This week’s edition of the award-winning Big Issue magazine is on the streets now, priced at £2.50, with 50% of the cover price going directly to the vendor.

The enigmatic director doesn’t do many interviews – but he was keen to talk to The Big Issue about what home means to him in time for his Manchester takeover. Read the full interview below

Catering for an extra meal every day in the summer holidays can push people on the breadline beyond their limits. We want to shout about the wonderful, selfless groups and individuals offering a hand up. Tell us at editorial@bigissue.com

The celebrated author tells Peter Ross about growing up among the mining culture of Costa del Fife, her LGBT pride and kissing Debbie Harry