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'I'm a 21-year-old relying on disability benefits to live. Young disabled people feel deserted'
'I'm a 21-year-old relying on disability benefits to live. Young disabled people feel deserted'
Kat Blackwood receives less health-related benefits such as universal credit and PIP because she is under 25 years of age. She’s forced to rely on food banks because she doesn’t have the backing of the bank of mum and dad
Should parents on benefits get £4,500 if their child starts an apprenticeship?
Should parents on benefits get £4,500 if their child starts an apprenticeship?
A data centre is uniting bugs and bikers to fight Google: 'We demand you replace what you destroy'
A data centre is uniting bugs and bikers to fight Google: 'We demand you replace what you destroy'
Why do people live 14 years longer at one end of Leeds' famous Otley Run pub crawl than the other?
Why do people live 14 years longer at one end of Leeds' famous Otley Run pub crawl than the other?
Andy Burnham wants to end rough sleeping. These new statistics show the challenge he faces
Andy Burnham wants to end rough sleeping. These new statistics show the challenge he faces
Burnham says carers should be 'the best paid people in society'. Here's how much they actually earn
Burnham says carers should be 'the best paid people in society'. Here's how much they actually earn
Access to Work cuts lock disabled actor out of her career: 'Will I ever be on stage again?'
Access to Work cuts lock disabled actor out of her career: 'Will I ever be on stage again?'
'I ended up on the streets for about 16 months. I wasn’t bedding down, I was taking buses at night'
'I ended up on the streets for about 16 months. I wasn’t bedding down, I was taking buses at night'
Inside the innovative employment pilot bringing jobs to overlooked young people's doorsteps
Inside the innovative employment pilot bringing jobs to overlooked young people's doorsteps
The horrific state of our social housing is a stain on the nation. There's only one way to fix it
The horrific state of our social housing is a stain on the nation. There's only one way to fix it
Revealed: One in every 21 people sentenced over 2024 riots was experiencing homelessness
Revealed: One in every 21 people sentenced over 2024 riots was experiencing homelessness
How social media is changing politics: 'I slid into his DMs and told him not to balls this up'
How social media is changing politics: 'I slid into his DMs and told him not to balls this up'
In the occupied West Bank, a child is killed every week. When did that become acceptable?
In the occupied West Bank, a child is killed every week. When did that become acceptable?
If food prices had risen like rents since 1988, a block of cheese would cost £20
If food prices had risen like rents since 1988, a block of cheese would cost £20
It's 15 years since Amy Winehouse died. Here's how her legacy is helping women overcome addiction
It's 15 years since Amy Winehouse died. Here's how her legacy is helping women overcome addiction
Homelessness facts and statistics: The numbers you need to know in 2026
Homelessness facts and statistics: The numbers you need to know in 2026
Andy Burnham: 'It’s so hard when people just walk past'
Andy Burnham: 'It’s so hard when people just walk past'
These Londoners were promised millions for affordable homes. 10 years later, they're still waiting
These Londoners were promised millions for affordable homes. 10 years later, they're still waiting
Will Andy Burnham's £2 bus fares make a difference to the cost of living?
Will Andy Burnham's £2 bus fares make a difference to the cost of living?
Rents in the UK are at record highs. Will they keep going up?
Rents in the UK are at record highs. Will they keep going up?
What are Andy Burnham's cost of living plans and what will they mean for you?
What are Andy Burnham's cost of living plans and what will they mean for you?
Could Andy Burnham introduce a universal basic income?
Could Andy Burnham introduce a universal basic income?
How one woman's arrest helped to scrap the Vagrancy Act and decriminalise rough sleeping
How one woman's arrest helped to scrap the Vagrancy Act and decriminalise rough sleeping
Andy Burnham must tackle poverty as prime minister. Here's Big Issue's blueprint for him to follow
Andy Burnham must tackle poverty as prime minister. Here's Big Issue's blueprint for him to follow
New prime minister Andy Burnham starts with vow to end rough sleeping. Here's how he aims to do it
