January 2026 will see the tenth anniversary of David Bowie’s death roll around. While most agree the world in general has struggled since the Starman’s passing, the singer has left a legacy which endures.
This week, Big Issue takes a look at the footprint of one of Britain’s golden sons. As Jonathan Stiasny writes, he remains the artist who shows us how to move forward, even when confronting the end.
It’s a chance to look at who shapes the world around us – and why.
What else is in this week’s Big Issue?
The world in 2026
We look around the globe to explore what the next 12 months hold. Donald Trump looks set to double down on efforts to criminalise homelessness, while hope can be found in unlikely places for countries in conflict.
Grzegorz Szal spent four years in one of Britain’s worst jails for a murder he didn’t commit. Now he wants justice
The justice system dominated headlines in 2025. But amid talk of accidental releases and backlogs, even greater injustice can be found. Adam Bychawski reports on one man’s experience on the wrong end of it all.
Will 2026 be a knockout year in film? We mark out the flicks to flock to
From superheroes to video games, Nolan epics to sci-fi sequels, 2026 is packed full of silver screen events. We pit paired pics against each other to see who’d come out on top in a Barbenheimer-style bracket.
