Stories of lgbt+ veterans told in new comic book to mark 25 years since end of ‘gay ban’

→ Three per cent of rough sleepers are veterans. According to our latest vendor survey the figure is the same for Big Issue sellers who have previously served in the armed forces. As Remembrance Day a

Last year, Big Issue partnered with Cardboard Citizens to showcase a series of bold short films that shone a spotlight on the various ways people can become homeless – and now it will be taking both t

One in 400 UK veterans experience homelessness. This small charity is using houseboats to lift them beyond the incoming tide Just over 12 months ago, Jay Saunders couldn’t make eye contact. Today, he’

Remembrance Day is a national opportunity to reflect on the burdens that soldiers bear. But as we pause to remember the sacrifices of the past, we should also consider those who will serve in the futu

He’s not going to make it, George. If you don’t come and make your peace, you’ll regret it forever.” It was Brize who told me. He had driven over from his Field Hospital to find me. Timing was fortuna

Fighting talk I saw the article about Greta Thunberg and others [on bigissue.com] who are willing to speak publicly about their beliefs and causes. I have been a campaigner within disability for over