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Opinion

DWP's quiet plan to 'keep Britain working' might not win elections – but it could change lives
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Asli Atay

DWP's quiet plan to 'keep Britain working' might not win elections – but it could change lives

Times have changed since Big Issue launched – and this is how we've moved with them
John Bird

Times have changed since Big Issue launched – and this is how we've moved with them

Scotland's move to abolish poverty by ending two-child benefit cap must inspire Westminster
keir starmer and john swinney
Sabine Goodwin

Scotland's move to abolish poverty by ending two-child benefit cap must inspire Westminster

Millions of British adults lack basic literacy skills – and it's becoming an uncomfortable crisis
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Robert Glick

Millions of British adults lack basic literacy skills – and it's becoming an uncomfortable crisis

How can we tackle modern slavery if those on the frontline don’t know what it looks like?
human trafficking and modern slavery protesters
Maya Esslemont

How can we tackle modern slavery if those on the frontline don’t know what it looks like?

Let us all feast on left-wing milk and woke sandwiches
Nigel Farage giving a speech
Paul McNamee

Let us all feast on left-wing milk and woke sandwiches

Farmers have every right to complain – but their gripes are being hijacked by right-wing chancers
Adam Barnett

Farmers have every right to complain – but their gripes are being hijacked by right-wing chancers

Scotland is right to scrap the cruel two-child benefit cap. It's now time for Labour to act
keir starmer and john swinney
Ruth Patrick

Scotland is right to scrap the cruel two-child benefit cap. It's now time for Labour to act

'A library is a safe and happy place': The unparalleled joy of a mobile library
Robin Ince

'A library is a safe and happy place': The unparalleled joy of a mobile library

I thought being a man meant being tough and strong. But real strength comes from asking for help
Dan Guiness

I thought being a man meant being tough and strong. But real strength comes from asking for help

It will take modern thinking to solve the age-old problem of rough sleeping
John Bird

It will take modern thinking to solve the age-old problem of rough sleeping

Political censorship in theatre has gone too far – especially on Palestinian art. Here's why
Performer Issam Al Ghussain is part of Cutting The Tightrope. Image: Ali Wright
Cressida Brown

Political censorship in theatre has gone too far – especially on Palestinian art. Here's why

We descended on Downing Street to demand an end to child poverty. This is what happened
the participants outside downing street
Jo Barker-Marsh and Ruth Patrick

We descended on Downing Street to demand an end to child poverty. This is what happened

The UK must change for disabled people in 2025 – so we can live the lives we deserve
a disability rights poster
Mikey Erhardt

The UK must change for disabled people in 2025 – so we can live the lives we deserve

Families fleeing war will be split this Christmas – thanks to the UK's 'cruel' immigration system
immigration and refugeee rights protestors hold up placards reading:
Nick Beales

Families fleeing war will be split this Christmas – thanks to the UK's 'cruel' immigration system

A strong benefits system is the sign of a healthy society – and essential to ending child poverty
Child poverty
Joseph Howes

A strong benefits system is the sign of a healthy society – and essential to ending child poverty

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
Starmer's intention for work and benefits should be applauded – but it must come with good jobs
Paul McNamee

Starmer's intention for work and benefits should be applauded – but it must come with good jobs

Energy bills are still going up – Labour must rise to the challenge of protecting the poorest
Chancellor Rachel Reeve standing at a podium and smiling
Simon Francis

Energy bills are still going up – Labour must rise to the challenge of protecting the poorest

It will take Labour time to rebuild trust in the DWP, Jobcentres and the benefits system
Liz Kendall
Meagan Levin

It will take Labour time to rebuild trust in the DWP, Jobcentres and the benefits system

Lebanon's crisis isn't just statistics. It's people's lives – and their stories matter
IRC medical centre in Lebanon
Zeina Zouein

Lebanon's crisis isn't just statistics. It's people's lives – and their stories matter

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