Austerity
Social opportunity should take the place of social security 
Social opportunity should take the place of social security
The government needs to be the biggest investor in new kinds of work. It must support this fight to turn a handout into a hand up
After turning down a Bitcoin booty, one city council’s cuts tell the story of broke Britain
After turning down a Bitcoin booty, one city council’s cuts tell the story of broke Britain
From social care services to libraries, public services are on the chopping block in Newport. If only they’d let one man dig around in a tip
It’s been a decade since UK inflation fell to 0%. Here’s why that’s ‘actually quite a bad thing’
It’s been a decade since UK inflation fell to 0%. Here’s why that’s ‘actually quite a bad thing’
In February 2015, the UK recorded a 0% inflation rate as prices had remained stable for a year. This might sound like a dream after recent sky-high inflation rates, but the reality was a stagnant economy and cover for austerity measures. Economists chat to the Big Issue about what Labour can learn from its predecessors’ mistakes
Will bond market turmoil lead to spending cuts, higher taxes and austerity? Here’s what you need to know
Will bond market turmoil lead to spending cuts, higher taxes and austerity? Here’s what you need to know
‘Living is expensive’: DWP winter fuel cuts forcing pensioners to choose between heating and eating
‘Living is expensive’: DWP winter fuel cuts forcing pensioners to choose between heating and eating
Real change or austerity 2.0? Here’s how Labour can deliver a budget that works for everyone
Real change or austerity 2.0? Here’s how Labour can deliver a budget that works for everyone
These libraries and leisure centres faced disaster as councils cut services. Then volunteers stepped in
These libraries and leisure centres faced disaster as councils cut services. Then volunteers stepped in
North East mayor Kim McGuinness on ambition, austerity and why she’s the ‘ultimate pragmatist’
North East mayor Kim McGuinness on ambition, austerity and why she’s the ‘ultimate pragmatist’
Letters: There’s hope in the wonderful way people came together after the riots
Letters: There’s hope in the wonderful way people came together after the riots
Libraries are a boundless resource. We mustn’t let their lights go out
Libraries are a boundless resource. We mustn’t let their lights go out
Labour urged against return to austerity as Keir Starmer warns of ‘painful’ autumn budget
Labour urged against return to austerity as Keir Starmer warns of ‘painful’ autumn budget
What does Britain’s £20bn ‘black hole’ mean for you and your money? Experts explain
What does Britain’s £20bn ‘black hole’ mean for you and your money? Experts explain
Homeless people face being locked out of public toilets due to card-only payments
Homeless people face being locked out of public toilets due to card-only payments
There are more food banks in UK than McDonald’s. It’s why the work doesn’t stop after polling day
There are more food banks in UK than McDonald’s. It’s why the work doesn’t stop after polling day
Austerity is more expensive than investment in public services. It’s basic maths
Austerity is more expensive than investment in public services. It’s basic maths
Keir Starmer will continue austerity. That means keeping vulnerable people in ‘brutalising poverty’
Keir Starmer will continue austerity. That means keeping vulnerable people in ‘brutalising poverty’
The roots of NHS decay can’t be hidden by soundbite veneers
The roots of NHS decay can’t be hidden by soundbite veneers
The government’s short-term thinking around poverty is a costly mistake
The government’s short-term thinking around poverty is a costly mistake
Museum of Austerity: The mixed reality exhibition giving a voice to victims of benefit cuts
Museum of Austerity: The mixed reality exhibition giving a voice to victims of benefit cuts
UN rapporteur on extreme poverty: ‘UK policies continue to inflict misery’
UN rapporteur on extreme poverty: ‘UK policies continue to inflict misery’
Battle to save Britain’s libraries as budget cuts, closures and austerity leaves future uncertain
Battle to save Britain’s libraries as budget cuts, closures and austerity leaves future uncertain
Why The Big Issue has launched a new campaign to End Housing Insecurity Now
Why The Big Issue has launched a new campaign to End Housing Insecurity Now
Labour says ‘there’s no money left’. We asked experts if that’s true
Labour says ‘there’s no money left’. We asked experts if that’s true
The accidental food bank: How youth clubs are becoming frontline services
The accidental food bank: How youth clubs are becoming frontline services
Austerity was something we simply could not afford
