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Supermarkets have a near monopoly on British food. Is it time for change?
In the aisles of a British supermarket.
Food

Supermarkets have a near monopoly on British food. Is it time for change?

Should supermarkets have a near monopoly over grocery sales in Britain? Charities are calling for ‘bold and urgent action’ to fix the food system
The pigs of Orwell’s Animal Farm led the revolution. Eighty years on, the UK’s pigs are in trouble
Farming

The pigs of Orwell’s Animal Farm led the revolution. Eighty years on, the UK’s pigs are in trouble

33 places where kids can eat for free or £1 over the summer holidays
kids eat free/ easter holidays
Kids eat free

33 places where kids can eat for free or £1 over the summer holidays

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Meet the chefs braving Russian drones and gunfire to feed troops on Ukraine’s frontline
Ukraine war

Meet the chefs braving Russian drones and gunfire to feed troops on Ukraine’s frontline

Children need more Welsh veg on their plates, Future Generations Commissioner insists
Food

Children need more Welsh veg on their plates, Future Generations Commissioner insists

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty

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33 places where kids can eat for free or £1 over the summer holidays
kids eat free/ easter holidays
Kids eat free

33 places where kids can eat for free or £1 over the summer holidays

How much more expensive will Christmas dinner be this year due to cost of living crisis?
Christmas dinner
Cost of living

How much more expensive will Christmas dinner be this year due to cost of living crisis?

Where to get free food for the kids (and yourself) over the coronation bank holiday weekend
free food coronation food
Coronation

Where to get free food for the kids (and yourself) over the coronation bank holiday weekend

This AI-generated cookbook has thousands of recipes to help you use up those reduced items
yellow stickers similar to those on reduced items in supermarkets fill the screen
Cost of living crisis

This AI-generated cookbook has thousands of recipes to help you use up those reduced items

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Special Olympian and COALPIT Welsh Cake founder Michael Benyon shares his favourite recipes
Food

Special Olympian and COALPIT Welsh Cake founder Michael Benyon shares his favourite recipes

Big Issue Recipe Collection: These posh baked beans are delicious thanks to a secret ingredient
Big Issue Recipe Collection

Big Issue Recipe Collection: These posh baked beans are delicious thanks to a secret ingredient

Big Issue Recipe Collection: These Greek stuffed peppers are quick, healthy and won’t break the bank
Big Issue Recipe Collection

Big Issue Recipe Collection: These Greek stuffed peppers are quick, healthy and won’t break the bank

Big Issue Recipe Collection: Jamie Oliver’s mackerel spaghetti is comforting and ready in minutes
The Big Issue Recipe Collection

Big Issue Recipe Collection: Jamie Oliver’s mackerel spaghetti is comforting and ready in minutes