Opinion
'Universal credit claimants are working to support their families. But the system is not'
'Universal credit claimants are working to support their families. But the system is not'
Thea Jaffe, a full-time working mum who claims universal credit, writes about why the system needs to adapt to support people into and to sustain employment
Why HIV as it's shown in Tip Toe should be your view of HIV today
Why HIV as it's shown in Tip Toe should be your view of HIV today
To tackle homophobia and safeguard LGBTQ+ rights we have to address wealth inequality and poverty
To tackle homophobia and safeguard LGBTQ+ rights we have to address wealth inequality and poverty
The Timms Review must stop people with terminal illness being forced to reapply for PIP
The Timms Review must stop people with terminal illness being forced to reapply for PIP
I'm fighting to protect the puffins because ending poverty and saving the planet is the same cause
I'm fighting to protect the puffins because ending poverty and saving the planet is the same cause
Green Hustle Festival showed our system is broken but hope grows in the gaps left in communities
Green Hustle Festival showed our system is broken but hope grows in the gaps left in communities
How one remarkable day in Westminster showed the power of the Big Issue to change lives
How one remarkable day in Westminster showed the power of the Big Issue to change lives
The rise in antisemitic attacks is racism. It isn't complicated
The rise in antisemitic attacks is racism. It isn't complicated
How privatisation is ruining your life and putting the UK out of step with the modern world
How privatisation is ruining your life and putting the UK out of step with the modern world
The British seaside spirit lives on – but it is where political tides can turn
The British seaside spirit lives on – but it is where political tides can turn
Unpaid carers of parents with dementia are propping up the NHS and social care system
Unpaid carers of parents with dementia are propping up the NHS and social care system
Thousands of people face modern slavery in the UK. Why do we hear so few of their stories?
Thousands of people face modern slavery in the UK. Why do we hear so few of their stories?
My son lost his life doing the right thing. Now I'm fighting for a better future for young people
My son lost his life doing the right thing. Now I'm fighting for a better future for young people
Poverty is a growth industry. Starmer has not seemed to grasp this nettle
Poverty is a growth industry. Starmer has not seemed to grasp this nettle
Tackling violence against women and girls means dismantling the systems that enable it
Tackling violence against women and girls means dismantling the systems that enable it
Andy Burnham: 'Making space for people to create is how we build a healthier, more hopeful society'
Andy Burnham: 'Making space for people to create is how we build a healthier, more hopeful society'
'I heard a young man talk about Holocaust denial on a train. I couldn't sit by and not challenge it'
'I heard a young man talk about Holocaust denial on a train. I couldn't sit by and not challenge it'
How getting young people into sport could save the UK millions
How getting young people into sport could save the UK millions
Higher defence spending won't make Britain safer while families live in poverty
Higher defence spending won't make Britain safer while families live in poverty
Renters will keep falling into debt until there's proper action to tackle affordability of homes
Renters will keep falling into debt until there's proper action to tackle affordability of homes
I'm in the pulpit delivering a sermon on poverty. If only the government were here to hear it
I'm in the pulpit delivering a sermon on poverty. If only the government were here to hear it
Two million apprenticeships could transform Britain’s left-behind towns – if they're done right
Two million apprenticeships could transform Britain’s left-behind towns – if they're done right
The little understood link between hoarding and homelessness sees property prioritised over people
The little understood link between hoarding and homelessness sees property prioritised over people
I can't get close to Sabastian Sawe's marathon time. But we can all take strides with running
