Opinion
Ending rough sleeping is the goal, but taking bars off benches is a good start
Ending rough sleeping is the goal, but taking bars off benches is a good start
Is Norwich City Council’s move to end hostile architecture a sign of things to come?
Not every pensioner lives in a mortgage-free home. Rising rents mean more are facing homelessness
Not every pensioner lives in a mortgage-free home. Rising rents mean more are facing homelessness
The most recent official statistics show the number of older households facing homelessness is at the highest point since records began. The private rented sector is to blame, writes Morgan Vine, director of policy and influencing at Independent Age
‘I work with homeless veterans. It takes more than a bed for Christmas to help them out of homelessness’
‘I work with homeless veterans. It takes more than a bed for Christmas to help them out of homelessness’
I support Andy Burnham’s ambition to end rough sleeping by Christmas but the true test will be how many people are still indoors a year later, writes Lisa Farmer, chief executive of Royal British Veterans Enterprise (RBVE)
How can we revitalise the high street?
How can we revitalise the high street?
Why Downing Street needs a new name if it is going to properly repair the fabric of society
Why Downing Street needs a new name if it is going to properly repair the fabric of society
Renters still face living in draughty homes – even if their landlord is the King
Renters still face living in draughty homes – even if their landlord is the King
‘Mum’s no longer with us. I know she’d be proud that my job is helping people into a secure home’
‘Mum’s no longer with us. I know she’d be proud that my job is helping people into a secure home’
Amelia Dimoldenberg: How can young people thrive if there are no places left for them to grow?
Amelia Dimoldenberg: How can young people thrive if there are no places left for them to grow?
More Brits are taking on credit card debt to deal with the cost of living. Here’s how to get help
More Brits are taking on credit card debt to deal with the cost of living. Here’s how to get help
I founded a homelessness charity 10 years ago. These are the moments that kept me going
I founded a homelessness charity 10 years ago. These are the moments that kept me going
Britain needs a new system to tackle homelessness. Here’s how Andy Burnham can change it
Britain needs a new system to tackle homelessness. Here’s how Andy Burnham can change it
Remembering Jimmy Cricket, and the song he wrote for Big Issue
Remembering Jimmy Cricket, and the song he wrote for Big Issue
Family holidays should be something everyone can afford, but too many of us go without
Family holidays should be something everyone can afford, but too many of us go without
As data centres encroach in the UK, this is no time for stoicism
As data centres encroach in the UK, this is no time for stoicism
‘The reality in Ukraine is stark. But there is hope in addressing homelessness’
‘The reality in Ukraine is stark. But there is hope in addressing homelessness’
Why Britain needs an anti-racism strategy right now
Why Britain needs an anti-racism strategy right now
As Britain’s health gaps widen, can Burnham replicate his Greater Manchester success around the UK?
As Britain’s health gaps widen, can Burnham replicate his Greater Manchester success around the UK?
Healthier lives were Glasgow’s 2014 Commonwealth Games legacy. 2026’s games must raise that bar
Healthier lives were Glasgow’s 2014 Commonwealth Games legacy. 2026’s games must raise that bar
‘I’ve had to weep with those who lost everything’: Inside Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes
‘I’ve had to weep with those who lost everything’: Inside Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes
In the occupied West Bank, a child is killed every week. When did that become acceptable?
In the occupied West Bank, a child is killed every week. When did that become acceptable?
Burnham is singing from Big Issue’s hymn sheet on rough sleeping. It gives us reason for hope
Burnham is singing from Big Issue’s hymn sheet on rough sleeping. It gives us reason for hope
‘Andy Burnham is right to make ending rough sleeping his first priority. Now comes the hard part’
‘Andy Burnham is right to make ending rough sleeping his first priority. Now comes the hard part’
What has new prime minister Andy Burnham said about mental health?
What has new prime minister Andy Burnham said about mental health?
Politicians decide how much universal credit is worth, not the cost of living. We can change it
Politicians decide how much universal credit is worth, not the cost of living. We can change it
The latest ‘get out of jail card’ politician must address the poverty that undermines Britain
