Greg Barradale, Author at Big Issue

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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

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Homelessness

The inspiring story behind the Greggs poker chips used to help rough sleepers

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Cost of living crisis

2023 predicted to be ‘groundhog year’ for families as bills rise and pay packets shrink

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Activism

The biggest wins by activists in 2022, from food banks to museums

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Protest

What will 2023 hold for climate activists? The trial of seven ‘suffragettes’ may offer clues

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History

Can you help solve the mystery of this Black flower seller in 1800s Hastings?

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Protest

Exclusive: Controversial new laws forced through to restrict noisy protests haven’t been used by police

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Meet the maker

Looking for a gift hamper that makes a difference? Meet Social Stories Club

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Activism

Yorkshire history book climbs Amazon charts as thousands exploit loophole to raise money for food banks

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Social Justice

Benefits system is forcing people on to the streets, Gordon Brown warns

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Meet the maker

These Christmas decorations are made in hostel bedrooms by people experiencing homelessness

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Activism

This food bank was going under. Then a group of hobby writers found an Amazon infinite money glitch

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Cold weather

The inspiring story behind the Greggs poker chips used to help rough sleepers

2023 predicted to be ‘groundhog year’ for families as bills rise and pay packets shrink

The biggest wins by activists in 2022, from food banks to museums

What will 2023 hold for climate activists? The trial of seven ‘suffragettes’ may offer clues

Can you help solve the mystery of this Black flower seller in 1800s Hastings?

Exclusive: Controversial new laws forced through to restrict noisy protests haven’t been used by police

Looking for a gift hamper that makes a difference? Meet Social Stories Club

Yorkshire history book climbs Amazon charts as thousands exploit loophole to raise money for food banks

Benefits system is forcing people on to the streets, Gordon Brown warns

These Christmas decorations are made in hostel bedrooms by people experiencing homelessness

This food bank was going under. Then a group of hobby writers found an Amazon infinite money glitch

Cold weather help: A useful list of support available as temperatures drop

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