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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Mental health

‘I was restrained for hours’: Mental health hospitals accused of ‘re-traumatising’ patients

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Violence against women

Women reveal vile abuse they receive while running: ‘I have to hold keys between my fingers’

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Modern slavery

‘It’s changed our life’: These modern slavery survivors are finding hope at Christmas through music

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Child poverty

TikTok star and teacher Shabaz Ali: ‘Kids should not be going without food in this country’

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Sport

Olympic boxer Cindy Ngamba: ‘I want to show the world that refugees can do anything’

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Cost of living crisis

Fuel poverty in the UK: Why can’t people pay their energy bills?

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Benefits

Here’s when pensioners will get the winter fuel payment in 2024

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Cost of living crisis

Warm home discount: Am I eligible and how can I apply?

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Christmas

Ukrainian mum who fled war dreams of buying Christmas tree and presents for her children

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Assisted dying

Assisted dying is a step closer to being legalised – but are the safeguards tough enough?

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Assisted dying

‘This is a very difficult decision’: MPs vote to take forward assisted dying bill after emotional debate

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Christmas toy appeals