Opinion
Who can afford to work in television?
Who can afford to work in television?
Class inequality in television means talent is being lost and vital stories are not being told, writes Professor Beth Johnson
Tackling violence against women and girls means dismantling the systems that enable it
Tackling violence against women and girls means dismantling the systems that enable it
Andy Burnham: 'Making space for people to create is how we build a healthier, more hopeful society'
Andy Burnham: 'Making space for people to create is how we build a healthier, more hopeful society'
'I heard a young man talk about Holocaust denial on a train. I couldn't sit by and not challenge it'
'I heard a young man talk about Holocaust denial on a train. I couldn't sit by and not challenge it'
How getting young people into sport could save the UK millions
How getting young people into sport could save the UK millions
Higher defence spending won't make Britain safer while families live in poverty
Higher defence spending won't make Britain safer while families live in poverty
Renters will keep falling into debt until there's proper action to tackle affordability of homes
Renters will keep falling into debt until there's proper action to tackle affordability of homes
I'm in the pulpit delivering a sermon on poverty. If only the government were here to hear it
I'm in the pulpit delivering a sermon on poverty. If only the government were here to hear it
Two million apprenticeships could transform Britain’s left-behind towns – if they're done right
Two million apprenticeships could transform Britain’s left-behind towns – if they're done right
The little understood link between hoarding and homelessness sees property prioritised over people
The little understood link between hoarding and homelessness sees property prioritised over people
I can't get close to Sabastian Sawe's marathon time. But we can all take strides with running
I can't get close to Sabastian Sawe's marathon time. But we can all take strides with running
Local elections 2026: Why the Green Party's gains offer hope despite Reform's rise
Local elections 2026: Why the Green Party's gains offer hope despite Reform's rise
Homelessness remains at crisis point so we’re funding local solutions to fix it
Homelessness remains at crisis point so we’re funding local solutions to fix it
Our appearance on BBC Radio 4's The Reunion reaffirms why Big Issue exists
Our appearance on BBC Radio 4's The Reunion reaffirms why Big Issue exists
Furniture poverty can mean the real difficulties start when homeless people move into a new home
Furniture poverty can mean the real difficulties start when homeless people move into a new home
As David Attenborough turns 100, we celebrate his legacy and all he represents
As David Attenborough turns 100, we celebrate his legacy and all he represents
In The Other Bennet Sister, Mary turns out to be a misunderstood work of art
In The Other Bennet Sister, Mary turns out to be a misunderstood work of art
Renters like Natasha will no longer be scared of complaining about damp in case they're evicted
Renters like Natasha will no longer be scared of complaining about damp in case they're evicted
The Renters' Rights Act must finally give tenants the service they pay landlords a premium for
The Renters' Rights Act must finally give tenants the service they pay landlords a premium for
'Baby Reindeer inspired male rape survivors to come forward. I’ve never seen anything like it'
'Baby Reindeer inspired male rape survivors to come forward. I’ve never seen anything like it'
The Renters’ Rights Act won’t make homes affordable – politicians must show renters they'll act
The Renters’ Rights Act won’t make homes affordable – politicians must show renters they'll act
I'm writing a book about modern poverty. I've taken inspiration from Charles Dickens
I'm writing a book about modern poverty. I've taken inspiration from Charles Dickens
Labour’s hostile asylum policies are a dangerous waste of money
Labour’s hostile asylum policies are a dangerous waste of money
'I have not been to school since I was 13. The system is failing kids with special education needs'
'I have not been to school since I was 13. The system is failing kids with special education needs'
Social media is warping our view of ourselves. Time for some self-reflection
