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Inside the Big Issue: Be more Finland

Inside the Big Issue: Be more Finland
Finland is the World Happiness Report’s happiest nation and the best nation in the world at tackling homelessness. What can we learn?
Homelessness ‘should not exist in a country that values human life’, says Alt-J star Gus Unger-Hamilton

Homelessness ‘should not exist in a country that values human life’, says Alt-J star Gus Unger-Hamilton
Alt-J’s Gus Unger-Hamilton has sold out stadiums – but to mark World Homeless Day he treated fans to a surprise gig at London’s Victoria Station
First minister John Swinney: ‘We must ensure that every child in Scotland has a good place to live’

First minister John Swinney: ‘We must ensure that every child in Scotland has a good place to live’
Experiencing homelessness as a child is a grave injustice, writes Scottish first minister John Swinney for Big Issue
‘Cruel’ housing benefit ‘quirk’ forces thousands of vulnerable young people to give up work
‘Cruel’ housing benefit ‘quirk’ forces thousands of vulnerable young people to give up work
Shoe Aid, STEPPING UP for footwear Poverty this September
Shoe Aid, STEPPING UP for footwear Poverty this September
How art gave me space to explore my experiences of homelessness and my identity

How art gave me space to explore my experiences of homelessness and my identity
Homeless people risk losing benefits if they don’t move to universal credit, DWP warns

Homeless people risk losing benefits if they don’t move to universal credit, DWP warns
Can modular housing help solve London’s homelessness crisis?

Can modular housing help solve London’s homelessness crisis?
Homelessness in Northern Ireland more than doubles in a decade: ‘People have no other option’

Homelessness in Northern Ireland more than doubles in a decade: ‘People have no other option’
Croydon family spends staggering 9,500 days in so-called temporary accommodation

Croydon family spends staggering 9,500 days in so-called temporary accommodation
Big Issue’s new Big Grow initiative set to transform communities through urban gardening

Big Issue’s new Big Grow initiative set to transform communities through urban gardening
Over 100,000 households threatened with no-fault evictions since Tories promised to ban them

Over 100,000 households threatened with no-fault evictions since Tories promised to ban them
‘I cried my eyes out making this’: Meet the artists in homeless exhibition backed by Prince William

‘I cried my eyes out making this’: Meet the artists in homeless exhibition backed by Prince William
Spent star Michelle de Swarte: ‘Someone had to tell me I was homeless – I was in such denial’

Spent star Michelle de Swarte: ‘Someone had to tell me I was homeless – I was in such denial’
I spent 40 days homeless sleeping behind Tesco while seeking asylum. Here’s what the system taught me

I spent 40 days homeless sleeping behind Tesco while seeking asylum. Here’s what the system taught me
A McDonald’s security guard soaking a homeless man’s blanket exemplifies stigma rough sleepers face

A McDonald’s security guard soaking a homeless man’s blanket exemplifies stigma rough sleepers face
Tory MP challenges Home Office over thousands of refugees facing homelessness by Christmas

Tory MP challenges Home Office over thousands of refugees facing homelessness by Christmas
How you can help homeless refugees sleeping on the streets this winter

How you can help homeless refugees sleeping on the streets this winter
Manchester mayor Andy Burnham blasts Tories over ‘arrogant’ and ‘dishonest’ treatment of refugees

Manchester mayor Andy Burnham blasts Tories over ‘arrogant’ and ‘dishonest’ treatment of refugees
One in 50 Londoners are homeless. So this faith group decided to do something about it

One in 50 Londoners are homeless. So this faith group decided to do something about it
Women who are sleeping rough are often hidden. It’s a much bigger problem than anyone thinks

Women who are sleeping rough are often hidden. It’s a much bigger problem than anyone thinks
Mum on universal credit felt ‘powerless’ watching her children cry as they were made homeless

Mum on universal credit felt ‘powerless’ watching her children cry as they were made homeless
Man left severely disabled after sudden stroke. Now he’s homeless and trapped in a ‘vicious circle’

Man left severely disabled after sudden stroke. Now he’s homeless and trapped in a ‘vicious circle’
Rough sleeping has risen by 26% in a year amid the cost of living crisis
