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financial and digital inclusion

The weaponisation of fear and misinformation is nothing new. We must act against it
STOREHOUSE ; Production ; Cast: Bonnie Adair, Chris Agha, Dawn Butler, Elizabeth Hollingshead, Scott Karim, Rob Leetham, Harriett O’Grady, Zachary Pang, Nina Smith, Nat Kennedy, Grace Hussey-Burd, and Darrel Bailey. Founder and Concept Creator: Liana Patarkatsishvili ; Creative Director: Sophie Larsmon ; Lead Producer: Rosalyn Newbery ; Production Designer: Alice Helps ; Sound Designer: James Bulley ; Lighting Designer: Ben Donoghue ; Story Producer: Donnacadh O’Briain ; Co-Writer: Tristan Bernays ; Co-Writer: Sonali Bhattacharyya ; Co-Writer: Kathryn Bond ; Co-Writer: Katie Lyons ; Co-Writer: Caro Murphy ; Co-Writer: Rhik Samadder ; Dramaturg: Sophie Drake ; Costume Designer: Julie Belinda Landau ; Original Compositions: Anna Meredith, Sinemis Buyuka & James Bulley ; Deptford Storehouse ; Sage and Jester ; London, uK ; 1 June 2025 ; Credit and copyright: Helen Murray ; www.helenmurrayphotos.com
Misinformation

The weaponisation of fear and misinformation is nothing new. We must act against it

A fake news report on Georgian TV station IMEDI provided a lesson in how fear can be weaponised, and how quickly a society can be destabilised by a single, well-crafted lie
Hundreds of care leavers were given free money, no strings attached. Here's what happened
Basic income

Hundreds of care leavers were given free money, no strings attached. Here's what happened

Big tech wants to mine human creativity for AI training. We say no
Paul McNamee

Big tech wants to mine human creativity for AI training. We say no

I carried the weight of my £60,000 debt alone. Then one conversation changed everything
Debt

I carried the weight of my £60,000 debt alone. Then one conversation changed everything

The benefits, dangers and impacts of a cashless society
Money

The benefits, dangers and impacts of a cashless society

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
Buy now, pay later? Understanding the new rules, the risks and how it all works
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Buy now, pay later

Buy now, pay later? Understanding the new rules, the risks and how it all works

Britain has enough money to fix our problems. We just lack the political will to share it
Nadia Whittome MP

Britain has enough money to fix our problems. We just lack the political will to share it

Calls for a law change to protect survivors of domestic abuse left on the verge of financial ruin
domestic abuse survivor/ silhouette of woman
Domestic abuse

Calls for a law change to protect survivors of domestic abuse left on the verge of financial ruin

Banning books is not only wrong – it's absolutely pointless. Here's why
Free speech

Banning books is not only wrong – it's absolutely pointless. Here's why

Where to get free financial advice now – from benefits to budgeting
Stock image of a woman writing with a pen and paper
Money

Where to get free financial advice now – from benefits to budgeting

UK risks 'sleepwalking into crisis' as cashless society shuts out more and more vulnerable people
A sign reading 'CARD ONLY'
Money

UK risks 'sleepwalking into crisis' as cashless society shuts out more and more vulnerable people

Covid left me thousands of pounds in debt – I was suicidal. Here's how I turned things around
Debt

Covid left me thousands of pounds in debt – I was suicidal. Here's how I turned things around

AI therapy surprised me. But I won't be ditching my human therapist just yet
Sam Delaney

AI therapy surprised me. But I won't be ditching my human therapist just yet

I got a loan to help me pay for my dad's funeral. The interest sent me spiralling into debt
Finances

I got a loan to help me pay for my dad's funeral. The interest sent me spiralling into debt

How to stay safe online
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Digital inclusion

How to stay safe online

Disabled people retiring with pensions less than two-thirds of the Brit average, report warns
Pensions

Disabled people retiring with pensions less than two-thirds of the Brit average, report warns

Awful April: The new financial year bill increases are hitting millions hard – what can be done?
debt
Richard Lane

Awful April: The new financial year bill increases are hitting millions hard – what can be done?

How to align your finances with your values: Tips for sustainable spending
Stock image of a person paying for items at a farmer's market
Ethical shopping

How to align your finances with your values: Tips for sustainable spending

Labour wants to use 'Minority Report' AI to predict murder. This could have chilling consequences
Hands typing on a keyboard/ Caption: Could AI predict murder?
Jake Hurfurt

Labour wants to use 'Minority Report' AI to predict murder. This could have chilling consequences

Don't justify spending cuts with 'overinflated' promises on AI, Labour told: 'AI isn't perfect'
Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits University College London East as part of the AI Opportunities Action Plan.
Artificial Intelligence

Don't justify spending cuts with 'overinflated' promises on AI, Labour told: 'AI isn't perfect'

How to get out of debt: Simple steps to go from red to black
Stock image of a man and a woman dealing with paperwork to illustrate an article on debt
Debt

How to get out of debt: Simple steps to go from red to black

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
What is social impact financing – and should your organisation consider it? 
People packing boxes at a food bank. Representing the type of organisation that might seek social impact financing.
Big Issue Invest

What is social impact financing – and should your organisation consider it? 

How to break the payday loan cycle: Alternatives and resources
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Payday loans

How to break the payday loan cycle: Alternatives and resources

Letters: 'This is NOT the Labour Party I have voted for my entire life'
Letters

Letters: 'This is NOT the Labour Party I have voted for my entire life'

People with severe mental illness twice as likely to be disconnected by utility companies
debt advice/ call
Mental health

People with severe mental illness twice as likely to be disconnected by utility companies

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