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Big Issue Invest supports organisation empowering abandoned children around the world with £130K in funding
![From Babies With Love Founder, Cecilia Crossley, with Erin Brockovich](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/FBWL-WEBSITE-PIC.jpg?w=768)
Big Issue Invest supports organisation empowering abandoned children around the world with £130K in funding
Man with Leukaemia becomes Big Issue vendor to leave a lasting legacy for family
![Big Issue vendor Dave Besley with sons Shane and Mark](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/BI-Dave-Besley-15-11-22_cc15.jpg?w=768)
Man with Leukaemia becomes Big Issue vendor to leave a lasting legacy for family
Big Issue Group Founder calls on British public to give magazine vendors a fighting chance this Christmas
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Big Issue Group Founder calls on British public to give magazine vendors a fighting chance this Christmas
Wrap up Christmas in style with limited-edition designer paper from leading artists exclusively from Big Issue Shop
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Wrap up Christmas in style with limited-edition designer paper from leading artists exclusively from Big Issue Shop
London-based artist, Real Hackney Dave, guest edits exclusive art special for The Big Issue magazine
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London-based artist, Real Hackney Dave, guest edits exclusive art special for The Big Issue magazine
EQ Foundation announces partnership with Big Issue Group
![Big Issue Vendor at Waterloo. Credit: Louise Heywood-Schiefer](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Vendor-Push-Pic.jpg?w=768)
EQ Foundation announces partnership with Big Issue Group
Big Issue Group partners with Specsavers to help vendors access vital healthcare
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Big Issue Group partners with Specsavers to help vendors access vital healthcare
Big Issue Invest reports £37 million of investment into social enterprises and charities at time of crisis
![Big Issue Invest Impact Report 2021-2022](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Big-Issue-Invest-Impact-Report-2021-2022.jpg?w=768)
Big Issue Invest reports £37 million of investment into social enterprises and charities at time of crisis
Big Issue Group launches campaign demanding long-term solutions to protect future generations and break the cycle of poverty
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Big Issue Group launches campaign demanding long-term solutions to protect future generations and break the cycle of poverty
Big Issue Invest offers loan programme to charities and social enterprises to help beat rise in energy bills
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Big Issue Invest offers loan programme to charities and social enterprises to help beat rise in energy bills
“It’s so much more than a role. It’s a whole world. And it’s the most exciting world to be in.” Doctor Who star, Jodie Whittaker, spoke to The Big Issue
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“It’s so much more than a role. It’s a whole world. And it’s the most exciting world to be in.” Doctor Who star, Jodie Whittaker, spoke to The Big Issue
Big Issue Group ready to step up for millions more left struggling as a result of the Cost of Living Crisis
![Big Issue Vendor at Waterloo. Credit: Louise Heywood-Schiefer](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Vendor-Push-Pic.jpg?w=768)
Big Issue Group ready to step up for millions more left struggling as a result of the Cost of Living Crisis
South-London based members-led Community Land Trust to receive £1.2m in investment from Big Issue Invest
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South-London based members-led Community Land Trust to receive £1.2m in investment from Big Issue Invest
Big Issue Group launches new specialist recruitment service to support people who face barriers to employment
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Big Issue Group launches new specialist recruitment service to support people who face barriers to employment
Big Issue Group and C&C Group join forces across mentoring, skills and access to employment opportunities as part of new three-year partnership
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Big Issue Group and C&C Group join forces across mentoring, skills and access to employment opportunities as part of new three-year partnership
'Now, you don't feel the need to prove yourself as much.' Arctic Monkeys frontman, Alex Turner, speaks to actor Martin Compston in an exclusive interview for The Big Issue
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'Now, you don't feel the need to prove yourself as much.' Arctic Monkeys frontman, Alex Turner, speaks to actor Martin Compston in an exclusive interview for The Big Issue
'I can’t be more thankful to people really.' Cornish Big Issue vendor who lost all his possessions in a wildfire spoke to The Big Issue.
![Big Issue vendor Steve Corbett and dog Blueberry](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_09561.jpg?w=768)
'I can’t be more thankful to people really.' Cornish Big Issue vendor who lost all his possessions in a wildfire spoke to The Big Issue.
Big Issue partner with Citroën to go green and cut emissions
Big Issue partner with Citroën to go green and cut emissions
Research finds 79% of people in the UK believe country has a skills gap
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Research finds 79% of people in the UK believe country has a skills gap
HRH The Duke of Cambridge throws his support behind The Big Issue to mark his 40th Birthday
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