Austerity
Will bond market turmoil lead to spending cuts, higher taxes and austerity? Here’s what you need to know
Will bond market turmoil lead to spending cuts, higher taxes and austerity? Here’s what you need to know
Scary things are happening in the financial markets and people are talking about Liz Truss again. We’ve broken down the impact it’s likely to have
‘Living is expensive’: DWP winter fuel cuts forcing pensioners to choose between heating and eating
‘Living is expensive’: DWP winter fuel cuts forcing pensioners to choose between heating and eating
Older people are “neglected” by the government, with tens of thousands set to fall into poverty after losing the winter fuel payment
Real change or austerity 2.0? Here’s how Labour can deliver a budget that works for everyone
Real change or austerity 2.0? Here’s how Labour can deliver a budget that works for everyone
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will address a £22bn financial gap in UK’s budget. What will it mean for UK citizens?
These libraries and leisure centres faced disaster as councils cut services. Then volunteers stepped in
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’
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
Libraries are a boundless resource. We mustn’t let their lights go out
Letters: There’s hope in the wonderful way people came together after the riots
Letters: There’s hope in the wonderful way people came together after the riots
Labour urged against return to austerity as Keir Starmer warns of ‘painful’ 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
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
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
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
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
Austerity is more expensive than investment in public services. It’s basic maths
The roots of NHS decay can’t be hidden by soundbite veneers
The roots of NHS decay can’t be hidden by soundbite veneers
The government’s short-term thinking around poverty is a costly mistake
The government’s short-term thinking around poverty is a costly mistake
Museum of Austerity: The mixed reality exhibition giving a voice to victims of benefit cuts
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’
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
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
Disabled people are suffering as a result of government neglect. It’s time we united for justice
Why The Big Issue has launched a new campaign to End Housing Insecurity Now
Why The Big Issue has launched a new campaign to End Housing Insecurity Now
Labour says ‘there’s no money left’. We asked experts if that’s true
Labour says ‘there’s no money left’. We asked experts if that’s true
Austerity was something we simply could not afford
Austerity was something we simply could not afford
From benefits cruelty to child hunger, The Full Monty shows a welfare system stripped bare
From benefits cruelty to child hunger, The Full Monty shows a welfare system stripped bare
The DWP’s record on disability benefits is a disgrace. We’re here to shine a light on it
The DWP’s record on disability benefits is a disgrace. We’re here to shine a light on it
Austerity has its own life – here’s how it lives on in future generations
