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Big Issue has always been bad at promoting itself. Andy Burnham can teach us a lesson
ohn Bird and Andy Burnham visit Independence Initiative
John Bird

Big Issue has always been bad at promoting itself. Andy Burnham can teach us a lesson

A trip to Independence Initiative was inspiring. But why wasn’t our work mentioned in the prime minister’s Labour Party conference speech?
Ending rough sleeping isn’t just about money – it takes everyone pulling together
Andy Burnham, pictured in a media interview at No 10, has promised to end rough sleeping
Letters

Ending rough sleeping isn’t just about money – it takes everyone pulling together

The success of Andy Burnham’s rough sleeping pledge can’t be judged on Christmas Day. Here’s why
Prime minister Andy Burnham meets former rough sleepers at Independence Initiative alongside Lord John Bird, John Healey and Angela Rayner
Emma Haddad

The success of Andy Burnham’s rough sleeping pledge can’t be judged on Christmas Day. Here’s why

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Is it fair to ask a homeless person to give up their pet to get a home? Half of Brits say no
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Is it fair to ask a homeless person to give up their pet to get a home? Half of Brits say no

A disabled Big Issue vendor has launched legal action to get an accessible home: ‘I’ve had enough’
Accessible homes

A disabled Big Issue vendor has launched legal action to get an accessible home: ‘I’ve had enough’

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty

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DWP rule change means people in temporary accommodation no longer lose money for working
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Social Justice

DWP rule change means people in temporary accommodation no longer lose money for working

Big Issue has always been bad at promoting itself. Andy Burnham can teach us a lesson
ohn Bird and Andy Burnham visit Independence Initiative
John Bird

Big Issue has always been bad at promoting itself. Andy Burnham can teach us a lesson

The success of Andy Burnham’s rough sleeping pledge can’t be judged on Christmas Day. Here’s why
Prime minister Andy Burnham meets former rough sleepers at Independence Initiative alongside Lord John Bird, John Healey and Angela Rayner
Emma Haddad

The success of Andy Burnham’s rough sleeping pledge can’t be judged on Christmas Day. Here’s why

Is it fair to ask a homeless person to give up their pet to get a home? Half of Brits say no
Big Issue vendor, Alfie Brew on his pitch at Co-op, St Thomas, Exeter
Housing

Is it fair to ask a homeless person to give up their pet to get a home? Half of Brits say no

Renting

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Break Clause: Why living with an ex because of the housing crisis is more common than you think
Break Clause

Break Clause: Why living with an ex because of the housing crisis is more common than you think

What the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen in Spain teaches us about the meaning of home in 2026
87-year-old Maricarmen is kissed on the head by a supporter as she faces an eviction
Pablo Pérez

What the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen in Spain teaches us about the meaning of home in 2026

Will chancellor John Healey unfreeze local housing allowance at the autumn budget?
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local housing allowance

Will chancellor John Healey unfreeze local housing allowance at the autumn budget?

AI is increasingly being used on listings for homes to rent. Is it acceptable or misleading?
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Housing

AI is increasingly being used on listings for homes to rent. Is it acceptable or misleading?

Rough sleeping

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Big Issue has always been bad at promoting itself. Andy Burnham can teach us a lesson
ohn Bird and Andy Burnham visit Independence Initiative
John Bird

Big Issue has always been bad at promoting itself. Andy Burnham can teach us a lesson

Ending rough sleeping isn’t just about money – it takes everyone pulling together
Andy Burnham, pictured in a media interview at No 10, has promised to end rough sleeping
Letters

Ending rough sleeping isn’t just about money – it takes everyone pulling together

Is it fair to ask a homeless person to give up their pet to get a home? Half of Brits say no
Big Issue vendor, Alfie Brew on his pitch at Co-op, St Thomas, Exeter
Housing

Is it fair to ask a homeless person to give up their pet to get a home? Half of Brits say no

The success of Andy Burnham’s rough sleeping pledge can’t be judged on Christmas Day. Here’s why
Prime minister Andy Burnham meets former rough sleepers at Independence Initiative alongside Lord John Bird, John Healey and Angela Rayner
Emma Haddad

The success of Andy Burnham’s rough sleeping pledge can’t be judged on Christmas Day. Here’s why

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Renting with pets: Know your rights
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renting

Renting with pets: Know your rights

How to help a homeless person on the street in cold weather
Nicholas, in Liverpool, is wearing a grey beanie and coat with lots of layers under it
Homelessness

How to help a homeless person on the street in cold weather

Here’s what to do if you see a homeless person
a person lies on the pavement facing away from the camera, with a guitar propped up beside them
Homelessness

Here’s what to do if you see a homeless person

How long can a landlord leave you without hot water?
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Renting

How long can a landlord leave you without hot water?

Understanding the issues

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Big Issue has always been bad at promoting itself. Andy Burnham can teach us a lesson
ohn Bird and Andy Burnham visit Independence Initiative
John Bird

Big Issue has always been bad at promoting itself. Andy Burnham can teach us a lesson

Ending rough sleeping isn’t just about money – it takes everyone pulling together
Andy Burnham, pictured in a media interview at No 10, has promised to end rough sleeping
Letters

Ending rough sleeping isn’t just about money – it takes everyone pulling together

The success of Andy Burnham’s rough sleeping pledge can’t be judged on Christmas Day. Here’s why
Prime minister Andy Burnham meets former rough sleepers at Independence Initiative alongside Lord John Bird, John Healey and Angela Rayner
Emma Haddad

The success of Andy Burnham’s rough sleeping pledge can’t be judged on Christmas Day. Here’s why

Is it fair to ask a homeless person to give up their pet to get a home? Half of Brits say no
Big Issue vendor, Alfie Brew on his pitch at Co-op, St Thomas, Exeter
Housing

Is it fair to ask a homeless person to give up their pet to get a home? Half of Brits say no