Steven MacKenzie
The AI-induced apocalypse could be nearing. Why not chat to a Big Issue vendor instead of a bot?
The AI-induced apocalypse could be nearing. Why not chat to a Big Issue vendor instead of a bot?
As well as journalism, interaction is Big Issue’s purpose – giving people from different walks of life a reason to engage with each other
As Big Issue turns 35, our mission to terminate homelessness is unchanged
As Big Issue turns 35, our mission to terminate homelessness is unchanged
Andy Burnham has pledged to end rough sleeping. I’ll be back to monitor how he gets on – as Big Issue has held power to account for 35 years
How can we revitalise the high street?
How can we revitalise the high street?
We’ve become disconnected from the places and people we live beside. There’s plenty of space to build homes but little chance of building a community
Remembering Jimmy Cricket, and the song he wrote for Big Issue
Remembering Jimmy Cricket, and the song he wrote for Big Issue
As data centres encroach in the UK, this is no time for stoicism
As data centres encroach in the UK, this is no time for stoicism
Healthier lives were Glasgow’s 2014 Commonwealth Games legacy. 2026’s games must raise that bar
Healthier lives were Glasgow’s 2014 Commonwealth Games legacy. 2026’s games must raise that bar
Andy Burnham has an epic task ahead of him. He needs to come out swinging
Andy Burnham has an epic task ahead of him. He needs to come out swinging
The moment I realised that Americans were taking Trump seriously
The moment I realised that Americans were taking Trump seriously
Ten years after the Brexit vote, the divisions in UK society are deeper than ever
Ten years after the Brexit vote, the divisions in UK society are deeper than ever
When the Vagrancy Act is finally gone, its replacement must be driven by compassion
When the Vagrancy Act is finally gone, its replacement must be driven by compassion
How one remarkable day in Westminster showed the power of the Big Issue to change lives
How one remarkable day in Westminster showed the power of the Big Issue to change lives
The British seaside spirit lives on – but it is where political tides can turn
The British seaside spirit lives on – but it is where political tides can turn
As David Attenborough turns 100, we celebrate his legacy and all he represents
As David Attenborough turns 100, we celebrate his legacy and all he represents
How a local duck pond could help you make sense of your inner world
How a local duck pond could help you make sense of your inner world
How Bob Dylan and Yungblud help us find a way to ride the wave in the world of AI
How Bob Dylan and Yungblud help us find a way to ride the wave in the world of AI
Like Rick Astley, volunteers never give up. They are the UK’s hidden heartbeat
Like Rick Astley, volunteers never give up. They are the UK’s hidden heartbeat
We picked a theme of Peace for our Kids Cover Competition. The message is more urgent than ever
We picked a theme of Peace for our Kids Cover Competition. The message is more urgent than ever
Twitter is 20 years old. X’s decline into division is still damaging society
Twitter is 20 years old. X’s decline into division is still damaging society
Life in the UK test: How many of us would pass the British citizenship test?
Life in the UK test: How many of us would pass the British citizenship test?
Bad news for Jeff Bezos is good news for people-focused business
