Opinion
‘Fewer people than ever are offering to foster children – it’s not just about the cost of living’
‘Fewer people than ever are offering to foster children – it’s not just about the cost of living’
The director of fostering at Barnardo’s highlights a growing lack of carers, and readers respond to recent reporting
Young people deserve more than a say – they deserve a seat at the table
Young people deserve more than a say – they deserve a seat at the table
After consulting more than 14,000 young people as part of the government’s national youth strategy, the government is acting on what young people told us, writes youth minister Stephanie Peacock
When the Vagrancy Act is finally gone, its replacement must be driven by compassion
When the Vagrancy Act is finally gone, its replacement must be driven by compassion
It’s absurd that the outdated 202-year-old law that criminalises rough sleeping still lingers on
Marwan Barghouti: How campaign to free ‘Palestine’s Mandela’ is inspired by anti-apartheid struggle
Marwan Barghouti: How campaign to free ‘Palestine’s Mandela’ is inspired by anti-apartheid struggle
Boycott the World Cup? Football fans have more power to change the world if they organise
Boycott the World Cup? Football fans have more power to change the world if they organise
Homeless people will be given free flu jabs this year. Here’s why it could save lives
Homeless people will be given free flu jabs this year. Here’s why it could save lives
How can I support England at World Cup 2026 when people who want me deported have claimed the flag?
How can I support England at World Cup 2026 when people who want me deported have claimed the flag?
The Welsh football team going to Mexico for World Cup football: ‘We’d love to have Wales behind us’
The Welsh football team going to Mexico for World Cup football: ‘We’d love to have Wales behind us’
Four ways the government could change PIP for the better
Four ways the government could change PIP for the better
Poverty is still the elephant in most rooms of government. But do they take it seriously?
Poverty is still the elephant in most rooms of government. But do they take it seriously?
‘Governments understand there’s a problem with poverty – they’re just too scared to solve it’
‘Governments understand there’s a problem with poverty – they’re just too scared to solve it’
‘Universal credit claimants are working to support their families. But the system is not’
‘Universal credit claimants are working to support their families. But the system is not’
Why HIV as it’s shown in Tip Toe should be your view of HIV today
Why HIV as it’s shown in Tip Toe should be your view of HIV today
The Timms Review must stop people with terminal illness being forced to reapply for PIP
The Timms Review must stop people with terminal illness being forced to reapply for PIP
I’m fighting to protect the puffins because ending poverty and saving the planet is the same cause
I’m fighting to protect the puffins because ending poverty and saving the planet is the same cause
Green Hustle Festival showed our system is broken but hope grows in the gaps left in communities
Green Hustle Festival showed our system is broken but hope grows in the gaps left in communities
Letters: It’s easy to blame social media for our ills. It’s up to us to use it as a force for good
Letters: It’s easy to blame social media for our ills. It’s up to us to use it as a force for good
How one remarkable day in Westminster showed the power of the Big Issue to change lives
How one remarkable day in Westminster showed the power of the Big Issue to change lives
The rise in antisemitic attacks is racism. It isn’t complicated
The rise in antisemitic attacks is racism. It isn’t complicated
How privatisation is ruining your life and putting the UK out of step with the modern world
How privatisation is ruining your life and putting the UK out of step with the modern world
Unpaid carers of parents with dementia are propping up the NHS and social care system
Unpaid carers of parents with dementia are propping up the NHS and social care system
Thousands of people face modern slavery in the UK. Why do we hear so few of their stories?
Thousands of people face modern slavery in the UK. Why do we hear so few of their stories?
My son lost his life doing the right thing. Now I’m fighting for a better future for young people
My son lost his life doing the right thing. Now I’m fighting for a better future for young people
Poverty is a growth industry. Starmer has not seemed to grasp this nettle
