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How protest fashion became this year's hottest Christmas gift
Activism

How protest fashion became this year's hottest Christmas gift

Gareth Thomas on HIV, stigma and the myths people really need to unlearn: 'We still have far to go'
Seated Gareth Thomas in a navy t-shirt
World Aids Day

Gareth Thomas on HIV, stigma and the myths people really need to unlearn: 'We still have far to go'

Trans woman with HIV was given two years to live. 30 years on, she's 'speaking out for her tribe'
World AIDS Day

Trans woman with HIV was given two years to live. 30 years on, she's 'speaking out for her tribe'

How do Big Issue sellers make money?
Vendor Nick Cuthbert
Activism

How do Big Issue sellers make money?

How does The Big Issue help homeless people?
Big Issue Winter Support Kit launch at Christmas
Activism

How does The Big Issue help homeless people?

Where does my money go when I buy The Big Issue?
Vendor Kelvin Gregory
Activism

Where does my money go when I buy The Big Issue?

Protesters demand end of refugees being made homeless ahead of Christmas: 'We're failing people'
Glasgow refugee
Refugee homelessness crisis

Protesters demand end of refugees being made homeless ahead of Christmas: 'We're failing people'

'Five friends influence government' as UK inches closer to compulsory domestic abuse lessons
Education

'Five friends influence government' as UK inches closer to compulsory domestic abuse lessons

Meet Freshta Karim: The Afghan children's rights activist bringing books to Kabul's kids
Freshta Karim
Afghanistan

Meet Freshta Karim: The Afghan children's rights activist bringing books to Kabul's kids

Banning pro-Palestine march on Armistice Day seriously risks wider public disorder, UN warns 
palestine protest, armistice day
Exclusive

Banning pro-Palestine march on Armistice Day seriously risks wider public disorder, UN warns 

5 ways to help those suffering in the deadly Israel-Hamas war
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Israel-Palestine conflict

5 ways to help those suffering in the deadly Israel-Hamas war

What's next for Just Stop Oil? Activists target unis after key backer says protests 'counterproductive'
Just Stop Oil

What's next for Just Stop Oil? Activists target unis after key backer says protests 'counterproductive'

Infected blood scandal victims still fighting for justice four decades on – but time is running out
Illustration of a hypodermic needle
Fight for justice

Infected blood scandal victims still fighting for justice four decades on – but time is running out

Community Fridge Fund: How selfless volunteers are tackling food waste and hunger in Scotland
Hunger crisis

Community Fridge Fund: How selfless volunteers are tackling food waste and hunger in Scotland

Why did Just Stop Oil storm stage at Les Miserables? It makes more sense than you might think
Just Stop Oil Les Mis
Just Stop Oil

Why did Just Stop Oil storm stage at Les Miserables? It makes more sense than you might think

Battle to save Britain's libraries as budget cuts, closures and austerity leaves future uncertain
Four people in a library
Libraries Week

Battle to save Britain's libraries as budget cuts, closures and austerity leaves future uncertain

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
Government slammed for ‘disappointing’ silence on compulsory domestic abuse lessons: 'It's time for action'
Domestic abuse

Government slammed for ‘disappointing’ silence on compulsory domestic abuse lessons: 'It's time for action'

Social Bite's Josh Littlejohn explains how his Edinburgh cafe 'made friends' with George Clooney
Josh Littlejohn in a blue shirt
Letter to My Younger Self

Social Bite's Josh Littlejohn explains how his Edinburgh cafe 'made friends' with George Clooney

Big Issue urges prime minister to protect renters with bold Rishi's Removals stunt
Big Issue launches End Housing Insecurity Now with Rishi Sunak removals van stunt
End Housing Insecurity Now

Big Issue urges prime minister to protect renters with bold Rishi's Removals stunt

People with assistance dogs are being illegally discriminated against when trying to find a home
Kitto Haywood and Starry, their assistance dog
Housing

People with assistance dogs are being illegally discriminated against when trying to find a home

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