Campaigns

20th Mar

Rise in cost of living is at highest in 30 years leaving poor and vulnerable households to suffer

#Eatandheatcheap is a new campaign aiming to provide a cheaper alternative energy system and food cost to the four million households struggling...

17th Nov

| By Olivia Howlett

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The issue of spiking: we take the pulse on the streets of Manchester

A recent surge in drink spiking in bars and clubs in Manchester has let to protests in the city and calls for establishments to take firmer action....

Image of two women and a man holding copies of The Big Issue magazine.

14th Apr

| By Hannah Terry

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Seven ways you can support the Big Issue North at home during the lockdown

The lockdown restrictions in England have caused many difficulties for small, local businesses and companies across the country With...

18th Dec

| By Andrea Maria Petrie

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New campaign encourages creativity amongst Greater Manchester residents to combat lockdown-induced mental health dips

The newly launched ‘get creative during covid’ campaign is encouraging Greater Manchester residents to undertake creative projects during lockdown,...

16th Dec

| By Tyrese King

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Lack of representation in the English literature curriculum leads to calls for change from Penguin Books campaign

Penguin Books has launched a new programme to promote writers from ethnic minority backgrounds in English literature. Partnered with the...

Protest, Covid, Manchester, Boris Johnson

29th Oct

| By Lucas Crossley

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'We are holding Boris Johnson accountable': anti-mask protesters challenge government over coronavirus 'cure'

An anti-mask protest took place in Piccadilly Gardens in response to the government’s continued enforcement of coronavirus restrictions. The protest...