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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

The Guardian - UK

Jack Thorne says Adolescence was influenced by Lord Of The Flies

The award-winning scriptwriter told the Big Issue that events in William Golding’s classic have a ‘lot of parallels’ with today’s world.

Evening Standard

UK Energy Debt Hits Record £5.5 Billion: Why Your Bills Won't Fall This Winter

UK energy debt reaches a record £5.5 billion as bills remain 40% above pre-crisis levels. Here's why relief won't arrive this winter and what it means for households.

International Business Times UK

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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

Children’s literary giants join forces for new Christmas tale

New story will feature in next week’s edition of The Big Issue

The Independent UK

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

London council buys back Right to Buy home for almost four times original cost

Councils ‘should have retained’ homes sold off under Right to Buy scheme, experts say

The Independent UK

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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

Charlotte Church says press ‘tried to paint me as a figure of sin’

The singer told The Big Issue that the level of press intrusion into her life had been ‘insane’.

Evening Standard

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

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

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

The Britpop band are set to unite for a tour.

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

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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.

Evening Standard

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

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

Big Issue founder steps up anti-poverty campaign

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

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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.

Evening Standard

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

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

Five champions have been recruited by the campaigning magazine.

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.

The Independent UK

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

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