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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Cycling

These domestic abuse survivors are learning how to cycle. It helps them find freedom and hope

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Winter fuel payment

Millions of pensioners in ‘desperate need’ lose winter fuel payment: ‘We fear what will happen’

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Criminal justice

Women are being sent to prison in UK for self-defence or being coerced: ‘I lost everything’

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Inflation

Prices rise at highest rate in months: ‘Families are still struggling with the cost of living’

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Syria

I faced oppression as an LGBTQ+ man in Syria. We need to keep fighting for a brighter future

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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