Paul McNamee
Banning social media for under-16s is not the answer
Banning social media for under-16s is not the answer
Those who own social media platforms must be held responsible for policing them and making things age appropriate
Mark Carney is a man of taste. His Davos speech laid bare the truth of our ruptured world order
Mark Carney is a man of taste. His Davos speech laid bare the truth of our ruptured world order
Big Issue fan and Canadian PM Carney’s Davos speech drew a line and will embed and endure. It also provided an alternative to Trump’s rambling
Starmer’s U-turns have become a joke. But it’s not too late for him to make some hard decisions
Starmer’s U-turns have become a joke. But it’s not too late for him to make some hard decisions
We’re now moving beyond the zone when blame for the state of things can be thrown at the last lot in power
In this moment of geopolitical sword-dancing, words matter more than ever
In this moment of geopolitical sword-dancing, words matter more than ever
Good news for those eating the last of the Christmas cheese
Good news for those eating the last of the Christmas cheese
From aubergines to data centres: Here’s what’s going to happen in 2026
From aubergines to data centres: Here’s what’s going to happen in 2026
Why it’s time for heated conversations on the cost of energy
Why it’s time for heated conversations on the cost of energy
New Troubles drama Trespasses reminded me that the past can turn you inside out
New Troubles drama Trespasses reminded me that the past can turn you inside out
Loneliness is a growing problem. It’s time we started talking to each other
Loneliness is a growing problem. It’s time we started talking to each other
Jimmy Fallon adored his dog. His tribute to her speaks to all dog people everywhere
Jimmy Fallon adored his dog. His tribute to her speaks to all dog people everywhere
My aunt was a nun. Even she read Jilly Cooper’s bonkbusters
My aunt was a nun. Even she read Jilly Cooper’s bonkbusters
UK public deem Claudia Winkleman more trustworthy than Rachel Reeves, according to Big Issue Ipsos poll
UK public deem Claudia Winkleman more trustworthy than Rachel Reeves, according to Big Issue Ipsos poll
Rachel Reeves’s budget will need to be a feast of financial alchemy
Rachel Reeves’s budget will need to be a feast of financial alchemy
Your child could be the next Armand Duplantis. But how would you ever know?
Your child could be the next Armand Duplantis. But how would you ever know?
The cost of education is letting down future generations – and we’ll all be much poorer for it
The cost of education is letting down future generations – and we’ll all be much poorer for it
As Zack Polanski gets the green light, Labour must keep its climate promises
As Zack Polanski gets the green light, Labour must keep its climate promises
Turns out Nigel Farage isn’t prime minister. So why does he get so much airtime?
Turns out Nigel Farage isn’t prime minister. So why does he get so much airtime?
Oasis are still connecting and still making history after all these years. Where were you?
Oasis are still connecting and still making history after all these years. Where were you?
Who needs meditation when you have a garden to potter in?
Who needs meditation when you have a garden to potter in?
Here’s why it could be time to embrace the four-day week
Here’s why it could be time to embrace the four-day week
Partick Thistle wants football fans to house new signings. Why stop there?
