Housing
How will the government end rough sleeping? We asked the homelessness minister

How will the government end rough sleeping? We asked the homelessness minister
Big Issue has always been bad at promoting itself. Andy Burnham can teach us a lesson

Big Issue has always been bad at promoting itself. Andy Burnham can teach us a lesson
Ending rough sleeping isn’t just about money – it takes everyone pulling together

Ending rough sleeping isn’t just about money – it takes everyone pulling together
The success of Andy Burnham’s rough sleeping pledge can’t be judged on Christmas Day. Here’s why

The success of Andy Burnham’s rough sleeping pledge can’t be judged on Christmas Day. Here’s why
Is it fair to ask a homeless person to give up their pet to get a home? Half of Brits say no

Is it fair to ask a homeless person to give up their pet to get a home? Half of Brits say no
A disabled Big Issue vendor has launched legal action to get an accessible home: ‘I’ve had enough’

A disabled Big Issue vendor has launched legal action to get an accessible home: ‘I’ve had enough’
‘I don’t fit the stereotype of a homeless person. My story shows how it can happen to anyone’

‘I don’t fit the stereotype of a homeless person. My story shows how it can happen to anyone’
If we are serious about ending rough sleeping, we must be honest about what needs to be done

If we are serious about ending rough sleeping, we must be honest about what needs to be done
Meet the homeless people living in hotel rooms miles from their home towns: ‘It took its toll’

Meet the homeless people living in hotel rooms miles from their home towns: ‘It took its toll’
Break Clause: Why living with an ex because of the housing crisis is more common than you think

Break Clause: Why living with an ex because of the housing crisis is more common than you think
More than 1,700 people died while homeless in 2025. It’s a ‘national scandal’

More than 1,700 people died while homeless in 2025. It’s a ‘national scandal’
Andy Burnham visits Big Issue-backed homelessness charity in bid to end rough sleeping

Andy Burnham visits Big Issue-backed homelessness charity in bid to end rough sleeping
What the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen in Spain teaches us about the meaning of home in 2026

What the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen in Spain teaches us about the meaning of home in 2026
Will chancellor John Healey unfreeze local housing allowance at the autumn budget?

Will chancellor John Healey unfreeze local housing allowance at the autumn budget?
How a British man was pulled into modern slavery working at a food court in the heart of London

How a British man was pulled into modern slavery working at a food court in the heart of London
Women can’t be left out in the cold if we are to end rough sleeping

Women can’t be left out in the cold if we are to end rough sleeping
Influencers are using smart glasses to film homeless people. It’s exploiting people for views

Influencers are using smart glasses to film homeless people. It’s exploiting people for views
AI is increasingly being used on listings for homes to rent. Is it acceptable or misleading?

AI is increasingly being used on listings for homes to rent. Is it acceptable or misleading?
Ilkeston Big Issue vendor James Allerton: ‘My dog is like a son to me’

Ilkeston Big Issue vendor James Allerton: ‘My dog is like a son to me’
Don’t be fooled: reviving the Help to Buy scheme won’t make housing more affordable in 2026
