This week, a vigil was held outside Downing Street to remember those who died while homeless. The vigil was organised by the Museum of Homelessness, who are calling on the government to reverse policies that have caused thousands of preventable deaths in recent years. 👇 https://lnkd.in/eZtZW9sK
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This week's cover star Carol Vorderman sat down with senior reporter Greg Barradale to talk about political corruption, growing up in Wales, and being sacked by the BBC after tweeting about Suella Braverman’s comments describing homelessness as a ‘lifestyle choice’. 📺 “If I was still worrying about paying the mortgage, would I have done what I’ve done? Probably not. ⛔ “And that’s another thing I’ve learned, that I’ve got the freedom, and therefore for me I feel the responsibility of that.” 🗨️ Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/g_PdCWGG
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More than 1,400 people died while homeless in the UK last year, according to new research from Museum of Homelessness , amid a warning that things will get much, much worse unless the Labour government takes urgent action. 📊 The research from the charity’s Dying Homeless Project shows that the number of homeless people who died in 2023 was 1,474, which is a 12% increase on the numbers recorded in 2022. 📈 The number of people who died while rough sleeping – defined by the government as people bedded in streets, tents or bus shelters – surged by 42% in contrast with a 27% increase in the total number of rough sleepers. ⛺ Further analysis by the MoH also found that people experiencing homelessness were three times more likely to be murdered. Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/eb6iBFw8
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On International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Big Issue ambassadors are standing together✊ 3.8 million people are living in extreme poverty, but together we can take action. That's why we created the Big Issue member community. Join George Clarke, Christopher Eccleston, Daniel Mays, @ Dr. Sabrina Cohen-Hatton KFSM, Jack Parsons Chairman of Youth Group, Sherrie Silver, Sophie Winkleman, and Lorna Tucker and become a Big Issue member, and give us the power to take poverty to zero in the UK. Join us 🤝👇 https://lnkd.in/e2HJacUt #PovertyZero #EndPoverty #BigIssue #TogetherWeCan #IDEP2024
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Huge thank you to Cat Smith MP for asking the PM to meet with the Let’s End Poverty coalition ✊ Great to hear Starmer call our #DearPrimeMinister letters - including one from Big Issue vendor Matthew - "honest, powerful and important". Now we need action. bit.ly/3YsQeuV
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#Ad Proud to present our 'World of Opportunity' supplement with Social Enterprise Academy Scotland. This special edition showcases innovative social enterprises run by pupils, addressing issues like poverty and climate change. It's a testament to youth-led social entrepreneurship and its community impact. Download your free copy: https://lnkd.in/eefpNc8P #WorldOfOpportunity #SocialEnterprise #YouthEmpowerment
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Did you know you can support your local Big Issue vendor with an online subscription? It's a fantastic way to keep them earning, even if you can't make it to their pitch. 🙌 Subscribe through your local vendor, and 50% of the profits go directly to them. Not only will you get a great read, but you'll also help change lives. 🌍 Change Jon's or your local vendor's life today 👇 https://lnkd.in/gGpdP-K #SupportVendors #ChangeLives #BigIssue
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🚨 Stop what you're doing and dive into this week's Inside the Big Issue! 🚨 From the UK’s broken asylum system to exclusive interviews with Danny Dyer and Carol Vorderman, we've got stories that’ll make you think, laugh, and maybe get a bit fired up. Tap the link, read up, and let Greg Barradale take you behind the scenes at the Big Issue!
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It's a BIG thank you from us... As part of our recent Big Issue Membership launch, we were lucky enough to secure fantastic pro-bono digital media support in titles like The Register, CRN, Computing, ComputerWeekly.com, BusinessGreen, and Investment Week. This was made possible by these brilliant partners 👉 Foundry, FunnelFuel, Situation Publishing, The Channel Company, TechTarget, Incisive Media, and TechnologyAdvice. Thank you for your incredible support 🤝 For anyone who hasn't yet joined our member community (as an individual or an organisation) find out more below! 👇 www.bigissue.com/member Additional thank yous to Mirza Fur and Julian Lloyd Evans for brokering the partnerships.
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Join our community this #ChallengePovertyWeek. The poverty crisis is growing, and the government isn’t acting quickly enough. We must act now. Become a Big Issue member for just £5/month and give us the power to take poverty to zero. If you're affected by poverty you can join for free 🤝 Learn more about our work to deliver change here 👇 https://lnkd.in/e2HJacUt