Opinion

'Extremism knows no nationality. The UK is not immune to the allure of cults'
Sarah Green, subject of Harrison Hill's book The Oracle's Daughter: A Woman's Escape From Her Mother's Cult. with her brother Josh
Cults

'Extremism knows no nationality. The UK is not immune to the allure of cults'

Millions of Americans are currently in the grip of extremism, writes cult expert Harrison Hill. But we should not be complacent about cults in the UK
Miki Berenyi: 'Grassroots gigs are 100 times more intense than stadium shows'
The Miki Berenyi Trio
Music

Miki Berenyi: 'Grassroots gigs are 100 times more intense than stadium shows'

There's more to do to protect children from online dangers beyond the social media ban
child on social media
Elizabeth Anderson

There's more to do to protect children from online dangers beyond the social media ban

Ten years after the Brexit vote, the divisions in UK society are deeper than ever 
Steven MacKenzie

Ten years after the Brexit vote, the divisions in UK society are deeper than ever 

'As a woman who’s been living with HIV, I’d love to see more stories about women like me'
Letters

'As a woman who’s been living with HIV, I’d love to see more stories about women like me'

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
How to have a seaside holiday without making homelessness worse
Tim Williamson

How to have a seaside holiday without making homelessness worse

Arts education is not an add-on for SEND education. It is the missing piece
teacher with kids doing drama
Lizzie Kitto

Arts education is not an add-on for SEND education. It is the missing piece

Five ways to support autistic people on Autistic Pride Day
Scrabble pieces reading autism in two hands
Alexis Quinn

Five ways to support autistic people on Autistic Pride Day

'As a frontline homelessness worker, I know that pets can be just as vulnerable as their owners'
a black dog
Mark Handford

'As a frontline homelessness worker, I know that pets can be just as vulnerable as their owners'

I'm a transgender Ukrainian refugee. This Pride we must fight for the rights of LGBTQ+ asylum seekers
Ayman Eckford
Ayman Eckford

I'm a transgender Ukrainian refugee. This Pride we must fight for the rights of LGBTQ+ asylum seekers

Young people are facing a NEET crisis. We cannot let them be plunged into a debt crisis too
young people walking together
Vikki Brownridge

Young people are facing a NEET crisis. We cannot let them be plunged into a debt crisis too

'Fewer people than ever are offering to foster children – it's not just about the cost of living'
Letters

'Fewer people than ever are offering to foster children – it's not just about the cost of living'

Young people deserve more than a say – they deserve a seat at the table
Stephanie Peacock MP signing the Power of Youth Charter
Stephanie Peacock

Young people deserve more than a say – they deserve a seat at the table

When the Vagrancy Act is finally gone, its replacement must be driven by compassion
a mamkeshift bed outside a home where someone may sleep rough
Steven MacKenzie

When the Vagrancy Act is finally gone, its replacement must be driven by compassion

Marwan Barghouti: How campaign to free 'Palestine's Mandela' is inspired by anti-apartheid struggle
A statue temporarily erected in Parliament Square, statue showing Marwan Barghouti with handcuffed hands forming a peace sign
Alice Horrell

Marwan Barghouti: How campaign to free 'Palestine's Mandela' is inspired by anti-apartheid struggle

Boycott the World Cup? Football fans have more power to change the world if they organise
Manchester City support Alex Timperley
World Cup

Boycott the World Cup? Football fans have more power to change the world if they organise

Homeless people will be given free flu jabs this year. Here's why it could save lives
A woman receiving a vaccine. Image: Unsplash
Sharon Hodgson

Homeless people will be given free flu jabs this year. Here's why it could save lives

How can I support England at World Cup 2026 when people who want me deported have claimed the flag?
the St George's Flag
World Cup

How can I support England at World Cup 2026 when people who want me deported have claimed the flag?

The Welsh football team going to Mexico for World Cup football: 'We'd love to have Wales behind us'
Street Football Wales footballers at the Homeless World Cup
World Cup

The Welsh football team going to Mexico for World Cup football: 'We'd love to have Wales behind us'

Four ways the government could change PIP for the better
dwp
Ross Barrett

Four ways the government could change PIP for the better

Poverty is still the elephant in most rooms of government. But do they take it seriously?
Henry VIII
John Bird

Poverty is still the elephant in most rooms of government. But do they take it seriously?

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
'Governments understand there's a problem with poverty – they're just too scared to solve it'
prime minister Keir Starmer with chancellor Rachel Reeves
Letters

'Governments understand there's a problem with poverty – they're just too scared to solve it'

'Universal credit claimants are working to support their families. But the system is not'
Thea Jaffe outside Number 10.
Thea Jaffe

'Universal credit claimants are working to support their families. But the system is not'

Why HIV as it's shown in Tip Toe should be your view of HIV today
Fraser Wilson

Why HIV as it's shown in Tip Toe should be your view of HIV today

To tackle homophobia and safeguard LGBTQ+ rights we have to address wealth inequality and poverty
Books

To tackle homophobia and safeguard LGBTQ+ rights we have to address wealth inequality and poverty