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BIZARRE: Big issue | Mind Blowing Facts

Big Issue vendors earn £3.3 million selling magazine on UK streets

Since 1991, Big Issue has supported more than 108,000 vendors to earn an income

The Independent UK

Kneecap rapper: ‘We are not antisemitic’

The group from Belfast were interviewed by the Big Issue.

Evening Standard

Fully connected: how digital access is transforming the lives of Big Issue vendors

As the UK moves further towards a cashless, app-first society, Big Issue and giffgaff are tackling digital exclusion head-on – starting with the people who need connection most

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Bridging the divide: how free smartphones are helping jobseekers find work

Big Issue Recruit is tackling the overlap between digital exclusion and homelessness – one device at a time

The Guardian - UK

Use empty homes to combat homelessness, government urged

Housing leaders claim it is one of the quickest ways to tackle the housing crisis

The Independent UK

Marcus Mumford says he is ‘thrilled’ his band’s song is used in anti-Ice videos

Officers have come under strong criticism over their aggressive approach.

Evening Standard

Adolescence’s Hannah Walters had to buy new suitcase to hold show’s awards

The actress told the Christmas edition of the Big Issue magazine the past three years had been ‘chaotic and exciting’.

Evening Standard

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Starmer sets out plans to cut child poverty by 550,000

The Prime Minister said action to tackle child poverty could help the economy in the long-term and ease pressure on public services.

Evening Standard

Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury reunite for new festive tale

The creators of popular children’s book We’re Going On A Bear Hunt have teamed up with the Big Issue for Pax: A Festive Tale.

Evening Standard

Deck the paws! Big Issue tabards help vendors’ dogs keep warm this Christmas

The social enterprise said it recognises the contribution of dogs who endure spells in wet and cold weather to provide companionship to their owners.

The Independent UK

Brian May hints Queen will be stars of new Abba Voyage-style AI hologram show

The guitarist said that he is exploring ways to bring the band ‘back to life’ with drummer Roger Taylor.

Evening Standard

Charities offered laptops to support their work

Big Issue says the move will help communities get online, make better use of digital services and unlock the benefits of AI.

Evening Standard

Big Issue relaunched as magazine explores ‘crisis’ in trust of Government

The magazine was first published 34 years ago.

Evening Standard

Oh Lord, yeah: Black Sabbath team up with the Big Issue, Classic Rock and Metal Hammer for the Back To The Beginning official programme

The official programme Back To The Beginning is a unique collaboration between Black Sabbath, the Big Issue, and Metal Hammer and Classic Rock

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Evening Standard

Gallagher brothers on special edition Big Issue covers ahead of Oasis shows

The Britpop band are set to unite for a tour.

The Independent UK

Drop in child poverty in Scotland since targets introduced – report

Meanwhile, England and Wales have seen a 15% increase over the same issue, according to the Big Issue.

The Independent UK

Teenagers help produce latest Big Issue magazine

Hundreds of young Big Issue vendors have accessed support from the magazine for issues including health and wellbeing.

Evening Standard

James Arthur: It’s too scary to think about where I would be without music

The singer was interviewed for a special edition of the Big Issue.

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The Guardian - UK

My gift to Labour: a chance for it to act on child poverty

Letters: Big Issue founder and crossbench peer John Bird on his amendment to the children’s wellbeing and schools bill

The Guardian - UK

Labour must tackle poverty to hold back Reform UK, says Big Issue founder

Exclusive: John Bird warns government has ‘lost trust of its supporters’ as he tables amendment to schools bill

Evening Standard

Almost half of people ‘would struggle with bills if income suddenly lost’

Research by the Big Issue magazine found regional variations in the financial situation of people across the UK.

The Independent UK

Big Issue announces kids competition winner

A drawing by a 10-year-old will feature on the front page of the magazine this week.

Evening Standard

Banksy explains use of Tox’s tag in his work in Big Issue interview

Banksy opens the interview saying: ‘Hello Tox. Are you allowed to carry pens on a bus yet?’

Evening Standard

Banksy to interview ‘UK’s most imprisoned graffiti writer’ famous for London Underground tags for Big Issue

The magazine, which will be taken over by graffiti artist 10Foot, will also feature an Irish language poem from rappers Kneecap

The Independent UK

Banksy to interview ‘UK’s most imprisoned graffiti writer’ for Big Issue

The magazine, which will be taken over by graffiti artist 10Foot, will also feature an Irish language poem from rappers Kneecap.

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