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.

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The Big Issue

BIRD’S WORDS • Living in the real world is not for everyone

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INTERVIEW Gary’s big idea...

OPINION Britain must tax billionaire wealth now – democracy is on the line Gabriel Zucman

OPINION Millionaires want a wealth tax. Our leaders must listen to them Rebecca Gowland

CRITICAL THINKING ‘Politics is not what happens in Westminster. Politics is the youth centre that keeps its doors open’ Dr Louisa Munch

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‘When things are good, politics is less extreme’

WORK How Love Island links to a universal basic income Frankie McNamara

‘There’s nobody homeless in the room adding to the policies on homelessness. What’s that about?’ Barry Ferns

The Nineteen-sixties

CHRIS BROOKMYRE Murder, middle age, culture wars… and puppet shows

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THE COST OF BRINGING UP A BABY

A TALE OF TWO SISTERS

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HOW TO SORT OUT YOUR FINANCES WHEN YOUR RELATIONSHIP BREAKS DOWN • Separating from your partner can be a stressful time emotionally, but can also be difficult for your finances. Here’s what to do next

HAVE YOU BEEN MADE REDUNDANT? HERE’S WHAT TO DO NEXT

‘OLDER PEOPLE IN FINANCIAL HARDSHIP FEEL INVISIBLE AND FORGOTTEN’ • One-in-seven older people are facing the anxieties and risks of living in low-income poverty, but there is help available

GOVERNMENT AI IS NO ‘SUBSTITUTE FOR REAL HUMANS’ • The GOV.UK chatbot aims to help access to vital information, but for those who cannot afford newer phones or who are already marginalised, it might create bigger barriers

THE PROS AND CONS OF USING AI AS YOUR FINANCIAL ADVISOR

YOUR FIVE-MINUTE FINANCIAL HEALTH CHECK AND WHAT TO DO NEXT