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Two-thirds of adults predict kids today will be worse off than their parents
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Two-thirds of adults predict kids today will be worse off than their parents

New polling in line with the publication of Big Issue’s latest impact report highlights the need for more opportunities for young people

Our appearance on BBC Radio 4’s The Reunion reaffirms why Big Issue exists
John Bird

Our appearance on BBC Radio 4’s The Reunion reaffirms why Big Issue exists

Against all the odds, we are still here. It was great to see some old faces, and remind ourselves of why we started in the first place

Inside the Big Issue: Exclusive interview with Kneecap after the chaos. What happened next?
Inside the Big Issue

Inside the Big Issue: Exclusive interview with Kneecap after the chaos. What happened next?

From an exclusive interview with Kneecap to a Letter to My Younger Self from Baroness Hale, this is what is inside the Big Issue this week

After 19 years I’m stepping down as editor of Big Issue. Doing this job has felt like home
Paul McNamee

After 19 years I’m stepping down as editor of Big Issue. Doing this job has felt like home

Big Issue brand hits milestone of putting £200 million in vendors’ pockets worldwide
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Big Issue brand hits milestone of putting £200 million in vendors’ pockets worldwide

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Get your copy of Big Issue’s brilliant book of interviews with inspirational women in paperback
Big Issue

Get your copy of Big Issue’s brilliant book of interviews with inspirational women in paperback

‘Poverty destroys us’: Big Issue founder John Bird urges Labour to set targets to end child poverty
Child poverty

‘Poverty destroys us’: Big Issue founder John Bird urges Labour to set targets to end child poverty

I’m turning 80. My birthday wish? Take the Big Issue when you buy
John Bird

I’m turning 80. My birthday wish? Take the Big Issue when you buy

This is why Big Issue is ripe for reinvention
John Bird

This is why Big Issue is ripe for reinvention

Inside the Big Issue: Paddington lives!
Inside the Big Issue

Inside the Big Issue: Paddington lives!

Inside the Big Issue: Let’s get physical!
Inside the Big Issue

Inside the Big Issue: Let’s get physical!

From banning skinny jeans to therapy: 14 big ideas that will save the world
2026

From banning skinny jeans to therapy: 14 big ideas that will save the world

Inside the Big Issue: The enduring magic of David Bowie
Behind the scenes

Inside the Big Issue: The enduring magic of David Bowie

Inside the Big Issue: Our legendary Christmas special!
Christmas

Inside the Big Issue: Our legendary Christmas special!

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt creators reunite to tell new, exclusive Christmas tale for Big Issue
Christmas

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt creators reunite to tell new, exclusive Christmas tale for Big Issue

Big Issue vendors’ dogs to be kitted out with their own iconic red tabards
Dogs

Big Issue vendors’ dogs to be kitted out with their own iconic red tabards

Want a reason to be cheerful? Across Europe there are people trying to do the same thing as Big Issue
John Bird

Want a reason to be cheerful? Across Europe there are people trying to do the same thing as Big Issue

How do Big Issue sellers make money?
Activism

How do Big Issue sellers make money?

12 huge artists have come together to support Big Issue. These are stories behind their art
Deck the Walls

12 huge artists have come together to support Big Issue. These are stories behind their art

Inside the Big Issue: Don’t have nightmares
Inside the Big Issue

Inside the Big Issue: Don’t have nightmares

On a train journey across England I take a trip into my past
John Bird

On a train journey across England I take a trip into my past

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Big Issue vendor Alfie Brew bounces back after being hit by a car
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Big Issue vendor Alfie Brew bounces back after being hit by a car

Big Issue and Lenovo partner to support digital access for UK social enterprises
Digital inclusion

Big Issue and Lenovo partner to support digital access for UK social enterprises

Happy birthday, Big Issue. Our work continues
John Bird

Happy birthday, Big Issue. Our work continues

BillyChip partners with Big Issue to help our vendors
Our vendors

BillyChip partners with Big Issue to help our vendors