Isabella McRae, Author at Big Issue

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Isabella McRae

Isabella McRae is a senior reporter at The Big Issue specialising in social justice. She reports on a wide range of issues including poverty and inequality, the benefits system, disability rights, housing, health, immigration, gender equality and much more. Isabella was a winner of the PPA Next Gen Awards in 2023, formerly known as the 30 under 30. She was shortlisted for journalist of the year in the Scope Disability Awards 2024. Get in touch with Isabella through isabella.mcrae@bigissue.com

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Migrant hotels

‘Is this a hotel or a prison?’: Life as an asylum seeker in Home Office accommodation

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Childcare

Government’s £4bn childcare plan will ‘leave disadvantaged kids behind’, charities warn

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Succession

Succession eats the rich. Is it time British shows did the same?

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Inequality

The Sunday Times Rich List is back. Is it time for a wealth tax?

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Universal credit

What is universal credit? The DWP benefit explained

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Poverty

Big Issue founder wants to ‘redesign’ government to end poverty

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Mental health

How can you cope with money worries in the cost of living crisis? We asked experts at leading mental health charities

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Eurovision 2023

Can Eurovision 2023 help Liverpool fight for a better future?

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Cost of living crisis

Interest rates rise will ‘fuel the fire’ of the cost of living crisis

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Cost of living crisis

Money worries are leading to suicidal thoughts, panic attacks and mental health problems in the cost of living crisis

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Coronation

Where to get free food for the kids (and yourself) over the coronation bank holiday weekend

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Local elections