Santa’s good boys and girls

This week’s Big Issue, our second bumper festive special, has a furry focus.

Broadcaster and Big Issue Ambassador Chris Packham hits the streets to meet the canine companions who help some of our sellers. As the Renters’ Rights Act means, for tenants, a dog finally now can be for life, we meet the pups from Battersea (including cover star Iris) who will now find it easier to be home for Christmas.

There’s also a report on pet smugglers, animal themed quiz, an AI guinea pig, a womble and article on anthropomorphism…

Also inside

• We expose the MPs who are campaigning for benefits cuts while racking up record expenses
• Could the uncertainty around the post office mean the future of Christmas cards are in doubt?
• Cleaning icon Marie Kondo says her philosophy to spark joy can assist all aspects of our lives
• EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison’s life has had more dramatic twists than a soap storyline
• How the wave in popularity of wild swimming is threatened by pollution and red tape
• Spotify Unwrapped unwrapped
• My Big Year from Katherine Devlin, Matt Forde, Elis James and John Robins
• And yes another dog as Nathan in Manchester tells us about Rolo!

Plus much more!

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