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In the occupied West Bank, a child is killed every week. When did that become acceptable?

Since October 2023, at least 258 children have been killed in the occupied West Bank. UNICEF UK CEO Dr Philip Goodwin asks ...
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These Londoners were promised millions for affordable homes. 10 years later, they're still waiting

A community housing group in London were promised millions to build new affordable homes. A decade later they are still ...
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'Andy Burnham is right to make ending rough sleeping his first priority. Now comes the hard part'

When Andy Burnham stood on the steps of Downing Street and made ending rough sleeping his first pledge as prime minister, he ...
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Andy Burnham: 'It’s so hard when people just walk past'

New prime minister Andy Burnham has shown consistent support for Big Issue over the years, even selling the magazine back in ...
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Politicians decide how much universal credit is worth, not the cost of living. We can change it

Universal credit doesn't reflect the cost of living and that's why millions of people rely on food banks. You can have your ...
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Andy Burnham must tackle poverty as prime minister. Here's Big Issue's blueprint for him to follow

As Andy Burnham moves into 10 Downing Street, here are the issues Big Issue says he should prioritise to tackle poverty.
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Here's what Andy Burnham can do right away to address homelessness and NEETs crisis

New prime minister Andy Burnham should prioritise tackling homelessness and the NEETs crisis in his first 100 days.
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New Buy Now, Pay Later rules are here. What do the changes mean for you?

New Buy Now, Pay Later rules come into force on 15 July. We explain what they mean for you and your money and how to avoid ...
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It's 15 years since Amy Winehouse died. Here's how her legacy is helping women overcome addiction

In the garden of an unassuming house in east London, a group of young women cut into a huge cake and watch their friend sing a soulful rendition of Amy Winehouse classic Valerie in the sunshine. The ...
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Angela Rayner meets John Bird: 'We're blaming people for their poverty. And it's not their fault'

Angela Rayner sat down with Big Issue founder John Bird to discuss poverty, housing and how Labour plan on regaining voters' ...
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How one woman's arrest helped to scrap the Vagrancy Act and decriminalise rough sleeping

Campaigner Kerri Douglas has been credited with helping to end the Vagrancy Act after she was arrested while rough sleeping.
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'I was in a dark place with addiction and sofa surfing. Now I show people Manchester's hidden side'

Invisible Cities is celebrating 10 years of helping homeless people give tours of cities around the world. Nic shows people ...