King Charles hopes to solve "two problems in one" by redistributing food which would otherwise go to waste.

King Charles to launch food redistribution scheme in Big Issue magazine

Amanda Hill, 43, had worked for the Big Issue for five years on the streets of Cardiff and was well-known for her friendly demeanour.

Big Issue seller with 'heart of gold' dies weeks before meeting grandson

Undated handout photo issued by the Big Issue of the Duke of Cambridge (centre right) selling the Big Issue in London with Big Issue vendor Dave Martin (left). Issue date: Monday June 20, 2022.


The Duke of Cambridge is the cover star of the latest issue and has written an article for the magazine about his experiences.

Prince William reveals why he sold The Big Issue in London

former Big Issue vendor Philip Waltham who now runs his own multi-million pound sustainable fashion firm 

Philip Waltham sold the magazine for three years in Clerkenwell and Hampstead in London after running away from his Hull home as a teen.

How a Big Issue seller went on to run a multi-million pound fashion firm

The North Shields musician has urged people to buy copies of The Big Issue as high streets em due to the Covid surge.

Sam Fender urges support for Big Issue sellers as high streets empty

Lord John Bird called for public support as high streets become quiet again in what would normally be the busiest time of the year.

Help urged for Big Issue sellers as new Covid virus restrictions hit

Gabriela Beard drew Father Christmas delivering houses to homeless people, thanks to a gadget that makes them small enough to fit into his sack.

Seven-year-old's picture of Santa delivering houses to homeless wins competition

The 58-year-old said it made him feel like he's "one of those people who have made it in life."

Plymouth Big Issue seller achieves dream of passing maths and English GCSEs

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A sign that life is slowly getting back to normal after the third lockdown is the return of Big Issue sellers on our streets. 

The Big Issue sellers return safely to our streets

Sellers say the job means as much for their mental wellbeing as it does earning them a living.

'It's been surreal' - emotional moment as Big Issue sellers return

EMBARGOED TO 0001 MONDAY APRIL 12 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Lord John Bird, founder of The Big Issue, marks the return of 1,400 of the magazine's network of vendors to the high streets of England and Wales from 12th April after months of lockdown, London. Issue date: Monday April 12, 2021.


Hundreds of vendors will resume selling the magazine to the public in person for the first time in 22 weeks as restrictions continue to ease.

Big Issue sellers back on streets as lockdown restrictions ease

EMBAGOED TO 0001 WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 17 Undated handout photo issued by The Big Issue of magazine vendor Emma Ford. The Big Issue is launching a new pilot scheme with LinkedIn to support the magazine's vendors who have lost their livelihoods and sense of community as a result of the Covid-19 crisis. Issue date: Wednesday February 17, 2021.


Those taking part remain unable to sell the magazine during the latest lockdown as high streets are so quiet.

Big Issue and LinkedIn join forces to help magazine sellers

Robin, Big Issue Seller, Weston-super-Mare

A Big Issue seller from Weston-super-Mare says he feels he has lost his purpose without having the magazine to sell during lockdown. 

What it's like to be a Big Issue seller in lockdown

EMBARGOED TO 0001 MONDAY JANUARY 11 File photo dated 12/08/17 of a vendor selling The Big Issue magazine. The Big Issue has launched a fresh appeal for support after its vendors were again forced to stop selling the magazine because of the latest lockdown.



The Big Issue has launched a fresh appeal for support after its vendors were again forced to stop selling the magazine because of the latest lockdown.

Fresh appeal to support Big Issue magazine during latest lockdown

Earl Charlton, 42, began sleeping on the streets when he was a teenager. He has overcome addiction to reach a stage where he is ready to begin work.

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