Poverty
1.6 million children at risk of ‘losing their life chances’ because of ‘cruel’ two-child benefit cap

1.6 million children at risk of ‘losing their life chances’ because of ‘cruel’ two-child benefit cap
One of the biggest crises facing the UK is barely talked about – the crisis of an ageing population

One of the biggest crises facing the UK is barely talked about – the crisis of an ageing population
With the new government comes a new opportunity to rethink welfare and benefits 

With the new government comes a new opportunity to rethink welfare and benefits
Who is Liz Kendall? Work and pensions secretary’s beliefs and what she’ll mean for the DWP

Who is Liz Kendall? Work and pensions secretary’s beliefs and what she’ll mean for the DWP
Labour government urged to fix ‘broken benefits system’ for disabled and vulnerable people

Labour government urged to fix ‘broken benefits system’ for disabled and vulnerable people
Labour is yet to give much hope it will reduce poverty. We need more from the new government

Labour is yet to give much hope it will reduce poverty. We need more from the new government
Dear Keir Starmer, I’m a single mum and NHS worker. Please don’t make me regret voting for you

Dear Keir Starmer, I’m a single mum and NHS worker. Please don’t make me regret voting for you
Keir Starmer promises ‘sunlight of hope’ – but can he offer progress on ending poverty in the UK?

Keir Starmer promises ‘sunlight of hope’ – but can he offer progress on ending poverty in the UK?
What will the new Labour government do for benefit claimants and the welfare system?

What will the new Labour government do for benefit claimants and the welfare system?
‘DWP doesn’t seem to care’: Jobcentres close on election day as 1,500 security guards go on strike

‘DWP doesn’t seem to care’: Jobcentres close on election day as 1,500 security guards go on strike
Benefits claimants have been treated as a political punching bag this general election

Benefits claimants have been treated as a political punching bag this general election
Wellbeing is not a luxury. It’s a basic human right which the next government must protect

Wellbeing is not a luxury. It’s a basic human right which the next government must protect
New children’s laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce: ‘Children need reading now more than ever’

New children’s laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce: ‘Children need reading now more than ever’
Poverty and inequality are slowly poisoning Britain. It could lead to a far-right victory in 2029

Poverty and inequality are slowly poisoning Britain. It could lead to a far-right victory in 2029
Our next PM must make sure a trip to the food bank isn’t the new normal

Our next PM must make sure a trip to the food bank isn’t the new normal
Zoë Wanamaker on Donald Trump, ‘right-wing a**holes’ and why we all should be kinder to one another

Zoë Wanamaker on Donald Trump, ‘right-wing a**holes’ and why we all should be kinder to one another
Have your say: Big Issue editor to host homelessness hustings in Cities of London and Westminster

Have your say: Big Issue editor to host homelessness hustings in Cities of London and Westminster
Politicians are failing our children and our children’s children. We must protect future generations

Politicians are failing our children and our children’s children. We must protect future generations
Millions can’t afford essentials like food. The next government must take action from day one

Millions can’t afford essentials like food. The next government must take action from day one
“We’ve got some extra support in”: Ed Davey tells the Big Issue how he’s balancing campaigning and caring
