Housing
‘So many of the problems we face today are a result of Right to Buy’
‘So many of the problems we face today are a result of Right to Buy’
A reader points out how misguided policies and political decisions since the 1980s are still affecting us
Rents are set to rise 5% by the end of 2026. Here’s what it could mean for homelessness
Rents are set to rise 5% by the end of 2026. Here’s what it could mean for homelessness
Andy Burnham exclusive on rough sleeping plan: ‘It’s not just a one-off thing for Christmas’
Andy Burnham exclusive on rough sleeping plan: ‘It’s not just a one-off thing for Christmas’
Top Stories
Meet the photographer capturing UK homelessness – who became homeless himself
Meet the photographer capturing UK homelessness – who became homeless himself
‘My dad died hiding a gambling addiction and homelessness. I wish he had let us help him’
‘My dad died hiding a gambling addiction and homelessness. I wish he had let us help him’
Homelessness
Rents are set to rise 5% by the end of 2026. Here’s what it could mean for homelessness
Rents are set to rise 5% by the end of 2026. Here’s what it could mean for homelessness
As Big Issue turns 35, our mission to terminate homelessness is unchanged
As Big Issue turns 35, our mission to terminate homelessness is unchanged
Andy Burnham exclusive on rough sleeping plan: ‘It’s not just a one-off thing for Christmas’
Andy Burnham exclusive on rough sleeping plan: ‘It’s not just a one-off thing for Christmas’
Renting
Rents are set to rise 5% by the end of 2026. Here’s what it could mean for homelessness
Rents are set to rise 5% by the end of 2026. Here’s what it could mean for homelessness
The failure to build enough social housing is leaving families £8,000 a year worse off
The failure to build enough social housing is leaving families £8,000 a year worse off
The Conservatives want to cut housing benefit to fund defence spending. But will it work?
The Conservatives want to cut housing benefit to fund defence spending. But will it work?
Not every pensioner lives in a mortgage-free home. Rising rents mean more are facing homelessness
Not every pensioner lives in a mortgage-free home. Rising rents mean more are facing homelessness
Rough sleeping
As Big Issue turns 35, our mission to terminate homelessness is unchanged
As Big Issue turns 35, our mission to terminate homelessness is unchanged
Andy Burnham exclusive on rough sleeping plan: ‘It’s not just a one-off thing for Christmas’
Andy Burnham exclusive on rough sleeping plan: ‘It’s not just a one-off thing for Christmas’
A message to you, Andy: the nation needs you to keep your word on rough sleeping
A message to you, Andy: the nation needs you to keep your word on rough sleeping
Housing advice
How to help a homeless person on the street in cold weather
How to help a homeless person on the street in cold weather
How long can a landlord leave you without hot water?
How long can a landlord leave you without hot water?
Understanding the issues
‘So many of the problems we face today are a result of Right to Buy’
‘So many of the problems we face today are a result of Right to Buy’
Rents are set to rise 5% by the end of 2026. Here’s what it could mean for homelessness
Rents are set to rise 5% by the end of 2026. Here’s what it could mean for homelessness
Andy Burnham exclusive on rough sleeping plan: ‘It’s not just a one-off thing for Christmas’
Andy Burnham exclusive on rough sleeping plan: ‘It’s not just a one-off thing for Christmas’
Meet the photographer capturing UK homelessness – who became homeless himself