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“Every aspect of our life is collapsing, with the added danger from climate disaster. So, where you find hope in all that is the big question.” Ken Loach exclusively interviewed by The Big Issue

“Every aspect of our life is collapsing, with the added danger from climate disaster. So, where you find hope in all that is the big question.” Ken Loach exclusively interviewed by The Big Issue
Ken Loach, the acclaimed film director, has been interviewed exclusively by The Big Issue for a special edition of The Big Issue magazine to mark the imminent release of Loach’s latest film, The Old Oak.
Big Issue has appointed Ryan Butcher as News and Digital Editor

Big Issue has appointed Ryan Butcher as News and Digital Editor
The Big Issue has announced the appointment of a new News and Digital Editor, Ryan Butcher, who was previously Head of News for the award-winning PinkNews, the most read and watched LGBTQ+ media publisher in the world.
Social investment arm of the Big Issue Group launches its fourth Social Impact Investment Fund

Social investment arm of the Big Issue Group launches its fourth Social Impact Investment Fund
New fund will lend to charities and businesses that help alleviate poverty in the UK and is now open for applications
‘Rishi’s Removals’ van roams streets of Westminster as Big Issue Group launches campaign calling on UK government to End Housing Insecurity for millions of low-income renters
‘Rishi’s Removals’ van roams streets of Westminster as Big Issue Group launches campaign calling on UK government to End Housing Insecurity for millions of low-income renters
Local Norwich Big Issue seller Simon Gravell amongst first to trial innovative new digital initiative by Big Issue Group
Local Norwich Big Issue seller Simon Gravell amongst first to trial innovative new digital initiative by Big Issue Group
“I support The Big Issue and everything it stands for” Andy Burnham sells The Big Issue magazine in Manchester

“I support The Big Issue and everything it stands for” Andy Burnham sells The Big Issue magazine in Manchester
Local Cardiff Big Issue vendor Stuart Drucker amongst first to trial innovative new digital initiative by Big Issue Group 

Local Cardiff Big Issue vendor Stuart Drucker amongst first to trial innovative new digital initiative by Big Issue Group
Local Big Issue seller Jon Gregg among first to trial innovative new digital initiative by Big Issue Group

Local Big Issue seller Jon Gregg among first to trial innovative new digital initiative by Big Issue Group
Big Issue Group transforms London high street with mural that shines a light on magazine vendors and new ways to boost earnings in challenging times

Big Issue Group transforms London high street with mural that shines a light on magazine vendors and new ways to boost earnings in challenging times
Famous street artist My Dog Sighs guest edits special Art Edition of the Big Issue

Famous street artist My Dog Sighs guest edits special Art Edition of the Big Issue
Bill backed by Big Issue founder allowing prisoners to be released a day early to access essential services to be passed into law

Bill backed by Big Issue founder allowing prisoners to be released a day early to access essential services to be passed into law
Pioneering Fund focused on supporting Social Enterprises and alleviating poverty releases final Impact Report

Pioneering Fund focused on supporting Social Enterprises and alleviating poverty releases final Impact Report
Big Issue Founder addresses social entrepreneurs in the North West to celebrate successes of £25 million fund tackling inequity

Big Issue Founder addresses social entrepreneurs in the North West to celebrate successes of £25 million fund tackling inequity
Social Enterprise leading the charge in tackling prisoner education secures £150,000 of investment 

Social Enterprise leading the charge in tackling prisoner education secures £150,000 of investment
Big Issue Group reports extraordinary 58% growth in reach, as more people seek to engage with the organisation, during cost of living crisis

Big Issue Group reports extraordinary 58% growth in reach, as more people seek to engage with the organisation, during cost of living crisis
Lincolnshire-based NW Counselling Hub CIC secures £50,000 investment from Big Issue Invest

Lincolnshire-based NW Counselling Hub CIC secures £50,000 investment from Big Issue Invest
UnLtd. and Big Issue Invest’s £10 million pound Fund announces new investment into neurodivergent talent startup

UnLtd. and Big Issue Invest’s £10 million pound Fund announces new investment into neurodivergent talent startup
Release prisoners a day early to access essential services, Big Issue founder tells Lords

Release prisoners a day early to access essential services, Big Issue founder tells Lords
Big Issue launches newsletters for readers in cost of living crisis

Big Issue launches newsletters for readers in cost of living crisis
Newcastle-based cultural not-for-profit receives £45K in funding from Big Issue Invest

Newcastle-based cultural not-for-profit receives £45K in funding from Big Issue Invest
Entrepreneurial social enterprise that helps young people from underrepresented communities receives £127K from Big Issue Invest

Entrepreneurial social enterprise that helps young people from underrepresented communities receives £127K from Big Issue Invest
“We can all work towards raising our basic living standards for people of all walks of life. Because united we have the power.”: top Comedian Dane Baptiste calls on support for Big Issue vendors as he joins organisation as official Ambassador

“We can all work towards raising our basic living standards for people of all walks of life. Because united we have the power.”: top Comedian Dane Baptiste calls on support for Big Issue vendors as he joins organisation as official Ambassador
Social enterprise providing film training to young disadvantaged people receives £150K in funding from Big Issue Invest

Social enterprise providing film training to young disadvantaged people receives £150K in funding from Big Issue Invest
New investors announced for social impact investment Fund that back people the mainstream does not reach

New investors announced for social impact investment Fund that back people the mainstream does not reach
Big Issue Group calls on businesses to back a specialist recruitment service supporting people who face barriers to sustainable employment as gap in labour market persists
