Isabella McRae
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
Why MP Zarah Sultana is fighting for free school meals
Free school meals

Why MP Zarah Sultana is fighting for free school meals

The children missing out on Christmas in the cost of living crisis
Cost of living crisis

The children missing out on Christmas in the cost of living crisis

How to make Christmas dinner for the whole family for just £20
Christmas dinner

How to make Christmas dinner for the whole family for just £20

Legacy benefits court case: Why claimants are still fighting for the £20 universal credit uplift
Legacy benefits

Legacy benefits court case: Why claimants are still fighting for the £20 universal credit uplift

Will the government’s £18m public information campaign actually help people living in poverty?
Energy bills

Will the government’s £18m public information campaign actually help people living in poverty?

Martin Lewis calls for action on debt collectors as stark attempted suicide figures revealed
Debt

Martin Lewis calls for action on debt collectors as stark attempted suicide figures revealed

Why The Crown stars have unveiled a giant sculpture of a homeless person
Homelessness

Why The Crown stars have unveiled a giant sculpture of a homeless person

National protests to take place demanding government action on soaring energy bills
Cost of living crisis

National protests to take place demanding government action on soaring energy bills

Don’t Pay UK: Why are people cancelling their energy bills?
Energy bills

Don’t Pay UK: Why are people cancelling their energy bills?

Could a 17-minute phone call with a stranger help cure loneliness? A new app aims to do just that
Social isolation

Could a 17-minute phone call with a stranger help cure loneliness? A new app aims to do just that

The cost of living crisis is making it harder for domestic violence victims to leave their abusers
Domestic violence

The cost of living crisis is making it harder for domestic violence victims to leave their abusers

Exclusive: Sky has ‘food banks’ across call centres for staff who can’t afford essentials
Cost of living crisis

Exclusive: Sky has ‘food banks’ across call centres for staff who can’t afford essentials