Money
Water bills are going up in April 2025. Here’s what to do if you’re struggling to pay
Water bills are going up in April 2025. Here’s what to do if you’re struggling to pay
We’ve rounded up all the support available if you can’t afford to pay your water bills, as costs go up by more than the rate of inflation in April 2025
Brits are uncomfortable talking about money and debt. Can comedy change that?
Brits are uncomfortable talking about money and debt. Can comedy change that?
Talking about debt is one of Britain’s most avoided topics, more than Donald Trump and Brexit, research shows. Comedian Mark Simmons tells the Big Issue why he is trying to make finance funny
A windfall tax on bank profits could raise billions. Here’s how that cash could help fix Britain
A windfall tax on bank profits could raise billions. Here’s how that cash could help fix Britain
If Britain were to tax bank profits at a 35% rate it could generate £14.7bn for the overstretched public purse
The gig economy and your finances: How to make it work for you
The gig economy and your finances: How to make it work for you
DWP payment dates in March 2025: When you will get your benefits this month
DWP payment dates in March 2025: When you will get your benefits this month
Crisis-proofing your finances: How to prepare for the unexpected with an emergency fund
Crisis-proofing your finances: How to prepare for the unexpected with an emergency fund
Bad news for Labour: Voters who feel ‘economically insecure’ far more likely to switch parties
Bad news for Labour: Voters who feel ‘economically insecure’ far more likely to switch parties
36 places where kids can eat free or for £1 in February half term
36 places where kids can eat free or for £1 in February half term
Inside the plan to give free cash to homeless people in Manchester: ‘It’s time to try something new’
Inside the plan to give free cash to homeless people in Manchester: ‘It’s time to try something new’
Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025: Learning and employment
Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025: Learning and employment
DWP benefit payment dates in February 2025 – and how much benefits will go up this year
DWP benefit payment dates in February 2025 – and how much benefits will go up this year
Wages outside of London and South East are worse now than in 2008 – can Labour turn things around?
Wages outside of London and South East are worse now than in 2008 – can Labour turn things around?
Surging rental prices are dwarfing inflation – and not enough people are talking about it
Surging rental prices are dwarfing inflation – and not enough people are talking about it
Applying for a budgeting loan: Everything you need to know
Applying for a budgeting loan: Everything you need to know
A penny off pints and higher wages: What Rachel Reeves’ budget means for you and your bank account
A penny off pints and higher wages: What Rachel Reeves’ budget means for you and your bank account
How to live your best student life without breaking the bank. No, seriously
How to live your best student life without breaking the bank. No, seriously
Student Life 2024: Get your free student guide in this week’s Big Issue
Student Life 2024: Get your free student guide in this week’s Big Issue
We need urgent action to protect next generation from ‘inescapable’ gambling – now
We need urgent action to protect next generation from ‘inescapable’ gambling – now
Home Office overspent on asylum by billions. Here’s how that money could’ve been used
Home Office overspent on asylum by billions. Here’s how that money could’ve been used
Outcry after water companies say they can’t fix the sewage crisis without hiking bills: ‘Insulting’
Outcry after water companies say they can’t fix the sewage crisis without hiking bills: ‘Insulting’
How to get pension credit and ensure you get the winter fuel payment in 2024
How to get pension credit and ensure you get the winter fuel payment in 2024
Interest rates have been cut for the first time in more than four years. What does it mean for you?
Interest rates have been cut for the first time in more than four years. What does it mean for you?
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
I took out loans and maxed out credit cards to fund my gambling addiction. I ended up homeless
