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England and Wales must follow Scotland’s lead and set legal targets to end child poverty
England and Wales must follow Scotland’s lead and set legal targets to end child poverty
New Big Issue analysis shows Scotland has seen a 12% drop in child poverty since passing legally binding targets in 2017, where England and Wales have seen a 15% rise
Asylum seekers share their dreams for future: ‘I want my children to have a safe life’
Asylum seekers share their dreams for future: ‘I want my children to have a safe life’
The Big Issue speaks to four people supported by charity Oasis about life as an asylum seeker or refugee in Wales – from the Welsh people’s kindness to their fears for the future
Wales wants to be the world’s first ‘nation of sanctuary’ for asylum seekers. Is it possible?
Wales wants to be the world’s first ‘nation of sanctuary’ for asylum seekers. Is it possible?
Amid the rise in Reform UK voters in Wales and Westminster’s grasp on immigration policy, is Wales’ plan to be a nation of sanctuary realistic? The Big Issue speaks to asylum seekers and frontline workers about why the ambition remains vital
Meet the lawyers stepping in to help homeless people rebuild: ‘People don’t know their rights’
Meet the lawyers stepping in to help homeless people rebuild: ‘People don’t know their rights’
‘There’s no magic bullet’: The battle to keep Cardiff’s vital music scene from dying out
‘There’s no magic bullet’: The battle to keep Cardiff’s vital music scene from dying out
What Cardiff University’s Kazakhstan campus says about the state of British higher education
What Cardiff University’s Kazakhstan campus says about the state of British higher education
Hundreds of care leavers were given free money, no strings attached. Here’s what happened
Hundreds of care leavers were given free money, no strings attached. Here’s what happened
‘Explain to me why I’m homeless’: Rough sleeper’s rage tells us a lot about what’s keeping people homeless
‘Explain to me why I’m homeless’: Rough sleeper’s rage tells us a lot about what’s keeping people homeless
‘This place is a vital force for good’: An off-grid community’s desperate fight to save their home
‘This place is a vital force for good’: An off-grid community’s desperate fight to save their home
Wales’ future generations commissioner warns we’re not doing enough for people yet to be born
Wales’ future generations commissioner warns we’re not doing enough for people yet to be born
Wales’ long-awaited and ‘radical’ homelessness bill promises shift to prevention
Wales’ long-awaited and ‘radical’ homelessness bill promises shift to prevention
How Wales is showing the way for England on homelessness with one simple change
How Wales is showing the way for England on homelessness with one simple change
Starmer not doing enough to tackle child poverty, Welsh minister says at Big Issue debate
Starmer not doing enough to tackle child poverty, Welsh minister says at Big Issue debate
Should tenants get two-months’ rent compensation from their landlord when they’re evicted?
Should tenants get two-months’ rent compensation from their landlord when they’re evicted?
We’re on the streets in Cardiff for our Big Community Roadshow. Come tell us your big issues
We’re on the streets in Cardiff for our Big Community Roadshow. Come tell us your big issues
Big Issue Recruit to help jobseekers in South Wales secure green jobs on onshore wind farm
Big Issue Recruit to help jobseekers in South Wales secure green jobs on onshore wind farm
Children need more Welsh veg on their plates, Future Generations Commissioner insists
Children need more Welsh veg on their plates, Future Generations Commissioner insists
Big Issue partners with Bute Energy to help jobseekers facing employment barriers find work in Welsh renewables
Big Issue partners with Bute Energy to help jobseekers facing employment barriers find work in Welsh renewables
The UK government must learn from Wales and bring about a politics that looks to the future
The UK government must learn from Wales and bring about a politics that looks to the future
Helô! Come and see us at our Big Community Roadshow in Cardiff
Helô! Come and see us at our Big Community Roadshow in Cardiff
At Laugharne, I’m reminded there’s no room for complacency when love is our goal
At Laugharne, I’m reminded there’s no room for complacency when love is our goal
After turning down a Bitcoin booty, one city council’s cuts tell the story of broke Britain
After turning down a Bitcoin booty, one city council’s cuts tell the story of broke Britain
Homelessness facts and statistics: The numbers you need to know in 2025
Homelessness facts and statistics: The numbers you need to know in 2025
Meet the couple who gave away their two houses to help people in homelessness: ‘It’s satisfying’
