Don’t have nightmares

Fear, as the man said, can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free. So why are so many in Britain currently chained by fear? In Big issue this week we consider some of the elements that drive the gnawing feelings, whether it’s on the street rise in protest/protection or how some politicians manipulate data to their need. We also look at the curious intersection between haunted houses and house prices. There are no easy ways to stop the fear that is gripping, but there are green shoots throughout this edition. If you still want to be shaken, you can spend a night in Britain’s most haunted house in a special competition for readers!

Also inside

• A 12-page guide about taking the fear out of finance this winter
• Dermot O’Leary delivers a Letter To My Younger Self where he says all you need is love
• Getting on board with the stars of new film Train Dreams
• Meeting the man bringing school assembly nostalgia to the masses
• We launch our search for the Top 100 Changemakers 2026 – and we want you to get involved!
• And Bristol vendor Constantin thanks his customers for their support after he had to take time off for surgery

Plus much more!

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