Homelessness
If we are serious about ending rough sleeping, we must be honest about what needs to be done
If we are serious about ending rough sleeping, we must be honest about what needs to be done
MP Paula Barker hosted a homelessness rally during Labour Party conference in Liverpool. She explains what is required to deliver Andy Burnham’s mission to end rough sleeping – and why Big Issue vendor Nathan was the most important voice she heard
Lives are being 'tragically cut short' due to homelessness. These are the numbers you need to know
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'
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’
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
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
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
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
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
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: 'My dog is like a son to me'
Inside the Big Issue: Smart glasses on the streets
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’
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’
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'
'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'
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'
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
Rents are set to rise 5% by the end of 2026. Here’s what it could mean for homelessness
As Big Issue turns 35, our mission to terminate homelessness is unchanged
As Big Issue turns 35, our mission to terminate homelessness is unchanged
Andy Burnham exclusive on rough sleeping plan: 'It's not just a one-off thing for Christmas'
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 named as Big Issue ambassador: ‘Keep fighting the fight’
Meet the photographer capturing UK homelessness – who became homeless himself
Meet the photographer capturing UK homelessness – who became homeless himself
How Big Issue saved vendor Robin Price's life as magazine turns 35: 'Without them, I’d be dead’
How Big Issue saved vendor Robin Price's life as magazine turns 35: 'Without them, I’d be dead’
'My dad died hiding a gambling addiction and homelessness. I wish he had let us help him'
'My dad died hiding a gambling addiction and homelessness. I wish he had let us help him'
London's walk-in homelessness services are closing. It's driving homeless people to hospital instead
