Hugh Grant

Film

Love Actually: Is it a Christmas classic or an unwatchable schmaltz-fest?

Richard Curtis' festive film is flawed and charming, a somewhat ahistorical time capsule of a Blairite Britain that maybe never actually existed

Cost of Living Heroes

Meet the plumber raising money to heat people's homes for free

Support our vendors with a subscription

For each subscription to the magazine, we’ll provide a vendor with a reusable water bottle, making it easier for them to access cold water on hot days.

Subscribe

Hugh Grant

Love Actually: Is it a Christmas classic or an unwatchable schmaltz-fest?

Meet the plumber raising money to heat people's homes for free

Unlock exclusive access to the Big Issue

Sign up to get insider stories, advice, and a first look at how we’re tackling poverty across the UK.

Support our vendors with a subscription