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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Summer survival guide

Tom Kerridge and Marcus Rashford’s easy and cheap recipe for rainbow halloumi couscous

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Queen Elizabeth

‘She made us feel like royalty’: Volunteers and charity workers share their stories of meeting the Queen

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Cost of living crisis

New work and pensions secretary Chloe Smith has consistently voted to cut benefits

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Politics

The internet’s funniest memes as Liz Truss is announced as the new prime minister

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Cost of living crisis

Having your energy bills paid is now a prize on a TV competition

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Cost of living crisis

‘People will starve’: Food bank volunteers and guests fear ‘breaking point’ as the cost of living crisis spirals

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Summer survival guide

Tom Kerridge and Marcus Rashford’s healthy and affordable recipe for turkey burgers

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Summer survival guide

Tom Kerridge and Marcus Rashford’s cheap and simple recipe for carrot and courgette spaghetti

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Summer survival guide

Tom Kerridge’s top tips for saving money when cooking

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Summer survival guide

Marcus Rashford and Tom Kerridge’s recipe for crispy leek and potato pie

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Summer survival guide

Marcus Rashford and Tom Kerridge’s pimped up super noodles

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Summer survival guide

Tom Kerridge and Marcus Rashford’s easy and cheap recipe for rainbow halloumi couscous

‘She made us feel like royalty’: Volunteers and charity workers share their stories of meeting the Queen

New work and pensions secretary Chloe Smith has consistently voted to cut benefits

The internet’s funniest memes as Liz Truss is announced as the new prime minister

Having your energy bills paid is now a prize on a TV competition

‘People will starve’: Food bank volunteers and guests fear ‘breaking point’ as the cost of living crisis spirals

Tom Kerridge and Marcus Rashford’s healthy and affordable recipe for turkey burgers

Tom Kerridge and Marcus Rashford’s cheap and simple recipe for carrot and courgette spaghetti

Tom Kerridge’s top tips for saving money when cooking

Marcus Rashford and Tom Kerridge’s recipe for crispy leek and potato pie

Marcus Rashford and Tom Kerridge’s pimped up super noodles

How do you cook for your family on a tight budget? All you need to know about finding cheap recipes

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