‘I’m worried where these people will sleep’ says MP after riot police evict homeless shelter in a squat
‘I’m worried where these people will sleep’ says MP after riot police evict homeless shelter in a squat
Riot police evicted 29 people from the east London shelter, which was set up in a former convent
11 award winners share their campaign tips for achieving change
11 award winners share their campaign tips for achieving change
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Big Issue launches ‘next stage of our journey for vendors’ with Big Issue Changing Lives community interest company
Big Issue launches ‘next stage of our journey for vendors’ with Big Issue Changing Lives community interest company
“This new structure brings together the incredibly talented and dedicated teams that both support and fundraise for our vendors,” said Big Issue founder Lord John Bird
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Pride Month 2023: Everything there is to know
The DWP’s record on disability benefits is a disgrace. We’re here to shine a light on it
The DWP’s record on disability benefits is a disgrace. We’re here to shine a light on it
You can now buy a T-shirt to fund Big Issue’s mission to help vulnerable people
You can now buy a T-shirt to fund Big Issue’s mission to help vulnerable people
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The Little Mermaid modernises the story by going back to the 1837 original, says director Rob Marshall
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Sophie Ellis-Bextor: Kitchen disco heroine challenges what it means to be a working mum
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11 award winners share their campaign tips for achieving change
11 award winners share their campaign tips for achieving change
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Experts explain how to fit volunteering around work, childcare, and the general chaos of modern life
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35 places where kids can eat free or for £1 during the May half term
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Big Issue launches ‘next stage of our journey for vendors’ with Big Issue Changing Lives community interest company
Big Issue launches ‘next stage of our journey for vendors’ with Big Issue Changing Lives community interest company
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Has Manchester found an innovative way to tackle begging?
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How Big Issue is helping millions of people through the cost of living crisis
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The cost of living crisis is hurting frontline homelessness services
The cost of living crisis is hurting frontline homelessness services
The DWP's record on disability benefits is a disgrace. We're here to shine a light on it
The DWP's record on disability benefits is a disgrace. We're here to shine a light on it
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Robin Ince: As a stand-up comedian, it's best to not know what you're doing
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'Truly sickening': Your stories of the DWP rejecting PIP disability benefit appeals
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Gina Yashere: For UK Black comics it's a nightclub policy – 'one in, one out'
Gina Yashere: For UK Black comics it's a nightclub policy – 'one in, one out'
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Robert Carlyle says the UK has had enough of the Tories as The Full Monty arrives on Disney+
Robert Carlyle says the UK has had enough of the Tories as The Full Monty arrives on Disney+
The Full Monty returns with an eight episode sequel – 25 years after the hit film. Robert Carlyle hopes it heralds a new government
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Shirley Collins: Heartbreak stole my voice. Singing again is extraordinary
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Martin Amis: 'The past gets bigger but the future shrinks'
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Suranne Jones: 'I’d love to tell mum about my son'
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Noel Gallagher: 'I met David Bowie and have no recollection of it'
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Suranne Jones opens up about her 'relentless and terrifying' experiences of bullying
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Arctic Monkeys team up with Big Issue to produce unique tour programme
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Noel Gallagher: 'I met David Bowie and have no recollection of it'
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Suella Braverman's 'photocopying' CV claim is being assessed by legal regulator
Change is coming in Ireland. We need to pay attention
Change is coming in Ireland. We need to pay attention
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'Is this a hotel or a prison?': Life as an asylum seeker in Home Office accommodation
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35 places where kids can eat free or for £1 during the May half term
Perfect electric family transport with Citroën ë-Berlingo
Perfect electric family transport with Citroën ë-Berlingo
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How can I make money? Quick and easy ways to make extra cash online and offline
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Simple steps which ease stress and anxiety to get yourself out of a funk
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Remembering Steve Canham: a true friend to The Big Issue
Fairbnb.coop partners with Big Issue to combat UK poverty
Fairbnb.coop partners with Big Issue to combat UK poverty
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