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.

Brush with genius

THE DISPATCH

OPINION

THE BIG ISSUE

YOUR LETTERS

Carneyage

The anti-immigration lobby need a history lesson

Don Gilet • A lack of confidence and some tough times meant the acting career was a bit up and down. Now he’s in paradise

Water we going to do? Let’s dive in

Customers have been left without water for days on end. And price hikes are in the pipeline • Around 30,000 homes in Sussex and Kent had their water cut off in the run-up to Christmas. In January it happened again, causing the regulator to launch an investigation. Is it time for public ownership?

Data centres and a growing need for reservoirs

How to fix the UK’s water system

‘WaterAid have restored people’s faith. It’s lovely to see’

Water is the foundation of global security – a cause that can unite us all

Untitled artwork

Extreme behaviour

TOP 5 Atmospheric thrillers

Cell mates

Waiting for Godard

I was born intersex but it was kept a secret from me my whole childhood. I still live with the trauma • The Secret of Me tells the story of Jim Ambrose’s fight to discover the truth. He hopes it will help others feel less alone

ROBIN INCE IS ON THE ROAD

Puzzles

MY PITCH JAMES ALLERTON, 45 • THE ALBION, BATH STREET, ILKESTON TUESDAY-SUNDAY 8AM-2PM