Opinion
Britain needs a new system to tackle homelessness. Here’s how Andy Burnham can change it
Britain needs a new system to tackle homelessness. Here’s how Andy Burnham can change it
Homelessness is not inevitable, it’s a design problem, writes Ligia Teixeira .We should look to dramatic prevention-focused systems changes that led to seat belts and smoking bans to inspire action
‘It’s none of Trump’s business how we run our internal affairs’
‘It’s none of Trump’s business how we run our internal affairs’
Big issue readers hit back at Trump’s interference in British politics
Family holidays should be something everyone can afford, but too many of us go without
Family holidays should be something everyone can afford, but too many of us go without
Joanne Barker-Marsh recently went on her second holiday with her son abroad, something which made her feel both privileged and sad now that his childhood is nearly over. She calls on Andy Burnham to do more to help families in poverty have experiences like this
I spent the weekend fleeing wildfires in France. This is what it felt like to be evacuated from my home
I spent the weekend fleeing wildfires in France. This is what it felt like to be evacuated from my home
As data centres encroach in the UK, this is no time for stoicism
As data centres encroach in the UK, this is no time for stoicism
‘The reality in Ukraine is stark. But there is hope in addressing homelessness’
‘The reality in Ukraine is stark. But there is hope in addressing homelessness’
Why Britain needs an anti-racism strategy right now
Why Britain needs an anti-racism strategy right now
As Britain’s health gaps widen, can Burnham replicate his Greater Manchester success around the UK?
As Britain’s health gaps widen, can Burnham replicate his Greater Manchester success around the UK?
‘A wealth tax can only go so far – how about preventing people amassing riches in the first place?’
‘A wealth tax can only go so far – how about preventing people amassing riches in the first place?’
Healthier lives were Glasgow’s 2014 Commonwealth Games legacy. 2026’s games must raise that bar
Healthier lives were Glasgow’s 2014 Commonwealth Games legacy. 2026’s games must raise that bar
‘I’ve had to weep with those who lost everything’: Inside Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes
‘I’ve had to weep with those who lost everything’: Inside Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes
In the occupied West Bank, a child is killed every week. When did that become acceptable?
In the occupied West Bank, a child is killed every week. When did that become acceptable?
Burnham is singing from Big Issue’s hymn sheet on rough sleeping. It gives us reason for hope
Burnham is singing from Big Issue’s hymn sheet on rough sleeping. It gives us reason for hope
What has new prime minister Andy Burnham said about mental health?
What has new prime minister Andy Burnham said about mental health?
Politicians decide how much universal credit is worth, not the cost of living. We can change it
Politicians decide how much universal credit is worth, not the cost of living. We can change it
The latest ‘get out of jail card’ politician must address the poverty that undermines Britain
The latest ‘get out of jail card’ politician must address the poverty that undermines Britain
Andy Burnham has an epic task ahead of him. He needs to come out swinging
Andy Burnham has an epic task ahead of him. He needs to come out swinging
Planning a summer of fun? Here’s how to stop a holiday turning into a debt hangover
Planning a summer of fun? Here’s how to stop a holiday turning into a debt hangover
‘The UK’s national debt is total insanity. We need an expert to get us out of this mess’
‘The UK’s national debt is total insanity. We need an expert to get us out of this mess’
‘Mummy, are we homeless?’: I’m a single parent and it’s locking me out of the housing market
‘Mummy, are we homeless?’: I’m a single parent and it’s locking me out of the housing market
Andy Burnham’s council house revolution only works if we build homes fit to withstand the heat
Andy Burnham’s council house revolution only works if we build homes fit to withstand the heat
How conspiracy theories around JFK fueled the paranoia of US politics today
How conspiracy theories around JFK fueled the paranoia of US politics today
I work in probation. What meeting a homeless man on the street taught me about second chances
I work in probation. What meeting a homeless man on the street taught me about second chances
‘I speak with millionaires on a daily basis, and they tell me that they want a wealth tax’
