How we could avoid the looming homelessness crisis – and save billions at the same time
How we could avoid the looming homelessness crisis – and save billions at the same time
The Big Issue’s Stop Mass Homelessness was launched in summer to warn of a coming storm. Falling Covid-19 support now risks homelessness on a scale we have never seen before and the costs of failing to act could be great
Claudia Winkleman on Rose Ayling-Ellis, representation, and the role of TV
Claudia Winkleman on Rose Ayling-Ellis, representation, and the role of TV
She’s the co-host of the nation’s favourite dance contest, and an advocate for inclusivity. Here she explains how she sees the show as not just light entertainment, but a gently progressive public-service broadcast
Top 5 books written by refugees, chosen by Gulwali Passarlay
Top 5 books written by refugees, chosen by Gulwali Passarlay
‘This idea that refugees’ stories are all sad, it’s not true.’ These are memoirs of hope, determination and love.
Top Stories
‘If I stopped using speed it would be a massive step back’: Life with undiagnosed adult ADHD
‘If I stopped using speed it would be a massive step back’: Life with undiagnosed adult ADHD
Disabled people are speaking out about Travelodge’s accessible room policy
Disabled people are speaking out about Travelodge’s accessible room policy
Social housing tenants block roads in protest outside £345-a-head UK Housing Awards
Social housing tenants block roads in protest outside £345-a-head UK Housing Awards
Citizenship is not a ‘privilege’ – the Borders Bill clause is a threat to ethnic minority Britons
Citizenship is not a ‘privilege’ – the Borders Bill clause is a threat to ethnic minority Britons
Meet the fashion editor, pig farmer and aircraft engineer who quit to fight the climate crisis
Meet the fashion editor, pig farmer and aircraft engineer who quit to fight the climate crisis
Top tips for your Big Issue Christmas Kids Cover Competition entry from Sarah McIntyre
Top tips for your Big Issue Christmas Kids Cover Competition entry from Sarah McIntyre
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Culture
Top 5 books for rebel girls, chosen by Vivian French
Top 5 books for rebel girls, chosen by Vivian French
Vivian French's new book, The Runaways of Haddington Hall, has been described as a "high octane, high drama romp" for girls. She shares her favourite …
Where to catch some live Christmas music this year
Where to catch some live Christmas music this year
We’ve all got our musical favourites that sum up the spirit of Christmas. What will you be listening to?
Book reviews: The Fell and The Selfless Act of Breathing
Book reviews: The Fell and The Selfless Act of Breathing
Lockdown novel The Fell avoids self-indulgence and sanctimony, while The Selfless Act of Breathing should be pushed into the hands of friends, writes …
Letter To My Younger Self
Engelbert Humperdinck: 'I've lost fortunes, my dear. Fortunes'
Engelbert Humperdinck: 'I've lost fortunes, my dear. Fortunes'
Naga Munchetty: 'Immigrant families have to be that bit better'
Naga Munchetty: 'Immigrant families have to be that bit better'
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Video showing Boris Johnson repeatedly 'lying' to parliament hits 40 million views
Video showing Boris Johnson repeatedly 'lying' to parliament hits 40 million views
Legacy benefits freeze left disabled people living on ‘historically’ low payments, court hears
Legacy benefits freeze left disabled people living on ‘historically’ low payments, court hears
'Noel Gallagher was mega hungover and Will.i.am kept walking off' - The stories behind Big Issue photoshoots
'Noel Gallagher was mega hungover and Will.i.am kept walking off' - The stories behind Big Issue photoshoots
Plans to remove British citizenship without notice 'would repeat Windrush mistakes'
Plans to remove British citizenship without notice 'would repeat Windrush mistakes'
DWP faces High Court battle over 'morally bankrupt' legacy benefits rule
DWP faces High Court battle over 'morally bankrupt' legacy benefits rule
How to find volunteer work in your local area this Christmas
How to find volunteer work in your local area this Christmas
Peter Hitchens: I am a Trade Unionist and I favour nationalization
Peter Hitchens: I am a Trade Unionist and I favour nationalization
The Great Resignation? Record numbers of workers are switching jobs but vacancies rise again
The Great Resignation? Record numbers of workers are switching jobs but vacancies rise again
Opinion
'I didn't want to be judgey and avoid the pub. Now I admit it - I hate being around drunk people'
'I didn't want to be judgey and avoid the pub. Now I admit it - I hate being around drunk people'
Citizenship is not a ‘privilege’ - the Borders Bill clause is a threat to ethnic minority Britons
Citizenship is not a ‘privilege’ - the Borders Bill clause is a threat to ethnic minority Britons
We won’t keep 1.5 alive unless we make room for everyone at the table
We won’t keep 1.5 alive unless we make room for everyone at the table
Adele inspired me to thank my teachers. You should too
Adele inspired me to thank my teachers. You should too
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Life
'If I stopped using speed it would be a massive step back': Life with undiagnosed adult ADHD
'If I stopped using speed it would be a massive step back': Life with undiagnosed adult ADHD
Why buying The Big Issue was better than winning the lottery
Why buying The Big Issue was better than winning the lottery
'It's their family': How homeless people with dogs got through the pandemic
'It's their family': How homeless people with dogs got through the pandemic
Cheap Christmas gifts: Affordable and ethical presents for budgets from £10 to £100
Cheap Christmas gifts: Affordable and ethical presents for budgets from £10 to £100
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Every Savoo deal donates to The Big Issue Foundation!
Every Savoo deal donates to The Big Issue Foundation!
Fund reopens to deliver £16.3 million in grant funding to social enterprises
Fund reopens to deliver £16.3 million in grant funding to social enterprises
Rhia takes on Royal Parks Half Marathon for The Big Issue
Rhia takes on Royal Parks Half Marathon for The Big Issue
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