Austerity

The fight to keep two libraries in two of Liverpool’s most deprived areas: ‘It would be a grievous blow’
Libraries

The fight to keep two libraries in two of Liverpool’s most deprived areas: ‘It would be a grievous blow’

A charity took on two libraries when Liverpool City Council couldn’t afford to keep them open a decade ago. Now a row over funding threatens to leave deprived communities without them

While the government plans its strategy, youth clubs like ours could soon be lost
Sidney Ewing and Gini Simpson

While the government plans its strategy, youth clubs like ours could soon be lost

The government’s new youth initiative is welcome, but as these youth workers at Hastings Commons explain, it could come too late for some

Brits seem apathetic towards Labour’s disability benefit cuts. Where has all the empathy gone?
Keetie Roelen

Brits seem apathetic towards Labour’s disability benefit cuts. Where has all the empathy gone?

Our political leaders must connect with the suffering of others if we are ever to change the path we are currently on

The future feels bleak for Gen Zs like me. It’s time for a Green New Deal
Tamara Ullyart

The future feels bleak for Gen Zs like me. It’s time for a Green New Deal

Social opportunity should take the place of social security 
John Bird

Social opportunity should take the place of social security 

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After turning down a Bitcoin booty, one city council’s cuts tell the story of broke Britain
Public services

After turning down a Bitcoin booty, one city council’s cuts tell the story of broke Britain

It’s been a decade since UK inflation fell to 0%. Here’s why that’s ‘actually quite a bad thing’
Inflation

It’s been a decade since UK inflation fell to 0%. Here’s why that’s ‘actually quite a bad thing’

Will bond market turmoil lead to spending cuts, higher taxes and austerity? Here’s what you need to know
Bonds

Will bond market turmoil lead to spending cuts, higher taxes and austerity? Here’s what you need to know

‘Living is expensive’: DWP winter fuel cuts forcing pensioners to choose between heating and eating
Winter fuel payment

‘Living is expensive’: DWP winter fuel cuts forcing pensioners to choose between heating and eating

Real change or austerity 2.0? Here’s how Labour can deliver a budget that works for everyone
Autumn budget

Real change or austerity 2.0? Here’s how Labour can deliver a budget that works for everyone

These libraries and leisure centres faced disaster as councils cut services. Then volunteers stepped in
Libraries

These libraries and leisure centres faced disaster as councils cut services. Then volunteers stepped in

North East mayor Kim McGuinness on ambition, austerity and why she’s the ‘ultimate pragmatist’
Exclusive

North East mayor Kim McGuinness on ambition, austerity and why she’s the ‘ultimate pragmatist’

Libraries are a boundless resource. We mustn’t let their lights go out
Paul McNamee

Libraries are a boundless resource. We mustn’t let their lights go out

Labour urged against return to austerity as Keir Starmer warns of ‘painful’ autumn budget
Autumn budget

Labour urged against return to austerity as Keir Starmer warns of ‘painful’ autumn budget

What does Britain’s £20bn ‘black hole’ mean for you and your money? Experts explain
Public finances

What does Britain’s £20bn ‘black hole’ mean for you and your money? Experts explain

Homeless people face being locked out of public toilets due to card-only payments
Public toilets

Homeless people face being locked out of public toilets due to card-only payments

The Tories have seen their worst defeat in modern history. This is their legacy of failure
General election 2024

The Tories have seen their worst defeat in modern history. This is their legacy of failure

There are more food banks in UK than McDonald’s. It’s why the work doesn’t stop after polling day
Paul McNamee

There are more food banks in UK than McDonald’s. It’s why the work doesn’t stop after polling day

Austerity is more expensive than investment in public services. It’s basic maths
Chaminda Jayanetti

Austerity is more expensive than investment in public services. It’s basic maths

Keir Starmer will continue austerity. That means keeping vulnerable people in ‘brutalising poverty’
Kasmira Kincaid

Keir Starmer will continue austerity. That means keeping vulnerable people in ‘brutalising poverty’

The roots of NHS decay can’t be hidden by soundbite veneers
Paul McNamee

The roots of NHS decay can’t be hidden by soundbite veneers

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Museum of Austerity: The mixed reality exhibition giving a voice to victims of benefit cuts
Art

Museum of Austerity: The mixed reality exhibition giving a voice to victims of benefit cuts

UN rapporteur on extreme poverty: ‘UK policies continue to inflict misery’
Poverty

UN rapporteur on extreme poverty: ‘UK policies continue to inflict misery’

Battle to save Britain’s libraries as budget cuts, closures and austerity leaves future uncertain
Libraries Week

Battle to save Britain’s libraries as budget cuts, closures and austerity leaves future uncertain

Disabled people are suffering as a result of government neglect. It’s time we united for justice
Disability Rights UK

Disabled people are suffering as a result of government neglect. It’s time we united for justice