Government urged to stop using ‘personality tests’ in its hiring process: ‘Big barrier for autistic people’
Government urged to stop using ‘personality tests’ in its hiring process: ‘Big barrier for autistic people’
Civil Service’s use of ‘judgement test’ a barrier to work for autistic people, say charities, as government silent on big firms’ use of tests
Nearly one million older people in the UK could face water poverty by 2029. We need change
Nearly one million older people in the UK could face water poverty by 2029. We need change
Robert De Niro and the Zero Day dilemma: Is Netflix scared of Trump?
Robert De Niro and the Zero Day dilemma: Is Netflix scared of Trump?
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The gentrification of EastEnders: How life has changed for people in the real Albert Square
The gentrification of EastEnders: How life has changed for people in the real Albert Square
Bring in a four-day work week to beat Reform in next election, Labour told: ‘There’s no catch here’
Bring in a four-day work week to beat Reform in next election, Labour told: ‘There’s no catch here’
As misinformation thrives, you can trust in Big Issue
As misinformation thrives, you can trust in Big Issue
Introducing the Big Issue 100 Changemakers of 2025
Introducing the Big Issue 100 Changemakers of 2025
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DWP payment dates in March 2025: When you will get your benefits this month
DWP payment dates in March 2025: When you will get your benefits this month
36 places where kids can eat free or for £1 in February half term
36 places where kids can eat free or for £1 in February half term
I fell for a rent scam and lost £1,000 – so I helped other renters fight the scammers
I fell for a rent scam and lost £1,000 – so I helped other renters fight the scammers
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Bianca, Rootes Grocery Store, University of Warwick, and Jubilee Crescent, Coventry
Bianca, Rootes Grocery Store, University of Warwick, and Jubilee Crescent, Coventry
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Aberdeen vendor shares fears over M&S closure with local MP: “She’s in our corner”
Aberdeen vendor shares fears over M&S closure with local MP: “She’s in our corner”
It’s Random Acts of Kindness Day. For this Big Issue vendor, kindness is always around him
It’s Random Acts of Kindness Day. For this Big Issue vendor, kindness is always around him
Ledbury Big Issue vendor tells local MP: ‘Take my concerns to Westminster’
Ledbury Big Issue vendor tells local MP: ‘Take my concerns to Westminster’
Letters: We’re all ‘economically active’ whether working or not – even my dog contributes to GDP
Letters: We’re all ‘economically active’ whether working or not – even my dog contributes to GDP
Opinion
Ban on puberty blockers is unjust – but young trans people can endure and thrive despite it
Ban on puberty blockers is unjust – but young trans people can endure and thrive despite it
Nearly one million older people in the UK could face water poverty by 2029. We need change
Nearly one million older people in the UK could face water poverty by 2029. We need change
UK immigration policy is stuck in a race to the bottom – with human traffickers the only winners
UK immigration policy is stuck in a race to the bottom – with human traffickers the only winners
How Clement Attlee’s best intentions led to the problems we face today
How Clement Attlee’s best intentions led to the problems we face today
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Culture
Robert De Niro and the Zero Day dilemma: Is Netflix scared of Trump?
Robert De Niro and the Zero Day dilemma: Is Netflix scared of Trump?
As outspoken Robert De Niro plays an ex-president called out of retirement after a cyber-attack in Zero Day, the curious lack of political questions allowed of the star suggests the streaming giant is in damage limitation mode
EastEnders at 40: How Britain’s soaps became the soul of the nation
EastEnders at 40: How Britain’s soaps became the soul of the nation
Greatest of All Time by Alex Allison review – lifting the taboo of being gay in football
Greatest of All Time by Alex Allison review – lifting the taboo of being gay in football
Letter To My Younger Self
Jason Donovan on ‘first love’ Kylie Minogue: ‘It’s a very difficult relationship to escape’
Jason Donovan on ‘first love’ Kylie Minogue: ‘It’s a very difficult relationship to escape’
First Dates star Fred Sirieix: ‘I left France because I loved punk’
First Dates star Fred Sirieix: ‘I left France because I loved punk’
Bros star Matt Goss: ‘Me and my brother Luke should get on with having a good time together’
Bros star Matt Goss: ‘Me and my brother Luke should get on with having a good time together’
World’s most-streamed classical artist Ludovico Einaudi: ‘Music was the only way for me to survive’
World’s most-streamed classical artist Ludovico Einaudi: ‘Music was the only way for me to survive’
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The inside story of how Tony Blair’s New Labour all-but ended rough sleeping
The inside story of how Tony Blair’s New Labour all-but ended rough sleeping
Should care experience be a protected characteristic? Care leavers speak out on status debate
Should care experience be a protected characteristic? Care leavers speak out on status debate
Domestic abuse soars by 38% when England lose. This Euros, we need change
Domestic abuse soars by 38% when England lose. This Euros, we need change
Count Binface: ‘The British people will be watching you, Keir Starmer’
Count Binface: ‘The British people will be watching you, Keir Starmer’
Life
The gentrification of EastEnders: How life has changed for people in the real Albert Square
The gentrification of EastEnders: How life has changed for people in the real Albert Square
There’re many NHS problems Labour still needs to solve – but privatisation not the answer, doctors say
There’re many NHS problems Labour still needs to solve – but privatisation not the answer, doctors say
What impact does vaping have on children and young people?
What impact does vaping have on children and young people?
36 places where kids can eat free or for £1 in February half term
36 places where kids can eat free or for £1 in February half term
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Inside the Big Issue: Has Britain stopped working?
Inside the Big Issue: Has Britain stopped working?
Inside the Big Issue: Meet Dwayne Fields, the new UK Chief Scout on a mission
Inside the Big Issue: Meet Dwayne Fields, the new UK Chief Scout on a mission
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