It's one of the best-known social enterprises in Britain, but when Covid-19 hit, The Big Issue risked rapid failure. We follow the journey through a crucial ten days and explore what the still uncertain future holds.
Speaking at an exhibition of his own artwork last month, the founder of The Big Issue elaborated his idea for a social trading platform reaching millions.
Perhaps the most famous of all social enterprises threw a big bash to mark a milestone birthday. Of all the entertainment on offer, the most spellbinding was founder John Bird.
“I want to spend my life trying to prevent us needing a Dame Esther Rantzen” - declares The Big Issue's Lord John Bird at the Ashoka UK annual awards bash.
