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financial and digital inclusion

Hundreds of care leavers were given free money, no strings attached. Here's what happened
Basic income

Hundreds of care leavers were given free money, no strings attached. Here's what happened

The Welsh basic income pilot for care leavers has come to an end, but its effects have been profound
Big tech wants to mine human creativity for AI training. We say no
Paul McNamee

Big tech wants to mine human creativity for AI training. We say no

I carried the weight of my £60,000 debt alone. Then one conversation changed everything
Debt

I carried the weight of my £60,000 debt alone. Then one conversation changed everything

The benefits, dangers and impacts of a cashless society
Money

The benefits, dangers and impacts of a cashless society

Buy now, pay later? Understanding the new rules, the risks and how it all works
Buy now, pay later

Buy now, pay later? Understanding the new rules, the risks and how it all works

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
Britain has enough money to fix our problems. We just lack the political will to share it
Nadia Whittome MP

Britain has enough money to fix our problems. We just lack the political will to share it

Calls for a law change to protect survivors of domestic abuse left on the verge of financial ruin
domestic abuse survivor/ silhouette of woman
Domestic abuse

Calls for a law change to protect survivors of domestic abuse left on the verge of financial ruin

Banning books is not only wrong – it's absolutely pointless. Here's why
Free speech

Banning books is not only wrong – it's absolutely pointless. Here's why

Where to get free financial advice now – from benefits to budgeting
Stock image of a woman writing with a pen and paper
Money

Where to get free financial advice now – from benefits to budgeting

UK risks 'sleepwalking into crisis' as cashless society shuts out more and more vulnerable people
A sign reading 'CARD ONLY'
Money

UK risks 'sleepwalking into crisis' as cashless society shuts out more and more vulnerable people

Covid left me thousands of pounds in debt – I was suicidal. Here's how I turned things around
Debt

Covid left me thousands of pounds in debt – I was suicidal. Here's how I turned things around

AI therapy surprised me. But I won't be ditching my human therapist just yet
Sam Delaney

AI therapy surprised me. But I won't be ditching my human therapist just yet

I got a loan to help me pay for my dad's funeral. The interest sent me spiralling into debt
Finances

I got a loan to help me pay for my dad's funeral. The interest sent me spiralling into debt

How to stay safe online
Stock image of a person using a laptop
Digital inclusion

How to stay safe online

Disabled people retiring with pensions less than two-thirds of the Brit average, report warns
Pensions

Disabled people retiring with pensions less than two-thirds of the Brit average, report warns

Awful April: The new financial year bill increases are hitting millions hard – what can be done?
debt
Richard Lane

Awful April: The new financial year bill increases are hitting millions hard – what can be done?

How to align your finances with your values: Tips for sustainable spending
Stock image of a person paying for items at a farmer's market
Ethical shopping

How to align your finances with your values: Tips for sustainable spending

Labour wants to use 'Minority Report' AI to predict murder. This could have chilling consequences
Hands typing on a keyboard/ Caption: Could AI predict murder?
Jake Hurfurt

Labour wants to use 'Minority Report' AI to predict murder. This could have chilling consequences

Don't justify spending cuts with 'overinflated' promises on AI, Labour told: 'AI isn't perfect'
Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits University College London East as part of the AI Opportunities Action Plan.
Artificial Intelligence

Don't justify spending cuts with 'overinflated' promises on AI, Labour told: 'AI isn't perfect'

How to get out of debt: Simple steps to go from red to black
Stock image of a man and a woman dealing with paperwork to illustrate an article on debt
Debt

How to get out of debt: Simple steps to go from red to black

What is social impact financing – and should your organisation consider it? 
People packing boxes at a food bank. Representing the type of organisation that might seek social impact financing.
Big Issue Invest

What is social impact financing – and should your organisation consider it? 

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
How to break the payday loan cycle: Alternatives and resources
Stock image of bank notes and coins
Payday loans

How to break the payday loan cycle: Alternatives and resources

Letters: 'This is NOT the Labour Party I have voted for my entire life'
Letters

Letters: 'This is NOT the Labour Party I have voted for my entire life'

People with severe mental illness twice as likely to be disconnected by utility companies
debt advice/ call
Mental health

People with severe mental illness twice as likely to be disconnected by utility companies

Brits are uncomfortable talking about money and debt. Can comedy change that?
money

Brits are uncomfortable talking about money and debt. Can comedy change that?

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