Cost of living crisis
The Renters’ Rights Act made it illegal to reject tenants on benefits. But it’s still happening
The Renters’ Rights Act made it illegal to reject tenants on benefits. But it’s still happening
Six months ago, the Renters’ Rights Act made it illegal in England for a landlord to reject a potential tenant just because they get benefits
Inside the Big Issue: The socially conscious guide to Grand Theft Auto VI
Inside the Big Issue: The socially conscious guide to Grand Theft Auto VI
Grand Theft Auto has never shied away from covering big issues. We take a look at how the games handled them in the past.
This greengrocer on wheels helps people afford food – but rising fuel prices make it hard to run
This greengrocer on wheels helps people afford food – but rising fuel prices make it hard to run
Queen of Greens is among many projects which are trying to help people through the cost of living but also struggling with it themselves
Gherkins, Dolly Parton and £100 off energy bills: What does the autumn budget mean for you?
Gherkins, Dolly Parton and £100 off energy bills: What does the autumn budget mean for you?
We’re Not Buying It: Why thousands of people are threatening to boycott supermarkets for one day
We’re Not Buying It: Why thousands of people are threatening to boycott supermarkets for one day
Young people still want a human to help them with debt advice. AI chatbots won’t cut it
Young people still want a human to help them with debt advice. AI chatbots won’t cut it
Hygiene poverty is the hidden cost-of-living trap. Why we must remove VAT on essentials to address it
Hygiene poverty is the hidden cost-of-living trap. Why we must remove VAT on essentials to address it
Can Britain actually afford the real living wage?
Can Britain actually afford the real living wage?
Baby banks are the hidden emergency service Labour cannot afford to ignore
Baby banks are the hidden emergency service Labour cannot afford to ignore
Inside the Big Issue: Food for Good: Open in emergency
Inside the Big Issue: Food for Good: Open in emergency
What could be in chancellor John Healey’s autumn budget and what could it mean for you?
What could be in chancellor John Healey’s autumn budget and what could it mean for you?
Mass dependence on emergency food parcels is a ‘moral scar’ on Britain. How do we end it?
Mass dependence on emergency food parcels is a ‘moral scar’ on Britain. How do we end it?
This is how Andy Burnham’s government could end the need for food banks
This is how Andy Burnham’s government could end the need for food banks
People could face an ‘impossible winter’ with energy bills forecast to rise by 25% in January
People could face an ‘impossible winter’ with energy bills forecast to rise by 25% in January
More children will get free school meals this school year. Here’s what you need to know
More children will get free school meals this school year. Here’s what you need to know
What are Andy Burnham’s cost of living plans and what will they mean for you?
What are Andy Burnham’s cost of living plans and what will they mean for you?
British public don’t back cuts to disability benefits – even Reform and Tory voters
British public don’t back cuts to disability benefits – even Reform and Tory voters
London’s walk-in homelessness services are closing. It’s driving homeless people to hospital instead
London’s walk-in homelessness services are closing. It’s driving homeless people to hospital instead
Do food banks need to exist until we end hunger? We’d rather live in a Food Bank Free Britain
Do food banks need to exist until we end hunger? We’d rather live in a Food Bank Free Britain
Over a million workers ‘trapped in poverty’ as they lose nearly £500 a month in cancelled shifts
Over a million workers ‘trapped in poverty’ as they lose nearly £500 a month in cancelled shifts
Reform wants to slash £50 billion from welfare spending. Here’s what it could mean for benefits
Reform wants to slash £50 billion from welfare spending. Here’s what it could mean for benefits
‘Everyone wants a job and it’s a nightmare’: What it’s like to be a NEET young person in Britain
‘Everyone wants a job and it’s a nightmare’: What it’s like to be a NEET young person in Britain
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
31 places where kids can eat for free or £1 over the summer holiday
