The Big Issue

The Big Issue is one of Britain’s leading news and cultural magazines. Every week’s edition is packed full of original takes on the biggest issues of the day as well as interviews with the most significant figures in politics and entertainment. The Big Issue was founded 1991 to give people experiencing homelessness the opportunity to earn their own income. We continue to support hundreds of vendors across the UK and all proceeds from sales go to help anyone wanting to lift themselves out of poverty.

THE DISPATCH

YOUR LETTERS

The future has not been written

The Big Issue

On Big Issue’s birthday, we must keep fighting for a better tomorrow

Lisa Maffia • She was a tomboy who grew up to sing in So Solid Crew before launching a stellar solo career. She just wishes she’d enjoyed Top of the Pops a bit more

‘It was the most chaotic, beautiful madness’

Inside Andy Burnham’s rough sleeping plan: ‘It’s not just a one-off thing for Christmas’

BIG ISSUE AND THE PRIME MINISTER

Dear Britain, we need to talk about your business model

‘Big Issue Recruit changed my life’

‘KEEP FIGHTING THE FIGHT’

FROM Big Issue TO THE big league • The remarkable story of how former Big Issue vendor Dan Bleach overcame addiction and homelessness to represent England at the Masters Hockey World Cup

Paste Present Future Exhibition

The Arthurian legend goes beyond borders

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‘It is Succession but there is also lemon drizzle cake’

‘Child poverty is inexcusable in a country such as ours’

ROBIN INCE IS ON THE ROAD

‘We aren’t trying to be like Bono and Bob Geldof’

BIG Kids • ISSUES / IDEAS / IMAGINATION

Puzzles

‘Is that me there?’ Vendor Kelvin Gregory reacts to 2000s video • SOMERSET HOUSE, LONDON (MONDAY-FRIDAY) LORDSHIP LANE, DULWICH (SATURDAY) 7.30AM-1.30PM