Homelessness stagnated in Labour’s first year – but ministers warned not to mistake it for progress
Homelessness stagnated in Labour’s first year – but ministers warned not to mistake it for progress
Official statistics showed England’s homelessness emergency remained unchanged in 2024-25 as the wait goes on for the Labour government’s long-term strategy
Labour council blocks bid to reveal extent of Yo-yo Home losses: ‘Why would they try and hide this?’
Labour council blocks bid to reveal extent of Yo-yo Home losses: ‘Why would they try and hide this?’
There are challenges when caring for a homeless person in palliative care – but there’s hope too
There are challenges when caring for a homeless person in palliative care – but there’s hope too
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Most girls drop out of sport by puberty. Teenage athlete Issey Kyson is on a race to change that
Most girls drop out of sport by puberty. Teenage athlete Issey Kyson is on a race to change that
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
Inside the Big Issue: Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody at 50
Inside the Big Issue: Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody at 50
New Troubles drama Trespasses reminded me that the past can turn you inside out
New Troubles drama Trespasses reminded me that the past can turn you inside out
12 huge artists have come together to support Big Issue. These are stories behind their art
12 huge artists have come together to support Big Issue. These are stories behind their art
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Volunteering on Christmas Day: How you can get involved
Volunteering on Christmas Day: How you can get involved
How to donate toys and charity Christmas gifts to children
How to donate toys and charity Christmas gifts to children
Worried about your bills this winter? Help is out there
Worried about your bills this winter? Help is out there
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Big Issue vendor ‘loses everything’ in Storm Claudia floods that left him ‘worried for his life’
Big Issue vendor ‘loses everything’ in Storm Claudia floods that left him ‘worried for his life’
Loneliness is a growing problem. It’s time we started talking to each other
Loneliness is a growing problem. It’s time we started talking to each other
Opinion
There are challenges when caring for a homeless person in palliative care – but there’s hope too
There are challenges when caring for a homeless person in palliative care – but there’s hope too
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
I went to the pub with Max Quordlepleen from Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
I went to the pub with Max Quordlepleen from Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
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
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Culture
Science writer Alex Riley: ‘Even if humans cause mass extinction, life will still endure’
Science writer Alex Riley: ‘Even if humans cause mass extinction, life will still endure’
The sublime and awe-inspiring powers of nature are celebrated in Super Natural: How Life Thrives in Impossible Places
Rhinos have become the face of extinction, but now there’s a small ray of hope
Rhinos have become the face of extinction, but now there’s a small ray of hope
Top 5 Books for under-13s, chosen by children’s author Sophie Kirtley
Top 5 Books for under-13s, chosen by children’s author Sophie Kirtley
Letter To My Younger Self
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern: ‘Door-knocking for politics is easier than door-knocking for God’
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern: ‘Door-knocking for politics is easier than door-knocking for God’
Artist Oliver Jeffers: ‘I want to be able to look my kids in the eye and say that I tried’
Artist Oliver Jeffers: ‘I want to be able to look my kids in the eye and say that I tried’
Kae Tempest: ‘Seeing all these young queer and gender queer people makes me feel so happy’
Kae Tempest: ‘Seeing all these young queer and gender queer people makes me feel so happy’
Dermot O’Leary: ‘I was bricking it when I started The X Factor’
Dermot O’Leary: ‘I was bricking it when I started The X Factor’
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‘Explain to me why I’m homeless’: Rough sleeper’s rage tells us a lot about what’s keeping people homeless
‘Explain to me why I’m homeless’: Rough sleeper’s rage tells us a lot about what’s keeping people homeless
‘Frustrated, angry, exhausted’: Food banks forced to ‘throw out food donated by supermarkets’
‘Frustrated, angry, exhausted’: Food banks forced to ‘throw out food donated by supermarkets’
Disabled woman forced to quit job she loves after DWP support slashed: ‘I can’t make it make sense’
Disabled woman forced to quit job she loves after DWP support slashed: ‘I can’t make it make sense’
‘It’s devastating’: UK’s biggest companies locking autistic people out of jobs with personality tests
‘It’s devastating’: UK’s biggest companies locking autistic people out of jobs with personality tests
Life
How to donate toys and charity Christmas gifts to children
How to donate toys and charity Christmas gifts to children
Most girls drop out of sport by puberty. Teenage athlete Issey Kyson is on a race to change that
Most girls drop out of sport by puberty. Teenage athlete Issey Kyson is on a race to change that
Most people with diabetes have faced shame and judgement: ‘It’s as voluntary as getting a cold’
Most people with diabetes have faced shame and judgement: ‘It’s as voluntary as getting a cold’
Worried about your bills this winter? Help is out there
Worried about your bills this winter? Help is out there
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Inside the Big Issue: Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody at 50
