Young Carers

Minister pressed on universal credit and child poverty targets as Labour reveals youth strategy
Young people

Minister pressed on universal credit and child poverty targets as Labour reveals youth strategy

Youth minister Stephanie Peacock and 19-year-old collaborator Zafeera Karim spoke to the Big Issue about the government’s new national youth strategy
School in its traditional form didn't work for me – so I decided to homeschool myself
Chloe Jones

School in its traditional form didn't work for me – so I decided to homeschool myself

Big Issue hands the reins to young people from disadvantaged areas for landmark special issue
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Big Issue hands the reins to young people from disadvantaged areas for landmark special issue

I've been a carer for my mum since I was eight. This is what I wish people knew about kids like me
Young carers

I've been a carer for my mum since I was eight. This is what I wish people knew about kids like me

I care for my husband and mum full-time, 24/7. The UK government thinks I'm worth £10 a day
Katy Styles

I care for my husband and mum full-time, 24/7. The UK government thinks I'm worth £10 a day

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'It's too much pressure': Covid leaves young carers burnt out, lonely and lacking support
Carers

'It's too much pressure': Covid leaves young carers burnt out, lonely and lacking support

"Being a young carer limits what other things you can do"
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"Being a young carer limits what other things you can do"

Paul McNamee: Time to care for the carers
Paul McNamee

Paul McNamee: Time to care for the carers