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The Renters’ Rights Act made it illegal to reject tenants on benefits. But it’s still happening
The Renters’ Rights Act made it illegal to reject tenants on benefits. But it’s still happening
Six months ago, the Renters’ Rights Act made it illegal in England for a landlord to reject a potential tenant just because they get benefits
Immigration reforms leave refugee women facing 30-year wait: ‘I thought I was safe, I was wrong’
Immigration reforms leave refugee women facing 30-year wait: ‘I thought I was safe, I was wrong’
For refugee women who have survived years of violence, exploitation and displacement, the consequences of earned settlement reforms could be devastating
Prison leaver warns he is days away from homelessness despite Andy Burnham’s rough sleeping pledge
Prison leaver warns he is days away from homelessness despite Andy Burnham’s rough sleeping pledge
A former prisoner, released in August, contacted Big Issue to tell us he was days away from becoming street homeless at a time when the government has pledged to end rough sleeping
Big Issue vendor returns from stroke after support from prime minister and Celebrity Traitors star
Big Issue vendor returns from stroke after support from prime minister and Celebrity Traitors star
This greengrocer on wheels helps people afford food – but rising fuel prices make it hard to run
This greengrocer on wheels helps people afford food – but rising fuel prices make it hard to run
‘I fled domestic abuse with my daughter. We were placed in a property with no furniture or floors’
‘I fled domestic abuse with my daughter. We were placed in a property with no furniture or floors’
Mr Motivator faced homelessness as a single dad. It’s now driving his crusade to give children beds
Mr Motivator faced homelessness as a single dad. It’s now driving his crusade to give children beds
Rough sleeping in London is falling. But new stats show ‘urgent action’ is needed from Andy Burnham
Rough sleeping in London is falling. But new stats show ‘urgent action’ is needed from Andy Burnham
How disused garages are being turned into affordable homes to tackle London’s housing crisis
How disused garages are being turned into affordable homes to tackle London’s housing crisis
Autumn budget 2026: Keeping housing benefit freeze ‘puts rough sleeping promise at risk’
Autumn budget 2026: Keeping housing benefit freeze ‘puts rough sleeping promise at risk’
Gherkins, Dolly Parton and £100 off energy bills: What does the autumn budget mean for you?
Gherkins, Dolly Parton and £100 off energy bills: What does the autumn budget mean for you?
We’re Not Buying It: Why thousands of people are threatening to boycott supermarkets for one day
We’re Not Buying It: Why thousands of people are threatening to boycott supermarkets for one day
Andy Burnham: ‘I’m not naive. You can’t say there will be nobody sleeping rough after Christmas’
Andy Burnham: ‘I’m not naive. You can’t say there will be nobody sleeping rough after Christmas’
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
Disability campaigners criticise report proposing PIP cuts: ‘Very concerning’
Disability campaigners criticise report proposing PIP cuts: ‘Very concerning’
Can Britain actually afford the real living wage?
Can Britain actually afford the real living wage?
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
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’
