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.

Life goals

THE DISPATCH

Britain is failing one million young people. Big Issue is here to help

PM FOR THE PM CHARLIE HIGSON • The Fast Show actor and comedian turned bestselling author enters our imaginary Downing Street for the afternoon

YOUR LETTERS

How football flowered in Scotland

The Big Issue

BIRD’S WORDS

Terry Butcher • The former England captain was fearless on the pitch, playing in three World Cups. Now he’s harnessing his grief over the loss of his son to bring hope to others

How football is tackling the bigly issues beyond the pitch

This legendary stadium is about to host its third World Cup… but at what cost?

When football means the world

Speaking a universal language • A Welsh team will be heading to Mexico for World Cup football this year – but they very nearly weren’t. Beth Thomas explains how Street Football Wales harnesses football for good

Would you wave this flag?

How can I support England when the flag has been claimed by people who want me deported?

Boycott the World Cup? There are better ways to show fan power

Castles

You’ve got to spread the word • As he launches All Around the World: Stories by Booker Prize Writers, Roddy Doyle explains why the Booker Prize Foundation is joining forces with Big Issue to promote the new short story collection

‘Reading speaks to humanity’ • Big Issue vendors and staff share their reviews of All Around the World, and are all in no doubt that reading is a force for good

Fantasy land

From Big Issue to Castle Grayskull

LUCY SWEET ON TV

Mandela, music and the machinery of resistance

Stitched up

Whenever, wherever, Shakira and FIFA are meant to be together

BIG Kids • ISSUES / IDEAS / IMAGINATION

Puzzles

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