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More than two thirds of teachers worry children will go hungry this summer: ‘Beyond heart-breaking’
Child poverty

More than two thirds of teachers worry children will go hungry this summer: ‘Beyond heart-breaking’

1.6 million children at risk of ‘losing their life chances’ because of ‘cruel’ two-child benefit cap
Child poverty

1.6 million children at risk of ‘losing their life chances’ because of ‘cruel’ two-child benefit cap

‘It’s a scandal’: Outcry from Brits to nationalise water companies as bills set to rise – again
Water

‘It’s a scandal’: Outcry from Brits to nationalise water companies as bills set to rise – again

This is the ‘most disproportionate parliament in history’. Has the time come for electoral reform?
Electoral reform

This is the ‘most disproportionate parliament in history’. Has the time come for electoral reform?

Homeless people need more than sandwiches – they need and deserve to be seen as individuals
Homelessness

Homeless people need more than sandwiches – they need and deserve to be seen as individuals

Prince William insists it’s possible to end homelessness as Homewards project turns one
Homelessness

Prince William insists it’s possible to end homelessness as Homewards project turns one

Will free school meals and vouchers be offered over the summer holidays?
Free school meals

Will free school meals and vouchers be offered over the summer holidays?

DWP’s ‘automation’ of universal credit discriminates against single mums, researchers say
Universal credit

DWP’s ‘automation’ of universal credit discriminates against single mums, researchers say

‘I felt intimidated’: Disabled people feel shut out of playing and watching sport, report finds
Disability rights

‘I felt intimidated’: Disabled people feel shut out of playing and watching sport, report finds

‘Pull your finger out’: Can Keir Starmer really deliver change for those crying out for it?
Politics

‘Pull your finger out’: Can Keir Starmer really deliver change for those crying out for it?

What’s next for the French? The future of France – and Europe – is uncertain after shock election result
France

What’s next for the French? The future of France – and Europe – is uncertain after shock election result

How Starmer’s new prisons minister James Timpson wants to change the way we lock people up
Prisons

How Starmer’s new prisons minister James Timpson wants to change the way we lock people up

How to navigate DWP disability benefit applications and PIP assessments
Disability benefits

How to navigate DWP disability benefit applications and PIP assessments

Big Issue and Cardboard Citizens present new film series showing homelessness is more than one story
Film

Big Issue and Cardboard Citizens present new film series showing homelessness is more than one story

Rachel Reeves brings back mandatory housing targets – but Labour has a huge mountain to climb
Housing

Rachel Reeves brings back mandatory housing targets – but Labour has a huge mountain to climb

UK needs 120,000 new rental homes to cut record-high rents, Rightmove warns
RENTING

UK needs 120,000 new rental homes to cut record-high rents, Rightmove warns

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Labour government urged to fix ‘broken benefits system’ for disabled and vulnerable people
Benefits

Labour government urged to fix ‘broken benefits system’ for disabled and vulnerable people

Here’s what Labour’s landslide victory means for the planet and the ‘anti-green Tory agenda’
Net zero

Here’s what Labour’s landslide victory means for the planet and the ‘anti-green Tory agenda’

Keir Starmer’s ‘golden opportunity’ on immigration – but doubts remain for new prime minister
General Election

Keir Starmer’s ‘golden opportunity’ on immigration – but doubts remain for new prime minister

Keir Starmer promises ‘sunlight of hope’ – but can he offer progress on ending poverty in the UK?
Poverty

Keir Starmer promises ‘sunlight of hope’ – but can he offer progress on ending poverty in the UK?