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As the world remembers Amy Winehouse 15 years on from her death, residents at Amy's Place have praised the housing project set up in her memory as it turns 10, saying the celebrated singer would be 'proud' of her legacy The post It’s 15 years since Amy Winehouse died. Here’s how her legacy is helping women overcome addiction appeared first on Big Issue.
Homelessness is on the rise all around the UK. These are the rough sleeping figures and homelessness facts you need to know The post Homelessness facts and statistics: The numbers you need to know in 2026 appeared first on Big Issue.
Any serious plan for renewal must put young people at its heart, starting with helping more than one million out of employment, education or training reach a more positive future, writes The King's Trust's RIchard Rigby The post The UK can’t achieve growth and lower poverty with a million young people locked out of opportunity appeared first on Big Issue.
The former mayor of Greater Manchester has made a big impression on Big Issue vendors during his time in the city The post Andy Burnham: ‘It’s so hard when people just walk past’ appeared first on Big Issue.
Rough sleeping is not an inevitable feature of modern life, writes Paula Barker MP – it's a policy choice. The post ‘Andy Burnham is right to make ending rough sleeping his first priority. Now comes the hard part’ appeared first on Big Issue.
Despite receiving millions in funding from the London mayor, 41 affordable homes have still not been built The post These Londoners were promised millions for affordable homes. 10 years later, they’re still waiting appeared first on Big Issue.
Andy Burnham has confirmed plans to cap single bus fares at £2 from January, saving people £1 a trip The post Will Andy Burnham’s £2 bus fares make a difference to the cost of living? appeared first on Big Issue.
Andy Burnham could be Britain’s first mental health-focused prime minister, writes Alexa Knight, director of policy and influencing at Mental Health Foundation The post What has new prime minister Andy Burnham said about mental health? appeared first on Big Issue.
Three-quarters of people turning to food banks are receiving universal credit. Now is your chance to have your say on how the social security system should change, writes peer Baroness Lister The post Politicians decide how much universal credit is worth, not the cost of living. We can change it appeared first on Big Issue.
With record rent rises becoming the norm, The Big Issue looks at whether renters face more surges or if the tide is starting to turn in the favour of tenants The post Rents in the UK are at record highs. Will they keep going up? appeared first on Big Issue.
