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Poverty Zero

Big Issue calls for Scotland-style poverty reduction targets as new analysis exposes huge gap in progress between UK nations
Big Issue vendors back the Poverty Zero campaign.
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Big Issue calls for Scotland-style poverty reduction targets as new analysis exposes huge gap in progress between UK nations

New Big Issue analysis shows Scotland 32-percentage points ahead of England and Wales in terms of its progress on child poverty
England and Wales must follow Scotland's lead and set legal targets to end child poverty
Big Issue vendors back the Poverty Zero campaign.
Poverty

England and Wales must follow Scotland's lead and set legal targets to end child poverty

Lord John Bird demands Labour set child poverty reduction targets in Children's Bill amendment
Lord John Bird, photographed for the Big Issue in 2024.
Child poverty

Lord John Bird demands Labour set child poverty reduction targets in Children's Bill amendment

UN calls on Labour to increase benefits and scrap two-child limit in UK poverty crisis warning
Human rights

UN calls on Labour to increase benefits and scrap two-child limit in UK poverty crisis warning

Green MP Ellie Chowns: 'Half measures will no longer suffice – we need bold solutions to poverty'
Ellie Chowns

Green MP Ellie Chowns: 'Half measures will no longer suffice – we need bold solutions to poverty'

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
Aberdeen vendor shares fears over M&S closure with local MP: "She's in our corner"
MP Kirsty Blackman and Big Issue vendor Pamela smile during a meeting in Aberdeen.
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Aberdeen vendor shares fears over M&S closure with local MP: "She's in our corner"

Ledbury Big Issue vendor tells local MP: 'Take my concerns to Westminster'
MP Ellie Chowns and Big Issue support worker Mo Afzal smile at the camera, in a cafe in Ledbury, England.
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Ledbury Big Issue vendor tells local MP: 'Take my concerns to Westminster'

Rachel Reeves should see that ending poverty is fiscally responsible. Here's why
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John Bird

Rachel Reeves should see that ending poverty is fiscally responsible. Here's why

We want to end poverty for good with Poverty Zero law. Here's how you can help us
Poverty Zero

We want to end poverty for good with Poverty Zero law. Here's how you can help us

Welcome to Big Issue's Big Community
Big Community

Welcome to Big Issue's Big Community

'Poverty is out of control': Over half of Brits say Labour not doing enough to help people in poverty
Poverty

'Poverty is out of control': Over half of Brits say Labour not doing enough to help people in poverty

Get ready, Newcastle: the Big Issue Community Roadshow is coming to town
Big Community

Get ready, Newcastle: the Big Issue Community Roadshow is coming to town

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