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Dean McCullough opens up about ‘drink and drug’ use while homeless

‘Housemates of mine were using drugs and alcohol, and I got caught up in that world as well,’ admits the star

The Independent UK

Dean McCullough used ‘drink and drugs’ after feeling ‘lonely’ while homeless

McCullough was speaking after the government announced almost a billion pounds worth of funding to tackle and prevent homelessness.

Evening Standard

King marks birthday by launching initiative to help charities feeding the nation

Charles also surprised a Big Issue seller with a generous donation

Evening Standard

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Government help for renters in stark contrast to homeowner support, PM told

An open letter signed by groups including Shelter, The Big Issue founder Lord Bird and Citizens Advice has been written to Rishi Sunak.

The Independent UK

Big Issue launches digital scheme to boost magazine sales

The organisation is also unveiling a shopfront mural in Shoreditch, London.

The Independent UK

Number of Big Issue vendors up 10% in a year

The organisation’s investment arm made 132 investments into social enterprises and charities in 2022, supporting 2.1 million people in the UK.

The Independent UK

Chancellor accused of prioritising potholes over social care and homelessness

Jeremy Hunt ‘spurned the opportunity to invest more in social care’ and ‘stuck his head in the sand’ on homelessness, organisations said.

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Big Issue founder fears more professionals could fall into homelessness

Lord Bird said it ‘frightens’ him to think of people declining into an ‘underclass’.

The Independent UK

Big Issue seller numbers up due to cost-of-living pressures, says founder

There has been a 10 per cent increase in the number of vendors out on the streets

Wales Online

More people are selling the Big Issue due to cost of living, says its founder

There were 3,642 vendors in 2022 compared to 3,296 the year before, figures from the Big Issue Group show.

Wales Online

Big Issue seller numbers up due to cost-of-living pressures, says founder

Almost 900 people signed up to sell the magazine last year for the first time.

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