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Scottish government is declaring a national housing emergency – but what does it actually mean?
Scottish government is declaring a national housing emergency – but what does it actually mean?
The UK used to be the most LGBTQ-friendly place in Europe. Now, it’s not even close
The UK used to be the most LGBTQ-friendly place in Europe. Now, it’s not even close
Benefits system is ‘utterly failing’ as food bank demand reaches record high: ‘It’s heartbreaking’
Benefits system is ‘utterly failing’ as food bank demand reaches record high: ‘It’s heartbreaking’
‘We’re at breaking point’: Food banks see record number of first-time users as demand soars
‘We’re at breaking point’: Food banks see record number of first-time users as demand soars
Benefit reforms ‘entirely in the wrong direction’ to help disabled people into work, DWP warned
Benefit reforms ‘entirely in the wrong direction’ to help disabled people into work, DWP warned
DWP snooping on benefit claimants’ bank accounts will ‘decimate civil liberties’, campaigners warn
DWP snooping on benefit claimants’ bank accounts will ‘decimate civil liberties’, campaigners warn
DWP sparks outcry with plan to hire 2,500 ‘agents’ to investigate universal credit claimants
DWP sparks outcry with plan to hire 2,500 ‘agents’ to investigate universal credit claimants
Home Office drops plan to arrest homeless people if they smell
Home Office drops plan to arrest homeless people if they smell
Universal credit changes risk pushing vulnerable benefit claimants ‘into crisis’, DWP warned
Universal credit changes risk pushing vulnerable benefit claimants ‘into crisis’, DWP warned
Even Suella Braverman wants to end the two-child benefit cap. Why is Labour refusing to budge?
Even Suella Braverman wants to end the two-child benefit cap. Why is Labour refusing to budge?
Actor Liz Carr says it hurts to hear her younger self ‘wanted to die’
Actor Liz Carr says it hurts to hear her younger self ‘wanted to die’
Call for MPs to support new Ukraine-style visa scheme for Palestinians trapped in Gaza
Call for MPs to support new Ukraine-style visa scheme for Palestinians trapped in Gaza
‘We’re needed more than ever’: Big Issue’s work has helped millions affected by poverty in last year
‘We’re needed more than ever’: Big Issue’s work has helped millions affected by poverty in last year
Green Party leader Carla Denyer on climate crisis, fighting for trans rights and beating Labour
Green Party leader Carla Denyer on climate crisis, fighting for trans rights and beating Labour
Can Keir Starmer really stop the boats? Labour warned immigration plan doesn’t go far enough
Can Keir Starmer really stop the boats? Labour warned immigration plan doesn’t go far enough
More than four in 10 council homes sold under Right to Buy now owned by private landlords
More than four in 10 council homes sold under Right to Buy now owned by private landlords
‘I’m terrified’: Disabled and mentally ill people share harrowing experiences of benefits system
‘I’m terrified’: Disabled and mentally ill people share harrowing experiences of benefits system
Would devolution of the DWP be a better way of delivering benefits and welfare?
Would devolution of the DWP be a better way of delivering benefits and welfare?
Stigma of poverty is a ‘wicked social problem’, report warns – but it doesn’t have to be this way
Stigma of poverty is a ‘wicked social problem’, report warns – but it doesn’t have to be this way
Train strikes: Rail passengers weigh in as Aslef drivers ‘grind services to a halt’
