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How the Big Issue went from revolutionary act to an iconic part of Britain's street
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How the Big Issue went from revolutionary act to an iconic part of Britain's street

The magazine John Bird and Gordon Roddick launched in 1991 remains true to the establishing ideals. A hand up, not a handout
1 in 5 Brits say they've sofa surfed amid record levels of homelessness heading into Christmas
John Bird, Big Issue vendors and support workers gather to celebrate the launch of Big Issue's Christmas appeal
Homelessness

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

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

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'

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

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

Inside the Big Issue: After the riots

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
The cover of The Big Issue, 22/07/2024
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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
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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
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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
Big Issue vendors, frontline staff and campaigners with placards calling for an end to poverty on Westminster Bridge.
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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
Left photo of Danyal Sattar, CEO of Big Issue Invest. Right photo of Sabrina Cohen-Hatton, Big Issue Group Ambassador
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King’s Honours recognise Big Issue Invest CEO and Big Issue Ambassador

Emilia Clarke’s charity SameYou partners with Big Issue to help brain injury survivors return to work
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Emilia Clarke’s charity SameYou partners with Big Issue to help brain injury survivors return to work

“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
Street vendor Will Payne reads the Big Issue - Credit Exposure Agency
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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
Conservatives' Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer of Labour went head to head in party conference speeches but which one tackled the housing crisis head on
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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'
Big Issue Invest

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

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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
Cover of The Big Issue's New Year's special
Inside the Big Issue

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

All the ways Big Issue has influenced popular culture: From Oasis to Killing Eve and The Crown
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All the ways Big Issue has influenced popular culture: From Oasis to Killing Eve and The Crown

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

Inside The Big Issue: The legendary Christmas special