Poverty
The modernisers of postwar Britain forgot one vital ingredient
The modernisers of postwar Britain forgot one vital ingredient
Our class system is unchanged since the Victorian times. That’s why we’re in such a mess
Labour’s poverty failure ‘risks driving voters to Reform UK’, warns Big Issue founder
Labour’s poverty failure ‘risks driving voters to Reform UK’, warns Big Issue founder
YouGov polling shows that 68% of Reform UK supporters believe Labour are failing on poverty. Big Issue founder Lord John Bird said the poll showed the public is united in its call for an end to poverty as he called for Labour to introduce child poverty reduction targets
Where to get free financial advice now – from benefits to budgeting
Where to get free financial advice now – from benefits to budgeting
Experts explain the best places to get free financial advice, whether it’s on benefits, budgeting, or getting out of debt
Majority of Brits disapprove of Labour’s approach to tackling poverty, Big Issue polling finds
Majority of Brits disapprove of Labour’s approach to tackling poverty, Big Issue polling finds
It’s 80 years since VE Day and Europe may be free – but we’re losing a war with poverty
It’s 80 years since VE Day and Europe may be free – but we’re losing a war with poverty
Would reversing winter fuel payment cuts be enough to restore trust in Labour?
Would reversing winter fuel payment cuts be enough to restore trust in Labour?
Disability benefit cuts could be as ‘politically toxic’ as winter fuel payment, Labour warned
Disability benefit cuts could be as ‘politically toxic’ as winter fuel payment, Labour warned
I’ve written over a million words about poverty – here’s what I’ve learned
I’ve written over a million words about poverty – here’s what I’ve learned
When support services fail to recognise cultural context, it creates more barriers than bridges
When support services fail to recognise cultural context, it creates more barriers than bridges
UK risks ‘sleepwalking into crisis’ as cashless society shuts out more and more vulnerable people
UK risks ‘sleepwalking into crisis’ as cashless society shuts out more and more vulnerable people
Women in the North miss out on £158m in wages every week compared to rest of England
Women in the North miss out on £158m in wages every week compared to rest of England
Inside the Big Issue: VE Day is 80 – but the war on poverty remains
Inside the Big Issue: VE Day is 80 – but the war on poverty remains
Food banks receiving ‘rotten’ donations from supermarkets ‘not fit for human consumption’
Food banks receiving ‘rotten’ donations from supermarkets ‘not fit for human consumption’
From smoking and nerve gas to poor quality air: How the act of breathing became political
From smoking and nerve gas to poor quality air: How the act of breathing became political
DWP payment dates in May 2025: When you will get your benefits this month
DWP payment dates in May 2025: When you will get your benefits this month
Green Party leader calls for urgent NHS reforms to stop homeless people being denied eye care
Green Party leader calls for urgent NHS reforms to stop homeless people being denied eye care
Five things we learned from Pope Francis’ candid and historic Big Issue interview
Five things we learned from Pope Francis’ candid and historic Big Issue interview
Poverty policy needs a rethink. One day, we will replace the fish with fishing rods
Poverty policy needs a rethink. One day, we will replace the fish with fishing rods
Is the cost of living crisis over and will prices in the UK ever come down?
Is the cost of living crisis over and will prices in the UK ever come down?
Too many homeless people resort to pulling their own teeth. These dentists are trying to change that
Too many homeless people resort to pulling their own teeth. These dentists are trying to change that
London homelessness centre forced to turn young people away due to ‘unprecedented demand’
London homelessness centre forced to turn young people away due to ‘unprecedented demand’
DWP urged to withdraw ‘dangerous’ and ‘inaccessible’ consultation into benefit cuts
DWP urged to withdraw ‘dangerous’ and ‘inaccessible’ consultation into benefit cuts
Scrap two-child benefit cap to give local councils a much-needed cash injection, Labour told
Scrap two-child benefit cap to give local councils a much-needed cash injection, Labour told
Water bills are going up in April 2025. Here’s what to do if you’re struggling to pay
Water bills are going up in April 2025. Here’s what to do if you’re struggling to pay
Social opportunity should take the place of social security
