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Big Issue is now on WhatsApp!

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Plus, we’ll take you behind the headlines and give you exclusive insight into how our award-winning journalism is put together. It’s a rare chance to find out how the stories you read are made. You’ll get more juicy details from must-read interviews, the inside scoop on how our agenda-setting investigations come together, and deeper dives into the truly important stories. There’s plenty you won’t find in the magazine – or our website.

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2. Once the channel opens, click ‘Follow’ in the top right

3. Click the bell icon in the top right if you would like to turn on notifications, so you never miss an update.

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