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The Old Oak: Director Ken Loach and writer Paul Laverty on changing the conversation and challenging cruelty

The Old Oak: Director Ken Loach and writer Paul Laverty on changing the conversation and challenging cruelty
How government blows tens of millions in taxpayer cash fighting disability benefit claims

How government blows tens of millions in taxpayer cash fighting disability benefit claims
Social Bite’s Josh Littlejohn explains how his Edinburgh cafe ‘made friends’ with George Clooney

Social Bite’s Josh Littlejohn explains how his Edinburgh cafe ‘made friends’ with George Clooney
Labour MP Chris Bryant felt ‘ashamed’ to be part of parliament when Boris Johnson was PM

Labour MP Chris Bryant felt ‘ashamed’ to be part of parliament when Boris Johnson was PM
UK film and TV workers forced to find new jobs and claim benefits due to Hollywood strikes

UK film and TV workers forced to find new jobs and claim benefits due to Hollywood strikes
Job interview but low on cash? Here’s where to get a free smart outfit for a great first impression

Job interview but low on cash? Here’s where to get a free smart outfit for a great first impression
Fury as Tories yet again delay much-needed Renters Reform Bill: ‘Will we ever see it again?’

Fury as Tories yet again delay much-needed Renters Reform Bill: ‘Will we ever see it again?’
Number of people on benefits who can’t afford rent has almost doubled since before pandemic

Number of people on benefits who can’t afford rent has almost doubled since before pandemic
Would you prosecute a child for stealing baby formula? Shoplifting’s rise amid cost of living crisis

Would you prosecute a child for stealing baby formula? Shoplifting’s rise amid cost of living crisis
Lords kills off ‘hatchet job’ Tory plan to rip up EU pollution laws to build more houses

Lords kills off ‘hatchet job’ Tory plan to rip up EU pollution laws to build more houses
Canada gave out free money to help homeless people. It reduced rough sleeping and busted stereotypes

Canada gave out free money to help homeless people. It reduced rough sleeping and busted stereotypes
Man left severely disabled after sudden stroke. Now he’s homeless and trapped in a ‘vicious circle’

Man left severely disabled after sudden stroke. Now he’s homeless and trapped in a ‘vicious circle’
UK government may have broken law over sewage pumping. Could this be a ‘turning point’?

UK government may have broken law over sewage pumping. Could this be a ‘turning point’?
Pension triple lock: What is it and how does it affect me?

Pension triple lock: What is it and how does it affect me?
State pension rise due to triple lock will be ‘wholly unfair’ on benefits claimants, charities warn

State pension rise due to triple lock will be ‘wholly unfair’ on benefits claimants, charities warn
Affordable housing straight from the factory floor: Could modular homes help end homelessness?

Affordable housing straight from the factory floor: Could modular homes help end homelessness?
Single mum on universal credit feels ‘penalised’ because she can’t find work around childcare

Single mum on universal credit feels ‘penalised’ because she can’t find work around childcare
Kids love them. They’re an environmental disaster. Should disposable vapes be banned?

Kids love them. They’re an environmental disaster. Should disposable vapes be banned?
Are empty offices the answer to UK’s housing crisis?
