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The Big Issue fast-tracks financial inclusion as 1,000 sellers now accept cashless payments

The Big Issue fast-tracks financial inclusion as 1,000 sellers now accept cashless payments
Polling by The Big Issue and YouGov finds more than 90% of Brits say Digital Access is key to finding a job

Polling by The Big Issue and YouGov finds more than 90% of Brits say Digital Access is key to finding a job
“You see the very best of human nature and the very worst of human nature in a conflict situation.” Journalist and Mastermind host, Clive Myrie, spoke to The Big Issue.

“You see the very best of human nature and the very worst of human nature in a conflict situation.” Journalist and Mastermind host, Clive Myrie, spoke to The Big Issue.
Famous musician and activist, Yungblud, took over The Big Issue for special guest edited edition

Famous musician and activist, Yungblud, took over The Big Issue for special guest edited edition
Love Island star Kaz Kamwi shows support for The Big Issue by becoming a vendor for the day

Love Island star Kaz Kamwi shows support for The Big Issue by becoming a vendor for the day
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visits award-winning social enterprise, The Skill Mill

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visits award-winning social enterprise, The Skill Mill
Sunderland-based social enterprise, dedicated to providing opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and mental health problems, receives £63,000 in funding

Sunderland-based social enterprise, dedicated to providing opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and mental health problems, receives £63,000 in funding
“The extra mile is the standard distance. Out of your depth is the standard depth. That’s the world of the NHS.” Adam Kay spoke to The Big Issue

“The extra mile is the standard distance. Out of your depth is the standard depth. That’s the world of the NHS.” Adam Kay spoke to The Big Issue
The Big Issue launches first Big Issue eBikes scheme to boost green employment opportunities across the UK

The Big Issue launches first Big Issue eBikes scheme to boost green employment opportunities across the UK
“There was times where me mam was like, literally: it’s the rent or the groceries.” Superstar, Sam Fender, opens up to The Big Issue

“There was times where me mam was like, literally: it’s the rent or the groceries.” Superstar, Sam Fender, opens up to The Big Issue
Big Issue Invest investment cements Village Underground as East London’s leading live music venue owner-operator

Big Issue Invest investment cements Village Underground as East London’s leading live music venue owner-operator
“It’s about time people got to know who I am. And I’m not Sally.” Coronation Street Actress, Sally Dynevor, spoke to The Big Issue

“It’s about time people got to know who I am. And I’m not Sally.” Coronation Street Actress, Sally Dynevor, spoke to The Big Issue
“I want to use my platform, while everyone is looking at me, to reflect that attention onto the whole deaf community” Rose Ayling-Ellis speaks to The Big Issue

“I want to use my platform, while everyone is looking at me, to reflect that attention onto the whole deaf community” Rose Ayling-Ellis speaks to The Big Issue
“It’s taught me to be who I am now. It keeps me grounded and humble.” Ex-Big Issue vendor who now owns a multi-million pound company fighting fast fashion calls for support for organisation

“It’s taught me to be who I am now. It keeps me grounded and humble.” Ex-Big Issue vendor who now owns a multi-million pound company fighting fast fashion calls for support for organisation
The Big Issue launches Winter Appeal for vendors in the face of ongoing restrictions, severe weather warnings and predictions of 25% absenteeism at workplaces

The Big Issue launches Winter Appeal for vendors in the face of ongoing restrictions, severe weather warnings and predictions of 25% absenteeism at workplaces
Regeneration of iconic London building to provide affordable and sustainable workspace for ‘green’ startups in the city

Regeneration of iconic London building to provide affordable and sustainable workspace for ‘green’ startups in the city
Lord John Bird, Founder of The Big Issue, calls for public support in wake of restrictions

Lord John Bird, Founder of The Big Issue, calls for public support in wake of restrictions
Seven-year-old is announced as winner of The Big Issue Kids Christmas cover competition

Seven-year-old is announced as winner of The Big Issue Kids Christmas cover competition
Big Issue Invest reports close to £40 million of investment into social enterprises and charities at time of crisis

Big Issue Invest reports close to £40 million of investment into social enterprises and charities at time of crisis
“I don’t want to look back and think, I could have done something.” Actor Michael Sheen spoke to The Big Issue about nearly playing for Arsenal, heartbreak and the importance of giving back
