Young people

Gambling harm is on the rise among children and young people. Action is long overdue
Kevin McKenna MP

Gambling harm is on the rise among children and young people. Action is long overdue

Problem gambling destroys the lives of everyone it touches. It's time to take steps to prevent young people from being sucked in
I dreaded turning 18 as a care leaver. There is a cliff-edge which leaves us without support
Alfie-James Waring
Alfie-James Waring

I dreaded turning 18 as a care leaver. There is a cliff-edge which leaves us without support

Tottenham Hotspur legend Micky Hazard on losing his nephew to suicide: 'We need people to listen'
Former player Micky Hazard at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Image: Tottenham Hotspur FC/Shutterstock
Mental health

Tottenham Hotspur legend Micky Hazard on losing his nephew to suicide: 'We need people to listen'

Young people to be taught about consent amid warnings 'we cannot police our way out of crisis'
Violence against women and girls

Young people to be taught about consent amid warnings 'we cannot police our way out of crisis'

Why were young people barely mentioned in Labour's homelessness strategy?
Phil Kerry

Why were young people barely mentioned in Labour's homelessness strategy?

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
Young people drop out of school when no one seems to care. Labour's plans could change lives
A stock image of teenagers in a school class.
Jack Reynolds

Young people drop out of school when no one seems to care. Labour's plans could change lives

Why you should spare a thought for young trans people this Christmas
Danielle St James

Why you should spare a thought for young trans people this Christmas

Labour's youth strategy is very promising – but it must be consistent and well-funded
A Young Musicians Project session in Sunderland. Image: We Make Culture
Laura Brewis

Labour's youth strategy is very promising – but it must be consistent and well-funded

'We try and make it magical': How this Big Issue-backed grotto is spreading Christmas cheer
A santa with children dressed in Christmas costumes
Big Issue Invest

'We try and make it magical': How this Big Issue-backed grotto is spreading Christmas cheer

Alastair Campbell: 'Young people need more than bursts of support to build their trust'
Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell

Alastair Campbell: 'Young people need more than bursts of support to build their trust'

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

Labour reveals national youth strategy with vow to give every young person 'something meaningful to do'
Young people

Labour reveals national youth strategy with vow to give every young person 'something meaningful to do'

Could a wealth tax convince young people to vote Labour?
Your views

Could a wealth tax convince young people to vote Labour?

Young people call on Rachel Reeves to bring in wealth tax: 'Our generation is losing hope'
Wealth Tax

Young people call on Rachel Reeves to bring in wealth tax: 'Our generation is losing hope'

Disability and poor health drives number of young people not in work or education to almost a million
a young person sat on a bench
NEETs

Disability and poor health drives number of young people not in work or education to almost a million

Rachel Reeves's budget will need to be a feast of financial alchemy
Rachel Reeves
Paul McNamee

Rachel Reeves's budget will need to be a feast of financial alchemy

Is AI pushing jobless young graduates to the far right?
Education

Is AI pushing jobless young graduates to the far right?

'Cruel' housing benefit 'quirk' forces thousands of vulnerable young people to give up work
Housing benefit

'Cruel' housing benefit 'quirk' forces thousands of vulnerable young people to give up work

This iconic music venue is helping Manchester's young migrants find their voice
Band on the Wall
Gavin Sharp

This iconic music venue is helping Manchester's young migrants find their voice

Revealed: How Lifetime ISAs block some young people from buying their first home
Housing

Revealed: How Lifetime ISAs block some young people from buying their first home

I've had a knife pulled on me and seen people chased with machetes – so I had to do something
Sam Edmunds

I've had a knife pulled on me and seen people chased with machetes – so I had to do something

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
The TikTokification of politics: Will it engage young people or does it miss the point entirely?
Politics

The TikTokification of politics: Will it engage young people or does it miss the point entirely?

How Arsenal is empowering young disabled people through football: 'It's one of the best things you can do'
Jack at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium. Image: Arsenal in the Community
Football

How Arsenal is empowering young disabled people through football: 'It's one of the best things you can do'

Prince William's Homewards project is building homes for homeless youngsters
Prince William visiting Centrepoint's Reuben House
Homelessness

Prince William's Homewards project is building homes for homeless youngsters

'Adults make dumb decisions': What do teenagers think about lowering the voting age?
Democracy

'Adults make dumb decisions': What do teenagers think about lowering the voting age?