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A quarter of a million renters risk losing their homes – they need help, not judgement
A quarter of a million renters risk losing their homes – they need help, not judgement
There are 225,000 people at real risk of homelessness. In a period of crisis like this, there is no time to judge and weigh, writes Big Issue editor Paul McNamee.
Top 5 books for rebel girls, chosen by Vivian French
Top 5 books for rebel girls, chosen by Vivian French
Vivian French’s new book, The Runaways of Haddington Hall, has been described as a “high octane, high drama romp” for girls. She shares her favourite books for rebel girls.
Where to catch some live Christmas music this year
Where to catch some live Christmas music this year
We’ve all got our musical favourites that sum up the spirit of Christmas. What will you be listening to?
Book reviews: The Fell and The Selfless Act of Breathing
Book reviews: The Fell and The Selfless Act of Breathing
The past, present and future of Mr Men and Little Miss books as they celebrate their 50th birthday
The past, present and future of Mr Men and Little Miss books as they celebrate their 50th birthday
‘I know what it’s like to be on the street’ Why a London frontline homeless worker is backing our campaign
‘I know what it’s like to be on the street’ Why a London frontline homeless worker is backing our campaign
How we could avoid the looming homelessness crisis – and save billions at the same time
How we could avoid the looming homelessness crisis – and save billions at the same time
Claudia Winkleman on Rose Ayling-Ellis, representation, and the role of TV
Claudia Winkleman on Rose Ayling-Ellis, representation, and the role of TV
Engelbert Humperdinck: ‘I’ve lost fortunes, my dear. Fortunes’
Engelbert Humperdinck: ‘I’ve lost fortunes, my dear. Fortunes’
‘I didn’t want to be judgey and avoid the pub. Now I admit it – I hate being around drunk people’
‘I didn’t want to be judgey and avoid the pub. Now I admit it – I hate being around drunk people’
What I learned from being held hostage for 450 days
What I learned from being held hostage for 450 days
Greg Wise: ‘Strictly is not really about dancing. It’s about being alive’
Greg Wise: ‘Strictly is not really about dancing. It’s about being alive’
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Why buying The Big Issue was better than winning the lottery
Why buying The Big Issue was better than winning the lottery
How a Kinder Egg led to a surprising linguistic journey
How a Kinder Egg led to a surprising linguistic journey
‘It’s their family’: How homeless people with dogs got through the pandemic
‘It’s their family’: How homeless people with dogs got through the pandemic
COP26 is over but the fight for survival is only getting started
COP26 is over but the fight for survival is only getting started
How can we make politicians care about our future generations?
How can we make politicians care about our future generations?
Claudia Winkleman: ‘Representation is everything’ on this year’s Strictly
Claudia Winkleman: ‘Representation is everything’ on this year’s Strictly
‘I consider myself a foot soldier in the exploration of Mars’
‘I consider myself a foot soldier in the exploration of Mars’
45 years in the NHS: ‘If you don’t love your job, you won’t get nowhere’
45 years in the NHS: ‘If you don’t love your job, you won’t get nowhere’
Food banks face a hard winter – give people cash instead
Food banks face a hard winter – give people cash instead
Gender pay gap: How to ask what your coworkers are earning and negotiate a raise
Gender pay gap: How to ask what your coworkers are earning and negotiate a raise
Ruth Negga on Passing: ‘We need to address issues that people are frightened of’
Ruth Negga on Passing: ‘We need to address issues that people are frightened of’
Art must not be the only way our children enjoy the natural world
Art must not be the only way our children enjoy the natural world
Lord Frost is playing chicken with the EU over the NI Protocol. What happens next?
Lord Frost is playing chicken with the EU over the NI Protocol. What happens next?
Demand homeless veterans are housed this Remembrance Day – and everyone else too
Demand homeless veterans are housed this Remembrance Day – and everyone else too
How MPs’ work ethic can really help deal with our labour shortage
How MPs’ work ethic can really help deal with our labour shortage
Dante ballet is a fitting tribute on 700th anniversary of his death
Dante ballet is a fitting tribute on 700th anniversary of his death
Robin Ince’s 100 bookshop tour: Trains, festivals and Dylan Thomas
Robin Ince’s 100 bookshop tour: Trains, festivals and Dylan Thomas
This is Pleistocene Park, Siberia’s mammoth scheme to cool the planet and save us all
This is Pleistocene Park, Siberia’s mammoth scheme to cool the planet and save us all
‘Their dogs are a reason for living’: A new film tells the story of homeless people and their pets
