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Meet the 'activist lawyer' who fought for justice for a toddler who died from damp and mould
Meet the 'activist lawyer' who fought for justice for a toddler who died from damp and mould
Barrister Christian Weaver represented Awaab Ishak’s family during the inquest that changed housing nationally. As Awaab’s Law comes into force in the social housing sector and is on the way in the private rented sector, he tells the Big Issue it's an important legacy for the Rochdale toddler's family
'I didn't see a future': Trans veteran forced to hide true self for decades under armed forces 'gay ban'
'I didn't see a future': Trans veteran forced to hide true self for decades under armed forces 'gay ban'
Homeless woman reunites with couple who 'changed her life' when they gave her a bed for the night
Homeless woman reunites with couple who 'changed her life' when they gave her a bed for the night
'This could be a lifesaver': Homeless pods equipped with heart monitors open for Christmas
'This could be a lifesaver': Homeless pods equipped with heart monitors open for Christmas
Women are being sent to prison in UK for self-defence or being coerced: 'I lost everything'
Women are being sent to prison in UK for self-defence or being coerced: 'I lost everything'
Olympic boxer Cindy Ngamba: 'I want to show the world that refugees can do anything'
Olympic boxer Cindy Ngamba: 'I want to show the world that refugees can do anything'
Ghosts star Charlotte Ritchie: 'It's a tragedy people can't afford their essentials'
Ghosts star Charlotte Ritchie: 'It's a tragedy people can't afford their essentials'
'Time to dump the housing ladder': Inside the fightback against the temporary housing crisis
'Time to dump the housing ladder': Inside the fightback against the temporary housing crisis
Could these £50,000, eco-friendly tiny homes be the answer to the UK's housing crisis?
Could these £50,000, eco-friendly tiny homes be the answer to the UK's housing crisis?
'This is the dream': These Londoners built their own homes to beat sky-high house prices
'This is the dream': These Londoners built their own homes to beat sky-high house prices
Criminal gangs are taking control of vulnerable people's homes and using them as drug dens
Criminal gangs are taking control of vulnerable people's homes and using them as drug dens
'We're the forgotten ones': Labour budget must not ignore 'broken' social care system, families say
'We're the forgotten ones': Labour budget must not ignore 'broken' social care system, families say
'Food is expensive': How free community meals have become lifelines for people struggling to survive
'Food is expensive': How free community meals have become lifelines for people struggling to survive
'It's hell on Earth': British doctors recall seeing 'unimaginable suffering' in Gaza
'It's hell on Earth': British doctors recall seeing 'unimaginable suffering' in Gaza
How Newcastle United fans are tackling food poverty one match at a time: 'There's more need than ever'
How Newcastle United fans are tackling food poverty one match at a time: 'There's more need than ever'
'I lost my dignity': Inside Britain's biggest food bank as people struggle to afford the basics
'I lost my dignity': Inside Britain's biggest food bank as people struggle to afford the basics
This football tournament backed by Man City's Pep Guardiola helps homeless people reach their goals
This football tournament backed by Man City's Pep Guardiola helps homeless people reach their goals
Domestic abuse survivor had 'no chance' of reuniting with kids as council flat was too small
Domestic abuse survivor had 'no chance' of reuniting with kids as council flat was too small
Single mum with disabled children told to pay DWP back £17,000 in benefit overpayments
Single mum with disabled children told to pay DWP back £17,000 in benefit overpayments
'I'm going to die and I'm still not sick enough for PIP': The reality of DWP disability benefits system
'I'm going to die and I'm still not sick enough for PIP': The reality of DWP disability benefits system
'This war broke our life': Children left stranded in Ukraine without parents due to UK visa changes
'This war broke our life': Children left stranded in Ukraine without parents due to UK visa changes
'Sport is transforming my life': Inside the community gym keeping young people from a life of crime
'Sport is transforming my life': Inside the community gym keeping young people from a life of crime
Suffering a brain injury forced me out of work and onto benefits – it's a lonely thing to go through
Suffering a brain injury forced me out of work and onto benefits – it's a lonely thing to go through
'It was like the place was waiting for me': Three Big Issue vendors went to the Lake District – and were transformed
'It was like the place was waiting for me': Three Big Issue vendors went to the Lake District – and were transformed
The Bear's Will Poulter and TV chef Big Zuu host BBQ for homeless young people: 'Food is everything'
