Opinion
Poverty is being normalised. We can’t keep depending on good people to fix it. The government must act
Poverty is being normalised. We can’t keep depending on good people to fix it. The government must act
Four million children are living in poverty. It isn’t enough for ministers to say: “We’re doing something but we can’t help everybody”, writes Big Issue editor Paul McNamee.
The steps we can all take towards a deeper understanding
The steps we can all take towards a deeper understanding
At a time when we are increasingly closed and atomised, setting out to see the world will bring a better understanding of how others live, writes Big Issue editor Paul McNamee.
OCD almost took my life. I need help. Not awareness.
OCD almost took my life. I need help. Not awareness.
A mental health crisis left James McMahon needing professional help. If only it was so straightforward, he writes.
Jodie Comer’s play Prima Facie has an uncomfortable twist in the tale
Jodie Comer’s play Prima Facie has an uncomfortable twist in the tale
Weighing up BMI bemusement when you’re heavy but healthy
Weighing up BMI bemusement when you’re heavy but healthy
Why you really need to keep an eye on the Northern Ireland election
Why you really need to keep an eye on the Northern Ireland election
The Policing Bill threatens our democracy – this is time for anger, not despair
The Policing Bill threatens our democracy – this is time for anger, not despair
The government already has the perfect replacement for the Vagrancy Act – nothing at all
The government already has the perfect replacement for the Vagrancy Act – nothing at all
Liam Gallagher’s hips and the politicians who won’t be here now
Liam Gallagher’s hips and the politicians who won’t be here now
Corporate lobbying is rife during this energy crisis. Business leaders need to do more
Corporate lobbying is rife during this energy crisis. Business leaders need to do more
In defence of buddleja, blossom of the concrete jungle
In defence of buddleja, blossom of the concrete jungle
The BBC is one of the last decent things standing. And BBC 6 Music is a jewel in its crown.
The BBC is one of the last decent things standing. And BBC 6 Music is a jewel in its crown.
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‘Football has played an important part in my life. I’m not particularly proud of that’
‘Football has played an important part in my life. I’m not particularly proud of that’
This Spring Statement is not about Ukraine, no matter what Sunak says
This Spring Statement is not about Ukraine, no matter what Sunak says
‘The Beatles were right to preach love. But it’s not all we need’
‘The Beatles were right to preach love. But it’s not all we need’
Spring Budget: We need to upgrade Britain’s leaky homes to insulate against the energy crisis
Spring Budget: We need to upgrade Britain’s leaky homes to insulate against the energy crisis
How the Office for National Statistics is changing to make data more inclusive
How the Office for National Statistics is changing to make data more inclusive
This week’s Big TV Picks: Skint, Then Barbara Met Alan and Top Boy
This week’s Big TV Picks: Skint, Then Barbara Met Alan and Top Boy
The government’s net zero failures have left the door wide open for sceptics
The government’s net zero failures have left the door wide open for sceptics
Val McDermid: ‘If homelessness were an illness, we’d be demanding a cure’
Val McDermid: ‘If homelessness were an illness, we’d be demanding a cure’
We’re stressed, but we still reach out a helping hand to Ukraine’s refugees
We’re stressed, but we still reach out a helping hand to Ukraine’s refugees
Glasgow’s historic buildings have been neglected – but we must not repeat the mistakes of the past
Glasgow’s historic buildings have been neglected – but we must not repeat the mistakes of the past
Our most beautiful art treasures hide a multitude of sins
Our most beautiful art treasures hide a multitude of sins
Food bank users will continue to struggle until benefits are raised to meet the cost of living
Food bank users will continue to struggle until benefits are raised to meet the cost of living
Little Simz deservedly won a Brit award – where she lives is irrelevant
Little Simz deservedly won a Brit award – where she lives is irrelevant
Lucy Sweet: ‘There is great comfort to be had in watching other people cook’
Lucy Sweet: ‘There is great comfort to be had in watching other people cook’
The climate crisis is now the biggest Issue we face
The climate crisis is now the biggest Issue we face
When the gambling industry realised women were potential customers, it reeled them in
When the gambling industry realised women were potential customers, it reeled them in
Farewell, PJ O’Rourke, one of the most original free thinkers of our time
Farewell, PJ O’Rourke, one of the most original free thinkers of our time
‘Spare time on a sunny winter’s day is never wasted wandering around a graveyard’
‘Spare time on a sunny winter’s day is never wasted wandering around a graveyard’
‘Temporary’ accommodation shows the government is failing homeless children
