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Homelessness is not a lifestyle choice. That is why Big Issue is working to bring warmth, support and hope to our vendors this Christmas. Here’s how you can help.

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John Bird

How efficiency can change your life

For John Bird, efficiency became vital for survival as a child and informed life -changing adult decisions

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Rehabilitation

This small change in the law will give prisoners the best chance to rebuild their lives

“If you’re released on a Friday, you’ve got Friday, Saturday and Sunday when you can’t do nothing.”

Volunteering

How to volunteer with the Big Issue

John Bird

Remembering Steve Canham: a true friend to The Big Issue

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Big Issue magazine

Sign up to Inside Big Issue to get the scoop on the latest magazine

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National vendor week

Big Issue sellers celebrated in the House of Lords for National Vendor Week

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Opinion

Merry Christmas from The Big Issue, and thank you for helping us change lives

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In memory

Tributes paid to social investment pioneer and valued member of the Big Issue family James Fairweather

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Competition

Prizes announced for Big Issue Christmas Kids Cover Competition

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Big Issue sellers

Lord Bird: ‘Give Big Issue sellers a fighting chance this Christmas’

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Queen Elizabeth

Big Issue vendors send their condolences to royal family on news of Queen’s death

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Queen Elizabeth

Big Issue founder Lord Bird pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth on news of her death

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Prince William x Big Issue

In pictures: What really happened when Prince William sold The Big Issue

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Competition

How to win free tickets to see Jess Phillips MP in conversation with Big Issue editor Paul McNamee

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Art

‘It’s trying to show the polarising views over wealth’: Art auction raises thousands for Big Issue sellers

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Muse

Muse and Razorlight complete triumphant return with electrifying live show in support of The Big Issue

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Razorlight

Razorlight’s Johnny Borrell: ‘Homelessness is like this collective blind spot’

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Muse

Muse star Matt Bellamy has been buying The Big Issue for 25 years

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The Big Issue

Don’t carry cash? Don’t worry, 1,000 Big Issue sellers now accept contactless payments

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The Big Issue

Here’s how you can win tickets to see rock titans Muse at their comeback show

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The Big Issue

The Big Issue wants to support Ukraine refugees arriving in the UK – here’s how

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Culture

‘People call me a role model. I’m like, OK but why?’: Love Island’s Kaz Kamwi on influencer culture

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Yungblud

‘I’ll never forget it’: Guest editor Yungblud reveals how a Big Issue seller turned his life around

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Love Island

The Big Issue

Support Big Issue vendors this Christmas with our Winter Support Kit

How efficiency can change your life

This small change in the law will give prisoners the best chance to rebuild their lives

How to volunteer with the Big Issue

Remembering Steve Canham: a true friend to The Big Issue

Sign up to Inside Big Issue to get the scoop on the latest magazine

Big Issue sellers celebrated in the House of Lords for National Vendor Week

Merry Christmas from The Big Issue, and thank you for helping us change lives

Tributes paid to social investment pioneer and valued member of the Big Issue family James Fairweather

Prizes announced for Big Issue Christmas Kids Cover Competition

Lord Bird: ‘Give Big Issue sellers a fighting chance this Christmas’

Big Issue vendors send their condolences to royal family on news of Queen’s death

Big Issue founder Lord Bird pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth on news of her death

In pictures: What really happened when Prince William sold The Big Issue

How to win free tickets to see Jess Phillips MP in conversation with Big Issue editor Paul McNamee

‘It’s trying to show the polarising views over wealth’: Art auction raises thousands for Big Issue sellers

Muse and Razorlight complete triumphant return with electrifying live show in support of The Big Issue

Razorlight’s Johnny Borrell: ‘Homelessness is like this collective blind spot’

Muse star Matt Bellamy has been buying The Big Issue for 25 years

Don’t carry cash? Don’t worry, 1,000 Big Issue sellers now accept contactless payments

Here’s how you can win tickets to see rock titans Muse at their comeback show

The Big Issue wants to support Ukraine refugees arriving in the UK – here’s how

‘People call me a role model. I’m like, OK but why?’: Love Island’s Kaz Kamwi on influencer culture

‘I’ll never forget it’: Guest editor Yungblud reveals how a Big Issue seller turned his life around

‘This is very different to my Love Island experience’ – Kaz Kamwi sells The Big Issue in Oxford Street

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