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This is what it’s like to fall into hidden homelessness: ‘I felt like a burden’

This is what it’s like to fall into hidden homelessness: ‘I felt like a burden’
More than 4,700 people are homeless on London’s streets: ‘The situation is terrible’

More than 4,700 people are homeless on London’s streets: ‘The situation is terrible’
Hundreds of veterans face homelessness as future of support scheme uncertain: ‘A kick in the teeth’

Hundreds of veterans face homelessness as future of support scheme uncertain: ‘A kick in the teeth’
Haunted houses are a classic horror trope – but are they scarier than damp, mould and landlords?

Haunted houses are a classic horror trope – but are they scarier than damp, mould and landlords?
This Greater Manchester group patrols schools looking for ‘outsiders’ – and it’s dividing the community

This Greater Manchester group patrols schools looking for ‘outsiders’ – and it’s dividing the community
I battled leukaemia and then lost my fiancée to cancer. Here’s how I found hope in the grief

I battled leukaemia and then lost my fiancée to cancer. Here’s how I found hope in the grief
Big Issue leads call for the government to set targets to end child poverty in upcoming strategy

Big Issue leads call for the government to set targets to end child poverty in upcoming strategy
Rachel Reeves faces calls to resign over rental rule break: ‘Politicians can’t be left off easy’

Rachel Reeves faces calls to resign over rental rule break: ‘Politicians can’t be left off easy’
Teen scholar trapped in Gaza after being blocked by Home Office from joining her mum in UK

Teen scholar trapped in Gaza after being blocked by Home Office from joining her mum in UK
Families with disabled children left waiting months to get benefits due to DWP delays

Families with disabled children left waiting months to get benefits due to DWP delays
Should we be scared of the crime all around us? The truth is, it’s safer than you think

Should we be scared of the crime all around us? The truth is, it’s safer than you think
Family trapped in damp and mouldy horror home for 10 years: ‘This family is owed respect’

Family trapped in damp and mouldy horror home for 10 years: ‘This family is owed respect’
Growing number of disabled people turning to sex work amid benefit cuts and rising living costs

Growing number of disabled people turning to sex work amid benefit cuts and rising living costs
How war-wounded patients are finding hope in a hospital in Jordan: ‘People can rebuild their lives’

How war-wounded patients are finding hope in a hospital in Jordan: ‘People can rebuild their lives’
Renters’ Rights Act: Labour’s landmark rental reforms receive royal assent and finally become law

Renters’ Rights Act: Labour’s landmark rental reforms receive royal assent and finally become law
Young people call on Rachel Reeves to bring in wealth tax: ‘Our generation is losing hope’

Young people call on Rachel Reeves to bring in wealth tax: ‘Our generation is losing hope’
‘I’d rather a haunted house than a dodgy landlord’: What’s it really like to live with ghosts?

‘I’d rather a haunted house than a dodgy landlord’: What’s it really like to live with ghosts?
Dad of boy who died due to mould in flat says he’s ‘proud’ of his son for saving lives

Dad of boy who died due to mould in flat says he’s ‘proud’ of his son for saving lives
Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2026: Nominate a group or person making the world a better place

Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2026: Nominate a group or person making the world a better place
The Finns are getting ready to see off Putin – here’s why it’s so important
