Homelessness

These 19th-century maps changed poverty in London. Today we have all the information we need to act
Charles Booth's 1889 colour-coded map of poverty in London
Ben Rogers

These 19th-century maps changed poverty in London. Today we have all the information we need to act

A new exhibition of groundbreaking maps shows how poverty was investigated in the late 19th century. More than a century later, we have all the information we need to take action
'I’m a councillor. Temporary accommodation costs are forcing me to bring in brutal cuts'
Natalie Thomas
Natalie Thomas

'I’m a councillor. Temporary accommodation costs are forcing me to bring in brutal cuts'

'Personal stories help us to understand how people can end up homeless'
Dr Karishmeh Felfeli-Crawford's story of falling into homelessness resonated with readers
Letters

'Personal stories help us to understand how people can end up homeless'

Inside the Big Issue: Prison Break
Inside the Big Issue

Inside the Big Issue: Prison Break

‘If my dog can’t go, I’m not going’: Why pet-friendly housing matters
Advertorial

‘If my dog can’t go, I’m not going’: Why pet-friendly housing matters

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
An academic put trackers on homeless people to see what they could learn. Here's what they did next
University of Roehampton lead researcher Dr Melissa Jogie
Homelessness

An academic put trackers on homeless people to see what they could learn. Here's what they did next

There is a taboo around periods and homelessness. It's leaving women sleeping rough on the streets
A homeless women pictured going behind the bins to get some privacy while on her period
Homelessness

There is a taboo around periods and homelessness. It's leaving women sleeping rough on the streets

What counting women sleeping rough in London taught me about Andy Burnham's homelessness promise
a woman sitting on the side of a road
Homelessness

What counting women sleeping rough in London taught me about Andy Burnham's homelessness promise

'I feel a thrill of hope about Andy Burnham's government. I'm not embarrassed to say I cried'
Andy Burnham
Letters

'I feel a thrill of hope about Andy Burnham's government. I'm not embarrassed to say I cried'

How Big Issue is holding Andy Burnham’s government to account on homelessness
Andy Burnham and the homelessness minister Florence Eshalomi
Isabella McRae

How Big Issue is holding Andy Burnham’s government to account on homelessness

Should renters have a triple lock to cap sky-high rents? Zack Polanski thinks so
Zack Polanski
rent controls

Should renters have a triple lock to cap sky-high rents? Zack Polanski thinks so

Aberdeen through the eyes of a former homeless person: 'I showed Prince William around the city'
Invisible Cities tour guide showing a tour group a mural by Sheffield artist Phlegm at Holborn Junction, Aberdeen
Travel

Aberdeen through the eyes of a former homeless person: 'I showed Prince William around the city'

Fat Macy's: The training academy lifting young people out of homelessness and into hospitality jobs
A young person being trained in the kitchen at Fat Macy's
Employment

Fat Macy's: The training academy lifting young people out of homelessness and into hospitality jobs

How will the government end rough sleeping? We asked the homelessness minister
Homelessness minister Florence Eshalomi and prime minister Andy Burnham.
Homelessness

How will the government end rough sleeping? We asked the homelessness minister

Big Issue has always been bad at promoting itself. Andy Burnham can teach us a lesson
ohn Bird and Andy Burnham visit Independence Initiative
John Bird

Big Issue has always been bad at promoting itself. Andy Burnham can teach us a lesson

DWP rule change means people in temporary accommodation no longer lose money for working
a person working at a desk
Social Justice

DWP rule change means people in temporary accommodation no longer lose money for working

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

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'
Dr Karishmeh Felfeli-Crawford
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
From left to write: Big Issue founder Lord John Bird with Labour MP Paula Barker and Big Issue vendor Nathan Dale
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