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1 in 5 Brits say they’ve sofa surfed amid record levels of homelessness heading into Christmas
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1 in 5 Brits say they’ve sofa surfed amid record levels of homelessness heading into Christmas

In this year’s Christmas ad, Big Issue is raising awareness of the many complex reasons why people fall into homelessness

Big Issue recognised for ‘punchy, buccaneering swagger’ at prestigious journalism awards
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Big Issue recognised for ‘punchy, buccaneering swagger’ at prestigious journalism awards

Big Issue editor Paul McNamee said that the award for outstanding achievement in journalism at the Society of Editors’ Media Freedom Awards was for “every single person who has ever sold the Big Issue” as he accepted the prize in front of some of the most renowned figures in UK journalism

This Big Issue vendor is donating his earnings to charity for Remembrance Day: ‘Please buy a magazine’
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This Big Issue vendor is donating his earnings to charity for Remembrance Day: ‘Please buy a magazine’

Veteran James Brewer, who sells outside Temple Meads Station, is donating this week’s earnings to armed forces charities

Waterloo Road star James Baxter to join the Big Issue’s Big Debate in Newcastle
Big Debate

Waterloo Road star James Baxter to join the Big Issue’s Big Debate in Newcastle

Inside the Big Issue: After the riots
Inside the Big Issue

Inside the Big Issue: After the riots

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Big Issue vendors left feeling anxious, frightened and ‘scared to go out’ in wake of UK riots
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Big Issue vendors left feeling anxious, frightened and ‘scared to go out’ in wake of UK riots

“When I hear Rachel Reeves say, ‘there isn’t any money’… we’re not morons. There is money. Take it. Mint it.” Rob Delaney on finding perspective in politics
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“When I hear Rachel Reeves say, ‘there isn’t any money’… we’re not morons. There is money. Take it. Mint it.” Rob Delaney on finding perspective in politics

Bridging the health and wellbeing gap for Big Issue vendors
Behind the scenes

Bridging the health and wellbeing gap for Big Issue vendors

Millions can’t afford essentials like food. The next government must take action from day one
General election 2024

Millions can’t afford essentials like food. The next government must take action from day one

“We demand an end to poverty”: Big Issue vendors deliver call for change backed by 12,000 to Labour and Tory HQs
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“We demand an end to poverty”: Big Issue vendors deliver call for change backed by 12,000 to Labour and Tory HQs

Starmer promises to “be as bold as Attlee” in Big Issue exclusive challenging leaders on poverty crisis
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Starmer promises to “be as bold as Attlee” in Big Issue exclusive challenging leaders on poverty crisis

Big Issue and Mencap break new ground with magazine compiled entirely by people with a learning disability
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Big Issue and Mencap break new ground with magazine compiled entirely by people with a learning disability

King’s Honours recognise Big Issue Invest CEO and Big Issue Ambassador
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King’s Honours recognise Big Issue Invest CEO and Big Issue Ambassador

“Starmer’s just a slightly softer version of the Tory party, isn’t he?” Paul Weller on politics in Big Issue exclusive
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“Starmer’s just a slightly softer version of the Tory party, isn’t he?” Paul Weller on politics in Big Issue exclusive

Big Issue Group supporting 10% more people to earn and work as UK poverty crisis deepens
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Big Issue Group supporting 10% more people to earn and work as UK poverty crisis deepens

‘Real change is essential’: Our blueprint for change shows how Sunak and Starmer can end poverty for good
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‘Real change is essential’: Our blueprint for change shows how Sunak and Starmer can end poverty for good

A lifetime of playing the imitation game has reaped rewards
John Bird

A lifetime of playing the imitation game has reaped rewards

Inside the Big Issue: Time for a Spring Budget reboot
Inside the Big Issue

Inside the Big Issue: Time for a Spring Budget reboot

How a school for kids with complex educational needs is changing lives: ‘These kids can thrive’
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How a school for kids with complex educational needs is changing lives: ‘These kids can thrive’

How Big Issue Recruit helped more than 100 marginalised people overcome barriers to work
Big Issue Recruit

How Big Issue Recruit helped more than 100 marginalised people overcome barriers to work

Inside The Big Issue: Ring in the old – it’s 2024
Inside the Big Issue

Inside The Big Issue: Ring in the old – it’s 2024

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Inside The Big Issue: The legendary Christmas special
Inside The Big Issue

Inside The Big Issue: The legendary Christmas special

I always loved translating for my family. Big Issue Recruit helped me land my ‘dream job’
Big Issue Recruit

I always loved translating for my family. Big Issue Recruit helped me land my ‘dream job’

Power Up London: Big Issue Invest opens applications for new investment programme
Big Issue Invest

Power Up London: Big Issue Invest opens applications for new investment programme

Applications open for Big Issue Invest’s fourth Social Impact Investment Fund
Big Issue Invest

Applications open for Big Issue Invest’s fourth Social Impact Investment Fund