Social Justice
DWP warned benefit claimants face ‘poor customer service’ and ‘long waiting times’
DWP warned benefit claimants face ‘poor customer service’ and ‘long waiting times’
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has promised to commit to a more “efficient and compassionate” service under the new Labour government
‘Shameful stuff’: Labour suspends seven rebel MPs who voted to end two-child benefit cap
‘Shameful stuff’: Labour suspends seven rebel MPs who voted to end two-child benefit cap
There were seven Labour MPs who had the whip removed after voting for an SNP motion to end the two-child limit on benefits. They say they were “taking a stand against child poverty”
DWP should prioritise supporting benefit claimants over sanctions, most people say
DWP should prioritise supporting benefit claimants over sanctions, most people say
The New Economics Foundation is calling on the Labour government to trial a new approach in Jobcentres, prioritising support over sanctions and dropping requirements for people to search for work for 35 hours each week
Campaigners welcome closure of Bibby Stockholm asylum barge – but Labour faces calls to go further
Campaigners welcome closure of Bibby Stockholm asylum barge – but Labour faces calls to go further
PIP changes: Labour government urged to drop ‘dangerous’ disability benefit reforms
PIP changes: Labour government urged to drop ‘dangerous’ disability benefit reforms
Homeless people face being locked out of public toilets due to card-only payments
Homeless people face being locked out of public toilets due to card-only payments
Labour ‘considering’ scrapping two-child benefit cap
Labour ‘considering’ scrapping two-child benefit cap
Labour warned that crackdown on shoplifters risks ‘criminalising’ poverty: ‘Some are out of options’
Labour warned that crackdown on shoplifters risks ‘criminalising’ poverty: ‘Some are out of options’
Premier League clubs step up gambling sponsorship on front of shirts ahead of ban: ‘It’s shameful’
Premier League clubs step up gambling sponsorship on front of shirts ahead of ban: ‘It’s shameful’
Summer holiday childcare costs surge to more than £1,000 per child: ‘Stressed out to the max’
Summer holiday childcare costs surge to more than £1,000 per child: ‘Stressed out to the max’
I was in a violent relationship. I wouldn’t have got free without financial help
I was in a violent relationship. I wouldn’t have got free without financial help
Scrap two-child benefit cap to end child poverty, Labour told: ‘Good intentions are not enough’
Scrap two-child benefit cap to end child poverty, Labour told: ‘Good intentions are not enough’
Is the cost of living crisis over and will prices in the UK ever come down?
Is the cost of living crisis over and will prices in the UK ever come down?
Inside the primary school ‘food shop’ ensuring children don’t go hungry over summer break
Inside the primary school ‘food shop’ ensuring children don’t go hungry over summer break
More than two thirds of teachers worry children will go hungry this summer: ‘Beyond heart-breaking’
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
1.6 million children at risk of ‘losing their life chances’ because of ‘cruel’ two-child benefit cap
Will free school meals and vouchers be offered over the summer holidays?
Will free school meals and vouchers be offered over the summer holidays?
DWP’s ‘automation’ of universal credit discriminates against single mums, researchers say
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
‘I felt intimidated’: Disabled people feel shut out of playing and watching sport, report finds
How to navigate DWP disability benefit applications and PIP assessments
How to navigate DWP disability benefit applications and PIP assessments
Labour government urged to fix ‘broken benefits system’ for disabled and vulnerable people
Labour government urged to fix ‘broken benefits system’ for disabled and vulnerable people
Don’t believe the headlines: Here’s 22 facts that prove migration benefits all of us
Don’t believe the headlines: Here’s 22 facts that prove migration benefits all of us
The inside story of how Tony Blair’s New Labour all-but ended rough sleeping
The inside story of how Tony Blair’s New Labour all-but ended rough sleeping
New children’s laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce: ‘Children need reading now more than ever’
New children’s laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce: ‘Children need reading now more than ever’
Energy bills fall but millions are still struggling. What do I do if I can’t afford to pay?
