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Big Issue is heading into schools to inspire the next generation to dismantle poverty

Big Issue is heading into schools to inspire the next generation to dismantle poverty
The Big Issue Education Programme is equipping young people with the confidence to challenge inequality
What does the end to the two-child limit on benefits mean for you?

What does the end to the two-child limit on benefits mean for you?
We break down exactly how the end to the two-child limit on benefits will impact low-income households in the UK
Inside the Big Issue: The hidden heartbeat of the nation

Inside the Big Issue: The hidden heartbeat of the nation
What would the country look like without a charitable network propping everything up? In this week’s Big Issue, we take a look.
Reform UK housing spokesperson sacked over ‘deeply dehumanising’ Grenfell comments
Reform UK housing spokesperson sacked over ‘deeply dehumanising’ Grenfell comments
Homeless young people ‘left to sleep rough’ after councils failed to assess their needs
Homeless young people ‘left to sleep rough’ after councils failed to assess their needs
Coroners are increasingly pointing to the housing crisis in their reports – but can it save lives?

Coroners are increasingly pointing to the housing crisis in their reports – but can it save lives?
London’s first homeless detox centre set to close: ‘We’re pushing problems back onto the streets now’

London’s first homeless detox centre set to close: ‘We’re pushing problems back onto the streets now’
Striking photos show Israeli and Palestinian mothers walking barefoot through Rome to call for peace

Striking photos show Israeli and Palestinian mothers walking barefoot through Rome to call for peace
Nearly two children in every classroom relying on food banks: ‘A national emergency’

Nearly two children in every classroom relying on food banks: ‘A national emergency’
Home Office pilot saved 1,000 refugee families from homelessness. Then rules changed

Home Office pilot saved 1,000 refugee families from homelessness. Then rules changed
Prince William is changing how homelessness is being taught in schools

Prince William is changing how homelessness is being taught in schools
Inside the Big Issue: Exclusive interview with Kneecap after the chaos. What happened next?

Inside the Big Issue: Exclusive interview with Kneecap after the chaos. What happened next?
Wet winter and rising energy bills driven by Middle East war spark damp and mould warning

Wet winter and rising energy bills driven by Middle East war spark damp and mould warning
Kneecap break silence on terror charges: ‘I can’t be completely responsible all the time’

Kneecap break silence on terror charges: ‘I can’t be completely responsible all the time’
Striking photos capture British Muslim families breaking fast during Ramadan in food bank Britain

Striking photos capture British Muslim families breaking fast during Ramadan in food bank Britain
Youth job grants: Will paying companies £3,000 to hire jobless youngsters fix youth unemployment?

Youth job grants: Will paying companies £3,000 to hire jobless youngsters fix youth unemployment?
Inside the Big Issue: Peaky Blinders and the rise of the working-class superhero

Inside the Big Issue: Peaky Blinders and the rise of the working-class superhero
Care leavers were given £2,000 to spend however they wanted. Here’s what happened next

Care leavers were given £2,000 to spend however they wanted. Here’s what happened next
Finding a rented home ‘easier than it has been for six years’ despite landlord exodus fears

Finding a rented home ‘easier than it has been for six years’ despite landlord exodus fears
British Book Awards: Ruth Jones, Charles Mackesy and Mick Herron among Author of the Year nominees

British Book Awards: Ruth Jones, Charles Mackesy and Mick Herron among Author of the Year nominees
Homelessness facts and statistics: The numbers you need to know in 2026

Homelessness facts and statistics: The numbers you need to know in 2026
‘Shocking’ number of homeless deaths in Scotland spark calls for action ahead of Holyrood elections

‘Shocking’ number of homeless deaths in Scotland spark calls for action ahead of Holyrood elections
Disabled journalist fears ‘secret cuts’ to Access to Work could force her out of employment

Disabled journalist fears ‘secret cuts’ to Access to Work could force her out of employment
Kinship carers forced to turn to food banks after taking in vulnerable children

Kinship carers forced to turn to food banks after taking in vulnerable children
Record-high number of people sleeping rough in England amid warning kids left homeless on streets
