Greg Barradale
Greg Barradale
Greg is a Senior Reporter for the Big Issue. He reports on social affairs ranging from asylum and homelessness, to public transport and protests. He was a winner of the News and Investigations category at the MHP 30toWatch awards 2023, and was shortlisted for feature writer of the year at the 2023 BSME Talent Awards. If you've got a story which you think needs covering, email him at greg.barradale@bigissue.com
Government urged to stop using ‘personality tests’ in its hiring process: ‘Big barrier for autistic people’
Employment

Government urged to stop using ‘personality tests’ in its hiring process: ‘Big barrier for autistic people’

The gentrification of EastEnders: How life has changed for people in the real Albert Square
Soaps

The gentrification of EastEnders: How life has changed for people in the real Albert Square

UK will be at war by next election, says ex-Army Lib Dem MP – and will need conscription
Defence

UK will be at war by next election, says ex-Army Lib Dem MP – and will need conscription

Where will the government build the ‘next generation’ of new towns?
New towns

Where will the government build the ‘next generation’ of new towns?

‘It’s devastating’: UK’s biggest companies locking autistic people out of jobs with personality tests
Workplace inclusion

‘It’s devastating’: UK’s biggest companies locking autistic people out of jobs with personality tests

Big UK businesses are slashing thousands of jobs. Just how much trouble are we in?
Jobs

Big UK businesses are slashing thousands of jobs. Just how much trouble are we in?

Dozens use UK’s first drugs consumption room in opening weeks – but ‘barriers’ still remain
Drugs

Dozens use UK’s first drugs consumption room in opening weeks – but ‘barriers’ still remain

The future looks grim under climate change. So why is nobody talking about Just Stop Oil anymore?
Climate activism

The future looks grim under climate change. So why is nobody talking about Just Stop Oil anymore?

Why Rachel Reeves’ reservoir plans are ‘far from a solution to UK’s water challenges’
Water

Why Rachel Reeves’ reservoir plans are ‘far from a solution to UK’s water challenges’

What impact will Trump’s presidency actually have on the UK? Here’s everything you need to know
Donald Trump

What impact will Trump’s presidency actually have on the UK? Here’s everything you need to know

These 11 pioneering rewilding projects are helping bring nature back in Britain
Rewilding

These 11 pioneering rewilding projects are helping bring nature back in Britain

From fake birds to Andrew Tate: How one group is tackling conspiracy theories in schools
Conspiracy theories

From fake birds to Andrew Tate: How one group is tackling conspiracy theories in schools