Get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox so you never miss a thing Big Issue sellers faced tough times during the pandemic.
First, stay at home orders prevented them - as non-essential retailers - from working during the pandemic. Then, even as restrictions eased, the drop in city centre footfall took away many of their customers.
On top of this, many Big Issue sellers had to shield because of poor health. Only now, with restrictions easing, the vaccine rollout, and the passers-by who they depend on for sales returning to city centres and offices, is there light at the end of the tunnel for the Big Issue's vendors.
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