Issue 1002

In a titanic tussle of the British cultural heavyweights, who will reign?

Also in this week's Big Issue:

As homelessness rises at an alarming rate in Athens, we ask whether the launch of a new street paper will help pull Greece out of its current crisis?

Making an alternative investment - we meet the people buying in bottles of limited-edition whiskey and putting them away as pension plans. 

Elsewhere: Kathy Burke in Letter To My Younger Self... Steve Backshall shares his working week... Columnist Samira Ahmed delves into the issues around fertility rights and population control...

Plus, John Bird on Nick Clegg, a gay X-Men wedding!, the week's cultural highlights in your area, Street Lights, competitions and much more!