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Inside the Big Issue: Time for change
Inside the Big Issue: Time for change
For 33 years the Big Issue Group has worked to create opportunities for people affected by poverty across the UK. But we want to do more
Inside the Big Issue: Sir Ian McKellen on recovery, rights and finding fulfilment
Inside the Big Issue: Sir Ian McKellen on recovery, rights and finding fulfilment
Letters: Water bosses should be made to do Cersei's 'walk of shame' from Game of Thrones
Letters: Water bosses should be made to do Cersei's 'walk of shame' from Game of Thrones
'It was like the place was waiting for me': Three Big Issue vendors went to the Lake District – and were transformed
'It was like the place was waiting for me': Three Big Issue vendors went to the Lake District – and were transformed
Big Issue vendors left feeling anxious, frightened and 'scared to go out' in wake of UK riots
Big Issue vendors left feeling anxious, frightened and 'scared to go out' in wake of UK riots
Truro Big Issue vendor raises £1,000 for dog home that helped him get new puppy
Truro Big Issue vendor raises £1,000 for dog home that helped him get new puppy
How many times have we walked by people, men and women, lying on the streets?
How many times have we walked by people, men and women, lying on the streets?
Prince William insists it's possible to end homelessness as Homewards project turns one
Prince William insists it's possible to end homelessness as Homewards project turns one
Thousands back our call for next government to take immediate action on poverty
Thousands back our call for next government to take immediate action on poverty
Letters: I'm autistic and the DWP's benefit reforms make me very scared for the future
Letters: I'm autistic and the DWP's benefit reforms make me very scared for the future
Letters: DWP wants to make it as hard as possible to look after my disabled relatives
Letters: DWP wants to make it as hard as possible to look after my disabled relatives
Artists pays tribute to Big Issue vendors in thought-provoking project: 'Ordinary moments go unnoticed'
Artists pays tribute to Big Issue vendors in thought-provoking project: 'Ordinary moments go unnoticed'
Big Issue founder John Bird celebrates vendors at House of Lords – and vows to help end destitution
Big Issue founder John Bird celebrates vendors at House of Lords – and vows to help end destitution
How ex-Big Issue vendor went from rough sleeper to inspiring activist: 'I want to change the world'
How ex-Big Issue vendor went from rough sleeper to inspiring activist: 'I want to change the world'
This ex-Big Issue vendor spent seven years homeless. Now she's using her experience to help others
This ex-Big Issue vendor spent seven years homeless. Now she's using her experience to help others
Big Issue vendor Nick Cuthbert pays tribute to beloved dog Bryony: 'It's the end of my world'
Big Issue vendor Nick Cuthbert pays tribute to beloved dog Bryony: 'It's the end of my world'
Here's how Big Issue has helped thousands work their way out of poverty
Here's how Big Issue has helped thousands work their way out of poverty
Inside the Big Issue: The filth and fury of Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley
Inside the Big Issue: The filth and fury of Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley
Letters: Let's oust Jacob Rees-Mogg, the Latin minister for the 18th century
Letters: Let's oust Jacob Rees-Mogg, the Latin minister for the 18th century
Former Big Issue vendor-turned film star Earl Charlton describes a day in his life
Former Big Issue vendor-turned film star Earl Charlton describes a day in his life
We need you! Join Jamie Oliver by sharing your delicious recipes that do the most with the least
We need you! Join Jamie Oliver by sharing your delicious recipes that do the most with the least
'Mr Sunak, do something': Big Issue vendors lead call for PM to protect renters from homelessness
'Mr Sunak, do something': Big Issue vendors lead call for PM to protect renters from homelessness
Jamie Oliver champions low-cost recipes with the launch of The Big Issue Recipe Collection