Poverty
Historian David Olusoga explains why breakdown of social mobility is one of UK’s biggest issues

Historian David Olusoga explains why breakdown of social mobility is one of UK’s biggest issues
TV historian David Olusoga calls for urgent action to reverse increasing inequality as he launches new series on the history of the United Kingdom
Tories will fail to end rough sleeping by 2024, experts warn, breaking manifesto pledge

Tories will fail to end rough sleeping by 2024, experts warn, breaking manifesto pledge
During the last general election the Tories promised to end rough sleeping by 2024. But a new report by a panel of experts predicts that the government will fail
Shoppers are being forced to show receipts before leaving the store amid cost of living crisis

Shoppers are being forced to show receipts before leaving the store amid cost of living crisis
From Sainsbury’s to Aldi, some major retailers have started checking shoppers’ receipts before they leave the store.
Disabled people are suffering as a result of government neglect. It’s time we united for justice
Disabled people are suffering as a result of government neglect. It’s time we united for justice
Cost of living crisis sparks troubling rise in malnutrition and return of ‘Victorian’ diseases
Cost of living crisis sparks troubling rise in malnutrition and return of ‘Victorian’ diseases
Youth homelessness and unemployment are rising – but there’s a simple solution

Youth homelessness and unemployment are rising – but there’s a simple solution
Applications open for Big Issue Invest’s fourth Social Impact Investment Fund

Applications open for Big Issue Invest’s fourth Social Impact Investment Fund
Would you prosecute a child for stealing baby formula? Shoplifting’s rise amid cost of living crisis

Would you prosecute a child for stealing baby formula? Shoplifting’s rise amid cost of living crisis
Pension triple lock: What is it and how does it affect me?

Pension triple lock: What is it and how does it affect me?
Iceland expands interest-free loan scheme as food prices soar and parents struggle to feed kids

Iceland expands interest-free loan scheme as food prices soar and parents struggle to feed kids
Big Issue calls for government to End Housing Insecurity Now with vital new campaign

Big Issue calls for government to End Housing Insecurity Now with vital new campaign
Harold Wilson’s failure to reform the country is why Keir Starmer needs to listen to history 

Harold Wilson’s failure to reform the country is why Keir Starmer needs to listen to history
Drug-related deaths in Scotland: Here’s what can be done now

Drug-related deaths in Scotland: Here’s what can be done now
‘Breaking point’: Debt charities and ethical lenders fight to save families from loan sharks

‘Breaking point’: Debt charities and ethical lenders fight to save families from loan sharks
This teenager with MS is fighting for change after DWP universal credit waiting times forced her to use food banks

This teenager with MS is fighting for change after DWP universal credit waiting times forced her to use food banks
The mental health effects of the cost of living crisis should spur government action

The mental health effects of the cost of living crisis should spur government action
A quarter of a billion for a footballer? Just imagine what that money could do

A quarter of a billion for a footballer? Just imagine what that money could do
Half a million seriously ill and disabled people could have universal credit cut under DWP plans

Half a million seriously ill and disabled people could have universal credit cut under DWP plans
Kalvin Phillips: ‘This generation of players can inspire young people’

Kalvin Phillips: ‘This generation of players can inspire young people’
90,000 people sign open letter to Rishi Sunak demanding free school meals for all

90,000 people sign open letter to Rishi Sunak demanding free school meals for all
Robert Carlyle interview: ‘The Full Monty is highly political’

Robert Carlyle interview: ‘The Full Monty is highly political’
Postwar Britain was a place of renewal, opportunity and optimism for working-class people. What happened?

Postwar Britain was a place of renewal, opportunity and optimism for working-class people. What happened?
Carers Week: Eldercare is the new childcare, and carers need new rights

Carers Week: Eldercare is the new childcare, and carers need new rights
The Sunday Times Rich List is back. Is it time for a wealth tax?
