Homelessness

The success of Andy Burnham’s rough sleeping pledge can’t be judged on Christmas Day. Here’s why
Prime minister Andy Burnham meets former rough sleepers at Independence Initiative alongside Lord John Bird, John Healey and Angela Rayner
Emma Haddad

The success of Andy Burnham’s rough sleeping pledge can’t be judged on Christmas Day. Here’s why

There will inevitably still be people sleeping rough at Christmas in England. But that doesn’t mean the prime minister’s pledge is a failure. A sustainable route off the streets can sometimes come from years of building up trust, writes St Mungo’s CEO Emma Haddad
Is it fair to ask a homeless person to give up their pet to get a home? Half of Brits say no
Big Issue vendor, Alfie Brew on his pitch at Co-op, St Thomas, Exeter
Housing

Is it fair to ask a homeless person to give up their pet to get a home? Half of Brits say no

Baby banks are the hidden emergency service Labour cannot afford to ignore
mother and baby at a baby bank
Hannah Pentith

Baby banks are the hidden emergency service Labour cannot afford to ignore

'I don’t fit the stereotype of a homeless person. My story shows how it can happen to anyone'
Homelessness

'I don’t fit the stereotype of a homeless person. My story shows how it can happen to anyone'

If we are serious about ending rough sleeping, we must be honest about what needs to be done
Housing

If we are serious about ending rough sleeping, we must be honest about what needs to be done

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
Lives are being 'tragically cut short' due to homelessness. These are the numbers you need to know
a close-up view of four lit pillar candles against a dark blue background
Homeless deaths

Lives are being 'tragically cut short' due to homelessness. These are the numbers you need to know

Meet the homeless people living in hotel rooms miles from their home towns: 'It took its toll'
Miracle who was homeless and lived out of area in temporary accommodation
Housing

Meet the homeless people living in hotel rooms miles from their home towns: 'It took its toll'

More than 1,700 people died while homeless in 2025. It’s a ‘national scandal’
Homeless deaths tribute
Homelessness

More than 1,700 people died while homeless in 2025. It’s a ‘national scandal’

Andy Burnham visits Big Issue-backed homelessness charity in bid to end rough sleeping
Independence Initiative's Darren advises chancellor John Healey and prime minister Andy Burnham in the charity's pantry
Rough sleeping

Andy Burnham visits Big Issue-backed homelessness charity in bid to end rough sleeping

What the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen in Spain teaches us about the meaning of home in 2026
87-year-old Maricarmen is kissed on the head by a supporter as she faces an eviction
Pablo Pérez

What the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen in Spain teaches us about the meaning of home in 2026

How a British man was pulled into modern slavery working at a food court in the heart of London
An illystration of people walking in a line to illustrate modern slavery
Modern slavery

How a British man was pulled into modern slavery working at a food court in the heart of London

Women can't be left out in the cold if we are to end rough sleeping
A woman walking down the street
Ella Tritton

Women can't be left out in the cold if we are to end rough sleeping

Influencers are using smart glasses to film homeless people. It's exploiting people for views
An illustration of smart glasses in Orwellian style
Technology

Influencers are using smart glasses to film homeless people. It's exploiting people for views

Ilkeston Big Issue vendor James Allerton: 'My dog is like a son to me'
Ilkeston Big Issue vendor James Allerton
Homelessness

Ilkeston Big Issue vendor James Allerton: 'My dog is like a son to me'

Inside the Big Issue: Smart glasses on the streets
Inside the Big Issue

Inside the Big Issue: Smart glasses on the streets

How Big Issue came up from the streets, 35 years on: ‘It was the most chaotic, beautiful madness’ 
a montage showing 35 years of the Big Issue
Big Issue 35

How Big Issue came up from the streets, 35 years on: ‘It was the most chaotic, beautiful madness’ 

Council spending on housing homeless families in England at almost £3bn a year: ‘It’s crippling’
Jordan has been in and out of homelessness services for many years. Now in temporary accommodation, Jordan has been supported with his mental health and is positively moving forward.
Housing

Council spending on housing homeless families in England at almost £3bn a year: ‘It’s crippling’

'I grew up in social housing and now I'm going to Harvard. It's given me drive to change the world'
Monay Thomas in a graduation gown and mortar board celebrating her graduation from LSE
Education

'I grew up in social housing and now I'm going to Harvard. It's given me drive to change the world'

Why music megastar Bryan Adams became a Big Issue Ambassador: 'Big kudos for everything you do'
Bryan Adams
Big Issue 35

Why music megastar Bryan Adams became a Big Issue Ambassador: 'Big kudos for everything you do'

How a Big Issue vendor overcame homelessness to play hockey for England: 'It means everything'
Former Big Issue player turned hockey player Dan Bleach in a changing room
Big Issue 35

How a Big Issue vendor overcame homelessness to play hockey for England: 'It means everything'

Rents are set to rise 5% by the end of 2026. Here’s what it could mean for homelessness
A couple being shown around a home by an estate agent
Renting

Rents are set to rise 5% by the end of 2026. Here’s what it could mean for homelessness

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
As Big Issue turns 35, our mission to terminate homelessness is unchanged
Arnold Schwarzenegger in Terminator 2: Judgement Day.
Steven MacKenzie

As Big Issue turns 35, our mission to terminate homelessness is unchanged

Inside the Big Issue: 35 years of a hand up
Inside the Big Issue

Inside the Big Issue: 35 years of a hand up

Andy Burnham exclusive on rough sleeping plan: 'It's not just a one-off thing for Christmas'
Prime minister Andy Burnham
Exclusive

Andy Burnham exclusive on rough sleeping plan: 'It's not just a one-off thing for Christmas'

Bryan Adams named as Big Issue ambassador: ‘Keep fighting the fight’
Bryan Adams
Social Justice

Bryan Adams named as Big Issue ambassador: ‘Keep fighting the fight’