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An academic put trackers on homeless people to see what they could learn. Here’s what they did next
An academic put trackers on homeless people to see what they could learn. Here’s what they did next
Researchers are building heat maps to track how rough sleepers interact with services. It’s a study that ask questions about how tech and data interacts with homelessness
Disability campaigners criticise report proposing PIP cuts: ‘Very concerning’
Disability campaigners criticise report proposing PIP cuts: ‘Very concerning’
“PIP is a vital benefit for disabled people,” a report has found. But the money needs to be used more effectively, it adds
Can Britain actually afford the real living wage?
Can Britain actually afford the real living wage?
The real living wage is going up again. It’s a pay rise for employees but employers face a tough decision
What counting women sleeping rough in London taught me about Andy Burnham’s homelessness promise
What counting women sleeping rough in London taught me about Andy Burnham’s homelessness promise
How Big Issue inspired government to bring empty homes back into use
How Big Issue inspired government to bring empty homes back into use
How will the government end rough sleeping? We asked the homelessness minister
How will the government end rough sleeping? We asked the homelessness minister
DWP rule change means people in temporary accommodation no longer lose money for working
DWP rule change means people in temporary accommodation no longer lose money for working
Is it fair to ask a homeless person to give up their pet to get a home? Half of Brits say no
Is it fair to ask a homeless person to give up their pet to get a home? Half of Brits say no
Everyone is being asked to prepare for troubled times. What does it mean for people in poverty?
Everyone is being asked to prepare for troubled times. What does it mean for people in poverty?
Lives are being ‘tragically cut short’ due to homelessness. These are the numbers you need to know
Lives are being ‘tragically cut short’ due to homelessness. These are the numbers you need to know
More than 1,700 people died while homeless in 2025. It’s a ‘national scandal’
More than 1,700 people died while homeless in 2025. It’s a ‘national scandal’
‘I waited nine months for PIP decision. It was horrendous and my mental health suffered’
‘I waited nine months for PIP decision. It was horrendous and my mental health suffered’
Big Issue founder leads call for a national empty homes strategy: ‘A completely wasted resource’
Big Issue founder leads call for a national empty homes strategy: ‘A completely wasted resource’
Council spending on housing homeless families in England at almost £3bn a year: ‘It’s crippling’
Council spending on housing homeless families in England at almost £3bn a year: ‘It’s crippling’
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
Rents are set to rise 5% by the end of 2026. Here’s what it could mean for homelessness
Rents are set to rise 5% by the end of 2026. Here’s what it could mean for homelessness
Bryan Adams named as Big Issue ambassador: ‘Keep fighting the fight’
Bryan Adams named as Big Issue ambassador: ‘Keep fighting the fight’
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
How Big Issue saved vendor Robin Price’s life as magazine turns 35: ‘Without them, I’d be dead’
How Big Issue saved vendor Robin Price’s life as magazine turns 35: ‘Without them, I’d be dead’
‘My dad died hiding a gambling addiction and homelessness. I wish he had let us help him’
‘My dad died hiding a gambling addiction and homelessness. I wish he had let us help him’
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
How your first job can determine what you earn for the rest of your career
How your first job can determine what you earn for the rest of your career
Inside the charity warehouse offering thousands of families a cost of living lifeline every month
