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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’

Train strikes: Rail passengers weigh in as Aslef drivers ‘grind services to a halt’
How many people are homeless in the UK? And what can you do about it?

How many people are homeless in the UK? And what can you do about it?
How London’s history-making beavers are adapting to life in the capital: ‘They have a right to exist’

How London’s history-making beavers are adapting to life in the capital: ‘They have a right to exist’
Madness legend Suggs: ‘I loved growing up in a council flat. I couldn’t be prouder of the fact’

Madness legend Suggs: ‘I loved growing up in a council flat. I couldn’t be prouder of the fact’
Will DWP’s WorkWell scheme actually help people into work – or is it an attack on disability rights?

Will DWP’s WorkWell scheme actually help people into work – or is it an attack on disability rights?
Are we headed for a low-turnout general election? Why poverty and mistrust mean voters staying home

Are we headed for a low-turnout general election? Why poverty and mistrust mean voters staying home
‘Real change is essential’: Our blueprint for change shows how Sunak and Starmer can end poverty for good

‘Real change is essential’: Our blueprint for change shows how Sunak and Starmer can end poverty for good
There’s a chronic shortage of social housing. Here’s how the government can begin to fix it

There’s a chronic shortage of social housing. Here’s how the government can begin to fix it
Applying for DWP benefits is ‘soul-destroying’ and ‘unnecessarily difficult’, study finds
