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Big Issue founder renews calls for child poverty targets: ‘I am gifting the government a chance’
14+ hour, 33+ min ago (569+ words) Don't miss out on impactful stories and exclusive content at half the price for a full year! A group of peers led by Big Issue founder John Bird are set to try to force the government to introduce legally-binding child…...
Podcasters Elis James and John Robins: ‘Male ego is the most dangerous force on the planet’
1+ week, 3+ day ago (933+ words) Don't miss this special subscription offer. Receive award-winning journalism and support the only magazine dedicated to ending poverty in the UK. Described (by themselves) as "Britain's youngest and most relevant podcast-first broadcasters', they sold out the London Palladium. Now they…...
Education secretary Bridget Phillipson: ‘A child’s background won’t determine their future’
1+ week, 4+ day ago (807+ words) A new survey showed nine out of 10 parents worried less about money in the school holidays thanks to the Best Start Holiday Activities and Food programme Prime minister Keir Starmer and education secretary Bridget Phillipson meets children attending breakfast club…...
‘We wanted to start a conversation’: Adolescence’s Hannah Walters on the TV show that defined 2025
1+ week, 4+ day ago (1553+ words) Don't miss this special subscription offer. Receive award-winning journalism and support the only magazine dedicated to ending poverty in the UK. Adolescence was the most talked about drama of the year, and its impact is still being felt Stephen Graham…...
I was diagnosed with autism and ADHD at 52
3+ week, 5+ day ago (481+ words) Isobel Lepist retrained as an ADHD coach after being diagnosed with ADHD and autism to help neurodivergent adults 'understand their own minds' After being diagnosed with ADHD and autism at the age of 52, Isobel Lepist retrained as an ADHD coach…...
Youth minister pressed on universal credit and child poverty targets
4+ week, 2+ day ago (1130+ words) Youth minister Stephanie Peacock and 19-year-old collaborator Zafeera Karim spoke to the Big Issue about the government's new national youth strategy Big Issue spoke to Stephanie Peacock MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) at…...
Labour unveils national youth strategy with vital promise to young people
1+ mon, 7+ hour ago (871+ words) The government has unveiled a "500 million National Youth Strategy to rebuild services after years of cuts and tackle rising youth isolation The government has released the first National Youth Strategy in 15 years, setting out a "500 million plan to expand youth…...
Author Michael Rosen: 'Life is harder for kids now than it was in 1989"
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (642+ words) For "36.99, help a vendor stay warm, earn an extra "520, and build a better future Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury's exclusive new story for the Big Issue features a family living on the breadline Life has gotten "tougher" for British children…...
Why Wes Streeting is wrong about autism and ADHD 'over-diagnosis"
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (369+ words) Over-diagnosis is the symptom not the problem, writes Rowan Humphries-Massey. The increased rates of autism, ADHD, and other mental health conditions are evidence of decades of unmet need. Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Secretary of State for Health and Social Care…...
Labour's child poverty strategy is missing one important measure
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (780+ words) The absence of legally binding targets in the child poverty strategy is a 'missed opportunity', Big Issue founder Lord John Bird has warned The absence of legally binding targets in Labour's new child poverty strategy is "deeply concerning," Big Issue…...