Scientists have found a way to convert plastics and CO2 into sustainable fuels using solar power
(Left to right) researchers Erwin Reisner, Subhajit Bhattacharjee, Motiar Rahaman standing in a lab with their sustainable fuel reactor
Science

Scientists have found a way to convert plastics and CO2 into sustainable fuels using solar power

Crying in public is 'a sign of strength' says Great Pottery Throw Down judge Keith Brymer Jones
Richard Miller, Keith Brymer Jones and Siobhán McSweeney on The Great Pottery Throw Down. Credit: Mark Bourdillon / Channel 4
pottery

Crying in public is 'a sign of strength' says Great Pottery Throw Down judge Keith Brymer Jones

Cost of living update: Pensioners protest freezing homes and record energy bills
Activism

Cost of living update: Pensioners protest freezing homes and record energy bills

Why was Greta Thunberg arrested?
Climate activism

Why was Greta Thunberg arrested?

Damning new study shows top beauty brands are not doing enough to tackle climate change
collection of makeup
Environment

Damning new study shows top beauty brands are not doing enough to tackle climate change

Bristol Council to ask government for powers to bring in rent controls as costs spiral
Renting

Bristol Council to ask government for powers to bring in rent controls as costs spiral

Businesses need to support people back to work, says Big Issue Recruit
Big Issue Recruit is working with people facing barriers to employment into work.
Recruitment

Businesses need to support people back to work, says Big Issue Recruit

Legacy benefits claimants lose High Court appeal over pandemic payments
legacy benefits
Legacy benefits

Legacy benefits claimants lose High Court appeal over pandemic payments

Rising unemployment spurs calls for more support for jobseekers
Unemployment

Rising unemployment spurs calls for more support for jobseekers

'We're all Tory MPs now': Sleaford Mods take aim at Jeremy Clarkson, Piers Morgan and Nadine Dorries in new video
Music

'We're all Tory MPs now': Sleaford Mods take aim at Jeremy Clarkson, Piers Morgan and Nadine Dorries in new video

Unions call ‘emergency’ protest outside Downing Street over anti-strike law
Signs that read
Protest

Unions call ‘emergency’ protest outside Downing Street over anti-strike law

Scotland aims to cut car use by creating '20-minute neighbourhoods' in net zero push
Victoria Street, Edinburgh with cars parked along each side
Pollution

Scotland aims to cut car use by creating '20-minute neighbourhoods' in net zero push

'Scandalous': Charity that delivers essential supplies to older people faces closure after funding blow
Social Justice

'Scandalous': Charity that delivers essential supplies to older people faces closure after funding blow

The Apprentice star Tim Campbell MBE: I honed my business skills in a DJ collective called True Elegance
Tim Campbell MBE in front of the City of London skyline
entrepreneur

The Apprentice star Tim Campbell MBE: I honed my business skills in a DJ collective called True Elegance

There's a letting agency actually trying to fix the housing crisis. Here’s how
Homes for Good, Glasgow housing
Housing

There's a letting agency actually trying to fix the housing crisis. Here’s how

Millions are going without heating or hot water because they can't afford to top up their meter
prepayment meters/ cold dark home
Cost of living crisis

Millions are going without heating or hot water because they can't afford to top up their meter

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
What happened to the government's energy efficiency help for renters?
Housing

What happened to the government's energy efficiency help for renters?

'Sharp rise in homelessness' expected as cost of living crisis bites
Homelessness

'Sharp rise in homelessness' expected as cost of living crisis bites

Cafe that finds work for adults with learning disabilities appeals for help amid cost of living crisis
Cafe Van Gogh
Small businesses

Cafe that finds work for adults with learning disabilities appeals for help amid cost of living crisis

‘What is the government waiting for’? MPs call for ‘national war effort’ to reduce bills and emissions
smart meter in home during energy crisis
Energy Crisis

‘What is the government waiting for’? MPs call for ‘national war effort’ to reduce bills and emissions