The Big Issue

The Big Issue is one of Britain’s leading news and cultural magazines. Every week’s edition is packed full of original takes on the biggest issues of the day as well as interviews with the most significant figures in politics and entertainment. The Big Issue was founded 1991 to give people experiencing homelessness the opportunity to earn their own income. We continue to support hundreds of vendors across the UK and all proceeds from sales go to help anyone wanting to lift themselves out of poverty.

Louvre with the times

THE DISPATCH • News, views & miscellany

Ten years ago we had 0% inflation • This was sold as a good thing, but it wasn’t. Here’s what the Labour government can learn

A word from some of our 2025 Changemakers • Last week’s Big Issue celebrated the 100 Changemakers of 2025, and created waves of positivity from those nominated and beyond. The response is a powerful reminder that even in the most challenging times good things are happening all around us

Being the change

THE BIG ISSUE

EDITOR’S LETTER • A moment of joy is not to be sniffed at

BIRD’S WORDS • By putting the tenants first, we can put our housing in order

LETTERS

I understand what it feels like to be left behind. Now I want to empower Britain’s youth • UK Chief Scout Dwayne Fields.

‘What the rioters have done is to unite the public in opposition to violence’

‘PAINTING WAS ALL I HAD, AND THAT BECAME MY VOICE’

MATT GOSS • By his own admission, the Bros frontman lives in a complete state of wonderment, but he’s also haunted by family tragedy and just wants to be reunited with his brother

ONE ROOF FESTIVAL PAINTING

Fake it till you break it

The planting of an imaginative seed

Night fever

‘I AM ALWAYS CONSCIOUS OF THE ME WHO WAS NOT ADOPTED. LIFE IS LUCK’

ROBIN INCE IS ON THE ROAD

The mess we’re in

Puzzles

MY PITCH • Aldi, Newport Road, Cardiff Monday-Saturday 9.30am-5pm