The Big Issue i — 21 May 2012, #1001

The Big Issue

The Big Issue is a street newspaper (magazine) published in eight countries. The pieces are written by professional journalists, and the magazines are sold by homeless individuals, giving them an opportunity to earn a legitimate income.

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“I Bought This Magazine. So Should You”

GBP 2.50

Just a little reminder that Big Issue vendors buy the magazine for £1.25 and sell it for £2.50. They are running a small business, whilst readers are getting a great magazine and doing some good through purchase...

Also in this week's Big Issue...

Acid attack survivor Katie Piper in conversation with her mother about how they rebuilt their lives...

A Billy Elliot-style story of a foster kid who has grown up to become a budding ballet star...

The career of cultural provocateur Sacha Baron Cohen, by those who know him...

Rachel Johnson pays tribute to playwright Michael Hastings...

Fatboy Slim talks fame and matrimony in Letter to My Younger Self...

Plus, TUC head honcho Brendan Barber, hip hop royalty Common, Russell Kane, Paul Buchanan’s debut solo album, the week's cultural highlights in your area, Street Lights, competitions and much more!


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