I’ve had a swim, I’ve had my breakfast, I’m ready to go.” Willem Dafoe is a proper movie star. He can do it all. The massive ...

PIP is a vital benefit for disabled people," a report has found – but the money needs to be targeted more effectively, it ...

By studying the movements of people who are rough sleeping, a new study is gaining insights on how best to support homeless ...

Self-promotion is a reality of being a musician, but how many great talents might we miss on because they lack ...

Andy Burnham will have the now-customary ‘bulging in-tray’ waiting for him, just like any other prime minister. The global challenges of the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine and managing the ...

When it comes to addressing our rate of drug deaths, we need evidence, and we need safety to make the changes needed.

Designing services that meet the needs of women who are experiencing homelessness is vital to ending rough sleeping. A new ...

I grew up in a dysfunctional family and experienced a lot of chaos in my early life. My dad was an alcoholic, and my mum was addicted to prescription drugs. We moved house constantly, never settling ...

We asked stand-up comedian and actor Andi Osho what her priorities would be if she was in the No 10 hot seat for an afternoon ...

When most people identify as an “animal person”, they’re keen on dogs and cats – but for Chucky, it’s bees. “Bees, they help pollinate everything,” the Bournemouth local tells Big Issue. “If we don’t ...

The real living wage is going up again. It's a pay rise for employees but can businesses and charities keep up?

For politicians to make an impact in the fight against poverty, they must resist the temptation to spending funds on ...