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Two-thirds of private tenants worried about paying their rent – Big Issue

Two-thirds of people living in private rented accommodation are worried about paying their rent, research suggests. The Big Issue magazine said its study revealed a “troubling picture” of housing vulnerability. The poll of 2,000 adults showed that ...

14 Nov 2024 at 00:01

Big Issue calls for public help ahead of ‘unprecedented poverty crisis’

The Big Issue is appealing for support from the public amid expectations of an increase in the number of vendors selling the magazine this winter. Founder Lord John Bird, and Big Issue ambassador, actor Daniel Mays, warned of an escalating ...

06 Nov 2023 at 08:59

Rough sleeping up by a fifth in a year, ‘shameful’ snapshot estimates show

Rough sleeping in England has risen by a fifth in a year, according to new snapshot estimates branded “devastating and shameful”. The latest figures came as separate data showed a record high for both households and children in temporary ...

27 Feb 2025 at 16:24

Big Issue founder steps up anti-poverty campaign

The founder of the Big Issue magazine is taking action in Parliament aimed at persuading the government to do more to fight rising levels of poverty. Lord John Bird has tabled an amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, ...

12 May 2025 at 09:58

Christopher Eccleston to run London Marathon in aid of the Big Issue

Actor Christopher Eccleston is to run the London Marathon in aid of the Big Issue magazine. Having just turned 60, he said he will be happy to finish the course on April 21. The actor, who is an ambassador for the Big Issue, said: ...

05 Apr 2024 at 13:20

Big Issue founder calls for ‘grown-up thinking’ about homelessness

The founder of The Big Issue magazine has called for “grown-up thinking” about homelessness after the Home Secretary sparked anger by suggesting rough sleeping was a lifestyle choice. Lord John Bird said if the problem is not ...

05 Nov 2023 at 14:20

Big Issue launches appeal to support its vendors

The Big Issue has launched an appeal for the public to help its vendors as they face ongoing restrictions, severe weather warnings and predictions of large-scale absenteeism at workplaces. The magazine’s founder, Lord Bird, ...

05 Jan 2022 at 01:25

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