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All the ways Big Issue Invest is working to eradicate poverty and help people gain a better hold on life
John Bird

All the ways Big Issue Invest is working to eradicate poverty and help people gain a better hold on life

Over the last 20 years Big Issue Invest has invested in over 500 social businesses to help people gain a better hold on life

Our Growth Impact Fund is bringing social justice through opportunity
John Bird

Our Growth Impact Fund is bringing social justice through opportunity

Speaking at a conference in Manchester, Big Issue founder Lord John Bird finds that our Growth Impact Fund is steering us in the right direction

People in poverty are at greater risk of sunburn and skin cancer. Charities are calling for action
Cost of living crisis

People in poverty are at greater risk of sunburn and skin cancer. Charities are calling for action

The Hygiene Bank is calling for supermarkets, businesses and individuals to donate suncream to their local drop-off points

A government ‘ministry of poverty’ could help us change course
John Bird

A government ‘ministry of poverty’ could help us change course

There’s no use in governments being more businesslike if their values are already lacking
Letters

There’s no use in governments being more businesslike if their values are already lacking

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Big Issue founder wants to ‘redesign’ government to end poverty
Poverty

Big Issue founder wants to ‘redesign’ government to end poverty

The All Party Parliamentary Group coming together to make poverty history
John Bird

The All Party Parliamentary Group coming together to make poverty history

Drip-feeding support to the poor is not going to solve the crisis we face
John Bird

Drip-feeding support to the poor is not going to solve the crisis we face

Poverty is the great drain at the heart of the budget
John Bird

Poverty is the great drain at the heart of the budget

Why ideas of ending poverty are still stuck in the realm of fantasy
John Bird

Why ideas of ending poverty are still stuck in the realm of fantasy

Everyone is afraid of poverty, so why haven’t we declared war on it?
John Bird

Everyone is afraid of poverty, so why haven’t we declared war on it?

A lot has changed since the war years, but poverty remains
Opinion

A lot has changed since the war years, but poverty remains

Here’s how to donate to a food bank near you
Food banks

Here’s how to donate to a food bank near you

Rashford ‘proud’ as Government announces £400m for children and families
Social Justice

Rashford ‘proud’ as Government announces £400m for children and families

Marcus Rashford launches new campaign to end child food poverty
Social Justice

Marcus Rashford launches new campaign to end child food poverty

Lord Bird urges Wales to keep fighting to prevent poverty
Social Justice

Lord Bird urges Wales to keep fighting to prevent poverty

Budget 2017: ‘We’re missing the bigger picture,’ says John Bird
Social Justice

Budget 2017: ‘We’re missing the bigger picture,’ says John Bird

‘A cow is as good as a man – or better.’ African Initiatives in Tanzania
Social Justice

‘A cow is as good as a man – or better.’ African Initiatives in Tanzania

John Bird: People living in poverty can be part of their own solution
Opinion

John Bird: People living in poverty can be part of their own solution

Lord John Bird: Why can’t the government create a poverty prevention unit?
Social Justice

Lord John Bird: Why can’t the government create a poverty prevention unit?