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Tributes paid to Perth Big Issue vendor Rab Lakie who died after heart attack: ‘One in a million’

Tributes paid to Perth Big Issue vendor Rab Lakie who died after heart attack: ‘One in a million’
Yet another beggar banned from asking for money. Does legal action really tackle the problem?

Yet another beggar banned from asking for money. Does legal action really tackle the problem?
‘Utter contempt’: Fury as Tory minister says not all renters are ‘weed-smoking bad people in gangs’

‘Utter contempt’: Fury as Tory minister says not all renters are ‘weed-smoking bad people in gangs’
Key public services are in bad shape across the board, say most Brits – with NHS faring the worst

Key public services are in bad shape across the board, say most Brits – with NHS faring the worst
Universal credit falls short of minimum living cost by £4,000 a year, experts warn

Universal credit falls short of minimum living cost by £4,000 a year, experts warn
Government warned tougher benefit rules will cause ‘destitution’: ‘People are struggling’

Government warned tougher benefit rules will cause ‘destitution’: ‘People are struggling’
The national living wage, real living wage and minimum wage explained

The national living wage, real living wage and minimum wage explained
National living wage to rise to £11 an hour – but experts say it’s not enough

National living wage to rise to £11 an hour – but experts say it’s not enough
Battle to save Britain’s libraries as budget cuts, closures and austerity leaves future uncertain

Battle to save Britain’s libraries as budget cuts, closures and austerity leaves future uncertain
From HS2 to net zero: Experts weigh in on political impact of Rishi Sunak’s U-turns 

From HS2 to net zero: Experts weigh in on political impact of Rishi Sunak’s U-turns
Pensioner couple receives four no-fault eviction notices in single year: ‘They’re inhumane’

Pensioner couple receives four no-fault eviction notices in single year: ‘They’re inhumane’
Tories trying to ‘police way out of cost of living crisis’ with support for facial recognition

Tories trying to ‘police way out of cost of living crisis’ with support for facial recognition
A damning list of Rishi Sunak’s broken promises and screeching U-turns, from net zero to EU law

A damning list of Rishi Sunak’s broken promises and screeching U-turns, from net zero to EU law
Households could be paid to turn down their heating amid surging energy bills

Households could be paid to turn down their heating amid surging energy bills
Here’s when people got the disability cost of living payment – and what to do if yours is missing

Here’s when people got the disability cost of living payment – and what to do if yours is missing
Rishi Sunak is overseeing biggest tax rises since Second World War, IFS think tank finds

Rishi Sunak is overseeing biggest tax rises since Second World War, IFS think tank finds
‘Substantial efforts’ needed to improve knowledge of homelessness, landmark UN report says

‘Substantial efforts’ needed to improve knowledge of homelessness, landmark UN report says
Suella Braverman sinks to new low saying asylum seekers pretend to be gay for ‘special treatment’

Suella Braverman sinks to new low saying asylum seekers pretend to be gay for ‘special treatment’
Will net zero make you broke? Here’s all the support on offer to make the switch

Will net zero make you broke? Here’s all the support on offer to make the switch
Rishi Sunak’s net zero U-turn is a ‘big miscalculation’ that will ultimately backfire. Here’s how
