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After years of putting his paintings up around Hackney, homeless artist Bradley Foxwell has his first exhibition – on a canal boat

Edinburgh may be beautiful, but an Invisible Cities walking tour delivered by a former homeless woman lifts the lid on its darker past.

The fate of the high street isn’t just about economic decline. When you lose part of the town that shaped you, you lose part of yourself.

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Reform UK want to overhaul the benefits system to save £50bn. Campaigners have slammed the plans as 'cruel'. Big Issue analyses the plans to see if they'll work.

Munya Chawawa and Jack Rooke are not just comedy trailblazers. They're also creating positive cultural change as mentors to help young people into the arts

As homeless charity Focus4Hope approaches its 10th anniversary, founder Louise Reed shares some of the stories that helped her carry on.

Thousands of artists still spend money they may never recover to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe. We ask performers why they still keep coming back.

Community union Acorn launched a 'Day of Action' to protest the cost of living. Ex-homeless mum Alicia Samuels explains why she took action.

After years of putting his paintings up around Hackney, homeless artist Bradley Foxwell has his first exhibition – on a canal boat

Edinburgh may be beautiful, but an Invisible Cities walking tour delivered by a former homeless woman lifts the lid on its darker past.

Last year, Amelia Dimoldenberg launched her Dimz Inc Academy to increase opportunities for young people. Now she's guest editing Big Issue.

Since Gordon Brown, every prime minister but one has been turfed out mid-term. Why do Keir Starmer and co last as long as football managers?

A chance encounter with a youth music charity changed Jordan Stephens' life. Now the Rizzle Kicks star wants to help young people get the same start

“No matter how many times I fall off this bike, I’m just going to keep going.” Whether she’s learning to ride a motorbike or breaking into an industry not built with disabled people in mind, Bella Roberts has the same approach: keep going. Read more in this week's Big Issue

Girl Grind UK is on a mission to empower women and non-binary people from minority backgrounds to realise careers in the arts.

Big Issue spoke to two young people struggling to find work about what their experiences have been like, as Britain faces a crisis with youth unemployment.

Hip hop star and actor Loyle Carner started Chilli Con Carner to teach kids with ADHD how to cook. It's going from strength to strength.

Andy Burnham said 'I want to lead from the front' as he revealed plan to donate 15% of his prime ministerial salary to homelessness causes.

Andy Burnham tells Big Issue why he has pledged to offer every person rough sleeping in England a place off the streets by Christmas.

Bisoye Babalola has helped shaped contemporary culture through Holiday Club. And she's not done with lifting young people up yet.

As homeless charity Focus4Hope approaches its 10th anniversary, founder Louise Reed shares some of the stories that helped her carry on.

Downing Street should look to the power of community to fix the problems that divide the nation, says John Bird.

Children's Laureate Patrice Lawrence say issues like homelessness were missing from books as a child, inspiring her to write about them

How TV presenter Maya Jama's mentorship scheme is giving young creatives a foot in the door

Andy Burnham has promised to end rough sleeping in England. Now he has revealed the first steps on how he hopes to do it.

Big Issue readers echo the protests over 24 proposed ‘hyperscale’ data centres across Scotland and ask why we get no say in AI.

Florence Eshalomi explains her journey from growing up in temporary accommodation to becoming the new homelessness minister.

Edinburgh may be beautiful, but an Invisible Cities walking tour delivered by a former homeless woman lifts the lid on its darker past.

After years of putting his paintings up around Hackney, homeless artist Bradley Foxwell has his first exhibition – on a canal boat

The Guardian reported that more than 100 rented homes on the inherited royal estates of King Charles and Prince William fail to meet the current legal minimum energy standards for landlords. It shows the challenge renters face to find a decent home, writes Generation Rent’s Nye Jones

Researcher Shuab Gamote brings Big Issue into the minds of the million young people considered NEET and struggling to find employment.

To celebrate Invisible Cities' 10th anniversary, their tour guides are giving Big Issue an insider's look at the cities they know so well.

Florence Eshalomi grew up in temporary accommodation. Now the new homelessness minister is tasking with lifting thousands of children out of emergency housing and addressing rough sleeping.

Debt charity StepChange has revealed that more people are taking on credit card debt. Here's why it it is happening and what needs to change

Amelia Dimoldenberg, creator of Chicken Shop Date, is Big Issue's guest editor. She explains why helping young people is vital for Britain.

10 years of Chilli Con Carner 🌶️ This week, Loyle Carner talks to Big Issue about ADHD, community and why every young person deserves somewhere they can feel good at something Read more in this week's issue, guest-edited by Amelia Dimoldenberg ⭐ Available now from your local vendor ❤️

Right-wingers think evicting ‘foreign nationals’ from social housing will fix our homes crisis. But will it really?

As homeless charity Focus4Hope approaches its 10th anniversary, founder Louise Reed shares some of the stories that helped her carry on.

Children's Laureate Patrice Lawrence say issues like homelessness were missing from books as a child, inspiring her to write about them

After years of putting his paintings up around Hackney, homeless artist Bradley Foxwell has his first exhibition – on a canal boat

Edinburgh may be beautiful, but an Invisible Cities walking tour delivered by a former homeless woman lifts the lid on its darker past.

To celebrate Invisible Cities' 10th anniversary, their tour guides are giving Big Issue an insider's look at the cities they know so well.

The Script star Danny O’Donoghue became more spiritual following the death of bandmate Mark Sheehan, he says in his Letter To My Younger Self.

Karl Bushby left his home in Hull in 1998 to walk the longest continuous pedestrian journey in history. Now he's on the final straight

With local authorities struggling to keep up with the homelessness crisis, how can they prevent people needing support in the first place? Big Issue investigates.

Arctic Monkeys producer James Ellis Ford made his new solo album from his hospital bed while undergoing treatment for leukaemia.

New homelessness statistics show the number of households needing support is falling but Andy Burnham must act to help homeless children.

Formula E and giffgaff will give Big Issue Recruit candidates the chance to develop workplace skills at the London ePrix.

We pay tribute to Wimbledon Big Issue vendor Jane Burns, who has sadly died and will be much missed by the whole community