Austerity
Brits seem apathetic towards Labour’s disability benefit cuts. Where has all the empathy gone?
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
The future feels bleak for Gen Zs like me. It’s time for a Green New Deal
Green New Deal Rising is a group of young people fighting for climate justice and the transition to a clean-energy future
Social opportunity should take the place of social security
Social opportunity should take the place of social security
The government needs to be the biggest investor in new kinds of work. It must support this fight to turn a handout into a hand up
After turning down a Bitcoin booty, one city council’s cuts tell the story of broke Britain
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’
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
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
‘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
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
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
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
Keir Starmer will continue austerity. That means keeping vulnerable people in ‘brutalising poverty’
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
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
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
