Activism

These scientists felt powerless over the climate crisis – so they decided to do something about it
Climate activism

These scientists felt powerless over the climate crisis – so they decided to do something about it

In a new book, 25 scientists talk of their career switch to become climate activists. Here, three of them explain why

Meet the new Big Issue ambassadors helping to end poverty once and for all: ‘We’re in a fight’
Big Issue Ambassadors

Meet the new Big Issue ambassadors helping to end poverty once and for all: ‘We’re in a fight’

Big Issue’s five new group ambassadors talk about they intend to use their platforms and specialisms to change lives

‘Neighbours are more trusted than government’: When crisis hits, communities are saving themselves
Community

‘Neighbours are more trusted than government’: When crisis hits, communities are saving themselves

The UK is not equipped to protect its citizens from crisis, a new report has found. Community groups could be the answer

‘You don’t have to be a celebrity to make an impact’: Big Issue’s Covid heroes, five years on
Five years since the pandemic

‘You don’t have to be a celebrity to make an impact’: Big Issue’s Covid heroes, five years on

‘Welfare not warfare’: Disabled people hold Downing Street protest over Spring Statement benefit cuts
Spring Statement

‘Welfare not warfare’: Disabled people hold Downing Street protest over Spring Statement benefit cuts

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Covid got us all in mutual aid groups. Five years on, what happened to the lockdown anarchists?
Five years since the pandemic

Covid got us all in mutual aid groups. Five years on, what happened to the lockdown anarchists?

The remarkable story of Fare Dodgers’ Liberation Front and their fight for free public transport
10Foot Takeover

The remarkable story of Fare Dodgers’ Liberation Front and their fight for free public transport

We must prepare for a hard-right election win in 2029, says Museum of Homelessness founder
10Foot Takeover

We must prepare for a hard-right election win in 2029, says Museum of Homelessness founder

Police pay out £2.5k over wrongful arrest of man who shouted ‘who elected him’ at King Charles ceremony
Protest

Police pay out £2.5k over wrongful arrest of man who shouted ‘who elected him’ at King Charles ceremony

How Canada’s next prime minister Mark Carney came to be inspired by Big Issue
Canada

How Canada’s next prime minister Mark Carney came to be inspired by Big Issue

Japanese atomic bomb survivor Jiro Hamasumi: ‘Nuclear weapons must not coexist with humanity’
Nuclear disarmament

Japanese atomic bomb survivor Jiro Hamasumi: ‘Nuclear weapons must not coexist with humanity’

Fats Timbo: ‘It was hard growing up with dwarfism – but I’m going to change the world’
Disability activism

Fats Timbo: ‘It was hard growing up with dwarfism – but I’m going to change the world’

Meet the 83-year-old activist who’s fought gentrification for 50 years – and is still going strong
Activism

Meet the 83-year-old activist who’s fought gentrification for 50 years – and is still going strong

11 ways to spread kindness without spending money
Random Acts of Kindness Day

11 ways to spread kindness without spending money

What is a social enterprise?
Explained

What is a social enterprise?

This is the ‘most thoughtful and inspiring’ food project celebrity chef Levi Roots has ever seen
Food poverty

This is the ‘most thoughtful and inspiring’ food project celebrity chef Levi Roots has ever seen

The future looks grim under climate change. So why is nobody talking about Just Stop Oil anymore?
Climate activism

The future looks grim under climate change. So why is nobody talking about Just Stop Oil anymore?

‘This is definitely a pinch-me moment’: Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025 react to being honoured
Changemakers

‘This is definitely a pinch-me moment’: Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025 react to being honoured

Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025: Refugees, migrants and asylum seekers
Changemakers 2025

Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025: Refugees, migrants and asylum seekers

Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025: Communities and equality
Changemakers 2025

Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025: Communities and equality

Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025: Learning and employment
Changemakers 2025

Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025: Learning and employment

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Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025: Media and campaigns
Changemakers 2025

Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025: Media and campaigns

Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025: Politics and activism
Changemakers 2025

Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025: Politics and activism

Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025: Environment and climate
Changemakers 2025

Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025: Environment and climate

Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025: Health and disability
Changemakers 2025

Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025: Health and disability