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New archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally: ‘Let’s keep kindness going after Christmas’
Sarah Mullally

New archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally: ‘Let’s keep kindness going after Christmas’

Before becoming the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally writes her first major opinion piece for Big Issue

Arsenal star Emily Fox on a year of progress in women’s football: ‘What does women’s football not give you?’
Women's football

Arsenal star Emily Fox on a year of progress in women’s football: ‘What does women’s football not give you?’

As women’s football continues to grow, Big Issue joined Emily Fox and Alessia Russo at an Arsenal in the Community session

Clara Amfo shares tips to make Christmas feel calmer and brighter when you’re not feeling festive
Clara Amfo

Clara Amfo shares tips to make Christmas feel calmer and brighter when you’re not feeling festive

Broadcaster and presenter Clara Amfo knows how complicated this time of year can be. She shares her own experiences of difficult Christmases and her tips for celebrating Christmas if you’re not feeling festive this year

I’m a mother of children with disabilities. My local support group gave me a chance to breathe
Michelle Keen

I’m a mother of children with disabilities. My local support group gave me a chance to breathe

Meet Holly, who’s spending her first Christmas outside hospital in years: ‘Things do get better’
Mental health

Meet Holly, who’s spending her first Christmas outside hospital in years: ‘Things do get better’

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I dreaded turning 18 as a care leaver. There is a cliff-edge which leaves us without support
Alfie-James Waring

I dreaded turning 18 as a care leaver. There is a cliff-edge which leaves us without support

Tottenham Hotspur legend Micky Hazard on losing his nephew to suicide: ‘We need people to listen’
Mental health

Tottenham Hotspur legend Micky Hazard on losing his nephew to suicide: ‘We need people to listen’

The Employment Rights Bill is a moment to celebrate – but the work is not done
Ross Barrett

The Employment Rights Bill is a moment to celebrate – but the work is not done

Where to get a free Christmas dinner in your community this year
Christmas

Where to get a free Christmas dinner in your community this year

I met Moflin, the AI pet. Could it help fight loneliness or is it a sign of a dystopian future?
Artificial intelligence

I met Moflin, the AI pet. Could it help fight loneliness or is it a sign of a dystopian future?

Labour’s child poverty strategy is a real step forward, but it can’t be the last word
Scott Compton

Labour’s child poverty strategy is a real step forward, but it can’t be the last word

Targeting people with mental health conditions will not fix the welfare system
Arun Veerappan

Targeting people with mental health conditions will not fix the welfare system

I was diagnosed with autism and ADHD at 52 – now I want to make the road easier for others like me
Isobel Lepist

I was diagnosed with autism and ADHD at 52 – now I want to make the road easier for others like me

From family time to robot dogs: Children share hilarious and heartbreaking Christmas wishes
Christmas

From family time to robot dogs: Children share hilarious and heartbreaking Christmas wishes

Why I’m proud of myself for not buying a pair of corduroy trousers
Sam Delaney

Why I’m proud of myself for not buying a pair of corduroy trousers

Joe Wicks shares his top tips for keeping kids active over Christmas 
Fitness

Joe Wicks shares his top tips for keeping kids active over Christmas 

Comedian Suzi Ruffell: ‘Laughter is a wonderful thing. It helps us see each other’s humanity’
Christmas

Comedian Suzi Ruffell: ‘Laughter is a wonderful thing. It helps us see each other’s humanity’

Minister pressed on universal credit and child poverty targets as Labour reveals youth strategy
Young people

Minister pressed on universal credit and child poverty targets as Labour reveals youth strategy

Labour reveals national youth strategy with vow to give every young person ‘something meaningful to do’
Young people

Labour reveals national youth strategy with vow to give every young person ‘something meaningful to do’

Every child deserves the chance to dream, learn and play – without poverty holding them back
Lynn Perry

Every child deserves the chance to dream, learn and play – without poverty holding them back

Why Wes Streeting is wrong about autism and ADHD ‘over-diagnosis’
Opinion

Why Wes Streeting is wrong about autism and ADHD ‘over-diagnosis’

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Everything you need to know about Labour’s child poverty strategy
Child poverty

Everything you need to know about Labour’s child poverty strategy

Labour’s child poverty strategy under fire over ‘deeply concerning’ lack of legal targets
child poverty strategy

Labour’s child poverty strategy under fire over ‘deeply concerning’ lack of legal targets

Warning as new synthetic opioid 200 times stronger than heroin kills three users in days
Drug deaths

Warning as new synthetic opioid 200 times stronger than heroin kills three users in days

GPs and teachers to be told when kids become homeless as part of Labour’s child poverty strategy
Homelessness

GPs and teachers to be told when kids become homeless as part of Labour’s child poverty strategy