The Big Issue

The Big Issue is a UK-based street paper that supports the homeless, the vulnerably housed asnd those seeking to escape poverty. Vendors normally buy the magazine for £1.25 and sell to the public for £2.50. We are using Zinio digital editions to create additonal revenue opportunities to fund our street-based and pastoral care services for our vendors. We are a social enterprise company and all revenues go to support the vulnerable communities we serve. Our goal is to move our vendors away from dependency and towards full time employment

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THE BIG ISSUE

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LETTERS

NATURE FINDS A WAY

The BIG ISSUE BULLETIN • What we’ve done, what we’re doing

‘THE BIG ISSUE SEEMED LIKE A NATURAL COLLABORATION’ • After three years away, Muse are signalling their comeback with two fundraising shows, and frontman Matt Bellamy says it was a no-brainer for this magazine to be one of the beneficiaries. He talks homelessness, war and protecting democracy at all costs

‘FOR ME, YOU JUST HAVE TO SAY WHAT YOU BELIEVE IN’ • Razorlight’s Johnny Borrell explains how his past struggles with addiction compelled him and the band to lend their support to The Big Issue

HOW MUSE-IC WILL SAVE LIVES • As well as fundraising for The Big Issue, Muse and Razorlight are supporting two other incredible organisations

ABI MORGAN • She’s penned a host of powerful TV and film work – but the screenwriter’s own life has had its fair share of drama

CAFÉ IN COVENT GARDEN

A two-pronged tale of forbidden lust has mixed results

Books about dogs

Giving a voice to the mothers who couldn’t speak for themselves

The seven ages of Simm

AFTER THE MUSICAL SIX IT’S TIME FOR SVN • They teamed up for a modern take on royal history, now the West End cast have formed a pop group to continue their positive message

ROBIN INCE IS ON THE ROAD

The tape of things to come

MY PITCH • Bristol Temple Meads railway station Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

FESTIVAL GUIDE 2022

TOGETHER AGAIN