Homelessness

Johannes Radebe: 'As long as my body will allow, I will do Strictly. That's my sparkly, magical world'
Johannes Radebe at Mamburu community, Limpopo province, South Africa. Image: WaterAid/ Lee-Ann Olwage
Interview

Johannes Radebe: 'As long as my body will allow, I will do Strictly. That's my sparkly, magical world'

One of Strictly Come Dancing's most beloved professional dancers, Johannes Radebe, speaks to the Big Issue about his life – from growing up in a township in South Africa, to facing homophobic bullying, grief and homelessness, and finding joy in dance. He recently made an emotional return to South Africa with WaterAid
Inside the unique project tackling homelessness as a community: 'We should have one in every town'
Harbour Project resident Darren Rowe
Homelessness

Inside the unique project tackling homelessness as a community: 'We should have one in every town'

Dismantling of London tent village sparks fears over what happened to people who lived there
The empty space where a homelessness encampment used to stand near Adelphi Terrace on the Strand in Westminster
Homelessness

Dismantling of London tent village sparks fears over what happened to people who lived there

Meet remarkable artist Autistic Ian, who's overcoming homelessness one brushstroke at a time
Art

Meet remarkable artist Autistic Ian, who's overcoming homelessness one brushstroke at a time

Meet the inspirational 15-year-old girl with a plan to house homeless families: 'I wanted to help'
Homelessness

Meet the inspirational 15-year-old girl with a plan to house homeless families: 'I wanted to help'

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
Only investment at the next budget will turn Scottish housing rights into housing reality
Margaret-Ann Brünjes

Only investment at the next budget will turn Scottish housing rights into housing reality

The innovative project giving homeless people a fighting chance through boxing and martial arts
Homelessness

The innovative project giving homeless people a fighting chance through boxing and martial arts

The Trump administration has declared war on homelessness – the fightback starts now 
Patrick Markee

The Trump administration has declared war on homelessness – the fightback starts now 

Homelessness facts and statistics: The numbers you need to know in 2026
Homelessness

Homelessness facts and statistics: The numbers you need to know in 2026

Homeless people were given £2,000, no strings attached. Here’s what they spent the money on
UK pounds coins and banknotes
Homelessness

Homeless people were given £2,000, no strings attached. Here’s what they spent the money on

We need a stepchange in how we deal with homelessness in 2026 so society can heal
Jess Turtle

We need a stepchange in how we deal with homelessness in 2026 so society can heal

New Year's resolutions: What does the world need to get right in 2026?
Your views

New Year's resolutions: What does the world need to get right in 2026?

After sleeping rough, pianist Rhys Wynne-Jones is spending his first Christmas in his own home
Music

After sleeping rough, pianist Rhys Wynne-Jones is spending his first Christmas in his own home

Labour's veterans minister: How we're tackling the 'national shame' of veteran homelessness
Louise Sandher-Jones
Louise Sandher-Jones

Labour's veterans minister: How we're tackling the 'national shame' of veteran homelessness

What do homeless people really think about Labour's digital ID cards?
Lord John Bird on Suella Braverman's comments regarding street homelessness as a lifestyle choice
Digital ID

What do homeless people really think about Labour's digital ID cards?

Where to get a free Christmas dinner in your community this year
Christmas dinner
Christmas

Where to get a free Christmas dinner in your community this year

More than 100,000 children will spend Christmas homeless in London: ‘It’s heart-breaking’
London skyline
Housing

More than 100,000 children will spend Christmas homeless in London: ‘It’s heart-breaking’

Why were young people barely mentioned in Labour's homelessness strategy?
Prime minister Keir Starmer hosting a press conference with school children.
Phil Kerry

Why were young people barely mentioned in Labour's homelessness strategy?

Labour’s homelessness strategy is a good start. It will take the right leadership to have an impact
Prime minister Keir Starmer
Duncan Shrubsole

Labour’s homelessness strategy is a good start. It will take the right leadership to have an impact

I'm a Labour MP. We must be bolder if we want to turn around the state's failures on homelessness
homeless tents in front of a building
Paula Barker

I'm a Labour MP. We must be bolder if we want to turn around the state's failures on homelessness

Labour’s failure to commit to national Housing First expansion 'risks thousands losing their home'
a homeless person sleeping rough on the streets
homelessness

Labour’s failure to commit to national Housing First expansion 'risks thousands losing their home'

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
Is Labour really going to end homelessness?
housing secretary Steve Reed
homelessness

Is Labour really going to end homelessness?

Everything you need to know about Labour's homelessness strategy
a person experiencing homelessness lying down on the street
Homelessness

Everything you need to know about Labour's homelessness strategy

'The only reason I got a place is I was set on fire': The voices behind Labour's homelessness plan
homeless tents on the street
Katy Savage

'The only reason I got a place is I was set on fire': The voices behind Labour's homelessness plan

More than 380,000 people will spend Christmas homeless – what does Labour's strategy mean for them?
a homeless person lying on the street with their belongings
homelessness

More than 380,000 people will spend Christmas homeless – what does Labour's strategy mean for them?