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Women who are sleeping rough are often hidden. It's a much bigger problem than anyone thinks
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Women who are sleeping rough are often hidden. It's a much bigger problem than anyone thinks
Remarkable way Terry Pratchett's lost stories were found by fans: 'A million-to-one-chance'
![Terry Pratchett standing in a field, wearing a black hat](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Terry-Pratchett-c-Rob-Wilkins.jpg?w=768)
Remarkable way Terry Pratchett's lost stories were found by fans: 'A million-to-one-chance'
Charity uses carbon credits to make more homes energy efficient and greener – and it's genius
![Fitting measures like solar panels can be monetised using carbon credits](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/bill-mead-wmaP3Tl80ww-unsplash.jpg?w=768)
Charity uses carbon credits to make more homes energy efficient and greener – and it's genius
The Felix Project: How one charity is tackling food waste and hunger in London – and offering hope
![Felix Project/ Charlotte Hill](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_349116-copy-1.jpeg?w=766)
The Felix Project: How one charity is tackling food waste and hunger in London – and offering hope
Mum on universal credit felt 'powerless' watching her children cry as they were made homeless
![Johanna Lapsley and children](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20211009_18080848-copy.jpeg?w=768)
Mum on universal credit felt 'powerless' watching her children cry as they were made homeless
Pensioner couple receives four no-fault eviction notices in single year: 'They're inhumane'
![Lee and Alan Harries have received several Section 21 notices](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1573969f-1314-4e02-b808-94b9e7228c31.jpg?w=768)
Pensioner couple receives four no-fault eviction notices in single year: 'They're inhumane'
Mum feared her family would end up 'living in a tent' after no-fault eviction notice
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Mum feared her family would end up 'living in a tent' after no-fault eviction notice
How government blows tens of millions in taxpayer cash fighting disability benefit claims
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How government blows tens of millions in taxpayer cash fighting disability benefit claims
Man left severely disabled after sudden stroke. Now he's homeless and trapped in a 'vicious circle'
![Gary, who is now disabled](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Gary.jpg?w=768)
Man left severely disabled after sudden stroke. Now he's homeless and trapped in a 'vicious circle'
‘I received a no-fault eviction notice on Christmas Eve – and I’ve been homeless ever since’
![Renters have been campaigning against no-fault evictions to protect tenants from Section 21](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Renters-Reform-Coalition.jpg?w=768)
‘I received a no-fault eviction notice on Christmas Eve – and I’ve been homeless ever since’
Blind woman mistakenly refused disability benefits by DWP: 'I was in shock'
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Blind woman mistakenly refused disability benefits by DWP: 'I was in shock'
Disability benefits companies used to be fined millions by DWP – but not anymore. What happened?
![dwp protest](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Disabled_people_protest_outside_of_st_Marys_House.jpg?w=768)
Disability benefits companies used to be fined millions by DWP – but not anymore. What happened?
‘After 200 rejections, Big Issue Recruit helped me land the ideal job for me’
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‘After 200 rejections, Big Issue Recruit helped me land the ideal job for me’
Campaigners want blue plaque for pioneer who changed how homelessness was tackled in UK
![Anton Wallich-Clifford founded the homelessness charity Simon Community](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/GettyImages-1365147206.jpg?w=768)
Campaigners want blue plaque for pioneer who changed how homelessness was tackled in UK
‘I beat addiction. Big Issue Recruit showed me I can help others fight their demons, too'
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‘I beat addiction. Big Issue Recruit showed me I can help others fight their demons, too'
Young man who died by suicide feared DWP would take disability benefits away
![Josh, who struggled with DWP disability benefits](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Josh-Smith.jpg?w=768)
Young man who died by suicide feared DWP would take disability benefits away
The Woman In The Wall: What is the true story of Ireland's Magdalene Laundries?
![A woman lies on the road in a nightgown surrounded by cows](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/1579_WomanInTheWall_439443.jpg?w=768)
The Woman In The Wall: What is the true story of Ireland's Magdalene Laundries?
'I have cancer and I'm worried about heating this winter': Energy price cap will leave 6.3 million households in fuel poverty
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'I have cancer and I'm worried about heating this winter': Energy price cap will leave 6.3 million households in fuel poverty
This ambitious multi-location production of The Odyssey has created community theatre on the grandest scale
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This ambitious multi-location production of The Odyssey has created community theatre on the grandest scale
The DWP disability benefits system has 'failed people living with Parkinson's for a decade'
![Phil Bungay/ DWP disability benefits](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_092382-copy.jpeg?w=768)