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Five major banks to allow homeless people to open bank accounts under new pilot
Five major banks to allow homeless people to open bank accounts under new pilot
Traditionally, it is nigh-on impossible to open a bank account without a fixed address. But a new pilot scheme between Shelter, the government and major banks will open the door for homeless people to overcome the barrier
This metal song perfectly sums up the anger felt by disabled people towards the benefits system
This metal song perfectly sums up the anger felt by disabled people towards the benefits system
Kate Davies, vocalist and guitarist of band Pupil Slicer, explains why the final seven-minute track on their new album Fleshwork deals with the injustices of the benefits system in Britain
How many children would be lifted out of poverty if the two-child limit was scrapped where you live?
How many children would be lifted out of poverty if the two-child limit was scrapped where you live?
Families and campaigners have told the Big Issue that the two-child limit on benefits ‘punishes’ children and leaves parents forced to make sacrifices
Daniel Day-Lewis on row with Brian Cox over method acting: ‘I don’t know where the f**k that came from’
Daniel Day-Lewis on row with Brian Cox over method acting: ‘I don’t know where the f**k that came from’
Big Issue vendor to donate magazine earnings to ‘give back’ to forces charities for Remembrance Day
Big Issue vendor to donate magazine earnings to ‘give back’ to forces charities for Remembrance Day
More than 4,700 people are homeless on London’s streets: ‘The situation is terrible’
More than 4,700 people are homeless on London’s streets: ‘The situation is terrible’
Westminster must set ambitious, measurable targets to reduce child poverty
Westminster must set ambitious, measurable targets to reduce child poverty
Rachel Reeves faces calls to resign over rental rule break: ‘Politicians can’t be left off easy’
Rachel Reeves faces calls to resign over rental rule break: ‘Politicians can’t be left off easy’
Families with disabled children left waiting months to get benefits due to DWP delays
Families with disabled children left waiting months to get benefits due to DWP delays
Family trapped in damp and mouldy horror home for 10 years: ‘This family is owed respect’
Family trapped in damp and mouldy horror home for 10 years: ‘This family is owed respect’
Renters’ Rights Act: Labour’s landmark rental reforms receive royal assent and finally become law
Renters’ Rights Act: Labour’s landmark rental reforms receive royal assent and finally become law
Dad of boy who died due to mould in flat says he’s ‘proud’ of his son for saving lives
Dad of boy who died due to mould in flat says he’s ‘proud’ of his son for saving lives
Renters’ Rights Bill set to become law – more than 2,300 days since Tories promised evictions reform
Renters’ Rights Bill set to become law – more than 2,300 days since Tories promised evictions reform
Homelessness minister ‘shocked’ at number of children in temporary accommodation and B&Bs
Homelessness minister ‘shocked’ at number of children in temporary accommodation and B&Bs
DWP to save billions by tackling fraud and error in the benefits system. But at what cost?
DWP to save billions by tackling fraud and error in the benefits system. But at what cost?
People with learning disabilities are dying 20 years early, report finds: ‘They deserve better’
People with learning disabilities are dying 20 years early, report finds: ‘They deserve better’
Number of homeless children in England hits yet another record high: ‘When will this end?’
Number of homeless children in England hits yet another record high: ‘When will this end?’
I turned my experience of homelessness into my debut fantasy novel. It helped me work through it
I turned my experience of homelessness into my debut fantasy novel. It helped me work through it
Anti-abortion groups have received funds from the UK government and National Lottery
Anti-abortion groups have received funds from the UK government and National Lottery
Labour deputy hopeful Lucy Powell on benefit cuts, landlords and Farage: ‘There’s no quick fix’
Labour deputy hopeful Lucy Powell on benefit cuts, landlords and Farage: ‘There’s no quick fix’
What is the truth about crisis pregnancy centres? The anti-abortion facilities creeping across Britain
What is the truth about crisis pregnancy centres? The anti-abortion facilities creeping across Britain
Big Issue’s greatest interviews in history published in a collection for the first time
Big Issue’s greatest interviews in history published in a collection for the first time
Big Issue ambassador Kwajo Tweneboa launches podcast to reveal famous faces’ humble beginnings
Big Issue ambassador Kwajo Tweneboa launches podcast to reveal famous faces’ humble beginnings
Bear Grylls puts focus on hidden homelessness in new short film: ‘We can break the stigma’
Bear Grylls puts focus on hidden homelessness in new short film: ‘We can break the stigma’
Labour pledges homelessness cash boost to help kids in temporary accommodation ahead of winter
