the United Nations
New Netflix film Steve shows that behind every school exclusion lies a different story
New Netflix film Steve shows that behind every school exclusion lies a different story
I'm a single dad asking Keir Starmer and his government to do more to tackle child poverty
I'm a single dad asking Keir Starmer and his government to do more to tackle child poverty
'BritCard' digital ID risks shutting millions of people out of everyday life
'BritCard' digital ID risks shutting millions of people out of everyday life
Hunger is a political choice. Could a 'Right to Food' change everything?
Hunger is a political choice. Could a 'Right to Food' change everything?
Children in deprived areas of Scotland are three times more likely to die before their first birthday
