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Meet the ‘activist lawyer’ who fought for justice for a toddler who died from damp and mould
Barrister Christian Weaver represented Awaab Ishak’s family during the inquest that changed housing nationally. As Awaab’s Law comes into force in the social housing sector and is on the way in the private rented sector, he tells the Big Issue it’s an important legacy for the Rochdale toddler’s family
‘I didn’t see a future’: Trans veteran forced to hide true self for decades under armed forces ‘gay ban’
A new comic book tells the stories of LGBTQ+ veterans impacted by the ban on homosexuality in the armed forces. That includes transgender fighter pilot Caroline Paige, who speaks to the Big Issue about her story
Homeless woman reunites with couple who ‘changed her life’ when they gave her a bed for the night
University student Yasmina was living in her car when she spent the night with Mark and Elisabeth Bryant through Depaul UK’s Nightstop service. It put her on a path out of homelessness – so she returned to say thank you