Benefits
I’m a Labour MP. This is why I can’t support Starmer’s benefits cuts
I’m a Labour MP. This is why I can’t support Starmer’s benefits cuts
One of 42 Labour MPs to break ranks and say they cannot support the government’s benefits cuts, Paula Barker says Treasury orthodoxy cannot dictate policy at the expense of constituents
Where to get free financial advice now – from benefits to budgeting
Where to get free financial advice now – from benefits to budgeting
Experts explain the best places to get free financial advice, whether it’s on benefits, budgeting, or getting out of debt
Disability benefit cuts ‘impossible to support’, Starmer told by his own MPs: ‘Cuts create poverty’
Disability benefit cuts ‘impossible to support’, Starmer told by his own MPs: ‘Cuts create poverty’
Labour MPs are rebelling against the government’s plans for disability benefit cuts. The Big Issue got in touch to ask them why
Save tens of billions in public money by ending hunger – not slashing benefits, government told
Save tens of billions in public money by ending hunger – not slashing benefits, government told
DWP payment dates in May 2025: When you will get your benefits this month
DWP payment dates in May 2025: When you will get your benefits this month
Mum-of-two shares experience of ‘dehumanising’ DWP benefits system: ‘It could kill somebody’
Mum-of-two shares experience of ‘dehumanising’ DWP benefits system: ‘It could kill somebody’
UK’s ‘cruel’ benefits system is ‘ruining lives’ and ‘violating human rights’, Amnesty report finds
UK’s ‘cruel’ benefits system is ‘ruining lives’ and ‘violating human rights’, Amnesty report finds
Widower of disabled woman in bitter, years-long legal battle after DWP denied him benefits
Widower of disabled woman in bitter, years-long legal battle after DWP denied him benefits
Revealed: 1.3 million people with cancer, arthritis and more could lose PIP under Labour’s benefit cuts
Revealed: 1.3 million people with cancer, arthritis and more could lose PIP under Labour’s benefit cuts
Letters: Stop assuming everyone with a house is somehow rich and without problems
Letters: Stop assuming everyone with a house is somehow rich and without problems
DWP urged to withdraw ‘dangerous’ and ‘inaccessible’ consultation into benefit cuts
DWP urged to withdraw ‘dangerous’ and ‘inaccessible’ consultation into benefit cuts
Blind people feel ‘anxious and outraged’ over Labour’s benefit cuts: ‘I’m struggling as it is’
Blind people feel ‘anxious and outraged’ over Labour’s benefit cuts: ‘I’m struggling as it is’
Torture survivors face ‘gruelling’ process to get disability benefits – and it could get even worse
Torture survivors face ‘gruelling’ process to get disability benefits – and it could get even worse
I’m buying fruit and veg for my kids on ‘buy now, pay later’. The two-child benefit cap needs to go
I’m buying fruit and veg for my kids on ‘buy now, pay later’. The two-child benefit cap needs to go
‘Time for radical thinking’: What’s the bigger picture behind Reeves’ dramatic benefit cuts?
‘Time for radical thinking’: What’s the bigger picture behind Reeves’ dramatic benefit cuts?
Energy bills are rising this April. What do I do if I can’t afford to pay?
Energy bills are rising this April. What do I do if I can’t afford to pay?
Social opportunity should take the place of social security
Social opportunity should take the place of social security
DWP ordered to correct ‘entirely misleading’ claim about universal credit claimants looking for work
DWP ordered to correct ‘entirely misleading’ claim about universal credit claimants looking for work
Letters: Covid was a chance to reset. So why are we still working until we drop?
Letters: Covid was a chance to reset. So why are we still working until we drop?
Benefits, rent rises, and energy bill hikes: All the tax year changes in April 2025 you need to know about
Benefits, rent rises, and energy bill hikes: All the tax year changes in April 2025 you need to know about
Inside the Big Issue: Jeff Goldblum and his keys to life
Inside the Big Issue: Jeff Goldblum and his keys to life
DWP ‘work coach shortage’ could undermine Labour’s bid to help disabled people into work
DWP ‘work coach shortage’ could undermine Labour’s bid to help disabled people into work
DWP figures show two in five single parents are living in poverty: ‘It’s a terrible situation’
DWP figures show two in five single parents are living in poverty: ‘It’s a terrible situation’
Rachel Reeves doubles down on welfare cuts in Spring Statement: ‘This is change for the worse’
Rachel Reeves doubles down on welfare cuts in Spring Statement: ‘This is change for the worse’
‘Welfare not warfare’: Disabled people hold Downing Street protest over Spring Statement benefit cuts
