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Celebrate Black Sabbath going Back To The Beginning by grabbing this exclusive Ozzy Osbourne t-shirt

Get ready for the biggest metal gig of all time by ordering this Blizzard Of Ozz tee that you won’t find anywhere else

Metal Hammer · Jul 2, 2025

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

Metal Hammer · Jul 1, 2025

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

The Britpop band are set to unite for a tour.

Evening Standard · Jun 29, 2025

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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 · Jun 24, 2025

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.

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2025

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.

Evening Standard · Jun 22, 2025

Pulp’s Jarvis Cocker says his writer’s block ‘led the band to grind to a halt’

The Britpop frontman was speaking to the Big Issue

Evening Standard · Jun 1, 2025

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Gillian Anderson was ‘profoundly affected’ by memoir that inspired The Salt Path

The film follows a couple who complete the 1,000km South West Coast Path after losing their home.

Evening Standard · May 25, 2025

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 · May 18, 2025

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

The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2025

Big Issue founder steps up anti-poverty campaign

Lord John Bird is urging the government to do more to tackle poverty.

Evening Standard · May 11, 2025

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.

Evening Standard · May 7, 2025

Banksy-backed graffiti exhibition is shut after vandals daub 'f*** the King' on building owned by Crown Estate

The Long Dark Tunnel exhibition in Piccadilly was forced to close after anti-monarchy graffiti appeared

Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2025

Big Issue announces kids competition winner

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

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2025

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Evening Standard · Apr 6, 2025

‘Ambassadors’ named in Big Issue’s drive against homelessness and poverty

Five champions have been recruited by the campaigning magazine.

Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2025

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?’

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2025

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.

Evening Standard · Mar 14, 2025

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

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The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024

Dean McCullough opens up about ‘drink and drug’ use while homeless

‘Housemates of mine were using drugs and alcohol, and I got caught up in that world as well,’ admits the star

Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2024

Dean McCullough used ‘drink and drugs’ after feeling ‘lonely’ while homeless

McCullough was speaking after the government announced almost a billion pounds worth of funding to tackle and prevent homelessness.

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2024

Prime Minister writes message for Christmas edition of the Big Issue

Sir Keir Starmer said too many people will be on the sharp end of the country’s ‘broken’ housing system this Christmas.

MusicRadar · Dec 10, 2024

“It's Christmaaaas!”: How Slade created a festive classic - with a little help from John Lennon

Still making half a million quid a year, it’s the Christmas gift that keeps on giving!

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024

Special Big Issue edition on sellers and their dogs

Vendors and their dogs are said to have a close bond.

Louder · Dec 1, 2024

“Whatever response it gets is irrelevant to us”: revisiting The Stone Roses 1994 comeback interview for their long-awaited, hugely-anticipated second record

Second Coming turns 30 this week but the Mancunian indie-rockers’ resurrection didn’t last long

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2024

Big Issue vendors offered devices to sell magazines through contactless payment

A partnership with giffgaff is expected to increase sales.

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