Opinion
The British seaside spirit lives on – but it is where political tides can turn
The British seaside spirit lives on – but it is where political tides can turn
The paint on the piers may be a little flaky, but the charm of the seaside still shines bright
Unpaid carers of parents with dementia are propping up the NHS and social care system
Unpaid carers of parents with dementia are propping up the NHS and social care system
Dr Jackie Gray, who gave up her career as an NHS doctor to look after her father during his final years before founding The Carents Room, writes about the lack of support for unpaid carers of parents with dementia
Thousands of people face modern slavery in the UK. Why do we hear so few of their stories?
Thousands of people face modern slavery in the UK. Why do we hear so few of their stories?
There is a crisis of exploitation unfolding in homes, on the streets, in local businesses, and across the care sector, writes Dr Lewis Njabulo Sibanda, a lecturer in law at The Open University
My son lost his life doing the right thing. Now I’m fighting for a better future for young people
My son lost his life doing the right thing. Now I’m fighting for a better future for young people
Poverty is a growth industry. Starmer has not seemed to grasp this nettle
Poverty is a growth industry. Starmer has not seemed to grasp this nettle
Tackling violence against women and girls means dismantling the systems that enable it
Tackling violence against women and girls means dismantling the systems that enable it
Andy Burnham: ‘Making space for people to create is how we build a healthier, more hopeful society’
Andy Burnham: ‘Making space for people to create is how we build a healthier, more hopeful society’
‘I heard a young man talk about Holocaust denial on a train. I couldn’t sit by and not challenge it’
‘I heard a young man talk about Holocaust denial on a train. I couldn’t sit by and not challenge it’
How getting young people into sport could save the UK millions
How getting young people into sport could save the UK millions
Higher defence spending won’t make Britain safer while families live in poverty
Higher defence spending won’t make Britain safer while families live in poverty
Renters will keep falling into debt until there’s proper action to tackle affordability of homes
Renters will keep falling into debt until there’s proper action to tackle affordability of homes
I’m in the pulpit delivering a sermon on poverty. If only the government were here to hear it
I’m in the pulpit delivering a sermon on poverty. If only the government were here to hear it
The little understood link between hoarding and homelessness sees property prioritised over people
The little understood link between hoarding and homelessness sees property prioritised over people
I can’t get close to Sabastian Sawe’s marathon time. But we can all take strides with running
I can’t get close to Sabastian Sawe’s marathon time. But we can all take strides with running
Local elections 2026: Why the Green Party’s gains offer hope despite Reform’s rise
Local elections 2026: Why the Green Party’s gains offer hope despite Reform’s rise
Homelessness remains at crisis point so we’re funding local solutions to fix it
Homelessness remains at crisis point so we’re funding local solutions to fix it
Our appearance on BBC Radio 4’s The Reunion reaffirms why Big Issue exists
Our appearance on BBC Radio 4’s The Reunion reaffirms why Big Issue exists
Furniture poverty can mean the real difficulties start when homeless people move into a new home
Furniture poverty can mean the real difficulties start when homeless people move into a new home
As David Attenborough turns 100, we celebrate his legacy and all he represents
As David Attenborough turns 100, we celebrate his legacy and all he represents
In The Other Bennet Sister, Mary turns out to be a misunderstood work of art
In The Other Bennet Sister, Mary turns out to be a misunderstood work of art
The Renters’ Rights Act must finally give tenants the service they pay landlords a premium for
The Renters’ Rights Act must finally give tenants the service they pay landlords a premium for
‘Baby Reindeer inspired male rape survivors to come forward. I’ve never seen anything like it’
‘Baby Reindeer inspired male rape survivors to come forward. I’ve never seen anything like it’
The Renters’ Rights Act won’t make homes affordable – politicians must show renters they’ll act
The Renters’ Rights Act won’t make homes affordable – politicians must show renters they’ll act
I’m writing a book about modern poverty. I’ve taken inspiration from Charles Dickens
