environment and community
UK floods have devastated lives in 2026. Victims warn flooding is a threat to millions of Brits
UK floods have devastated lives in 2026. Victims warn flooding is a threat to millions of Brits
As climate change accelerates extreme weather, Big Issue spoke to flood victims about what it’s like when the water comes in.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe says immigrants are 'colonising' the UK. Here's the truth
Sir Jim Ratcliffe says immigrants are 'colonising' the UK. Here's the truth
BAFTA nominee Posy Sterling: 'There was a fire in me when I learned what women go through'
BAFTA nominee Posy Sterling: 'There was a fire in me when I learned what women go through'
Schools must not treat LGBT+ History Month with silence
Schools must not treat LGBT+ History Month with silence
Drag Race winner Tia Kofi: 'I'm a member of the Green Party. I have cats. I'm invested in nature'
Drag Race winner Tia Kofi: 'I'm a member of the Green Party. I have cats. I'm invested in nature'
Water is the foundation of global security – a cause that can unite us all
Water is the foundation of global security – a cause that can unite us all
LGBTQ+ History Month: We need to shout our history from the rooftops!
LGBTQ+ History Month: We need to shout our history from the rooftops!
A decade of Wales' future generations commissioner: 'Looking ahead is how we look after each other'
A decade of Wales' future generations commissioner: 'Looking ahead is how we look after each other'
The truth behind the 15-minute cities controversy in Oxford, explained
The truth behind the 15-minute cities controversy in Oxford, explained
I waded through a river of raw sewage to meet the man trying to save London's waterways
I waded through a river of raw sewage to meet the man trying to save London's waterways
Is the £10 pint nearly here? Why drinks prices are going up
Is the £10 pint nearly here? Why drinks prices are going up
Exercise is good for everyone – but too many LGBTQ+ people still don’t feel they belong
Exercise is good for everyone – but too many LGBTQ+ people still don’t feel they belong
Why you should take one hour out of your day and look to the skies
Why you should take one hour out of your day and look to the skies
Housing asylum seekers at Crowborough military camp is repeating dangerous mistakes
Housing asylum seekers at Crowborough military camp is repeating dangerous mistakes
Labour has announced its Warm Homes Plan. Here's what it means for energy bills and the climate crisis
Labour has announced its Warm Homes Plan. Here's what it means for energy bills and the climate crisis
10 global solutions to homelessness and the housing crisis to give you hope for the future
10 global solutions to homelessness and the housing crisis to give you hope for the future
'It won't work': Labour can't fix broken water system without tackling ownership, experts say
'It won't work': Labour can't fix broken water system without tackling ownership, experts say
I care for my disabled son. South East Water outages left us without water for six days
I care for my disabled son. South East Water outages left us without water for six days
Sorry, Trump: Scotland slaps private jet tax on the uber-rich – here's why it's such a good idea
Sorry, Trump: Scotland slaps private jet tax on the uber-rich – here's why it's such a good idea
How family hubs are helping families in poverty when they need it most: 'Money is never enough'
How family hubs are helping families in poverty when they need it most: 'Money is never enough'
How the UK's only cash-first food bank is shattering myths around aid: 'Cash is the issue'
How the UK's only cash-first food bank is shattering myths around aid: 'Cash is the issue'
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
Customers don't want Thames Water to be saved with a debt deal – they want it to be nationalised
Customers don't want Thames Water to be saved with a debt deal – they want it to be nationalised
The world may be giving up on solving conflicts, warns Doctors Without Borders boss
